Join us for our 2008 events!
The 2008 Tee One Up for Kids tournament was held on Thursday, June 5 at 3M Tartan Park. Many thanks to all our sponsors and players who helped us raise $20,000 to support YSB programs and services.
The South Washington County Garden Tour was Sunday, June 29. The weather cooperated and the garders were fabulous, as always. Thank you gardeners, sponsors and our wonderful garden tour committee for putting together a wonderful event.
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Virgil Flack and Gary Valencour present check from Dick Jordan Memorial Golf Classic to Paul Weiler of the YSB
Helping youth and families in our community through Prevention, Intervention and Education The
Getting ready to distribute camp gear
Dick Jordan Memorial Golf Tournament organizers presented a check for $7000 to the YSB to support its work with local youth. dick Jordan is well remembered for his work with youth through sports and his church.
It's time for camp! Thanks to the Pohlad Family Foundation, local youth are preparing for camp. Eligible campers receive a Pohlad scholarship (match by the YMCA) and basic gear for their experience.
A hearty thank you to all who helped to make the Tee One Up for Kids and the South Washington County Garden Tour successful. YOU are helpign to keep YSB services affordable and accessible.
YSB staff selected Jennifer Rockhill as the first 2008 recipient of the Spirit of the Mission Award. The award is given to a staff member who best exemplifies the values of the YSB. Jen is the Community Justice Coordinator for Cottage Grove and Wisconsin.
Congratulations
Jennifer Rockhill earns Spirit of the Mission Award
to our YSB Service to Youth recipient Annette Mullen. A very active gardener, Annette solicited major sponsors for the South Washington County Garden Tour which supports YSB services for youth and families. Thank you Annette! (Check out the Service to Youth article in "What's New" for more details.)
The new Chemical Health Prevention Program with Stillwater Area Schools provided direct services to 131 different students during the 2007-08 school year. This is in additon to the classroom presentations on prevention. Thanks you Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, the Lakeview Hospital Foundation and the district for funding this valuable program.
Did you know that $1 invested in YSB awareness classes saves the community $8.18 in social costs, based on a recent study conducted by the Wilder Research Center in collaboration with the University of Minnesota. Check our Recent Articles to download the executive summary or the full report.
The YSB is planning for the future! Thanks to a challenge grant from the St. Croix Valley Community Foundation, the YSB is launching a campaign to raise $25,000 in long term (endowment type) funds over the next three years. The foundation will match dollar for dollar every gift received up to the $25,000 goal. We already have over $13,700 in pledges toward our goal.
Last updated
8/13/2008 3:12:09 PM
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