


About Sabathani Community Center
Sabathani Community Center is one of Minnesota’s oldest African American-founded nonprofits. We annually help more than 50,000 South Minneapolis residents tackle barriers in their lives and move from surviving to thriving. As a multi-service organization, we deliver a comprehensive range of community-oriented, culturally tailored services and programming in an environment of dignity and respect.
Housing Stability Coordinator
Youth Stabilization Housing Coordinator
Director of Programs
Chief Executive Officer & President
Chief Financial Officer
Community Health Navigator
Youth Outreach Coordinator
Director of Supportive Services
Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Community Health Navigator – Maternal Health
Be@School Service Coordinator
Career Coordinator
Youth Stabilization Housing Coordinator
Vice President of Housing Services
Communications
Senior Program Coordinator
Facility Director
Housing Stability Coordinator
Youth Outreach Coordinator
Housing Stability Coordinator
Human Resources Consultant
Housing Stability Coordinator

Board of Directors
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Andrea Atkinson, Board Chair
Human Capital Technology Director, Total Rewards & Core HR UnitedHealth Group
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Carmen Lewis, Vice Chair
Executive Director CANDO
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Barb Ducat, Treasurer
CFO Classic Collision
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Dario Otero, Secretary
CEO & Founder of
Youth Lens 360
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Rev. Ian Bethel, Member at Large
Senior Pastor New Beginnings Baptist Ministries
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Rev. Curtiss Paul DeYoung
CEO Minnesota Council of Churches
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Dr. Billy Charvez Russell
Senior Pastor, Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church/Executive Director of Friendship Academy of the Arts
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Ronald D. Grace
Co Founder
Universal MultiCultural Consultants
Family Solutions
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Tayo Daniel
Co Founder of Smart North and Aeterna Media
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Joy Marsh
Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion
UCare
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Beverly Franklin
Retired Talent Acquisition & Diversity Leadership
Contemporary Artist and Designer
Our Board Meetings are open to the public and generally meet on the fourth Thursday of every month. If you would like to attend, please email us at info@sabathani.org to confirm the next meeting date and time.

We believe that together we can make a positive impact to change lives.
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Mission
Sabathani Community Center provides essential supports that equip and inspire people of all ages and cultures to improve their lives and contribute to a thriving South Minneapolis community.

Vision
Rooted in our values, we are focusing our efforts to measurably improve the health, wealth, and wellbeing of South Minneapolis youth, seniors, individuals, and families.

Values
We foster collaboration, empowerment, justice, stewardship, and inclusivity through Black-centered, community-driven programs that create a welcoming environment and dismantle barriers for a thriving South Minneapolis.

Our Financials
At Sabathani Community Center, we believe that transparency is essential to building trust with our community, partners, and supporters. Our commitment to financial responsibility ensures that every dollar received furthers our mission to uplift South Minneapolis. Below, you’ll find our annual financial documents, including IRS Form 990, which provide insight into our finances, programs, and the impact of your support. We invite you to explore these reports and learn more about how we steward the resources entrusted to us.
