  The Minnesota Department of Human Services has announced the winners of its Circle of Excellence awards, which recognize organizations that have partnered with DHS and done an exemplary job of providing food, shelter and other assistance to Minnesotans in need. The winners are:
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Sourcewell in Staples (top photo, from the awards presentation on Nov. 14), for partnering with Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties to streamline childcare licensing processes and ensure the availability of qualified childcare providers in the area.
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The Leech Lake SNAP-Ed Program (bottom photo, from the awards presentation on Nov. 13), for offering nutrition education for low-income individuals and families on or near the Leech Lake Reservation.
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Clare Housing in Minneapolis, for providing supportive housing to some of the most marginalized individuals.
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Horizon Homes in Mankato, for expanding its capacity to serve children and adults in need of mental and chemical health care.
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The Open Door Pantry in Eagan and Dakota County Human Services, for partnering to provide fresh and healthy food to nearly 6,000 low-income residents across Dakota County each month.
Read more in the department’s news release.
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia affect a large and growing number of Minnesotans, but help is on the way for some of the organizations that support them. Read more in the department’s news release.
With a refreshed design and new data on short-term stays, the Minnesota Nursing Home Report Card will be more useful than ever to Minnesotans seeking information about nursing home care for themselves or family members. Read more in the department’s news release.
Just as temperatures have begun to drop and homeless Minnesotans are finding themselves in greater need, the Minnesota Department of Human Services has awarded nearly $3 million in Emergency Services Program grants to strengthen shelter services and increase outreach to people living on the streets. Read more in the department’s news release.
Live Well at Home grants totaling $6,443,793 will go to 45 organizations across the state to help the growing population of older Minnesotans stay in their homes for as long as possible, which is what most of them would prefer. Read more in the department’s news release.
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