FRAUD ALERT: USDA Warns of Scams Targeting SNAP Recipients

(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2020) – Be on the lookout for potential scammers using the COVID-19 situation to steal personal information, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants today. USDA is issuing this warning after receiving reports of several possible SNAP fraud attempts.  “While many organizations are seeking to help communities

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Tri-Valley Senior Programs Receives Grant to Fund Foster Grandparent Program in Eastern North Dakota

Tri-Valley Senior Programs is excited to announce it has been awarded a Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) grant to fund the Foster Grandparent Program in Eastern North Dakota. Tri-Valley’s Eastern North Dakota Foster Grandparent Program will have a start date of July 1, 2020. It will serve the counties of Barnes, Benson, Cass,

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Tri-Valley Transportation Programs Extends Hours for T.H.E. Bus in Crookston and Thief River Falls

Tri-Valley Transportation Programs recently extended services for T.H.E. Bus in Crookston and Thief River Falls. T.H.E. Bus previously operated until 6 p.m. and will now operate until 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Riders will need to call by 6 p.m. to schedule their rides until more staff can be hired. (Individuals can apply for the

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Tri-Valley Head Start, Child and Family Programs Parent Survey Highlights Success and Empowerment

Tri-Valley Head Start, Child and Family Programs was excited to see the results of their 2019 Parent Survey. With 193 responses collected, the program realized that the participating families were overall happy with the programs Tri-Valley Head Start, Child and Family Programs has to offer. Most of the questions were answered with 95% or more

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Tri-Valley Collaboration Leads to Pilot Family Partner Program

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. actively participates in partnerships that lead to a stronger base of support for those served to specifically address life domain areas including social, physical, environmental, medical and dental, nutritional, spiritual, psychological and emotional, behavioral and intellectual, occupational, and financial. Specifically, it’s Tri-Valley’s participation as an active leader in the NW Minnesota

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Coleman (Tri-Valley Head Start Child and Family Programs Director) Appointed to State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care

Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments to Advisory Councils Focused on Improving Lives of Children [ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced appointments to the Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council and the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care. These appointments are supported by Executive

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Tri-Valley Senior Programs Holds Foster Grandparent Recognition Luncheon

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Senior Programs held its annual Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon at the Crookston Eagles Club on Wednesday, October 9. Marley Melbye (Senior Programs Director) began the event by welcoming the Foster Grandparents and guests to the banquet. Jason Carlson, Tri-Valley’s CEO thanked all of the volunteers for the difference they are making

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It’s Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch Time with Tri-Valley Head Start, Child and Family Programs!

In celebration of National Farm to School month, Tri-Valley is joining schools, preschools, colleges, and hospitals across the Great Lakes Region states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio in the sixth annual Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch. Participants celebrate National Farm to School Month and local farmers by crunching into locally grown apples

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Minnesota Council of Nonprofits to Host “The Importance of the 2020 Census” Lunch and Learn

(Crookston, Minn.)- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits will host a lunch and learn entitled “The Importance of the 2020 Census” at Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. in Crookston (102 N. Broadway) on Thursday, October 10 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.   The objectives of the lunch and learn are to understand the role of the Decennial Census

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