Founded in 1883 as a mission to children , Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis , MN — a National Fund participant — continues to serve local children as home to Whittier Wildflowers Preschool and through a partnership with Every Meal , which provides at-risk children with food on weekends . Photo : Karrie Harris Photography .
Jim Straw ’ s Legacy
James Bennett ( Jim ) Straw , Partners ’ former Board chair , passed away unexpectedly last year . With boundless energy , wit , and joy , he served numerous community organizations , and his presence is dearly missed . A tribute to Jim is in Sacred Places ’ Winter 2022 / 23 issue .
Board of Directors
Robin E . Whitehurst , FAIA , Chair
Ms . Barbara Abrajano Rabbi Michael Balinsky The Rt . Rev . Jennifer
Baskerville-Burrows Mrs . David B . Butler Charles B . Casper , Esq . Mr . Mark Constantine Ms . Jennifer Correia The Rev . Peter D . D ’ Angio Mr . Marsh Davis Paul Edmondson , Esq . Mr . Marco Federico Lynn Hunt Gray , Esq ., Secretary Sheffield Hale , Esq . Jorge L . Hernandez , AIA Mr . G . Edward Hughes Mr . Dave Kirwan Ms . Rosa Lowinger The Rev . Katherine Glaze Lyle Most Rev . Denis J . Madden The Rev . David W . Watkins , III
Senior Staff
A . Robert Jaeger , President Gianfranco Grande , Executive Vice President Craig Nowlin , Chief Operating Officer Bridget Fidler , Senior Director of Consulting Rochelle Stackhouse , Senior Director of Programs
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