History

CHANCE began in 2006 with students and staff at the Humphrey Institute who wanted to see the Institute become more involved with the adjacent neighborhood, Cedar-Riverside. The effort has grown to involve the many players on the West Bank. 

In November 2007 CHANCE officially became part of a larger initiative known as West Bank CHANCE.  WB CHANCE is an initiative that operates through the Center for Integrative Leadership.  Through collaboration among the UMN West Bank schools, institutions, residents and business owners in the neighborhood WB CHANCE seeks to expand the idea of community and sustainable, just partnerships.

On the University side, partners include the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota Law School, University Libraries, Office of Public Engagement, and Office of University Relations. 

On the community side, CHANCE has on-going and developing relationships with the many community non-profits and associations, Augsburg College and Fairview.

Mission
           
CHANCE seeks to foster and promote community-building and civic engagement among the West Bank students, staff, and faculty, institutions, business owners, and residents in Cedar-Riverside that will lead to positive, sustainable relationships within the community.

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