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“We appreciate the support of the Winona Community Foundation,” said Marcia Jagodzinske, President and CEO of Riverfront, Inc. “Through this collaboration, more personalized mental health services will be available to community members.”

Riverfront provides mental health services for individuals, groups, couples and families in a private, safe environment in the Winona Knitting Mills Building, 902 East 2^nd Street, Suite 326, Winona, MN. Regular hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and appointments can be made by calling 507-474-9810.

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“The response to our invitation has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Marcia Jagodzinske, President and CEO of Riverfront. “Nonprofit community leaders play a vital role in La Crosse, and we’re glad so many are attending to explore the candidates’ views.”

La Crosse nonprofits contribute to the wellbeing of the city, from health care and education to housing and social services. Neighborhoods and the business community are stronger and more vibrant because of the contributions of nonprofits. In this forum, the candidates will address wide-ranging questions about the future of the city’s nonprofits, and have the opportunity to address how local organizations might collaborate to help address the city’s greatest needs.

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Long time Goodwill employee and Riverfront participant Amanda Lokken has been selected to be the ribbon cutter at the Grand Opening of Goodwill Industries’ new La Crosse store.  The ribbon cutting will be at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7^th at the facility at 3954 Mormon Coulee Road.

“We’re very pleased that Goodwill is honoring Amanda in this way,” said Marcia Jagodzinske, President and CEO of Riverfront, Inc. “She’s been a valuable employee of Goodwill for more than 10 years.”

Amanda Lokken became involved with Riverfront in 1999. In 2003, she began working at Goodwill’s Rose Street store, and will work at the new store when it is up and running.  A Riverfront job coach supports Amanda during her two to three-hour shifts, where she sorts donations and preps clothing for retail display.

Update: It was a fun event! See Amanda cut the ribbon in this news report.

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“Riverfront’s goal is to enable each individual to attain the highest wage possible and work in the setting best suited to that individual,” said Marcia Jagodzinske, Riverfront President and CEO. “American Family’s generous gift will help us meet that goal through prevocational training, which develops important communication skills, incorporates career planning and provides training in specific skill sets.”

For Riverfront program participants, the Black River Falls work center provides support in the same way a trade program or business training program might help another individual secure employment. Riverfront services provide individuals the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be competitive within the general workforce. With training and support, many individuals can find meaningful employment and as a result, benefit from greater independence and self-esteem. Furthermore, having a job enhances social interaction and acceptance in the community, contributing to a better quality of life.

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Pup, Chewy and Annie have been to Riverfront several times recently, to the delight of both participants and staff. According to their owner, WXOW news anchor Heather Armstrong, the dogs enjoy people and the attention they receive as pet therapy volunteers.

Participant Tara  holds Chewy (left), while participant Jayme  and volunteer Heather Armstrong give Pup some attention (right).

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“Our collaboration with Workforce Connections and the WISE program creates a win-win,” said Riverfront President and CEO Marcia Jagodzinske. “We have the opportunity to benefit from some outstanding volunteers, who in turn expand their skill sets and improve their opportunities for employment by working with individuals with disabilities.”

When nominating Schmitt for the award, Workforce Connections noted that from the very beginning he was kind, patient and willing to interact in whatever way was needed to help Riverfront participants succeed in their work.  Schmitt has learned ways to communicate with participants on his team–sometimes it is verbal, sometimes it is body language and sometimes it is emotive. He has even learned some sign language to communicate with deaf participants.

Award winner Don Schmitt works closely with Stacey Bullen, Riverfront Service Associate, to help participants develop vocational skills.

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