An Earthquake in St. Paul
The Wilder Foundation announced some serious cuts yesterday—nearly a third of their staff and 35% of their budget.
Gone.
I first heard news of it yesterday morning. Vague, but specific enough to have the ring of truth.
I felt stunned through most of the day. I know these people. I work with these people. The Wilder Foundation is a community institution with vital programming. They help thousands and thousands of people every year.
It’s like hearing about an earthquake in another country where you have relatives but you can’t get through on the phone.
And today it’s in the news and I will learn more and find out what and when and where.
This is a sad day. A sad, sad day. Sad for St. Paul, sad for the Twin Cities, and sad for the nonprofit sector.
