NEWS & EVENTS

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...

Women in Construction Week is an annual celebration that supports and encourages women in the construction industry. To bring attention...

Change Inc. would like to congratulate long-time staff member, Adriana Galván, for being awarded “2024 Outstanding Teacher” by the...

Change Inc. is pleased to announce an upcoming transition in its executive leadership team.

Earlier this winter, Change Inc. staff organized a coat drive for students at GAP School. Led by social work intern, Abbey Knoop, with...

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...

Tyler Chavez has long-time connections to Change Inc. programs. He grew up in the West Side neighborhood of St. Paul and his older...

This spring, Burlington Stores collected $1.4 million from its customers and associates to benefit YouthBuild USA’s programs across the...

Minneapolis, MN– (September 29, 2023) – Change Inc. announces that they been named a 2023 Leadership Award recipient by the U.S. Green...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, schools today face many challenges in meeting the diverse needs of their students. Change...

September 5th kicked off the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year at GAP School. With 91 students currently enrolled, the first month...

Change Inc. is excited to announce that it has been awarded the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) grant by the...

A graduate of GAP School and YouthBuild St. Paul Westside, Boe Boe, has recently been recognized with the national 2023 YouthBuild...

The Community & School Collaborative (CSC), a program of Change Inc., runs a school-based mental health therapist intern program each...

Change Inc. is welcoming five new members to its’ Board of Directors as Delta Larkey, Ray Krause, Jose Santos Jr., Peter Hayden, and...

How Kiara Owens Gained Therapist Licensure and Established Her Own Practice Kiara Owens, LMFT The bond between Kiara Owens and Lisa Xiong is a significant aspect of Kiara's journey towards becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Kiara had long aspired to fulfill her dream of entering this profession, but she knew that there was a lengthy path to achieving full licensure after completing her Master's degree in 2020. To become a licensed therapist, one must accumulat

On June 7th, 36 graduates donned their caps and gowns, ready to embark on a new life chapter. The Class of 2023 endured the struggles of...

GAP School Summer School is in full swing, offering a mix of ESL classes, career and college readiness trainings, arts, and recreation....

Mental health therapists are an integral part of a school’s staff. In recent years, schools have recognized the profound impact that...

It’s been an incredible journey of almost three years since ground was broken on the first of four houses on Page Street East in the...