Bancroft Neighborhood Association

06/19/2026

06/05/2026

Our secretary Lorraine will be at Bichota Coffee today to talk to neighbors about available programs for energy efficiency upgrades 🌞

06/03/2026

This June 12th, come to 38th & Chicago for a community celebration hosted by the 38+Chi Business Coalition! This event is about celebrating community, culture, and resilience in South Minneapolis.

The day’s highlights include a car and motorcycle show, small vendors, an art crawl, a family zone with activities for all ages, and live DJing from 5-8:30pm.

CAFAC blacksmiths will be outside forging spoons from 4-7pm. Stop by to watch and maybe take a few hammer swings!

For more information, contact [email protected].

06/03/2026

Bancroft Neighborhood Association has partnered with the City of Minneapolis Green Cost Share to help neighbors access low-cost programs for energy efficiency upgrades—many of which qualify for rebates!

Every other Friday, BNA secretary Lorraine will be available to answer questions and help you apply for the programs that are best for you. This Friday, catch her at Bichota Coffee (3740 Chicago Ave) from noon to 2 pm. You can walk in, or DM here if you’re planning on stopping in or need to set up an alternate time to meet.

Stay tuned for more energy efficiency events and resources!

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BNA se ha asociado con Green Cost Share de la Ciudad de Minneapolis para ayudar a los vecinos a acceder a programas de bajo costo para mejoras en la eficiencia energética, ¡muchos de los cuales califican para reembolsos!

Los viernes, Lorraine, secretaria de la BNA, estará disponible para responder preguntas y ayudarte a solicitar los programas que mejor se adapten a tus necesidades. Este viernes, encuéntrala en Bichota Coffee (3740 Chicago Ave) del mediodía a las 2 p.m. Puedes pasar sin cita previa o enviarnos un mensaje directo (DM) aquí si planeas visitarnos o necesitas programar una hora de reunión alternativa.

¡Mantente atento para más eventos y recursos sobre eficiencia energética!

06/02/2026

Here’s our email that went out this morning about the city’s tax assessment on George Floyd Square residents and businesses during the construction period that starts this week. Please see info about this Thursday’s hearing and how you can help: https://www.bancroftneighborhood.org/campaigns/view-campaign/4qQcw8-nF34vCYhJp9j1aeMMAxzYXfRTqxvAtMlmD1Z9aPbGQSf3c5PoYVpNqWDqTMAHKemyOFWXUenSS4xyjOk3jWa95bXq

05/25/2026

Join us May 25th for our free community street festival, concert, and candlelight vigil. Come support small BIPOC businesses as we host over 75 vendors in George Floyd Square. Thank you to for helping make the 2026 Rise & Remember Festival possible.

05/18/2026

Join us and pack the hearing on 6/4 in support of George Floyd Square businesses and neighbors ahead of the reconstruction.

05/14/2026

Please join the BNA board meeting this Thursday, 5/14 at 6 pm in the Parlor room at Bethel. DM for Zoom link.