MN Transition Coalition January 23 , 2017
Minnesota Department of Corrections sent this bulletin at 01/23/2017 04:12 PM CST
February Northland Reentry MeetingThe next meeting 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: February 13, 2017 4:45 to 5:45 pm. Let us know you are planning to attend! RSVP Here!
NEW SERVICE The anger management group is for adult struggling with anger, aggression, and hostility who would benefit from a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. Groups meet for 1.5 hours, for 12 weeks. New Brighton Clinic Woodbury Clinic
 Brain Injury Educational ClassesThe 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.
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Veterans!
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! 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. 
Foundation Seeks 2017-2018
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 Headwaters Foundation for Justice is now accepting applications to the New Majority Fund. Centering the self-determination and leadership of people of color, the Fund will support groups led by and for communities of color that use a community organizing approach to change systems of injustice. The fund draws on our long standing grantmaking criteria, and will provide organizations with two-year general operating grants, totaling $20,000. In addition to receiving funding, grantees will participate in Headwaters’ first-ever Movement Leadership Program during the second year of the grant. We are accepting applications now through Wednesday, March 1 via our online web portal. Please visit our website to review the eligibility guidelines and criteria. To view the application, click here. We strongly encourage all interested applicants to attend an Information Session. Please contact Program Officers Allison Johnson Heist or Melissa Rudnick with questions.
Community Innovation Grants – Accepting Applications Starting January 18 Headwaters Foundation will accept applications for Community Innovation Grants starting Wednesday January 18. Applications due no later than 5pm Thursday February 2 via our online web portal. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Headwaters offers Community Innovation Grants in partnership with the Bush Foundation to support communities to use problem-solving processes that lead to more effective, equitable and sustainable solutions. We think of this as civic research and development, allowing communities to develop and test new solutions to community challenges. We strongly encourage all interested applicants to attend an Information Session. Please contact Program Administrator Ava Suzuki-Lambrecht with questions about how to register and/or navigate the web portal. Program Officer Melissa Rudnick is available for questions about grant criteria and eligibility. |
National Institute of Justice
March 31, 2017 deadline
The W.E.B. Du Bois Program supports quantitative and qualitative research on the intersections of race, offending, victimization, and the fair administration of justice for both juveniles and adults. It furthers the Department's mission by advancing knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts. This funding opportunity seeks investigator-initiated proposals to conduct research on topics linked to race and crime in the context of violence and victimization, crime and crime prevention, and justice systems.
Funding is available for two categories:
1. Scholars who are advanced in their careers may apply for up to $500,000 for research (excluding projects that only analyze secondary data) with a plan to mentor less experienced researchers
2. Fellows who are early in their careers may apply for up to $100,000 for secondary data analysis projects, or up to $150,000 for research projects involving primary data collection (a short-term residency at NIJ is optional)
• View all current funding opportunities from NIJ.
• Enroll to be a peer reviewer.
UPCOMING TRANSITION COALITION MEETINGS!
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Twin Cities Transition Coalition Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Networking from 9:30 to 10:00 and Location: Minnesota Department of Corrections, 1450 Energy Park Drive, West Entrance, Lower level, Itasca Room Topic: Victim Assistance and Restorative Justice Presenters: Lydia Newlin, MN Department of Corrections, Manager Victim Assistance Restorative Justice Unit Contact: lee.buckley@state.mn.us
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Southeast Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Wednesday March 8, 2017 Time: 10:00-11:30 Location: Olmsted County Government Center 151 4th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904, First Floor—Boardroom Topic: Presenters: Contact: setranscoal@gmail.com |
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Duluth Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 Time: 2-4 pm Location: SOAR Career Solutions (205 W 2nd St Ste. 101 Duluth MN 55802) Topic: Youth Services Presenters: Our panel will include Eric Mattson from Woodland Hills and Luke Morcomb from Life House, to discuss providing services to youth and to answer any questions. Contact: Jason Beckman- jbeckman@soarcareers.org, Ashley Lovold-alovold@soarcareers.org, or Traci Laughlin- LaughlinT@StLouisCountyMN.gov
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Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: February 16, 2017 Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: OIF/Dream Center 529 16th Avenue North, St. Cloud MN 26303 Topic: Four person panel experiencing their reentry, sharing what is working and barriers to moving forward.
Contact: dreamcenterpath@aol.com |
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Central Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Friday, March 17, 2017 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meeting Reminder! Snacks and beverages provided. Please bring brochures and business cards to share. Location: Nystrom and Associates-13045 Falcon Drive-Suite 100 Baxter, MN Topic: TBD
Presenters: TBD Contact: rebecca.fratzke@state.mn.us or Sue Vanek SVanek@nystromcounseling.com |
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