Northside Achievement Zone

POINT YOUR COMPASS NORTHWARD THIS
GIVE TO THE MAX DAY!

This year at NAZ is lovingly being referred to as The Year of the Scholar—a year where we’re doubling down on efforts to accelerate academic growth and social-emotional learning to map out pathways to success so that each Northside child knows they have the power within to reach their unlimited potential. As dedicated partners, you know the value of this journey — a journey defined not by where we’ve been but by where we’re headed. The journey and who we become along the way — has always been the end game.

It’s no secret that our Northside scholars and families face unique challenges, but, like a compass pointing Northward towards possibility, NAZ’s work is guiding our scholars and families on a path toward health, wealth, and well-being. This is the heart of The Year of the Scholar: honoring the progress of today while shaping a future of confidence, resilience, and pride. But we can't do it alone!

This Give to the Max Day, we humbly ask you to invest in NAZ! When you give to NAZ, you’re helping to build the academic and emotional foundation that Northside scholars need to succeed. We’re not only changing the trajectory for these children but for future generations of Northsiders to come.

Need more incentive? Thanks to a generous matching challenge grant from our board, ALL gifts to NAZ made before midnight on November 21 will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000—DOUBLING YOUR IMPACT.

Help NAZ in mapping a future where every Northside child can flourish. Together, hand in hand with our families and supporters like YOU, we are navigating a path toward brighter tomorrows. This Give to the Max Day, let’s set our course and make a lasting impact! Join us!

Mission

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to end multi-generational poverty in North Minneapolis by building a culture of achievement where all low-income children of color have the support they need to graduate high school and succeed in college, career, and life.

How We Achieve Our Mission

NAZ is a collaborative of more than 30 community nonprofit organizations and schools, all with the shared goal of permanently closing the achievement gap and ending multi-generational poverty in North Minneapolis. As a place-based initiative, our work is focused on providing whole-family support for more than 1,000 families and 2,250 scholars annually in North Minneapolis, doing whatever it takes to ensure their success, from prenatal development all the way through college graduation. NAZ and its partners align resources that holistically address gaps and needs related to education, housing, career & finance, and health & wellness to support children’s academic success both in and out of the classroom.

Pre-Cradle-to-Career Pipeline
For scholars to succeed long-term, they need consistent support. NAZ partners offer programming and resources to nurture children pre-birth through early childhood, K-12, college, and beyond.

Whole Family Support
To end generational poverty and build a culture of success, it’s not enough to simply lift up scholars. NAZ also supports parents with coaching, financial and career education, housing help, and more.

A Powerful Network
NAZ leads a collaborative of Northside schools and nonprofits. We coordinate resources and support from our many partners to serve as a one-stop shop for scholars and families.

Results-Focused
To ensure our methods work, we keep an eye on the data. And the numbers tell a powerful story – NAZ is helping to transform North Minneapolis.