Continuing Education Workshop for July: Volunteerism in a changing world - what does it mean for Neighbors? Neighbors started with 18 volunteers back in 1972. Today, Neighbors, Inc. has nearly 1,700 volunteers each year. Join us to learn about how people are changing the way they want to volunteer and how Neighbors can better prepare [...]
Volunteers are so essential to Neighbors, Inc. and we could never be able to thank everyone enough for what they do. As a small token of our gratitude, please join us for snacks and a drink of your choice from the Black Sheep Coffee Shop. Space is limited to the first 50 response due to the [...]
What: Continuing Education Program @ Neighbors, Inc. "Multicultural Connections Between You & Your Neighbors" When: June 11, 2015 Where: Conference Room (Lower Level) Time: 12pm - 1pm (Light Lunch Provided) Presenter: Leo Montes, Commerical Appraiser for the City of Minneapolis Join us for an informative workshop on understanding your neighbors from different parts of the world. [...]
Neighbors, Inc. – Open House Featuring the River Heights Chamber of Commerce CoffeeNet networking event, SSP Police Department K9 Officer, South St Paul Jaycees, Speed Volunteering in the Food Shelf and Clothes Closet, Prizes, and Guided Tours! Where: Neighbors, Inc. 222 Grand Ave. W South St Paul, MN When: May 20, 2015 Time: [...]
Springing in with recognition, Neighbors is proud to recognize Food Shelf volunteer Bill K. for his dedication to volunteering. Thank you for everything you do! Here is what a fellow volunteer said about Bill: "Bill is usually here every Monday and Friday working on meat, cereal, and everything else. On Wednesday he came in to [...]
Neighbors, Inc. provides food to over 500 families a month - but how do they do that? Now is your chance to learn! In April, the Food Shelf is opening their doors and accepting volunteers to be Food Shelf Sorters for a day. No ongoing commitment necessary. Try it out - you'll love it! Available [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
Ever wonder what the holidays are like at Neighbors? Check out this cool picture video of some of this season's highlights. http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Rg9iV7Ba
Delbert the Duck has Holiday Elves Duck elf checking on Christmas toys. Of course we know of Santa’s elves They watch so we behave ourselves Now we’ve learned – we never knew – That Delbert also has a crew Of ducks who keep an eye on us They never quack and [...]
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 [...]
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
In November, cross training is focusing on the Mothers and Children (MAC) and Nutritional Assistance for Seniors (NAPS) food distribution program. Work with our friendly Program Coordinator and other volunteers to help deliver boxed essential food goods to the high rise apartments next door to Neighbors. Deliveries will take place on Monday, November 17 from [...]
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 [...]