Minnesota Programming

At Raise The Barr, we offer a range of programming for single parents attending Minneapolis College and Dunwoody College of Technology.

A small number of students from these institutions also participate in a housing cohort designed to help stabilize families. Cohort applications open each summer and occasionally during the second semester. If you’re interested in applying for the cohort program, please check back on this page for updates throughout the year.

  • Designed for single-parent students and their children, our regular two-gen workshops support the whole family. While parents gain tools for financial stability, career growth, and time management, children participate in age-appropriate activities that foster connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Together, families spend quality time, build community, and take meaningful steps toward a future where both generations can thrive.

    This program is required for all cohort members.

Workshops

  • Our coordinators offer guidance regarding resource navigation, emergency grant referrals, general information about RTB, and more.

  • Schedule a virtual appointment with your coordinator.

  • We award single-parent students with up to $1,000 in emergency funding to address one-time unexpected emergencies that could derail school enrollment and cause unexpected withdrawal. 

  • We are currently accepting applications for emergency grants from cohort members, residents of The Huddle on 5th, and single-parent students enrolled at American River College. Applications are typically open throughout the year until funds run out. Click to learn more and apply.

  • Our Little Scholars Enrichment Fund supports the extra-curricular pursuits of children of single-parent students. Single-parent students enrolled at ARC can apply for up to $350 per child. 

  • Applications are open year-round, while funds last. We are currently accepting applications. Click to apply.

Applications open August 2026.

  • Our cohort program provides multi-year, holistic support to single-parent students pursuing college degrees. In partnership with community colleges, we offer a structured pathway that includes all of our typical family-focused programming, as well as additional financial support and resources.

    This model is built for long-term impact, helping students stay on track academically while they navigate the demands of parenting and create stable, thriving futures for their families. 

  • Applications open each summer; space is limited.

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