Our focus is the well-being of youth 12 to 17-year-old. Addressing the impact on youth, peer and community violence that has a serious and lasting effect on safety, the physical, mental and social health of people especially our young people. The entire community also feels the impact of community violence. Many risks for violence such as child abuse, neglect, academic problems, and poor supervision/management of children's behaviors emerge early and heightened the likelihood for violence during adolescence and Young adulthood. Along with the concentrated economic disparities, achievement Gap, digital Gap, racial inequities, civil unrest and recent pandemic in our community is cause for much unwanted trauma.

NSC provides after school activities  for youth ages 12 to 17, in a safe, artistic environment of programs including Leadership skills,cultural service activities and volunteering.

WHO WE ARE

NSC (Northside Culture) is comprised of a harmonious crew

of intelligent, engaging individuals representing

all areas of business, non-profit, project management, health

and wellness coordinator, Artists and an entrepreneur arena

of volunteers and resources. We believe that our program

is transformative modality that can truly impact

how people see their situations and ability to

positively influence their outcome.

Cultivating new and innovative ways to help others learn and

integrate healing spaces for well-being.

Connecting our youth with tools, resources and support to launch and accelerate the development of who they are by teaching youth to know they are a unique individual, to know their potential, discover their awareness of self well-being and design their well-being by thriving internally, this will directly impact all areas of their lives for a healthy holistic well-being person.

Youth 12-17 years old will have a positive impact on our community through services and volunteering. Programs include; The art of cooking, the art of writing, artistic expressions (different art forms) Civic participation, Leadership skills,Life Coaching,sewing skills, cultural service activities and volunteering.

NSC broaden our engagement and support through a variety of channels and using a personalized approach giving our youth an opportunity of options to display/showcase their artistic/creative skills throughout the year in our community by showcasing & participating in different events, these events may influence their career path. NSC encourage our youth with a holistic approach in their social and emotional development, self esteem being high priority for them to succeed in all areas of their future.

NSC programs are a comprehensive combination of instructor-led, online, in person, group and self-paced learning experiences for positive change while engaging with mentors and community.

Northside Culture is Community rooted, located inside Northside Artspace Lofts in North Minneapolis. A 100 unit building full of artists and entrepreneurs of various arts, a very diverse community.

Providing skill learning opportunities investing in our youth. encourages all members to reach their full potential through learning, working and service(LEARN,EARN,RETURN).

Through the pandemic we have learned to be flexible in how we engage to make a positive impact creating incentives for youth to be financially well and offering summer employment through vested community stakeholders. Create an environment that encourages entrepreneurship.

Northside Culture's Director and staff are 3rd and 4th generation North Minneapolis residents. Has over 40 years experience working in the African-American community, qualified and committed to engaging the community they live in.