CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMES “JR” ROBERTSON THE 2016 PRESIDENT’S AWARD WINNER! JR is the Lead Program Aide for the Youth Night Campus program in Rochester. He was honored at Thursday’s Family & Children’s Center’s board meeting where his full nomination was read and he was presented with a personalized President’s Award padfolio. JR spoke to the
» Read MorePosted: April 28, 2016 at 4:15 pm
Staff Accomplishments
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALLISON ELSE! This past Sunday Allison graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition, Allison was the recipient of the John Burchard Award. Criteria for the John Burchard Award Professional practice reflects: a commitment to building healthy communities, which include children and adults
» Read MorePosted: April 26, 2016 at 9:57 am
President’s Award Nominees…
WHO IS THE 2016 PRESIDENT’S AWARD WINNER? After sorting through nominations and receiving recommendations and words of encouragement from many of you, the decision has been made. The 2016 President’s Award winner will be announced this Thursday! First we want to share more about the 7 amazing individuals who were nominated. Please take some time
» Read MorePosted: April 21, 2016 at 7:49 am
CEO Swap!
The top prize for 2016’s United Way Employee Giving Campaign was a CEO Swap with Tita. Two winners were chosen to spend half a day with Tita to see what she does on a daily basis and in return she will spend a half of a day with each of them. On Thursday, April 7th,
» Read MorePosted: April 20, 2016 at 10:00 am
“Water you drinking?” Wellness Challenge Winner
Congratulations to Lillian Schreck. Food Service Specialist at Weston in La Crosse, on winning the “Water you drinking?” water wellness challenge! Lillian won an insulated draw string backpack from Health Traditions! Way to go Lil! Thank you to all of our Wellness Challenge participants! Amanda Jalensky Chelsea Bambenek Chris Hayden Chrystal Stegen Dan Pizzi Ellen
» Read MorePosted: April 19, 2016 at 1:14 pm
FCC Softball Team
GOT GAME? We have a chance to sign up a team in the La Crosse Park and Rec women’s league for Tuesday nights so we need to see if there is enough interest to field a team. Games will start at varying times on Tuesdays – as early as 6 and as late at 9.
» Read MorePosted: April 19, 2016 at 11:42 am
New Tenants at GVC
Family & Children’s Center is getting new tenants at GVC! The La Crosse Jaycees will be renting space from FCC beginning May 15, 2016. They will be occupying the space on the second floor where the Alt Ed program ran. Please know that for the large majority of the time their work is done after
» Read MorePosted: April 13, 2016 at 7:59 am
Upcoming April & May Trainings/Events
Scroll all the way down for more upcoming trainings and events for staff and clients! April 18th – This teach-in (a faculty/staff/student/community panel, followed by dialogue) is being organized in response to multiple transphobic hate/bias incidents that have been reported this year at UWL. See their fyler for more information Transphobia Teach-In April 23rd – A
» Read MorePosted: April 12, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Employee Updates
CONGRATULATIONS to current FCC staff on their recent promotions! Sam Tooke Started at FCC November 2014 as Weston Direct Care Staff, recently promoted to Direct Care/Independent Living Specialist, Youth Home. Ashley Jefferson Started with FCC April 2014 as Weston Direct Care Staff, recently promoted to Team Lead, Youth Home. Aimee Arbanas Started at FCC September
» Read MorePosted: April 11, 2016 at 10:51 am
President’s Award Nominees
We asked, you delivered. Seven nominations were made for the 2015 President’s Award, and all 7 are impressive. Tita is looking for YOUR thoughts to help her narrow it down to one winner. If you have examples of a nominee making a significant impact on a client, purchaser or community, or embodying the agency’s mission, vision
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