Are you feeling stressed out now or do you anticipate holiday stress? Look no further for relief. We are hosting a “Stress Management” workshop on October 9th. Please join other staff and volunteers in learning how to better manage stress. When: October 9th, 2014 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Where: Conference Room (lower level) [...]
Working hard as a volunteer? Need a break? Want to get to know your fellow volunteers better? Join us for coffee hour at the Black Sheep Coffee Cafe. Coffee and a light snacks will be provided by Neighbors, Inc. Please come and enjoy a cup of coffee – any kind – on Neighbors. Your coffee [...]
Think you know everything about Neighbors? Think again! Neighbors, Inc. is hosting an open house on Thursday, October 16 from 4:00-6:00 pm. The open house will offer tours of the building from knowledgeable volunteers and staff, information booths about each program, and fun videos you can watch while enjoying a light snack. Come and experience [...]
Do you know someone who has dedicated their volunteer time at Neighbors and that should be recognized? The Volunteer Programs team has come up with new ways to recognize our volunteers. Please participate and nominate your fellow volunteers! We’d like to offer you the chance to express the same gratitude we feel every day when [...]
Cross Training: Always wanted to learn about other Neighbors’ programs but were afraid to ask? Neighbors is offering a new optional Cross Training program for current and new volunteers. This is a way for volunteers to experience all of the other volunteer opportunities that Neighbors has to offer without making an ongoing commitment. Every [...]
### PRESS RELEASE 15 September 2014 Neighbors, Inc., a nonprofit social service agency based in South St Paul and serving northern Dakota County, has been awarded a Blue Ribbon Service Enterprise certification by Points of Light Foundation. A Service Enterprise fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills to successfully deliver on the social mission of [...]
For the third year in a row, I helped with the Summer Meal Program Neighbors facilitates. Until Neighbors' staff explained to me that because kids are not in school during the Summer months and many of them are likely to miss a meal (or more) due to the lack of a free or reduced school [...]
Nancy, Giving Garden Donations Neighbors' Garden Party Thanks to Nancy Shepherd for once again opening her garden for her annual Garden Party! Each year, Nancy supports Neighbors Inc. by showing off her beautiful gardens. The 2014 Garden Party is Wednesday August 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please bring a financial or food donation. We're [...]
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. [...]