How One GAP School Alumnus is Making a Difference Across the Globe
Grace Ntibonera graduated from GAP School in 2020 and his accomplishments since are nothing short of amazing.
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NEWS & EVENTS
Katie Pope
- Aug 6
- 1 min
Jody Nelson Joins MN Department of Corrections Supervised Release Board
Senior Director of Change Institute, Jody Nelson, has joined the MN Department of Corrections Supervised Release Board as a Juvenile Expert
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Katie Pope
- Jul 23
- 1 min
Change Inc.'s Executive Director, Jill Johnson Selected as One of 20 International YouthBuild for First Global Leadership Fellows Cohort
YouthBuild USA recently announced their first Global Leadership Fellows Cohort.
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Katie Pope
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Littles Weekend Wonders
Therapists from Change Inc.'s Community & School Collaborative recently spent time at our Littles Weekend Wonders event interacting with...
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Katie Pope
- Jun 21
- 2 min
A Gathering of Changemakers
Change Inc. held its second annual spring luncheon on April 25th at the St. Paul Event Center. At this year’s Changemakers Luncheon we...
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Katie Pope
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Running With Purpose — How Luis Villar Inspires Students In and Out of the Classroom
Luis Villar believes that running isn't just a physical activity; it is a form of therapy, a way to cope with life's challenges. He was...
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Katie Pope
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Celebrating Women in Construction Week with Mortenson Construction
Women in Construction Week is an annual celebration that supports and encourages women in the construction industry. To bring attention...
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Katie Pope
- May 31
- 2 min
Adriana Galván Awarded “2024 Outstanding Teacher” for Work with St. Paul Public Libraries
Change Inc. would like to congratulate long-time staff member, Adriana Galván, for being awarded “2024 Outstanding Teacher” by the...
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Katie Pope
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Change Inc. Announces Executive Director Transition
Change Inc. is pleased to announce an upcoming transition in its executive leadership team.
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Katie Pope
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Coat Drive Spreads Warmth to GAP School Students and Their Families
Earlier this winter, Change Inc. staff organized a coat drive for students at GAP School. Led by social work intern, Abbey Knoop, with...
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Katie Pope
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Noodle Restaurant: A GAP School Student Writing Feature
The following story was written by Da Lee. Da is from Laos and came to the U.S. in May of 2022. Da started his schooling in 2023 after a...
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Katie Pope
- Dec 18, 2023
- 4 min
Meet Tyler Chavez: Coach, Mentor, Father, and now, Change Inc. Navigator
Tyler Chavez has long-time connections to Change Inc. programs. He grew up in the West Side neighborhood of St. Paul and his older...
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Katie Pope
- Dec 11, 2023
- 2 min
Recruiting and Supporting Justice-Involved Youth at GAP School
This spring, Burlington Stores collected $1.4 million from its customers and associates to benefit YouthBuild USA’s programs across the...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 29, 2023
- 2 min
Change Inc. Receives a 2023 Leadership Award for Outstanding Commitment to Advancing Green Building
Minneapolis, MN– (September 29, 2023) – Change Inc. announces that they been named a 2023 Leadership Award recipient by the U.S. Green...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 29, 2023
- 3 min
Change Inc.'s Impact in Schools: How Therapists and Navigators Collaborate for Student Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, schools today face many challenges in meeting the diverse needs of their students. Change...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 28, 2023
- 2 min
GAP Students Make a Great Start to the New School Year
September 5th kicked off the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year at GAP School. With 91 students currently enrolled, the first month...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 27, 2023
- 3 min
Bringing CLAS to the Community
Change Inc. is excited to announce that it has been awarded the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) grant by the...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 7, 2023
- 2 min
GAP Alumnus Receives National Award for Dedication to Service
A graduate of GAP School and YouthBuild St. Paul Westside, Boe Boe, has recently been recognized with the national 2023 YouthBuild...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 6, 2023
- 2 min
Community & School Collaborative Welcomes New Cohort of School-Based Mental Health Interns
The Community & School Collaborative (CSC), a program of Change Inc., runs a school-based mental health therapist intern program each...
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Katie Pope
- Sep 5, 2023
- 4 min
Five New Members Join Change Inc. Board of Directors
Change Inc. is welcoming five new members to its’ Board of Directors as Delta Larkey, Ray Krause, Jose Santos Jr., Peter Hayden, and...
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