Jeanie Brever

VOLUNTEERS AND NON-PROFITS

JEANIE BREVER

VOLUNTEER FOR UNITED WAY OF DOUGLAS AND POPE COUNTIES

QWhy is volunteering important to you?

AVolunteering is important to me because it makes a difference in someone else’s life. When you share your time, talents or money, you make a positive impact in your community and in the world.

QWhat is your favorite part about volunteering or what do you like about it? Please give an example.

AMy favorite part of volunteering is being in contact with people – meeting new ones and sharing time with people I already know. For example, helping at the United Way Food Drop over the years, I have met so many wonderful people. I admire the volunteers who come forward and help others. They help even if they might be in need themselves. By helping others, people bond and it’s healing for everyone. QWhy do you volunteer for the United Way? What drew you to that organization?

AI volunteer for United Way because I see the worthwhile events and programs they are committed to. United Way helps individuals and families of all ages and walks of life. United Way focuses on supporting and educating the whole person – physically, mentally and nutritionally.

QWhat impact has volunteering made on you?

AVolunteering has made me so appreciative of this wonderful community and area we live in. Alexandria and the surrounding areas are so very generous – businesses and individuals alike. When we see someone in need, we need only pause for a moment and ask “What Would Jesus Do?” Or, as my friends and I also say “What Would Jennie Hevern do?” (Jennie Hevern was a longtime volunteer in the community who passed away March 17, 2017.) We know the answer and we each need to take action in small or large ways. QWhat advice would you have for someone who is thinking about becoming a volunteer?

AIf you are thinking about volunteering, JUST DO IT! I encourage young people, old people, newcomers to the community, lonely people, busy people, anyone to volunteer. Every time you reach out your hand and heart to help, you are volunteering. Every time you share your time, talents or money, you are volunteering. Every time you volunteer, you are expanding your horizons and the rewards are tremendous. Thank you to the many, many volunteers. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. I am blessed to call many of you “friend.”

JEANIE IS AN AMAZING WOMAN WITH SUCH A HUGE HEART!

JEN JABAS

Executive director, United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties

Giving Back It Takes A Community

At Kalon Prep Academy, we strive to meet students where they are and guide them where they want to go. We will do so by LISTENING, LEADING & LAUNCHING them on a path to become the Best Version of Themselves. Kalon Prep Academy provides an exceptional campus culture that fosters strong academic achievement mixed with caring adults, relevant experiences, and a commitment to fun.

Kalon Prep Academy is

• A tuition free, Minnesota

Department of Education approved 9-12 Charter School • An on-campus experience with a blend of online & whole group instruction • 15:1 student/instructional coach ratio designed to personalize each student’s educational journey. • A strengths based, whole student, college and career focused school

Clifton Strengths Focus

Students will discover how they are uniquely wired and will use those strengths to transform their great potential into great performance. Example: Student Led Art Class, Picnics in the Park, Spooky Sprint

CFES Brilliant Pathways Programming

Kalon Academy is the only Minnesota school partnered with the nationally known CFES network. The core practices are: Mentorship, College & Career Pathways, and Essential Skills- Leadership, Perseverance, Teamwork, Networking, Goal Setting, Agility.

Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year opens January 1st Phone320-460-8881 Email info@kalonprep.org Website kalonprep.org

The staff and students at Kalon Prep Academy are tremendously grateful for the generosity of this community both financially and in the form of volunteers. “THANK YOU ALL, for GIVING BACK!”