Helping Services For Youth & Families

Inspiring Students For Their Future
2020-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101
Many youth are struggling in today’s world. Parents/guardians, adult family members, and others who care about kids should attend this excellent training. Greg Schutte, School Psychologist from Keystone AEA will be the presenter. Greg is an outstanding presenter and will share ideas of how we can reach out to youth. RSVP’s are encouraged by February 7.
The presentation will be held in the Mott Room at Luther College. The Mott Room is located in the Dahl Centennial Union. Attendees can park behind the library, behind the Center For Faith and Life, or use available street parking. Enter the Union through the main doors. Turn right down the hallway. Go to the end of the hallway and turn left. Follow the signs for the training.

Nurtured Heart Approach Parenting Workshop
2020-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 305 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA
Dates: Monday, February 10th, 17th, and 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco (305 2nd Ave W.)
Parents, caregivers, & anyone involved in working with children is invited to this FREE workshop.
A light meal and FREE childcare will provided at each session.
Families who complete all three sessions will receive a Kwik Star Gas Card and a set of children’s books and activities to take home with them.
Registration is required! To register: Call or text Shelby at (563) 380-1300 by February 7th.
The Nurtured Heart Approach focuses of building healthy, positive relationships between adults and children.
Those attending the workshop will learn:
*How to set boundaries and limits that empower your child
*Say “No” to your child and have them accept this response
*Celebrate your child’s behavior in a real and authentic way
* and much more!

Training for Intervention Procedures
2020-02-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
For more than 25 years, TIPS has been a global leader in education and training in the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. TIPS is a skill-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Using TIPS brings immediate payback through lower risk and a safer, more responsible work environment. With TIPS, you gain valuable competitive advantages such as:
-Lower insurance premiums
-Reduced exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits
-Decreased penalties for alcohol violations
-Safer communities
-Improved customer service
Lower your risks & take this FREE TIPS training!
Please register with Jen by emailing jkimber@helpingservices.org or calling 319-290-9282

IMP NE Iowa Regional Meeting
2020-02-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Our Savior Lutheran Church,, 113 Guetzko Court, Manchester, IA, 52057, United States
Welcoming all NE IA Coordinators to share ideas, brainstorm, learn and grow their mentoring programs!

Culver's Night Mentoring Fundraiser
2020-01-22 16:00 - 20:00 | Culver’s, 904 Short Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Are you looking for a night out or a reason to take a night off from cooking? Culver’s of Decorah is graciously donating 10% of the evening’s proceeds to Youth Mentoring. Enjoy a meal and tell your friends to support Youth Mentoring, too. Welcome to delicious!

Friday Fun Night
2020-01-17 18:00 - 19:00 | IA
Reserve the date! Families of mentees are invited to this fun time. More information to follow as details are planned.

Fancy Meal Fling Group Event
2020-01-11 11:30 - 13:30 | Immanuel Lutheran Church, 305 2nd Ave W, Cresco, IA
When your place setting has more than one fork, have you ever wondered which fork to use? This tidbit of fancy dining etiquette will be part of the learning process at Youth Mentoring’s Fancy Meal Fling group event. Mentors, mentee’s (and their family members), and Mentors For A Day are invited to this event. There will be delicious food and fun learning. Please RSVP by Monday, January 6.

Training for Intervention Procedures
2020-01-08 16:30 - 19:30 | Clayton County Office Building, 600 Gunder Road, Elkader, IA, 52043, United States
Your establishment is invited to get certified in TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures). There will be a FREE TIPS training on January 8th, from 4:30-7:30 PM at the Clayton County Office Building. TIPS is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol and those who complete the course will be certified for 3 years. Please register for the training by emailing Jen with the number of attendees from your establishment. jkimber@helpingservices.org

Delaware County Proclamation Signing
2020-01-06 13:00 - 13:30 | IA
Proclamations will be signed by the County Board of Supervisors, mentoring staff, and mentoring supporters. Mentors, mentees, parents/guardians of mentees, steering committee members, and mentoring friends are encouraged to attend these proclamation signings.
Proclamation Signing0
January 6, 1:00 p.m.
Board of Supervisors room, first floor, Courthouse, Manchester,
Plan to attend!

Allamakee County Proclamation Signing
2020-01-06 11:00 - 11:15 | Allamakee County Courthouse, 110 Allamakee St NW, Waukon, IA, 52172
January will be proclaimed as Mentoring Month in the county with many important people signing a special document called a proclamation. Signers will include: mentors, mentees, parents/guardians of mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committee members, Helping Services staff, friends of Youth Mentoring, and the County Board of Supervisors. After the proclamation a photo will be taken with all attendees. This event will take place in the County Board of Supervisor’s room in the lower level of the Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon.

Winneshiek County Proclamation Signing
2020-01-06 10:00 - 10:15 | Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
You’re invited to join mentors, mentees, parents/guardians of mentees, Steering Committee members, Helping Services staff, friends of Youth Mentoring, and the County Board of Supervisor to a wonderful and brief ceremony to proclaim that January is Mentoring Month in Winneshiek County. After the proclamation and an opportunity to share about the value of mentoring, a photo will be taken.

Howard County Proclamation Signing
2020-01-06 09:00 - 09:15 | Howard County Courthouse, 122 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA, 52136
Everyone is welcome to attend this momentous event where we will proclaim that January is National Mentoring Month. The proclamation will be signed by all mentors, mentees, parents/guardians of mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committee members, Helping Services staff, friends of Youth Mentoring, and the County Board of Supervisors.
We will meet in the County Board of Supervisors room at the Cresco courthouse.

Pizza & Game Night Delaware County
2019-12-30 12:00 - 15:00 | IA
Shake off the winter blues & join in the fun!
Pizza & Games
Mentors & mentees are invited to attend.
Bring your favorite game to share!
Please RSVP to Ellen at 563/379-3454 today!

Holiday Lights Drive Through Light Display
2019-12-25 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground, Decorah, IA

Holiday Lights Drive Through Light Display- Visit Santa Thurs-Sun nights, 5:30 - 8 pm
2019-12-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground, Decorah, IA

Community Service Group Mentoring Event
2019-12-21 14:00 - 16:45 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
While we are having fun we are creating smiles for others as we give back! Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend this fun event. We will be making crafts, creating a message for service members stationed overseas, and decorating cookies together. We will visit the Good Samaritan Society and play cards or board games with their residents. Please RSVP by Monday, December 16.

Friday Fun Night-Mentoring
2019-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s time to have a blast with the Decorah High School Robotics Club! They will be helping us create robots and we will do fun things with them! This event is open to all Youth Mentoring mentees, waiting youth, their family members, and mentors. Youth attending must be accompanied by an adult. If you are interested in finding out more about mentoring, you can attend this event.
