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Hello, my name is Gabby Schuman. I recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Nonprofit Management. I’m thrilled to begin my career as the next Delaware County/Southern Fayette Mentoring Coordinator in August. I have a passion for youth and their development, so I believe it will be the perfect fit….
Hey! My name is Whitney and I was recently hired as a Prevention Coordinator with Helping Services. A little about myself, I’m a Mom of 2 courageous and outgoing kids and live on a farm here in Winneshiek County. I have chosen career paths that give me the opportunity to help and serve my community for…
Our mentors and mentees enjoyed a sunny afternoon at the Loggers ballpark in LaCrosse, WI on Friday, June 19th. Our youth mentoring program hit it out of the park with an incredible event that combined the excitement of baseball with the power of mentorship. Everyone enjoyed the bus ride conversations and the delicious food at…
Hello! My name is Kristy Wirkler and I was recently hired as a Family Educator for Clayton County. I have worked in the early childhood field since 2006 – my roles over the years have included assistant Head Start teacher, lead Head Start teacher, and Head Start center manager. I grew up on small farm…
Community Empowerment was established by Legislation during the 1998 session to create a partnership between communities and state government, emphasizing improving the well-being of families with young children. Community empowerment areas enabled local citizens to lead collaborative efforts involving education, health, and human services programs for children, families, and other citizens residing in the area….
Summer safety is no laughing matter! Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but you want to make sure it is safe and healthy for you and your family. Summer can be dangerous with sunny days leading to serious health issues like food poisoning, sunburns, and heat-related illnesses. Here are some tips to…
Dating violence and stalking prevention education is a part of the services we provide at the Domestic Abuse Resource Center. Advocates in the Resource Center provide background and knowledge of safe and healthy relationships and assist students with skills to set personal boundaries. Dating violence advocates work with students from 6th grade through college by…
One of the most impactful prevention strategies in Delaware County is the facilitation of the Healthy Delaware County Coalition. This coalition started back in 2000 when there was a huge uptick in children being removed from their homes due to methamphetamine use. Substance use prevention efforts haven’t stopped since. Formerly known as the Delaware County…
Supporting survivors of domestic violence is the number one priority of the Domestic Abuse Resource Center (DARC). One way advocates this is achieved is through client assistance – whether it is gas cards, grocery cards, nights in a hotel to provide a safe place, and more. There have been ebbs and flows in funding levels…
Youth Mentoring has expanded into Southern Fayette County and Clayton County after being awarded funding through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The growth of Youth Mentoring at Helping Services provides the opportunity to add a staff member, with Jenny Rose becoming the Clayton County Youth Mentoring Coordinator in January. Since starting in…
