Community Partnerships: LEAD & Irth

Change happens when everyone has a seat at the table. For LEAD, that’s the Lake Street Council where community for everyone. dozens of local business and community leaders collaborate to solve issues and plan for the future. Addressing challenges like housing, addiction, and crime requires a collaborative community effort. LEAD case managers provide targeted support to individuals most in need, helping them navigate these obstacles and contributing to a safer, more stable community for everyone.

Irth takes the same approach, but the community extends beyond neighborhood lines. Irth’s partnership with Hennepin Healthcare, a safety net hospital, enables Black birthing people to provide feedback on their care. Irth analyzes feedback so the hospital can take action, removing bias and barriers common in most healthcare settings and improving the experiences for future patients. Partnerships like these put “unity” in community. That mindset is embodied in both Irth and LEAD.