Pam Costain this month will make the move from School Board member to head of AchieveMpls, the nonprofit organization, a foundation supporting Minneapolis Public Schools, announced June 1.
Press Contact: Erin Larson, 612.455.1564 or 612.963.1346, elarson@achievempls.org
Minneapolis (June 15, 2010)- AchieveMpls is participating in the Summer Food Service program July 6— July 29. The program, which provides meals to children at a closed enrollment site is paid for with federal dollars available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Meals will be provided to all children ages 1–18 without charge enrolled in the program. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
Meal will be provided at the site and times as follows:
GEMS/GISE/STEM Summer Program (Minneapolis Public Schools) at Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454–1350
Beginning Date: July 6, 2010
Ending Date: July 29, 2010
Meal Types Served: Lunch-Vended Meal; Snack- Self Preparation/On-Site
Meal/Times: Lunch: 10:15AM-12:15PM
Meal/Times: Snack: 3:15PM-4:15PM
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Aveneue, SW, Wasington, D.C. 20250–9410 or call 800.795.3272 (voice) or 202–720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
About AchieveMpls
AchieveMpls is a strategic non-profit partner designated by the Minneapolis Public Schools to ensure students are prepared for school, work and life. We believe that all students can learn, but need the support of the greater community to become productive members of society. Public education needs the involvment and investment of businesses, community organizations and individuals to provide a solid foundation for a healthy democracy. AchieveMpls offers a unique set of skills which complement those of the Minneapolis Public Schools in creating the learning enviorments and providing the enrichment opportunities necessary to ensure that all sutdents succeed in school and become productive members of society.
“AchieveMpls, with its helpful, friendly staff, have been a great partner for our school! Our school just made thousands of dollars at a brand new fundraiser which would not have gone off the ground without AchieveMpls’ professional help! AchieveMpls provided a secure and user-friendly website for our event, which allowed us to use a smaller venue and to access a broader donor base. The staff has collected and saved our donations for the specified purpose, acknowledged donors and provided paperwork for tax deductions. Erin Larson and Gina Rysdon have been so prompt to answer any questions (and we had many). Working with AchieveMpls like our own private foundation has allowed Armatage to raise funds for future uses and beyond what is typical for parent volunteers. Our PTA could focus on making our event fun and worthwhile. All of this for 0% surcharge because of the recent MOA. Why wouldn’t a school work with AchieveMpls?” – Mary McKelvey, Parent and Volunteer at Armatage Montessori