Saddleback Mountain, in collaboration with Venn Foundation, is pleased to announce the launch of a new phase in its philanthropic campaign as well as a significant lead gift. Inspired by the rapid progress on re-opening Saddleback Mountain with its much-anticipated, new high-speed detachable quad, PARC Foundation has pledged $1.3 million to Venn Foundation, which has assumed a leadership role in raising charitable capital from supporting donors and deploying it into the Saddleback Mountain project.

In response to COVID-19 and after four years of design, Breathe99 today announces the launch of B2 Mask, a lightweight, reusable respirator that offers industrial-level protection for use in daily life.  Not only does B2 Mask offer superior comfort and protection compared to competitors, its disposable filters can be manufactured quickly to meet crisis-level demand from both the health care system and the general public during a pandemic.

As a self-described “experiential learner,” Jeff Ochs says he learns best by doing—applying himself to new tasks and gaining expertise as he goes. His method is working.

Venn Foundation, with anchor financial support from Bush Foundation, today formally announced a bold new initiative to drive $1 million of seed capital to early-stage social businesses in Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and the 23 native nations that share this geography (the “region”) before January 1, 2020.  The goal is to help make this region the best place in the country to launch and grow businesses that officially commit to solving social problems.

Acelero Learning, Reflection Sciences and Venn Foundation are collaborating to introduce Executive Function measurement and interventions within select Head Start campuses.