{"id":23156,"date":"2026-06-02T11:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/?p=23156"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T18:23:35","slug":"a-message-from-scott-redd-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/?p=23156","title":{"rendered":"June 2026: Reflecting on Our Community, Looking Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we enter another Minnesota summer,\u00a0I&#8217;m\u00a0excited about <a href=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/events\/\">all\u00a0that&#8217;s\u00a0happening at Sabathani Community Center<\/a>. Our halls and gathering spaces will be filled with youth programs, wellness activities, community events, and opportunities for neighbors of all ages to connect and grow together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This season also invites reflection. It has been six years since the murder of George Floyd, an event that forever changed Minneapolis and brought the eyes of the world to our community. In the years since, South Minneapolis has experienced challenges, grief, uncertainty, and change. Yet through it all, I have continued to\u00a0witness\u00a0something powerful: the resilience of our neighbors and the strength that comes from community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Sabathani, we believe that no one should have to face\u00a0difficult times\u00a0alone. Over the past year, our <a href=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/sabathani-violence-interruption-program\/\">Violence Interrupters<\/a> helped build safer pathways for healing and\u00a0connections. While that specific program has concluded, our commitment\u00a0remains\u00a0the same. We will continue to be a place where people can find support, resources, and a sense of belonging,\u00a0whether they are 3 months old or 103 years\u00a0young.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recent years have reminded us that we are better together. During moments of uncertainty, we have seen neighbors show up for one another, offer support, and affirm the dignity of every person. That spirit of mutual care is what has sustained our community through challenging times, and it is what gives me hope for the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year, Sabathani celebrates 60 years of service to South Minneapolis. While many organizations have come and gone, Sabathani has\u00a0remained\u00a0because generations of community members have believed in the importance of this work. We have been here through challenges and triumphs alike, and we\u00a0remain\u00a0committed to serving our community for generations to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I hope\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0join us in celebrating this milestone at our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sabathani.webaloolabs.com\/block-party\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">60th Anniversary Block Party<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0this August. Together,\u00a0we&#8217;ll\u00a0honor our history, celebrate our community, and look ahead to the future we are building together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank you for being part of the Sabathani family.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scott Redd<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">President &amp; CEO<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\nSabathani Community Center<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we enter another Minnesota summer,\u00a0I&#8217;m\u00a0excited about all\u00a0that&#8217;s\u00a0happening at Sabathani Community Center. 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