Elyse Lehmann

Sabathani Community Center

Sabathani Community Center (SCC), long known as the heart of South Minneapolis, is one of Minnesota's oldest African American founded nonprofits. SCC is dedicated to generating resident-powered solutions, and to creating a sustaining supportive mechanisms for individual and collective self-improvement and positive engagement. Our mission—grounded in our engagement with, service to, and advancement of the South Minneapolis community—is to provide people of all ages and cultures with essential resources that inspire them to improve their lives and build a thriving community. Sabathani's vision is to be a vibrant leader with strong partnerships in a community where people of all ages and cultures are able to live, learn, work and play in a healthy and safe environment. Our core programs include a range of support for access to food, clothing, employment, and affordable housing, as well as programs targeting community youth and seniors. In addition, we're currently engaged in a Community Energy Project to renovate our building with renewable energy systems.