‘Miscellany’ Archives
A Running Wolf View So Proud”¦an Amazing Feeling
By Tanya Boyd Hi, My name is Tanya Boyd. I”'m from Mille Lacs band of Ojibwa. I”'m an intern at Running Wolf Fitness Center. I just wanted to share a little about my experience working at Running Wolf Fitness Center, before I”'m done working here. I have been working here for 6 months now and I really like it. I never thought that I would get a job! One day I realized I couldn”'t depend on anyone but myself to take care of me and my son. So I was determined to find a job! But how and where would I start? I never had a job and I”'m in my mid twenties! Then one day I went to Mille Lacs Work Force Center to see if they could help me find a job, I met with the job developer Sandra. She told me about a program they have called flex labor where they help you find a job to learn skills. Then she went on to tell me about Running Wolf Fitness Center and how they needed some one to come and help out as soon as possible. So I decided to go interview with [...]
Amen Corner First Anniversary Photo Review
These August 9th and 10th photos are from the First Anniversary of employing the “Amen Corner” phenomenon at Touchstone Plaza at Franklin and Chicago Avenues The “Amen Corner” name & phenomenon featuring people who had to confront and act on truths they discovered about themselves comes from “Amen Corner” a play by James Baldwin.
MICAH”'s Housing Advocacy Helps Everyone Help MICAH at October 14 Fund Raiser
By Donna Neste MICAH an inter-faith organization advocates for the homeless; focusing on state and local policy for low-income people to afford rental housing. MICAH worked behind the scenes with lawmakers toward Mpls”' housing fund increases and state adoption of $35 million bonding for affordable housing. MICAH constantly must seek funding. You can contribute and be entertained at their annual fund-raiser. For $30 you will be entertained with jazz, the spoken word, food and some inspiring words from Council member Gary Schiff. Sun. Oct. 14th, 1:30-3:00 p.m.; Capri Theater, 2027 ay Ave. N., Mpls. Order your tickets www.micah.org or Jodi -MICAH 651-646-0612
