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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 10 MIN

How one group rapidly distributed millions in just 3 months during ICE surge

from Minnesota Now · host Minnesota Public Radio

A group of philanthropic leaders say they have managed to raise and give out millions of dollars to organizations across the state in the span of just a few months. The Immigrant Rapid Response Fund will wrap up its final round of grantmaking this week. In total, nearly $14 million dollars will be distributed to more than 140 organizations.Ambar Hanson, the executive director of the Mortenson Family Foundation, shared more about their work on Minnesota Now.

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