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NEWS & EVENTS


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...
Sep 5, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 4, 20234 min read


Pioneering Advocacy & Change
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
Jul 18, 20234 min read


Celebrating the Journey: GAP School Students Graduate With Practical Skills for Their Next Chapter
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...
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Halfway Through Summer – What’s New at Change Inc.
GAP School Summer School is in full swing, offering a mix of ESL classes, career and college readiness trainings, arts, and recreation....
Jul 12, 20232 min read


LaDonna Jackson’s Impact as a School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Hmong International Academy
Mental health therapists are an integral part of a school’s staff. In recent years, schools have recognized the profound impact that...
Jun 8, 20234 min read


Constructing Bright Futures — One House at a Time
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...
Jun 8, 20234 min read


2023 Change Inc. Founders’ Luncheon: Rekindling a Shared Commitment to Our Founders’ Legacies
This spring, the first Change Inc. Founders’ Luncheon was held at The Depot in Minneapolis to honor the founders of Change Inc. and...
Jun 7, 20233 min read


From Race to Culture in the Supervision of Therapeutic Practice
Since 2019, Change Inc. has partnered with The Cultural Wellness Center to be a part of its mission of unleashing the power of people to...
Feb 9, 20234 min read


A Lasting Legacy — How One Long-time Donor Has Supported GAP School Since Its Beginning
Carlo LaManna, 97, is a long-time donor to GAP School and Change Inc. and a proud West Sider from Saint Paul. He and his late wife,...
Feb 8, 20231 min read


GAP School Alumnus Succeeds On and Off The Running Track
Meet Mohammed Bati, a former GAP School student. At 23 years old, he has lived in the United States for less than five years. He and his...
Feb 7, 20233 min read


GAP School Students Help Organize Community Vaccine Clinic to Promote Vaccine Equity in Community
Vaccine equity means fair and just access to vaccines, including flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. In an effort to provide a...
Dec 15, 20223 min read


How the Community Leadership Development and Training Program Hopes to Inspire BIPOC Young Adults
Kc Gammage is the supervisor leading the Community Leadership Development and Training (CLDT) project and has extensive experience...
Dec 14, 20225 min read


Adalinda Sanchez and How She Is Bringing Reflective Consultation to Infant and Child Caretakers
Adalinda Sanchez, M.A., LMFT, is a therapist with Change Inc., and is trained in reflective consultation. Adalinda graduated from Argosy...
Dec 13, 20224 min read


Care for the Caregivers: Expanding Support to Caregivers of All Kinds in Times of Need
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our community in a drastic way, especially for families with children, and parental and caregiver...
Nov 9, 20223 min read


Dodge Nature Center Provides Service Opportunities to GAP School YouthBuild AmeriCorps Students
For more than 20 years, GAP School has provided its’ students the opportunity to complete 300 community service hours in order to earn a...
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Nina Berglund Becomes Lead Mentor for Change Inc.’s Indigenous Youth Ceremonial Mentoring Society
For over 20 years, Mitch Walking Elk led Change Inc.’s Indigenous Youth Ceremonial Mentoring Society. Now, after Mitch’s retirement this...
Nov 7, 20227 min read


Change Clinic Expands, Bringing In-Demand Mental Health Services to Northeast Community and Beyond
The Change Clinic is a key project of the Community & School Collaborative. Change Clinic provides therapies leading to healing and...
Oct 9, 20223 min read


Moving Into Higher Ed: How Being Awarded the Thompson Family Scholarship Will Help a Recent Graduate
Semira Jara was one of GAP School’s top students academically in the 2021-2022 school year. As a member of the Healthcare Careers...
Oct 9, 20223 min read


Educating Therapists: How Change Institute Removes Barriers and Facilitates Educational Courses
Since its inception in 1993, Change Inc. has invested in community solutions to systemic problems and the development of a diverse workforce to heal trauma of children and families. This remains core to our work and lives today, post-merger, in our Change Institute. The Change Institute brings healing, teaching, and advocacy together to look at influencing systems change and approaching sustainability. In addition, Change Institute works to prepare and support caring adults w
Oct 7, 20224 min read
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