Apr 2, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske Recent changes to a longstanding Hills scholarship program now gives young people better access to funds designated for their future education interests. The Hills Youth and Family Services modified application requirements earlier this year for its...
Feb 26, 2018 |
For over eight years, Marlon Grant has been meeting with young men – primarily African American – in the African American Student Association group. AASA is an opportunity for the young men to interact with the Duluth community through volunteering and...
Jan 26, 2018 |
By Mark Nicklawske Posted 01/26/2018 The two-story white house on a wooded lot just below The Hills campus has two very different views out its front and back windows. Off the back of the house, residents can see The Hills health and recreation center and the top of...
Jan 23, 2018 |
Cambia Hills expands day treatment and community-based services with a new location near Denfeld High School. The new site allows youth and their families living in the Denfeld and West Duluth communities easier access to their therapists. “I am very excited to...
Dec 5, 2017 |
By Mark Nicklawske Mike (not his actual name) is a 14-year-old couch surfer with no home or real family. He bounces around the Duluth area from month to month which leads to school attendance problems. When he does make it to class, he finds it difficult to...
Nov 20, 2017 |
By Sonja Wildwood, MA, LPCC clinical therapist for Cambia Hills Originally published December 13, 2016 Republished November 20, 2017 Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or otherwise- the end of the year and holiday season can be a lot. It is an...
Nov 17, 2017 |
By Tonya Land Posted November 17, 2017 In 2015, The Hills Youth and Family Services appointed Erik Mattson, a long-time Woodland Hills team member, to oversee its new transitional services program. The primary goal is to assist youth to be successful when returning...
Nov 16, 2017 |
Duluth, Minn.—Today the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee (MNSBHC) announced the 52 Super Snack Challenger winners, which includes two local youth who participate in Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS) programming. Each winner is invited to attend the Kids Tailgate...
Nov 16, 2017 |
By Mark Nicklawske Originally Posted December 5, 2016 Young people can learn a lot from an apple pie…pumpkin too. Woodland Hills students have been baking a cupboard full of pies in the campus kitchen each November for the last eight years. The project has...
Oct 27, 2017 |
Day of Unity emphasizes importance of a peaceful community By Mark Nicklawske Posted October 27, 2017 The Pioneers had just downed an amazing 173 three-point shots during the final 15 minutes of a basketball skills session with Marlon Grant in The Hills health and...
