HCI

Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) works with community partners to empower youth, strengthen families, and build community.

[HCI @RiceCountyHCI]

Northfield Promise is part of the national @StriveTogether #CradleToCareer Network receiving global recognition from the #SchwabFoundation at the @wef Annual Meeting. Our work in Northfield is an example of what’s possible for youth when we work together! https://t.co/06s2jd9zit

[Northfield Promise @NorthfieldProm1]

.@StriveTogether has received the #SchwabFoundation 2024 Social Innovation Award in Collective Social Innovation! Northfield Promise is honored to be part of this national movement, helping every child succeed. Learn more about this global recognition: https://t.co/DyKEOvcVwr

[StriveTogether @StriveTogether]

#SystemsTransformation is helping more students succeed in Northfield, Minnesota. After Northfield Public Schools trained teachers in the science of reading, third-grade reading scores are on the rise. Learn more about @NorthfieldProm1's impact: https://t.co/pg9xseto1B

[MN Department of Human Services @MinnesotaDHS]

🧵 We're proud to honor the dedication and innovative work of 10 partners—representing seven initiatives—that support Minnesotans to achieve their highest potential. Check out the winners of this year's Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Awards! https://t.co/KKxVnV9Y9Q

[MN Department of Human Services @MinnesotaDHS]

“We are so proud of all the ways this year’s award winners are applying community knowledge and innovative ideas to solve persistent problems. Their work has a remarkable impact on our state,” Commissioner Jodi Harpstead said.
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[MN Department of Human Services @MinnesotaDHS]

Winners are:
🎉Apple Tree Dental
🎉Behavioral Dimensions Inc. & Dakota County Children’s Mental Health
🎉Lower Sioux Indian Community
🎉MIGIZI
🎉Pink Cloud Foundation
🎉The Afghan Legal Clinic (Advocates for Human Rights & Volunteer Lawyers Network)
🎉 Tri-City Connections
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[HCI @RiceCountyHCI]

The HCI Board of Directors is excited to announce that Sandy Malecha has accepted an offer to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. Malecha has served as Interim Executive Director since August 2022. Read the full announcement for more! https://t.co/YNZX7snv8y

[HCI @RiceCountyHCI]

Exciting community transformation is happening in Northfield through the efforts of @NorthfieldProm1 and its partners! Read about it in this piece by Colin Groth of @StriveTogether & Sandy Malecha of @RiceCountyHCI:
https://t.co/nsjSkyhrUy
#SystemsTransformation #CradleToCareer

[Tamarack Institute @Tamarack_Inst]

'We have often said #YoungPeople will design our future. ... With that mindset, we exclude them from the here and now.'

Listen to hear more #YouthEngagement wisdom from Meleah Follen of @RiceCountyHCI
https://t.co/K8wnIPPRET

cc @ccyp_ccpj @youthrisingabv @REXforYouth

[Minnesota Department of Education @MnDeptEd]

LGBTQ+ youth and those perceived as LGBTQ+ are at an increased risk of being bullied. Find resources to build a safe environment for LGBTQ+ youth and learn how parents, schools and communities can help prevent bullying at https://t.co/Pj1cQ8itqu. #PRIDEmonth

[NAMI Minnesota @NAMIMinnesota]

Are you ready to embrace love, acceptance, and support for your LGBTQ+ loved ones? 🌈

💖 Tip 1: Educate Yourself
Knowledge is power! Take the time to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and the challenges they may face: https://t.co/xEEWdxMJYy

[HCI @RiceCountyHCI]

Thanks @mahillmann, for your leadership and support!

[Ignite Afterschool @IgniteMN]

Here’s why Youth Policy and Youth Voice Matters.

*The issue I care about is____
*Youth voice matter because___

2023 Youth Policy Forum.
#WorldYouthConnect #Youthvoicematters #youthpolicymatters
@Youthprise

[NAMI Minnesota @NAMIMinnesota]

When someone decides to come out to you — be their safe supportive space! #pridemonth

Having a community that understands you is important.

https://t.co/IgS9674m6i

[StriveTogether @StriveTogether]

We're excited to announce that @NorthfieldProm1 has received our #SystemsTransformation designation! They lead community partners in changing how they work together to improve outcomes alongside young people, from #CradleToCareer. See their impact: https://t.co/B3Z3pxGjp7

[Children First @Children1st_SLP]

1/2 SO MUCH GRATITUDE for this TEAM! MN Education Partnership Coalition leaders met yesterday in Northfield to collaborate on a mid-year review of our strategic plan and gear up for our next exciting adventures together.

[Tamarack Institute @Tamarack_Inst]

Upcoming webinar on June 21: Authentically #SharingPower with Youth, with @lisaattygalle and Meleah Follen (@RiceCountyHCI) https://t.co/tj9WcJSAlY

In this webinar, you will see examples of youth as #DecisionMakers and youth implementing programs to grow their community.

[Northfield Public Schools @NFLDSchools]

Congrats to ALC staff members Paul Stanton & Jenn Toth! They received the Prevention Champion Award from Rice County Chemical & Mental Health Coalition, which is given to people who help reduce risk factors for substance abuse, promote mental health & build community assets.

[NAMI Minnesota @NAMIMinnesota]

#MHAM2023 Support the national dialogue around mental health and learn ways to take action to improve mental health in your schools, communities, and families: https://t.co/9ycQ7e5bdG #Together4MH #acceptance