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Katie Pope
Nov 14, 20242 min read
“The Seasons of Life” Mural
A mural for our Northeast Minneapolis clinic and office was commissioned and beautifully painted by GAP School art teacher, Rene Lopez.
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Katie Pope
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Alianza: Supporting Local Latino Childcare Providers Through Child Development Training and Resources
Change Inc.'s Alianza, is working to strengthen its commitment to the comprehensive development of children within the Latino community.
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Jill Johnson
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Time to Renew!
Hello! Change Inc. kicked off the 2024-25 school year in a big way. We are providing School Based Mental Health and Crossroads...
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Katie Pope
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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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Katie Pope
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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 22, 20241 min read
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 1, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20243 min read
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 6, 20242 min read
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 30, 20242 min read
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 21, 20243 min read
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, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20232 min read
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 28, 20232 min read
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 28, 20233 min read
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 27, 20232 min read
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 26, 20233 min read
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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