The Rural Transportation Collaborative (RTC), a division of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., has helped countless people and has compiled amazing statistics since the inception of the RTC program in 2002. In 2012 alone drivers volunteered 22,148 hours and drove 659,023 miles. To put this into perspective, the moon is 238,900 miles away from earth. This
(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dennis P. DeMers was bestowed with the Head Start Pioneers Award at the 2013 Living Our Legacy Luncheon. The luncheon was part of the 40th Annual Head Start Conference held on Wednesday, May 1 in Washington, D.C. and hosted by the National Head Start Association (NHSA).
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Foster Grandparent Adeline Woinarowicz wanted to give the kids she volunteers with a new experience. She wanted to teach them a craft, something other than coloring, something “different”. The result is an after school program that includes learning how to embroider. Woinarowicz who has been a Foster Grandparent since 2004 teaches
The Minnesota Head Start Association (MHSA) recently honored Coral Essence-Amber Locke as a Minnesota Head Start Hero (Head Start Child who has made tremendous developmental progress). Coral was recognized at the Minnesota Head Start Heroes Ceremony held at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minn. on March 13, 2013. She attends Head Start
The Apple Valley Administrative Office participated in the Get Lucky 7K run in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 16 as a wellness initiative. All the runners finished the event despite the cold and they had a blast. Pictured left to right are: Nicolee Mensing (Program Area Manager), Amber Athey (Education/Disabilities Specialist), Megan Bentley (Family & Community
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council’s West Adventure Center (WAC) in Hendrum, Minn. hosted the Norman County Parent Workshop on Saturday, March 9 at the Norman County West Elementary School. The event had several sessions and speakers with topics that were geared to both parents and children. Workshop sessions focused on reducing stress, organization, budgeting, relaxation, fitness, and
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announced that four new members have joined the Tri-Valley Board of Directors. The board includes 18 members from West Marshall, West Polk and Norman Counties that involve all sectors of the community; public, private, and low-income. “We are extremely pleased to welcome our new board members as they volunteer to provide
A clean house can be a much happier place to live. However, if housekeeping becomes too much of a chore because of a hectic schedule, age, disability, etc. there is help out there to assist you with your needs. Did you know that Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. offers Valley Housekeeping in Clay, Lake of the
(Submitted by Emily Schwichtenberg, Food and Nutrition Specialist at Tri-Valley) Most adults do not drink enough water. Our bodies are made up of about 70% water. Water is necessary in the everyday functions to keep our bodies working properly. Sugar sweetened beverages has replaced water as a beverage of choice. Sugar sweetened beverages are items
West Adventure Center in Hendrum, MN held its 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off. It was a big success with six chili entries and a wonderful turn out. The local judges had the difficult job of deciding the winner but ultimately Jessica Karstens took the top prize with Rita Olson finishing in second place and Angie
