Youthworks searching for 96 teenagers and young adults for summer jobs
Updated Apr 01, 2021;
CHICOPEE – Youthworks, a summer job program, is planning to hire 96 people who are between the ages of 14 and 21 for July and August.
Applicants must be considered at-risk or low-income – which can be identified by receiving different types of assistance including SNAP benefits. Those eligible include people involved with the courts, Department of Youth Services, or who are unemployed or have an unemployed parent or guardian, said Kevin Bias, Youthworks program coordinator.
The program will include a training program that will be mainly held remotely on the computer. Many of the jobs will be a mix of at-home and in-person work. There will be a limited number of completely in-person placements, he said.
Carlson and Thorfinnson named to NMF Board
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The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) has announced three new members of their Board of Directors.
• Jason Carlson: Jason lives in McIntosh and is the CEO of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. He helps provide opportunities for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in northwest Minnesota. He is passionate about improving the quality of life for people and communities in our region. Carlson has been a long-time supporter of NMF initiatives and is excited to help advance the work of the NMF.
• Kristi Thorfinnson: Kristi lives in Crookston and works a as the Housing Specialist Coordinator and Community Development assistant for the Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. She is involved with the federal homeless initiative, Continuum of Care, and is passionate about advancing personal, professional, and community opportunities in the region. She looks forward to using
Northwest Minnesota Foundation brings in 3 new board members
This week the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, which serves 12 counties in the region, added three new members to its board of directors.
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According to a release, the new additions include:
Kaitlyn Grenier, a Bemidji resident and co-director of the Hative American nonprofit organization Manidoo Ogitigaan.
Jason Carlson, a resident of McIntosh and the CEO of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.
Crookston resident Kristi Thorfinnson, a housing specialist coordinator and community development assistant for the Northwest Minnesota Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. We are excited to welcome these new directors to our board, said Board Chair Kristin Eggerling. They bring their unique insight, perspectives and expertise to further the work of the foundation and strengthen our region.
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Chicopee to open Center Fresh farmers market in June
Updated Feb 24, 2021;
Posted Feb 24, 2021
A farmers market is expected to open in June in the plaza outside the former Chicopee Public Library. Officials hope it may generate interest in the building, which has been vacant for years. City Hall is in the background. (Don Treeger / The Republican file photo)
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CHICOPEE A farmers market complete with entertainment and room for local businesses and crafters to sell their wares is expected to open in Chicopee Center in June.
The Center Fresh Market is being created through a partnership between the city and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, with assistance from federal Community Development Block Grants that will double the amount of produce low-income people will be able to purchase using food stamps, also known as SNAP benefits.