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Reporter | Reporter - Philanthropy/Nonprofits

Phone: 612-673-4511

Jean Hopfensperger covers Minnesota philanthropy and nonprofits.

Philanthropy beat: 6,000 more kids see a free dentist

Dr. David Oltmans' dental office normally is closed on Fridays. But last week more than a dozen children came in for a day of free dental care. About 6,000 other kids around Minnesota did the same in their communities.

Updated: February 06, 2012, - 06:20 PM

Kenyan tale shows power of online giving

A plea by a founder of the fledging Longonot Education Initiative in Minneapolis for a security fence at a Kenyan orphanage draws a global outpouring.

Updated: February 06, 2012, - 01:09 PM

Amid Komen flap, a frantic 24 hours for agencies in Twin Cities

Komen found itself facing a public relations nightmare this week after changing its grant-making criteria in a way that ruled out funding for breast cancer screening at Planned Parenthood locations

Updated: February 04, 2012, - 06:40 AM

College Possible is its new name

Admission Possible, a college preparation program now helping 7,500 low-income Twin Cities students, changed its named on Monday to College Possible.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 05:53 PM

A new ally joins fight to end teen sex trade

Women's Foundation of Minnesota has launched a $4 million campaign to halt trafficking of teen girls.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 11:14 PM

A new worry for nonprofits

More than 300 nonprofit leaders met with legislators and Gov. Dayton amid concerns over constitutional amendments.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 09:33 PM

Awful night landed her in sex trade

Julie's parents kicked her out of the house for taking drugs when she was 17. Like many teens who wind up in the sex trade, she stumbled into it with the help of "caring" adults.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 08:31 PM