In a jobless recovery, it’s nice to celebrate a summer jobs program for some high school kids who appreciated both the experience and the cash.
“Minneapolis Step-Up is the most successful summer jobs program in America,” Richard Davis, longtime co-chairman of Step-Up and CEO of U.S. Bancorp, told the Minneapolis high school kids who gathered to celebrate their experience at a reception last week.
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.
Russell Mosley, Vice President of Corporate Trust Services at US Bank, will be entering his third year of volunteering with AchieveMpls this August. He most often volunteers as a Real Life Connections Speaker, but has also been Principal For a Day, attended the Education Partners Luncheon, and just recently has been volunteering with Jon Bacal and the Office of New Schools. In recognition of his ongoing commitment to our students, US Bank honored Russell with the Five Star Volunteer Award this summer. We appreciate Russell’s support of our work and US Bank’s emphasis on employees giving back to the community. Every hour spent with our students makes a difference, and we couldn’t do this important work without the support of our volunteer corps.