Fe y Justicia Honored with the 2026 Bush Prize: Minnesota

October 15, 2026 | News & Recognition

Fe y Justicia is proud to announce that our organization has been selected as a 2026 Bush Prize: Minnesota honoree, receiving a $250,000 unrestricted award in recognition of our commitment to immigrant families, community leadership, and grassroots organizing across Central Minnesota.

Presented through a partnership between the Bush Foundation and the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, the Bush Prize recognizes organizations developing creative, community-driven solutions and making a lasting impact in their communities.

Based in Waite Park, Fe y Justicia works alongside immigrant and working-class families to provide education, direct support, and leadership development. Our efforts focus on immigrant rights, workplace protections, housing, health, public safety, and empowering community members to advocate for themselves and their families.

This recognition celebrates the collective work of our members, volunteers, community leaders, staff, and partners who continue building a stronger and more equitable Central Minnesota.

The unrestricted $250,000 award will provide Fe y Justicia with greater flexibility to strengthen its organizational work, support community-led initiatives, and continue developing local leadership.

For our founder and Executive Director, Ma Elena Gutiérrez, this recognition highlights the importance of investing in communities throughout Greater Minnesota, where resources can be limited but community leadership continues to grow.

This award belongs to our community. It reflects the dedication, resilience, and collective efforts of the people who make Fe y Justicia possible.

We extend our gratitude to the Bush Foundation, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, and everyone who believes in the power of community-led change.

Read the official award announcement.