Joseph Barisonzi

Winner/Finalist Info
Finalist or Winner: 
Winner
State: 
MN
Describe what this winner does/did: 
Since the neighborhood association’s inception, Lyndale residents have worked together to fight crime, transform the neighborhood’s housing stock, initiate economic development, provide youth enrichment programs, and most importantly build community. Joseph Barisonzi served as the executive direction of an association that creates a network of services that encourage the investment of financial and social capital into the community.

Although Joseph has moved on from the organization, the Lyndale Neighborhood has developed and continues to operate under the “Lyndale Model” - a nationally recognized asset based model of community organizing that encourages individual residents with the resources, respect, and encouragement they deserve to propose, develop, and lead programs for the neighborhood. Using this model has helped Lyndale develop one of the strongest and most active neighborhoods in Minneapolis. Lyndale’s programs and activities involve over 1,000 Lyndale residents each year as both volunteers and participants.

Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
1997