FREE ONLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE!!
Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 as an Adverse Childhood Experience is hosted by the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and available to you as Bigs and parents/guardians!
The training will:
- Recognize the negative effects of COVID-19
- Describe the potential risk factors some youth experience during stay at home orders
- Identify support and resources
- Provide strategies for increased positive connection for youth and adults
The link is available through December 30th, 2020.
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Make Snowflakes: Grab a scissors and some paper and see what designs you can make! Making paper snowflakes is easier than you think, from simple paper snowflake designs to elaborate creations, every paper snowflake is a little different, so you'll find a new beautiful surprise when you unfold each one. Click here for link to website.
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DECEMBER 28TH IS CARD PLAYING DAY!
There are numerous card playing games that exist in the world, hundreds from every culture imaginable. Some games are unique to a particular region (like Sheepshead) or can be found in variations all over the world while clearly being recognizable (like poker). Others involve the use of playing boards as a utility in keeping track of points, such as cribbage.
The simplest way to celebrate Card Playing Day is, of course, to participate in the aforementioned past-time! However, if you’re really looking to make an experience out of Card Playing Day, you may consider trying to learn a variation of a game you already know, or even learning a completely new card game altogether. Click here to find card playing games!
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The Sartell Country Lights Festival! Take a stroll through an amazing 33 acre winter wonderland lit by the glow of thousands of lights! This event is free to the public, and all are welcome! No events or festivities are being held, BUT lights will remain. Lights well be on from dusk until dawn every day of the week through December 31st. Click here for more information.
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Christmas Light Displays: Check out other Christmas light displays in the area. Most displays will be up through December 31st. Click here for a list.
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Santa's Pioneer Village: This year Albany Santa Day will be in Santa's Pioneer Village! (Albany Pioneer Park) You will drive through Santa's village of lights and decorations. The drive through event will be open to the public every weekend through January 3rd. Click here for more information.
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Great news - the 2021 Live Más Scholarship application period is now open!
This year, we’re giving away more than $7.5 million in scholarships to fund the educational goals of students passionate about creating a better world for all.
Whether you’re planning on attending a 4-year university, community college or a 2-year vocational school, this scholarship is for you! To apply, simply create a 2-minute video that tells us what your passion is and how you’ll use it to make a difference—no grades, essays or test scores required!
If selected as a recipient, you’ll join a community of passionate scholars who are driven to use their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond. You’ll also receive access to unique opportunities and connections to help you impact the world.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Taco Bell Foundation
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Scholarship Opportunity for Female High School Seniors
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Scholarship recipients will receive:
• A scholarship of $10,000 per year for four years of college
• A pairing with an executive woman mentor for one year
• A KPMG Future Leaders Retreat that will focus on leadership training, career development, and the college transition.
Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2021. Winners will be selected and notified by April 15, 2021.
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2020-21 OPTIMIST ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
“Reaching your Dreams by Choosing Optimism”
(sponsored by the Central MN Noon Optimist Club)
The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19, with the opportunity for local prizes, and a district scholarship. We will be providing the following prizes locally:
- 1st place $250
- 2nd place: $150
- 3rd place:$100
Our local contest winner will also be entered into an area essay contest (the Dakotas, Manitoba, Minnesota District of Optimist International) where the first-place prize is a $2,500 scholarship. Last year, there were only 19 contestants at that level.
The contest entry deadline is February 10, 2021.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Central MN
Attention: Aimee Minnerath
345 30th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
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LITTLE BIG VIRTUAL ACADEMY
The purpose of the Little Big Virtual Academy is to keep Littles and Bigs connected during times of physically distancing. When matches might not be able meet in-person, they can continue to communicate and interact via phone and computer. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota team has compiled a list of fun and interactive activities and resources for Littles and Bigs to do together- click here to link to the website!
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Listed below are several online resources. Please visit our BBBS website for a more extensive listing.
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PROGRAM STAFF CONTACT INFO |
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Please contact our staff if you have any questions regarding matches.
Ann Matvick, Program Director
Jamie Lodermeier, Program Coordinator
Kayla Meyer, Program Coordinator
Mary Bellefeuille, Lead Program Coordinator
Rebecca Fonss, Program Coordinator
Robyn Rieland, Program Coordinator
Tasha Bruns-Notsch, Lead Enrollment Coordinator
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Hey BIGS!! Do you know someone who would be a great mentor to a child in our community? Use the above Big Nomination graphic by sending it to them. You could message it, text it, print and hand deliver, or post it on their social media. Let them KNOW that you could see them as a BIG! We are now holding Info Sessions online via Zoom- let's create a waiting list of Bigs!
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Listed below are several community resources.
NEW! CARE Free Food Distribution - COVID Food Assistance Program open to all households that are in need! Each household will receive Meat, Milk and Dry Goods. January 21st 11:00am - 1:00pm or while boxes last. CARE Parking Lot 321 6th Ave Foley, MN 56329. Please stay in your vehicle. P hone: 320-968-7848 or email: info@CAREelders.org
NEW! Metro Bus Training - Join Metro Bus Wednesdays at 11:15 AM for free, online travel training. No registration required! Learn How to: Read route maps and schedules, Plan your trip, Use the new fare system….And more!
Heating Assistance Available - The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. If you or someone you know could use funding for their heating bill. Click here for link to website.
Crisis Text Line - Text MN741741 is Minnesota’s suicide prevention and mental health crisis texting service now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People who text MN to 741741 will be connected to Crisis Text Line. For callers who are the most in distress, average wait times for a response is only 39 seconds. Click here for link to website.
Job Search, Application and Resume Assistance - Career Solutions staff are at the St. Cloud Great River Regional Library Computer Lab from 2:30-4:30pm M-F. They are there temporarily until Career Solutions opens. Career Solutions staff are available to assist with Writing Resumes & Cover Letters, Resume Review, Online & Paper Job Applications, Employer Research, Interview Coaching, Job Search Websites, Community Resources, Labor Market Information, Employment & Training Programs and Job Search Workshop Referrals. Click here for more information on services.
Food Relief Bags - Catholic Charities Emergency Services continues to provide access to food to those in need. Food relief bags will be available for pick-up at the locations below.
United Way 2-1-1 Resource Hotline - United Way is encouraging anyone who may be in need of assistance accessing food, or any other essential service, to dial 2-1-1 or text MNCOVID to 898-211. Click here for more information.
Local Business Information - Many businesses are closed or have reduced their hours. Some stores and restaurants are offering curbside pick up or delivery. Click here for more information.
Great River Library - The library is now open with limited hours and curbside pick up. Information on returning books, overdue books, registering for a library card and more! Click here for more information.
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