January's featured item for the Menu Makers program in our food shelf is black beans! Recipes featured with the black bean can giveaways include: Super Simple Black Bean Burgers, Corn & Black Bean Quesadillas and even a Black Bean Brownie (yes, you heard that correctly!) For a complete list of recipes, visit: Hooray Black Bean Recipes [...]
January's Cross-Training Opportunity: Dial-A-Ride Program Everyday our community is seeking help from us to take them to and from medical/dental appointments. Ride along with an experienced Dial-A-Ride volunteer driver to see firsthand how impactful this program can be. Dial-A-Ride opportunities are flexible. Email Kazoua which day(s) and time(s) would work best for you and she [...]
Neighbors, Inc. is starting a fresh, new year by recognizing these two ladies: Linda F. and Sandy G. Their commitment to volunteering with Neighbors is exceptional. Everything done by volunteers like them can not be replaced and for that we thank them! "Santa would be lucky to have these ladies as his elves. So glad [...]
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 – [...]
Customer Service Presented by our very own Heidi Satre Thursday, January 08 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Have you received great customer service before? Do you want to learn how to provide that to our clients and customers at Neighbors? Now is your chance to give back what was given to you. Come and [...]
Marlene K, you are recognized in December for your kindness towards other volunteers and the clients at Neighbors, Inc. Without volunteers like you, Neighbors would not be able to sufficiently help out the community in reducing poverty by promoting self-efficiency to our clients. Neighbors, Inc. would like to THANK YOU. Here are some things your [...]
Drum roll please! Congratulations to John S. for your exceptional contributions to Neighbors, Inc. We want to thank you for everything that you do! Here are some things people had to say about you: “John’s faithfulness, commitment and versatility amaze me. He is constantly searching for things he can do that will improve our ability [...]
A special thank you to all of the volunteers who help with the Dial-a-Ride program at Neighbors. Without these volunteers, countless people in our community would not be able to make it to their medical, dental and other essential appointments. Drivers were treated to a special night of food, fun and appreciation for their [...]
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. [...]