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Avivo @avivomn.org · 23h

Friday is #WorldMentalHealthDay! There's no health without mental health, and that's why Avivo offers several mental health services: our Mental Health Clinic, our Community Support Program, and Case Management. Learn more at avivomn.org/mental-healt...

Adult Mental Health Services at Avivo

Avivo offers mental health services: therapy, case management, supportive housing, Community Support Program, and a mental health clinic.

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 2d

We were so thankful to host Xcel Energy for their annual Day of Service! Volunteers had a blast – and helped make a huge difference, helping paint at Avivo Village to ensure our spaces match our value of Absolute Dignity.
Visit avivomn.org/volunteer/ to learn about volunteering at Avivo!

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 3d

Last week Avivo staff headed to Rochester for this year's Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless Annual Conference! The conference is a great way for us to share our knowledge, and also learn new ideas and strategies.

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 7d

Did you know that this month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? Avivo is proud to work with individuals living with a disability to find employment, enter career education, and more. Learn more at avivomn.org/people-with-...

Employment services & career education for people with disabilities - Avivo

Avivo offers employment services and career education designed for people with disabilities, typically at no cost/free based on eligibility.

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 8d

Ground is broken! Watch highlights from the groundbreaking for our new 48-unit Avivo Village emergency shelter in St. Cloud!

Watch here: youtu.be/_GYJvhBcKng?...

If you'd like to support Avivo and this project, as well as the people we serve and will serve, visit avivomn.org/donate/give-...

Avivo Village Central Minnesota Groundbreaking - St. Cloud

YouTube video by Avivo

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 8d

You can make a direct difference in the lives of families in Avivo's programs by supporting a family for Avivo’s Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gift Program! The program matches families in Avivo's programs with community sponsors who anonymously provide gifts for the holidays: avivomn.org/adopt-a-fami...

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 9d

Join us for this year’s Achieving Dreams Breakfast, presented by Marsden! Celebrate the power of businesses and nonprofits partnering to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities. Tickets and sponsorships are still available. Learn more at avivomn.org/achieving-dr...

2025 Achieving Dreams Breakfast - Event Registration - Avivo

Please join us for our Achieving Dreams Breakfast, a celebration of businesses and nonprofits working together to build stronger communities where all can live well and work well.

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 10d

We're so excited to break ground on a new 48-unit Avivo Village in St. Cloud. We want to thank the local and state media who attended, including Gordon Severson from KARE 11, who shared this story: www.kare11.com/article/news...

St. Cloud tackles homelessness with $7.6M Avivo complex set for 2026 opening

Discover Saint Cloud's plan to combat homelessness with a new 48-unit complex, offering shelter and vital support services by 2026.

www.kare11.com

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 14d

Last week we celebrated Avivo's values of Absolute Dignity, Radical Welcome, and Leaning into Curiosity with an all-day all-staff event. This year's theme focused on belonging - with guest speaker Dante Curtis helping lead discussion. Thank you to our JEDI committee who helped make it happen!

A panel discussion with Avivo staff on belonging.

Avivo @avivomn.org · 15d

Avivo is hosting an Avivo Career Fair on Tuesday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with more than 10 employers in attendance at next week's hiring event! Details are here: avivomn.org/event/avivo-...

Avivo Career Fair - Avivo

Looking for a new career or job? Avivo is hosting a career fair on Tuesday, September 30 at our 1825 Chicago Avenue location, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! No […]

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 18d

Thanks to @kare11.bsky.social for reaching out to and including Avivo's Ending Homelessness team for comment on this story "Experts warn of rising dehumanization of unhoused community, impact of federal cuts." Watch here: www.kare11.com/video/news/l...

Experts warn of rising dehumanization of unhoused community, impact of federal cuts

The people who resided at the encampment were nowhere to be seen the day after it was cleared. Experts suggest the real story may be unfolding behind the scenes.

www.kare11.com

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 23d

Our friends and partners at zAmya Theater Project are starting new, weekly, and free Creative Expressions Sessions on September 30 at the Hennepin County Library Minneapolis Central Library!

Learn more at zamyatheater.org/creative-exp...

Creative Expression Sessions — zAmya Theater

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 24d

Thanks to everyone who came out to support this year's Minnesota Recovery Connection Walk for Recovery, including staff, program participants, and members of the public and other organizations!

September is #RecoveryMonth and you can learn more at samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

Avivo @avivomn.org · 28d

Thank you!

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 28d

2/2 Come for the walk, and also make sure to find us and get some candy, meet our staff, and learn more about Avivo's programs.

📍 MN State Capitol Grounds
🕙 Saturday, Sept. 13 | 10 a.m. –3 p.m. (walk itself starts at 1:45 p.m., exhibitors, food trucks, music, and more 10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

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Avivo @avivomn.org · 28d

September is Recovery Month! Avivo celebrates recovery for anyone who seeks it, and we're proud to once again be a Silver-level sponsor for this year's Minnesota Recovery Connection Walk for Recovery! 1/2

Image of previous year's Walk for Recovery group photo in front of the Minnesota State Capitol.

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Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 25

100 full-sized hygiene kits arrived this week, thanks to the Minneapolis Area Realtors. They purchased, assembled, and dropped off kits at Avivo for us to distribute to the people we serve as they move into housing. #ThankYou

See how your organization can help: lnkd.in/gaigfMC6

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Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 20

We were lucky recently to host Alana Morris from COMPAS recently to teach moms in our programs and their kids dance and movement! Thanks to Alana for elevating the spirits of everyone around. Learn more about Alana and COMPAS at www.compas.org/artist/alann...

Kids with their instructor pose for a photo.

Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 19

Graduations are one of our favorite things at Avivo – congratulations to these two graduates from our Healthcare Technician/Medical Office career training program!

Learn about our upcoming training sessions at avivomn.org/avivo-instit...

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Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 18

Support Avivo participants as they move into housing by donating a First Week of Food Kit! This kit should include non-perishable items to support a person’s or family’s first week in their new home. Learn about what's in a kit and schedule a drop-off time at avivomn.org/donate/urgen...

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Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 18

Support Avivo participants as they move into housing by donating a First Week of Food Kit! This kit should include non-perishable items to support a person’s or family’s first week in their new home. Learn about what's in a kit and schedule a drop-off time at avivomn.org/donate/urgen...

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gretchen brown, real snoopy enjoyer @gretchenbrown.bsky.social · Aug 18

Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Overdose deaths disproportionately impact older Black men. Few programs in Minnesota exist to support them

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have accelerated overdoses for Black men ages 55 to 74 who have suffered disproportionately for decades. One Ramsey County nonprofit is working to fill the gap.

www.mprnews.org

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Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 18

Thanks to these volunteers from Twin Cities SERVE for their work supporting Avivo! They helped us move mulch, helped clear out old files set to be shredded, and more! #thankyou

If your group is interested in volunteering at Avivo, visit avivomn.org/volunteer/ to learn about opportunities!

Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 13

Do you have extra men's dress/professional clothing clothes that you'd like to put to good use? Donate to Avivo's Clothing Closet and help outfit graduates of our programs as they look for jobs. Drop-offs of lightly-used can be done at our 1900 Chicago Ave location during business hours.

A photo of women's professional clothing given to people during a recent Avivo Career Fair.

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Avivo @avivomn.org · Aug 7

August is Overdose Prevention Month - and this week Avivo spoke with @wcconews.bsky.social reporter Ashley Grams about a synthetic opioid showing up more and more in Minnesota. Watch the report at www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Minnesota sees spike in overdoses involving sedatives: "Naloxone isn't going to help"

The Minnesota Department of Health issued a health advisory last week warning of an increase in overdose cases involving sedatives.

www.cbsnews.com

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