Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events
Cooking for a Cause
February 11, 2020
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Join Face to Face Health and Counseling for a virtual cooking class led by Chef, Brian Ingram of Hope Breakfast Bar! While discussing the ways that Face to Face has convened, supported, and empowered Minnesota’s young people for nearly 50 years, Ingram will teach us how to make a delicious mixed drink and dessert – perfect for Valentine’s Day! We will also have silent auction items available. The program will feature remarks by Laverne McCartney Knighton of UNCF and Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Executive Director of Face to Face Health and Counseling.
Let’s Talk Face to Face
February 17, 2020
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Let’s Talk Face to Face: A Series of Conversations about Equity, Justice, Face to Face Youth, and Hope for the Future.
Join us for a discussion with Hanna Getachew-Kreusser – Executive Director, Sara Pette – Hotel Program Supervisor, and Ginny Hissam – SafeZone Drop-In Supervisor about homeless youth services. On any given night, it is estimated that more than 6,000 Minnesotans under the age of 24 are experiencing homelessness. Face to Face seeks to address the root causes of housing instability among young people through our unique youth-centered programming. We look forward to connecting with you on this important topic!
We will go live on our Facebook Page at noon on January 20!
Previous Events
November 18, 2020 Let’s Talk Face to Face – Health Disparities
Check out the recording on our Facebook Page!
Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Executive Director, and Melissa Peterson, Clinic Operations Manager, discuss our clinic services, the racial disparities experienced by Face to Face youth, and the work that Face to Face staff have been doing in our journey of individual and collective transformation.
October 21, 2020 Let’s Talk Face to Face – Mental Health
Check out the recording on our Facebook Page!
Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Executive Director, and Dorothee Tshiela, Mental Health Supervisor, discuss Face to Face’s unique approach to mental health, relationship health, and suicide prevention.
September 23, 2020 Let’s Talk Face to Face – Back to School
Check out the recording on our Facebook Page!
Michael Thompson, Mental Health Supervisor and Hanna Getachew-Kreusser, Executive Director discuss how youth and families can manage stress during this school year. You can hear about some coping tactics as well as receive updates on Face to Face’s mental health work through our September Facebook Live event!
June 17, 2020 – Let’s Talk Face to Face
Click Here to Watch the Recording
Mothers who raise children of color brave and navigate particular structural barriers so that their children can embrace who they are and grow into the best people they can be. You can hear about some of the barriers as well as the resiliency, joys, and strength only known to mothers who raise children of color in our June Facebook Live event.
June 3, 2020 – Let’s Talk Face to Face
Our first ever virtual event was held on June 3, and was so successful that we decided to turn it into a series! Thus, Let’s Talk Face to Face: A Series of Conversations about Equity, Justice, Face to Face Youth, and Hope for the Future was created. We look forward to connecting with you on all sorts of topics each month!
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