Mission:

The mission of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is to promote the social welfare of persons resident or located in the greater Saint Paul metropolitan area by all appropriate means including:

• Relief of the poor
• Care of the sick and aged
• Care and nurture of children
• Aid of the disadvantaged and otherwise needy
• Promotion of physical and mental health
• Support of rehabilitation and corrections
• Provision of needed housing and social services
• Operation of residences and facilities for the aged, the infirm and those requiring special care

And, in general, the conservation of human resources by the provision of human services responsive to the welfare needs of the community, all without regard to, or discrimination on account of, nationality, sex, color, religious scruples or prejudices.

About Us:

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a non-profit social services organization. We combine direct service, research and community initiatives to address the needs of vulnerable people in Saint Paul and the surrounding east metro area.

Our approach is unique and highly effective. Through research we identify emerging needs facing our community. We use best practices models to develop innovative solutions for service delivery to respond to those needs. And we engage the community through partnerships and outreach to multiply our impact.

We provide innovative services and programs to ensure the region’s vulnerable children, families and older adults can thrive.