Highlights from our History of Accomplishments
Making a difference in the lives of area residents since 1971
1971
Service Providers and residents gathered for the first time to discuss gaps in services in the Northwest area
1972
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council was established to address human services concerns in northwest area
1974
Hosted a Futuring Conference to develop Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's first strategic plan
Received a $40,000 Planning Grant Contract from Hennepin County
1975
Nine area municipalities entered into a Joint Powers Agreement
1976
Regional needs assessment of area defined Youth Services as a priority
1977
Advisory Commission of residents representing local cities established
1978
Began coordinating (EAP) Energy Assistance Program
Youth Concerns Task Force advocated for youth diversion bill
1979
Advocated for a Community Action Program agency, which became CASH (now CAPSH). Senior center started in suburbs
1980
Collaborated to help form Home Free Shelter in Northwest Area
1981
Sponsored the first Mental Health Fair in the area
1982
Established Emergency Services Program and began delivering surplus commodities
1983
Organized Action Committees to address family violence, mental health and aging issues
1984
Conducted the first formal regional needs assessment
1985
Coordinated Regional Resource Fair for the community residents to highlight services
1986
City of Dayton joined the Joint Powers Agreement
Emergency Phone cards were developed and distributed to residents
1987
Established the Senior Services Network
1988
Red Cross and Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council co-located in a new building on Kentucky Avenue
1989
Started a Runaway Youth Initiative, now Point Northwest
Senior Leadership Initiative formed and hosted the first Senior Forum
1990
Success By Six™ Northwest Program began
Domestic Violence Prevention Network was established
1991
Helped develop Thorson Family Resource Center in Crystal
1992
Five cities joined with Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council to create CO-OP Northwest, a sub-regional housing and advocacy initiative
First Invest Northwest Awards to recognize citizens whose volunteer work significantly impacts the NW Hennepin Area
1993
Cadet Law Enforcement Program was launched, the Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation was created and Health Tip cards for Families were developed
1994
Organized and began coordinating the Northwest Hennepin Family Services Collaborative
Northwest Suburban Remodeling Fair began
1995
CO-OP Northwest Community Revitalization Corporation completes handicap accessible housing units and starts Northwest Neighborhood Investment Program revolving loan plan for home improvements
1996
Facilitated Transportation Summit to explore transit concerns
Brooklyn Center Resource Center opened its doors, which became Family Corner
Success By Six™ Northwest and Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council brought Minneapolis Crisis Nursery to suburban Hennepin in Golden Valley
1997
NWHHSC was funded for the welfare to work initiative called Family Independence Network (FIN)
1998
Apartments Plus© started at Dover Hills to help create a more supportive community for lower-income apartment residents
Car Care Saturday started with Motorhead Ministry
1999
Work Force Initiative was developed through the Council and CO-OP NW City Managers to strengthen and diversify public service employees. Sponsored first Human Rights Art Contest for area middle school students
2000
Minnesota Youth Tobacco Prevention Initiative partnership began with Hennepin County, area schools, youth programs and law enforcement to reduce youth tobacco use
Northwest Faith Collaborative formed
Community Forum on Immigrants co-sponsored with Crystal Human Rights Commission which created action teams
2001
Began producing the Northwest area Diversity Calendar
Started Safe Kids Coalition partnership distributing car seats to low-income families
2002
CO-OP NW Work Force Initiative was instrumental in hiring 28 seasonal employees to diversify the cities' workforces
Developed MN Senior Federation NW Chapter
Hug-A-Bear project began; distributed 1,000 bears the first year to police and fire fighters to give to children during emergency situations
Success By Six™ Northwest became Grants Coordinator for First Books-MN distributing 15,000 books and $10,000 the first year; a total of 150,000 books have been distributed to local nonprofits serving children
Working Toward Success program was initiated with area businesses interested in having supportive work environments and connecting employees with community resources
2003
Conducted regional Impact Survey to assess impact of budget issues on local non-profit agencies
Formed Northwest Safe Communities Coalition
Collaborative regional program to reduce teenage pregnancies began with Hennepin County
2004
Hosted and facilitated initial community meetings that helped establish Joint Community Police Partnership
2005
Joint Community Police Partnership established Multicultural Advisory Committee
Initiated "Getting at the Roots of Hunger", in partnership with CEAP-- community members grow fresh food for food shelves
Connected Center for Victims of Torture with West African faith communities and service providers
Helped plan Voices of West Africa Conference in partnership with Liberian community, churches and regional service providers
Co-sponsored first NW Job Fair with Hennepin County Work Force Center
Success By Six™ Northwest hosted Family Literacy night with Read Around Town
Success By Six™ Northwest hosted Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota Regional Forum
2006
Expanded Guide to Human Services as a PDF for use in police cars, clinics, agencies, faith communities and cities
Success By Six™ Northwest piloted two Community Conversations on School Readiness with the Osseo School District, publishing School Readiness booklets for parents in English and Spanish
Senior Leadership committee sponsored senior housing study of Rogers which was coupled with the Metro Transit NW Regional Transportation Study
