In 2020, Minnesota nonprofits saw an "unprecedented need" and record-breaking giving. Author: Heidi Wigdahl Updated: 8:07 PM CST December 29, 2020 MINNEAPOLIS — When talking about 2020, the word "unprecedented" comes up a lot. It's even Dictionary.com's People's Choice 2020 Word of the Year. For as much as the word was used in 2020, it truly describes what many Minnesota nonprofits are experiencing. "Unprecedented need. It has been a continual increase since the start of the pandemic," said Jonathan Palmer, executive director for Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. Hallie Q. Brown Community Center has seen a dramatic rise in food shelf clients, as well as families needing help with childcare and education. The 91-year-old African American social service agency is open to all, located in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood.