Fall 2020 • Vol. 40, Issue 2 • PCYC 2019-20 Annual Report

Welcome.




On Remembrance, Resilience and
Resetting
- Remembering a Dear Friend
- I Am Retiring
- The Beat Goes On
Executive Director Search Begins
by Karen Polzin, Board President
The PCYC board and I are thrilled for Anne Long to begin her well-deserved retirement in the next few months, but we admit it brings us some angst. We’ve had the benefit of Anne’s leadership for the last 21 years.
READ MOREWe’re Almost There!
by James Scott, Director of the Capri
The finish line moved a bit further away due to the pandemic but it can be seen clearly now, and we’re looking forward to sharing our beautiful, new community amenity with you.
READ MOREA Start to the School Year Like No Other
by David Tarleton, Director of Education, PYC Arts & Technology
High School
In response to COVID-19, Minneapolis Public Schools began the school year in distance learning-only mode, which meant a start to our school year unlike any other.
READ MOREPCYC Mission
To enrich the skills, prospects and spirit of North Minneapolis area youth and adults,
in partnership with families and communities.




A Time for Courage, Resilience and Grace
by Jaleeza Smith-Breedlove, Director, Bright Futures K-5 Enrichment at PCYC
As North Minneapolis schools have settled into new routines, and afterschool programs are adjusting how they support their communities, it’s even more important to provide meaningful learning experiences that help build scholars’ confidence and resilience.
READ MORELooking Forward
by Debra deNoyelles, Director of Development
Like everywhere else, PCYC’s plans changed abruptly in March 2020.
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2019-2020
FULL REPORT
2020 Reimagined Children’s Gift Sale
It came without ribbons.
It came without tags.
It came without packages,
boxes or bags.
–Dr. Seuss
As you might imagine, we had to reimagine this year’s Gift Sale.
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Annual Meeting
You’re Invited!
5:30 – 6:00pm Monday, November 16
This year’s annual meeting will be held via Zoom during the 11/16 board meeting.
If you’d like to attend this Zoom meeting please send your name to Megan Fair, or call Megan at 612-643-2092. Please join us!

Executive Director Position Profile
CohenTaylor is thrilled to have been chosen as PCYC’s partner in the search for the new Executive Director. Please click the link below to learn more and help us spread the word! Questions and candidate recommendations can be sent to PCYC@cohentaylor.com.
POSITION PROFILE
Thank You for Your Support
Living Tributes and Memorials
October 1, 2019 – October 19, 2020
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Update: COVID-19 on the Northside
by Mary Jordan, Northside Teen Clinic
In all parts of the United States, Black, Indiginous and people of color have been by far the most adversely affected by COVID-19, and the North Minneapolis community is no different.
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