Minneapolis’ East Phillips neighborhood is building a more just and healthy future on its own terms through a radical community development project.

A 10-year fight led by the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) and the surrounding community stopped the City of Minneapolis from razing a pristine 230,000 sq ft warehouse in the heart of this historically neglected neighborhood.

Now EPNI holds the incredible opportunity to convert that warehouse into a solar-powered, cooperatively-owned indoor urban farm and dynamic community hub.

We need your support as we bring this vision to life and build on this historic community victory!

For questions about stock, Donor Advised Funds, or other donation options, please email daniel@epnifarm.org

Checks can be addressed to:
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
Attn: Daniel Colten Schmidt
333 Washington Ave N Ste. #210
Minneapolis, MN, 55401

Thank you!

Our Capital Campaign will run through July of 2025. We would be honored by any contribution (or contributions) you can make toward our goal of raising $2M during this time. And if there are others in your network who might also be interested, we would love to work with you to connect with them as well!