Peter Heegaard's new book, "More Bang for Your Buck,'' should be required reading for policy wonks in Minnesota who want to be on the cutting edge of what works in human services, and more important, how to tell. Heegaard's book explains with lively detail how leading Minnesota non-profit groups, such as College Possible and Twin Cities Rise, and others, many of which benefit from taxpayer support, have been able to document with cost-benefit analysis that their work with human capital is in fact returning an investment to the economy and to society. Read the full story at TC Daily Planet.

The Elfenworks Foundation touted messages of hope and change at Tuesday night’s In Harmony with Hope Awards Ceremony. Elfenworks honored College Possible founder and CEO Jim McCorkell and two other visionary change-makers for their remarkable efforts in education and foster care. The innovative programs of Jim McCorkell, Brenda Krause Eheart and Bill Milliken promote hope through their belief in concrete solutions as a means to overcome the challenges of poverty. Read the full story at BurlingamePatch.

College Possible founder and CEO Jim McCorkell received the Elfenworks Foundation In Harmony With Hope Award on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for his innovative and meaningful work with College Possible. This year, at its fifth annual awards ceremony, the Elfenworks Foundation honored three visionary individuals who are working toward solutions in their community; people who, according to Elfenworks founder and CEO Lauren Speeth, "really are just rocking the world." Read the full story at BurlingamePatch.

Twin Cities Executive Director Sara Dziuk was interviewed on KARE 11 about College Possible's Idealistic Mentor initiative on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Idealistic Mentor matches low-income, college-bound high school seniors participating in College Possible's intensive college access program with supportive adults to help them achieve their academic, personal and career goals. Watch the full story on KARE 11. 

Education Week discusses the barriers low-income students face as they navigate the college admission process. However, student dedication and hard work coupled with the efforts of college-access programs like College Possible help break down some of those barriers. Read the full story in Education Week.

Woodbury residents Scott Penticoff and Todd Firebaugh competed in the Black Hills Ultramarathon on June 25, helping raise over $93,000 for College Possible — a nonprofit organization striving to make college admission and success possible for low-income students. Read the full story in the Woodbury Bulletin.