FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2013 CONTACT: Josh Collins, 651-582-8205, josh.collins@state.mn.us More Minnesota Children Ready for Kindergarten Than Ever Before 72.8 percent of students prepared to succeed in school, according to data released by Department of Education today ROSEVILLE – Today the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released the findings of their annual study of
Energy bills during long winters with subzero temperatures can take a large bite out of household budgets. Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) wants families in West Marshall, West Polk and Norman counties to know that help with heating assistance is here if it’s ever needed. LIHEAP consists of three components,
You Can Make A Difference! Join Tri-Valley Opportunity Council “I-C.A.R.E” To Help Area Families in Need I-C.A.R.E is a group of Tri-Valley employees who, beyond their employment duties, are dedicated to helping area families in need, regardless of age or circumstance. This holiday season, they are looking for families in need of support; and those
October was Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Tri-Valley wellness committee asked staff to raise awareness by wearing the color pink on Fridays. The Grafton Family Service Center took it one step further and had their entire facility wear pink on Friday the 11th. Above is a picture from the “Day of Pink” at the Grafton
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. in collaboration with Northwest Community Action, Inc. (Badger, Minn.) will host an information/enrollment session at the East Grand Forks Campbell Library located at 422 Fourth St. N.W. in East Grand Forks, Minn. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 27 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with individual sessions running every 20-30 minutes.
Department of Commerce secures $98.7 million in funding for the Energy Assistance Program Heating Assistance payments to low-income Minnesotans will begin soon November 13, 2013 For Immediate Release: SAINT PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that Minnesota will receive $98,726,312 in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for Minnesota’s
Story courtesy of Jess Bengtson (Crookston Daily Times) http://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20131108/NEWS/131109632 Washington Elementary in Crookston has two extraordinary ladies who are part of the Foster Grandparent program. They come to Washington to help the children during and after school with reading, writing, and art projects. All teachers say these Grandmas are a “blessing.” Grandma Addie Woinarowicz started
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. in collaboration with Northwest Community Action, Inc. (Badger, Minn.) will host an information/enrollment session at the Tri-Valley office located at 102 North Broadway in Crookston. The event will be held on Monday, November 18 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. with individual sessions running every 20-30 minutes. Appointments are strongly recommended but walk-ins are
Shelly Goddard (Program Design Manager) and Robyn Klemm (Assistant Center Manager) started working with the Child Care Resource and Referral and The Boys and Girls Club of Rochester, Minn. in 2004 to think of a way they could collaborate to serve all the kids and families in Rochester. After nine years, all their hard work
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs held its annual recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 9. The event acknowledged the hard work and dedication provided by so many generous individuals. All volunteers were recognized from new enrollees to those who have provided an outstanding 22 years of
