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About
The Richfield Human Services Planning Council
(RCHSPC) includes representatives from each of the City of Richfield
Commissions and interested community organizations and residents. The RCHSPC
advises the City Council on issues related to human services and works with
City staff, other Boards and Commissions, schools, social service agencies,
foundations, community groups and individuals to assess human services
issues and needs. The RCHSPC also makes recommendations for annual City
Social Service Funds to help support services addressing the needs of
Richfield residents.
Members
Anthony Bradford, Human Rights Commission
(Alternate)
Beth Fagin, Richfield Community Council
Lynda Gault, Richfield Public Schools Liaison
Joan Helmberger, HRA Commission
Jeff Karr, Planning Commission (Alternate)
Joan Kraft, Human Rights Commission
Jeanette Lofstrom, League of Women Voters
Catherine Peloquin, Planning Commission
Jo Romer (chair), Advisory Board on Health
Sarah Till, Community Services Commission
Susan Rosenberg, City Council Liaison
Daryl Coppoletti, Hennepin South Services
Collaborative Liaison
Meeting Times
Fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in
the Heredia Room at City Hall (6700 Portland Avenue). Please call
Kathy Farris at 612-861-9754 for any meeting changes.
City Social Service Grants
The
City of Richfield accepts applications for Social Service grant funds from
non-profit organizations to provide human services to Richfield residents in
the fall of each year. Contact Kathy Farris, 612-861-9754, for details
on grant process and timeline.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THE 2009 PROGRAM.
2008 Grants:
Bethany Covenant Church - Richfield Youth Mentor Program
Cornerstone – Criminal Justice Intervention Program
Family & Children’s Service - School Success
Modulo de Información, Recursos y Apoyo (MIRA)
Richfield R.E.A.D.Y. (Residents Encouraging
Asset Development in Youth)
Senior Community Services – Senior Outreach
The Storefront Group – Youth Counseling Program
Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People
Staff Contact
Kathy Farris
Human Services Division
612-861-9754
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