Minnesota Ethnic Providers Network (MNEPN)
Protection & Accountability
ADVOCACY
Development & Growth
Training & Compliance
Equity, Accountability and Transparency
Our aspiration is to form an interconnected network of providers from underrepresented groups that helps one another by utilizing our complementary skills and resources.We will continue to fight together against deliberate strategies and regulations that perpetuate racial inequality. We hope to expand these grassroots efforts to other industries and groups affected by systemic discrimination.
Our Strategic Initiatives
Membership
Create a strong and robust network of ethnic and minority-owned businesses serving elderly Minnesotans and adults with disabilities.
Development & Growth
Through co-learning and co-creation, encourage self-sufficiency, self-efficacy and sustainability for standalone organizations.
Advocacy
Build a network of support to understand and challenge the systemic discriminatory rules and regulations holding providers back from further growth and independence.
Protection & Accountability
Protect providers against harmful policies resulting from institutional racism. Hold the institutions accountable for passing racially disparaging rules and regulations.
Training & Compliance
Provide training, educational resources, and legal services to help providers achieve success.