As SNAP Lapse Approaches, More Americans Turning to Community Action Agencies

National Community Action Foundation warns that the poverty-fighting organizations running popular programs, from food assistance to Head Start and LIHEAP, are being forced to halt services – even as they face increasing demand  Washington, DC – October 30, 2025 – As a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds approaches, Americans are turning to

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Tri-Valley “On the Go” Will Visit Area Communities to Learn about Needs and Strengths

(Crookston, Minn.) – This November, Tri-Valley staff will be “On the Go,” traveling to Warren, East Grand Forks, Ada, and Crookston to gather valuable input from community members. During the first week of November, Tri-Valley staff will be visiting local businesses to connect directly with owners and their customers. Conversations will focus on identifying both

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Tri-Valley Head Start Staff Attend MinnCAP’s Hope in Action Conference

On September 10, 2025, Tri-Valley Head Starts Program Operations Manager Stacy Wachsmuth (left), Program Design Manager Tara Morrison (middle), and Special Projects Manager Lindsay Vokaty (right) had the opportunity to attend the Hope in Action Conference, a dynamic gathering of nonprofit leaders hosted by Minnesota Community Action Partnership (MinnCAP). Held at The Park Event Center in Waite

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Tri-Valley Transportation Program Breaks Ground on New Bus Storage Facility

(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Transportation Programs celebrated a significant milestone this May with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new bus storage facility, located on Guthrie Street in Crookston. “We are thrilled to see construction underway,” said Elizabeth Hensrud, Director of Transportation Programs at Tri-Valley. “This facility represents a major step forward for our program, and it’s

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Crookston City Council Proclaims May as Community Action Month

The Crookston City Council convened on Monday, May 19, for its regular meeting. The session opened with a formal proclamation presented by Mayor Dale Stainbrook, alongside Tri-Valley Opportunity Council CEO Jason Carlson. The proclamation designates May 2025 as Community Action Month, recognizing the significant contributions of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., and community action agencies throughout

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Carlson Departing Tri-Valley; Reynolds Named Interim CEO

(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announces that Chief Executive Officer Jason Carlson will be departing the organization to pursue a new opportunity outside of the Community Action network. Carlson will continue to lead the agency through June 20, 2025, ensuring a smooth transition. The Tri-Valley Board of Directors has named Charles “Corky” Reynolds as

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Tri-Valley in Crookston Adjusting Summer Administrative Office Building Hours

(Crookston, Minn.)- Beginning June 6 through August 29, the Tri-Valley Administrative Office building will be closed to the public at noon on Fridays. The agency will be open and operating within its regular business hours and Tri-Valley programs and staff can still be reached through email and by phone at 800-584-7020 or 218-281-5832. Tri-Valley’s regular

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Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. to be Featured on “Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaid

(Crookston, Minn.)- Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is excited to announce the agency was selected to be featured on “Viewpoint” with Dennis Quaid. The educational program collaborated with Tri-Valley for an upcoming episode that emphasizes the critical role of Community Action. The segment will highlight the amazing staff and the impactful work the agency does. “Viewpoint”

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