Front Page Stories

Record Walk for Justice
Planned
Annual Fundraiser Expected To Be Largest Yet
by Cynthia Moothart
The social justice movement
in Minnesota will get its annual shot in the arm next month, as the
Headwaters Walk for Justice takes to the streets for a day of fun
and fundraising. In the last decade, the Walk has grown into the
largest gathering of progressive organizations in the state. Last
year, about 1,500 individuals representing 110 organizations collectively
raised more than $212,000. But with registrations already exceeding
the 2006 goal of 130 groups, this year's Walk promises to be the
largest yet ... read
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Credentialing Direct
Support Professionals
First-Ever Program Will Build Skills & Status
by Tom King
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - The
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has
developed and unveiled the first-ever national credentialing program
for direct support professionals (DSPs) who work in community human
services settings, caring and supporting people with disabilities
... read
more about credentialing >