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NEWS & EVENTS


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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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,...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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...

Katie Pope
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

Katie Pope
Oct 7, 20224 min read


Learning From the Past, A Rites of Passage Journey
What is Rites of Passage? Rites of Passage is a program designed to develop youth and young adults to become leaders in the Black...

Katie Pope
Sep 12, 20224 min read


GAP School Student Earns Larry Lucio Scholarship
We are excited to share that 2022 GAP School graduate, Hay Dree Yer, was one of eight students awarded the annual Larry Lucio...

Katie Pope
Sep 7, 20223 min read


GAP School Students Learn New Trade at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Last fall, students from GAP School were presented with a unique learning opportunity. Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts was offering...

Katie Pope
Sep 6, 20223 min read


NAMI MN Awards Change Inc. Provider of the Year
The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Minnesota awarded Change Inc. Mental Health Provider of the Year. This award is in...

Katie Pope
Dec 19, 20211 min read
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