Circles of Support
Events
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Circles of Support Meeting
KOOTASCA Circles of Support Office 811 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesSocial asset programming activities provide an opportunity for people in poverty to build skills, social assets, and engage in community life. Social support through human connections helps to ward off the effects of stress, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Positive social interaction and encouragement builds hope for the future. Weekly facilitated meetings provide a framework for […]
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Circles of Support Meeting
KOOTASCA Circles of Support Office 811 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesSocial asset programming activities provide an opportunity for people in poverty to build skills, social assets, and engage in community life. Social support through human connections helps to ward off the effects of stress, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Positive social interaction and encouragement builds hope for the future. Weekly facilitated meetings provide a framework for […]
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Circles of Support Meeting
KOOTASCA Circles of Support Office 811 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesSocial asset programming activities provide an opportunity for people in poverty to build skills, social assets, and engage in community life. Social support through human connections helps to ward off the effects of stress, depression, anxiety and other health problems. Positive social interaction and encouragement builds hope for the future. Weekly facilitated meetings provide a framework for […]
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Bentleyville Trip
KOOTASCA Circles of Support Office 811 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesCome join Circles of Support on a trip to Duluth’s Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” Monday, December 9th Bus Departs Grand Rapids @ 3:30pm and Returns by 8 pm. A light meal will be provided. Individuals must have attended at least one Circles meeting. This Event is for Adults Only Please register by 12/5/2019 4pm. Call […]
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BIG VIEW- Kids Count Coffee
Grand Rapids Area Library 140 NE 2nd St, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesEvery year, Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota publishes a KIDS COUNT Data Book that includes state data on a variety of indicators that reflect the well -being of Minnesota’s children and families. The data serves as benchmarks of child well-being for policymakers and citizens and help to enrich local, state and national discussions that center on creating […]
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Big View- The Bail Trap: American Ransom
Grand Rapids Area Library 140 NE 2nd St, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesFilm and Discussion Money bail is one of the main causes of mass incarceration in the United States. Yet, few people know what the money bail system is, let alone how it all works. The reality is that 70% of people in jail are there for one reason: living in poverty. Low-income Americans are sitting […]
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Big View- Breaking the Cycle of White Supremacy Workshop
Blandin Foundation 100 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, United StatesBy Donte Curtis: Catch Your Dream Consulting This interactive workshop invites attendees to explore the ways that white supremacy is harming us and the work that we do. Attendees will reflect on how the dominant culture shows up in us (White Folks and People of Color) and will be given tools and strategies to break […]
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Big View: Kids Count
OnlineEvery year, Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota publishes a KIDS COUNT Data Book that includes state data on a variety of indicators that reflect the well-being of Minnesota’s children and families. The data serves as benchmarks of child well-being for policymakers and citizens and help to enrich local, state and national discussions that center on creating better […]
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Big View: No Small Matter
OnlineNo Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years and reveals how our failure to at on that […]
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Big View: No Small Matter
OnlineNo Small Matter is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education. Through poignant stories and surprising humor, the film lays out the overwhelming evidence for the importance of the first five years and reveals how our failure to at on that […]
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