MN Transition Coalition January 6 , 2017
Minnesota Department of Corrections sent this bulletin at 01/06/2017 01:50 PM CST
January Northland Reentry MeetingThe first meeting of 2017 will be held at Randy's Café. This is a meeting for anyone in the community that is interested in helping those in recovery. We hope to see you there! Where: Randy's Cafe 2125 W. Superior Street Duluth, MN 55806
When: January 9, 2017 4:45 to 5:45 pm. Let us know you are planning to attend! RSVP Here!
Please join the Minnesota Corrections Association for a forum on juvenile justice and mental health and systems collaboration. Registration is now open. There is no cost for this event.
REGISTER NOW AT http://www.mn-ca.org/event-2397709 Brain Injury Educational Classes The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offers a variety of educational classes - including our monthly Brain Injury Basics class - for families, individuals and professionals in the Twin Cities. Our educators can also train your staff on-site at your facility with our Traveling Workshops. Brain Injury Basics Adjustment to Brain Injury: January 26, 2017 Cargiving: February 23, 2017 Registration is required for all classes. Brain Injury Basics takes place in the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance offices in Roseville from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for professionals; a $5 donation is appreciated from consumers. Click here for more information on our Education opportunities or call our Education and Community Outreach Department at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442.
RFI for MSOP Housing A Request for Information (“RFI”) is open to gather information on the availability to lease rooms, apartments, existing or newly constructed single family homes and small multi-plex buildings to provide housing to individuals who are civilly committed to the Commissioner of Human Services for sex offender treatment under Minn. Stat. § 253D, and are court ordered to live in a residential setting in the community under provisional discharge. This RFI will remain open until 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017.
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St. Cloud VA Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN - Health Focus Thursdays Announced
St. Cloud, Minn: Veterans served by the St. Cloud VA can help themselves stay healthy by attending one or more of a series of health education classes this fall. The classes are scheduled on select Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon, in Building 29, Room 20E, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located at 4801 Veterans Drive in St. Cloud, MN.
The classes focus on health and well-being and each session covers a unique topic. No appointment or referral is needed, and Veterans may select the classes they want to attend. Co-pays may be required. One-way beneficiary travel reimbursement is available for eligible Veterans.
Class Schedule
For more information and to sign-up contact the Primary Care/Mental Health Integration staff at (320) 252-1670 Ext. 7531.
The Mission Continues: Empowering Veterans to Serve Their Country in New WaysThe Mission Continues empowers Veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. They connect Veterans to the heart of the community improvement efforts by tapping into their unique leadership and skills developed in the military, and their spirit of service to the help the community do even more. Through their action-oriented programs, Veterans from across the country have:
• Revitalized schools in areas where youth have few opportunities • Spearheaded educational programs to advance social justice causes • Installed public art as part of neighborhood beautification efforts Learn more at MissionContinues.org YMCA Waives Joiner’s Fee for Veterans and FamiliesMinneapolis, MN - Effective Nov. 1, all Minnesota YMCAs, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, will waive the joiner’s fee for Veterans and their families. The monthly membership fee still applies.
To apply for YMCA membership, Veterans should go to their local YMCA and present their Veteran’s Health Identification Card, a copy of their DD214 form or a military ID card.
A list of all Minnesota YMCA locations is available at: www.mn-y.org/locations. Build Your Dream, Jan. 30 - Feb. 27Get a practical overview of the fundamentals required to start a small business in this free 5-day workshop for Veterans and their family members. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Military Hiring Fair, Feb. 27Join this one-of-a-kind event featuring a hiring fair, networking opportunities and workshops tailored for Veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military spouses. Participants are eligible to receive up to two (2) free tickets for them and their families to attend that evening’s game between the Wild and Kings – limited tickets available.
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities!
MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO: RS EDEN (ATTN: HR) 1931 West Broadway, Suite 101 Minneapolis, MN 55411 Fax: 612.287.1616 Email: hr@rseden.org
Trainee-Corrections Officer Application Process Open on a continual basis beginning January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017. The selection process for Trainee-Corrections Officer is open for application Sunday, January 1, 2017 through Friday, March 31, 2017. For more information please visit the State Careers Website at http://mn.gov/careers and see Job ID #10470. For questions please contact Sue Ricci at 651.361.7298 Funding Opportunities!
Deadline: Jan. 6, 2017 Since 1986, the Initiative Foundation has awarded nearly 6,000 grants totaling more than $31 million. The average grant awarded is about $5,000. Guided by our strategic plan and focus areas, the Initiative Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governments and schools in our service area. Specific early childhood grant funding priorities include community-based efforts to advance literacy, school readiness and access to dental services for children in poverty. Visit ifound.org to submit a letter of inquiry.
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