POPLI 9/19/25 POPLI 9/19/25

A 15-Year Legacy of Empowerment: A Return to Guatemala Shows Girls Taking Action's Lasting Impact

Some connections change everything. Fifteen years ago, a partnership began that would change the lives of women and girls in Guatemala forever. Our recent trip wasn't just about revisiting a program—it was about witnessing a legacy of empowerment. We met alumni who have become mentors, saw homes transformed, and felt the unbreakable spirit of a community that is thriving.

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What do Employers Say about Our R.E.E.P. Graduates?

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Senior Spotlight - POPLI Graduates of 2025

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From Idea to Impact: How GTA Students Built Their School's Hygiene Closet

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Trusted Care: How POPLI is Addressing Health Disparities in North Minneapolis and Beyond

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From Re-entry to Employment: Benefits of Hiring Second-Chance Individuals

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Second Chance Stories: Overcoming Barriers to Employment

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Second Chance Stories: Full-Circle Transformation

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How to Get Involved This Holiday Season: Spread Joy and Empower Youth

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Girls Taking Action Launches Nationwide Expansion Through Partnership with Philanthropist Kendra Scott

Kendra Scott is bringing “everyday magic” to Girls Taking Action, partnering with the program’s nationwide expansion to Atlanta, Georgia.

POPLI 10/23/24 POPLI 10/23/24

Equipping 55,000 New Minnesota Voters for Upcoming Election

November 5th will be the first presidential election for second-chance voters in Minnesota.

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POPLI-Kenya: The Future

The POPLI team visited Bondo Technical College to recruit youth volunteers. Dr. Verna’s message of hope was new to them.

“They had never heard,” said Dr. Verna. “It was brand new.”

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POPLI-Kenya: Now

“We had no microphone, and you could hear a pin drop,” Dr. Verna said. “These students were so attentive, so hungry, so ready to listen and learn. And it was just an amazing, amazing time of teaching.”