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Over the past several years, the Hennepin County Community Health Improvement Partnership has provided funding directly to people and organizations in the community to work on issues related to housing stability and mental well-being. Also known as “CHIP,” this funding has gone out through more than 80 mini-grants, ranging from $300 – $5,000.

As a result, the CHIP partners have a robust map of real life, local examples. These examples demonstrate the simple truth that communities understand their own needs and have solutions. Here are three of the more than 80 success stories.