SSP shoots for 55,075 lbs for MN FoodShare
The Star-Tribune's Janice Bitters did a nice piece on South St Paul's effort to raise our zip code (55,075 lbs.) for MN FoodShare this year. http://www.startribune.com/local/south/297856401.html?page=1&c=y
Mn FoodShare Fun
March is MN FoodShare month and all kinds of people and creatures have been coming out to help us out this year. A few sightings: Molly Guthrey of the Pioneer Press did a piece on a potbellied pig in WSP that is fundraising for Neighbors' food shelf Vivint Central Station wrapped up their efforts [...]
April Continuing Education: Learning Hmong
Learning Hmong: A New Cultural Experience Come to the workshop to learn more about your neighbors, the Hmong people. In this workshop you will learn basic Hmong words and the history of the Hmong people. Come join us for this exciting cultural learning experience. The workshop will be limited to 25 people. Please sign up [...]
John Kemp Interviewed for Comcast Newsmakers
Neighbors' Executive Director John Kemp was interviewed last week by Kevyn Burger for Comcast Newsmakers. John discusses poverty in our area and Neighbors programs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVm-bJj3MaA&feature=youtu.be
Hunger Heroes at the 2015 South St Paul School Summit
Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of attending a School Summit of the leaders of many of the schools of South St Paul. We met at Angelo’s pizza. In attendance were 32 4th, 5th and 6th graders from Lincoln Center Elementary and Kaposia Education Center. The students were leaders from their classes, involved as [...]
FREE Ice Skating Event for Volunteers **CANCELED**
FREE Ice Skating Event **This Event has been CANCELED** Join Neighbors, Inc. in recognizing YOU - our volunteers - for all of the great services you provide. Every day you help Neighbors welcome clients, staff, and future volunteers with a smile. To thank you, Neighbors, Inc. has rented out Veterans Memorial Ice Arena for our volunteers to [...]
Volunteer Recognition – February
February is the month to show love and care. This month Neighbors, Inc. is recognizing Jan J. Her dedication to Neighbors, Inc., can be seen through the kind words her peers say about her. "Jan was great on my first day (as a new volunteer.) [She was] really nice and a lot of good information [...]
February Volunteer Cross Training: Front Desk
The Volunteer Cross Training Program Features the Front Desk in February Do you like to meet new people and greet them in a friendly manner? If so try the front desk with no commitment! Front Desk shadowing shift availability: February 17, 18, 19, 20 & 23 - either in the morning or afternoon (8:15 am [...]
February Continuing Education Workshop: CPR
Have you ever wondered how to do CPR on someone in case of an emergency? Now is your chance to learn the simple steps that can be taken to save a life. Join Neighbors and the South St Paul Fire Department in the next Continuing Education Workshop. When: Thursday, Feb. 12th Time: 12 noon – [...]
Local TV Station Highlights Neighbors
Our friends at Town Square TV have produced a couple of stories recently about Neighbors. We think they are fabulous! Check them out below. Meet Virginia: Volunteer Extraordinaire - http://vimeo.com/114800015 Come As You Are Program - http://vimeo.com/townsquaretv/comeasyouare
Holiday Programs Clothing Wish List
Our up to date list of Holiday Program Clothing Needs is hot off the presses. Neighbors and our supporters will provide holiday gifts to over 1,000 families this year. Pajamas Girls sizes 10, 14 and 16 Boys sizes 3T, 5T, 12, 14, 16 Underwear Women's sizes 5 and 6 Men's sizes S, M and L [...]
December Cross Training
December Cross Training Featuring Neighbors Holiday Programs: *Toys-Clothing-Intake* When: Dec. 8th – Dec. 15th If you are interested please email or call Kazoua at kazoua@neighborsmn.org or 651-272-1133 with the program you are interested in and she will provide you with specific dates and times
40 Years of Heartwarming Stories
We were honored this weekend to have Nick Ferraro of the Pioneer Press do a piece on 40 Years of Heartwarming Stories at Neighbors. Please check it out. The photos were done by the PiPress' Scott Takushi and are wonderful as well. http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_26987774/neighbors-inc-have-its-story-told-thanks-grant
Items Needed for Love Your Neighbor Program
The following items are still needed for our holiday "Love Your Neighbor" program: Girls: Clothing - size 12 (everything) & size 16 (tops, sweaters & pajamas) Boys: Clothing size 12 (everything), pants (sizes 10-12) & pajamas (size 14) Both Girls & Boys : toys for ages 12+ and hats/mittens/gloves sizes 4 & up Men's extended [...]
Give to the Max Day – Support Neighbors, Inc.
Give to the Max Day is tomorrow. Donations to Neighbors, Inc. will help support the volunteer driven programs we offer to help low-income people in northern Dakota County. We offer 15 programs to help people with food, clothing and other emergency and supportive services. Our budget is less than $1 million dollars but through the [...]
What Do Americans Know About Hunger?
I saw a report recently about a research project that had been conducted by an organization called Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). The research undertook to find out what Americans know about the issue of hunger in our country, and how Americans think the problem should be dealt with. FRAC is the lead advocacy [...]
Neighbors is Hiring – Food Shelf Assistant
Neighbors, Inc. is looking for a Food Shelf Assistant at our facility in South St. Paul. We are a non-profit social service agency that serves northern Dakota County. Job requires managing volunteers, sorting and stocking food, placing food on shelves according to date and type, packing and assisting with grocery orders for clients, keeping food [...]
Neighbors Food Shelf
The Food Shelf was Neighbors’ first program designed to help those in need in the south metro area. Neighbors’ Food Shelf opened its doors in 1972, and still continues to provide for the community forty years later. The Food Shelf provides food and hygiene products for about 330 families and individuals needing assistance each month. [...]