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3M Hosts "Finding Your Passion" Student Career Day Event |
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3M Scientists Share Their Paths to Success With Students
3M's Team Africa and The African American Society hosted a special career day event on February 22 for students of the Volunteers of America of Minnesota Education Center in celebration of Black History Month. Geared especially toward students with interests in chemistry, physics, engineering, math and computers, the theme of the event was entitled, "Finding Your Passion." A majority of the 38 students who attended were from our English language learners (ELL) programs and several were from our Secondary Alternative program. Learn more >
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Recent Program News |
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Telly Award
Volunteers of America's documentary, "Prostitution: Beyond the Myths," produced with Twin Cities Public Television has won two Telly Awards. Learn More>
Brain-a-thon Program For Seniors
Southwest Center's "Brain-a-thon," a three month program which educates seniors about brain health, kicked-off on March 5. Learn More>
MFBSA Award
Volunteers of America's Mental Health Clinics is recipient of the MFBSA (Minnesota Family Based Services Association) 2008 Metro Region Agency of the Year award for its outstanding work with children and families.
Grant Award Supports Human Service Mentoring
Volunteers of America of Minnesota was awarded a 15-month grant by the Alliance for Children and Families to serve as a mentor to other organizations seeking to serve senior citizens. Learn more > |
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Making a Difference. Changing Lives. |
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Sam Finds Acceptance
"Sam" (not his real name) is profoundly deaf and has been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder). He attends a school for the deaf where he has become fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). During his first two years of elementary school, most of the kids preferred to keep their distance from Sam. Learn more >
Alone In America
Mohammed Aeybo is in his nineties. Born in Ethiopia, he entered the U.S. in 2002 with two adult sons after surviving years of suffering in a refugee camp in Kenya. After his arrival in the U.S., Mohammed lived with his sons in a Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) highrise. Mohammed's sons eventually moved out. Learn more >
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Impact Profile: Holiday Events Update |
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Holiday Events Warm Spirits
"The holidays were looking bleak, but they ended up being a joyous occasion and it was because of you. I know what Christmas is really about. It's about giving and helping others in need, and that's what you did for me," writes Ethel, a senior who participates in Volunteers of America of Minnesota's Assisted Living Program and an Adopt a Family recipient. Learn more >
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How You Can Help |
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Beginning The School Year With A Greater Sense Of Confidence And Hope
When I was in grade school, one of my favorite times of the year was the night before the first day of school. I would lay out my new back-to-school outfit and walk around the house in my new tennis shoes. Learn more > | |
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Volunteer Helps Refugees Survive Through Literacy
Caitlin Shea, is a special volunteer at Volunteers of America's Education Center. She loves her job at a growing media company but noted, "Sometimes having a job just isn't rewarding enough." Learn more >
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Save the Date
April-May, 2008
"STEP/Teen" Discussion Group
for parents to learn more effective ways to communicate with their teenagers.
Offered by the Mental Health Clinics Learn more>
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Student Spring Concert
Location: Stonebridge Community School4 W Franklin Ave, Mpls, MN 55404
Contact: Barbara Novy 612.877.7400
Open to families and other guests.
Wednesday,May 28, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Brain-a-thon Awards Ceremony
Location: Volunteers of America's Southwest Center, 3612 Bryant Ave So, Mpls, MN 55409
Contact: Mary Ann Schoenberger
612-822-3194
Brain-a-thon participants who completed the most brain healthy activities will receive awards.
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Graduation for the Evening High School and Adult Diploma Programs
Park Elder Center, 1505 Park Ave S, Mpls, MN 55404
Contact: Marilyn Gjerde 612-375-0700
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Kim Rymer
Director of Communications
952-945-4074
Volunteers of America - Minnesota
7625 Metro Blvd
Mpls, MN 55439
Main phone:
952-945-4000
Website:
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