Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Public & Societal Benefit

Mission: To empower American Indian women and families to exercise their cultural values and integrity, and to achieve sustainable life ways, while advocating for justice and equity.

Results: We find that prevention of adolescent sex trading is in the best interest of Minnesota taxpayers. It results in a return on investment of approximately $34 for every $1 spent.

Target demographics: Native American women and families

Direct beneficiaries per year: approximately 2,500 individuals through direct service, community training, and systems-change advocacy programs

Geographic areas served: the Twin Cities metro area

Programs: Family Stabilization and Parenting, Supportive and Emergency Housing, The Learning Center Library & Training Activities, Cherish The Children Learning Center (early childhood education), Nokomis Endaad/"Grandmother's House" outpatient chemical dependency treatment, Sexual Assault Advocacy.