Community Impact
Meet a few community members who have benefited from HCI programs
Obdulia Marcial Paz
“This program has helped my family a lot, especially with my child's learning development and for me as a mother to interact with him. It is fun to learn, play, and interact with my son with the toys and the books that are provided. It means a lot to my family. He now knows his alphabet. I want to thank the program for the help they offer and are giving us and to our teacher, Laura, for her dedication to the children, for helping us with the early learning of our children. Many thanks!”
PARENTCHILD+
Brianna Velazquez
“Having the voices and involvement of youth in our local government empowers and strengthens our community. I think that every youth should have the opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions, and to feel a sense of leadership.”
FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL AND MEMBER OF HCI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cameron Dustin
“RISE has definitely made a difference in my life by helping me work through the toughest of problems, academic and personal. Everyone thinks that RISE is just for the academically challenged. The truth is it is, but at the same time, it isn't. Yes, the academically challenged do come to RISE mostly, but it's also for the student who needs help in anything. The people that work in the RISE room are amazing people who actually care about the students they are helping.”
RISE, FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL
Noah and Joshua
“The Growing Up Healthy team has helped my family with food, clothes
for my little ones, diapers, and other services like help filling out applications for insurance and energy assistance. A million thank yous to the people who
work for this organization. Thank you for always being there for us.” -Kattia Fuentes, mother of Joshua and Noah
EARLY CHILDHOOD NAVIGATORS FOR GROWING UP HEALTHY
Ridwan Dubad
“I am so lucky to be part of the NCCC because they have been my biggest strong support. It is amazing how far an individual can go when the NCCC believes in them, like they did with me.”
NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLABORATIVE
Gustavo Marchan Calderon
"TORCH is a place of fun. You can get help from staff and friends on your homework. Staff are also here to help you with issues that you might have at home or in school. TORCH is like a second home to me."
TORCH, NORTHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ana Zamora Rosas and Stephanie Hernandez Flores
"TORCH provides academic support but also offers us opportunities that you haven't heard of and emotional support for any challenges that come up."
TORCH, NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Adriana Bermudez
“I’ve found a home here at the Northfield Community Education Center. They have amazing teachers, and I hope that one day I can have my own classroom with my own kiddos.”
NCCC STUDENT AND NORTHFIELD TEACHING FELLOW
Davis Moore
"Serving in AmeriCorps has been a rewarding experience! I've formed connections with students and gotten to know them personally, which is fun and has helped me provide them with academic and social support. Seeing students open up and become more engaged with school over the course of the year is equally amazing. Being part of a dedicated team that strives to positively impact students' lives is worth everything."
AMERICORPS PROMISE FELLOW
Natalie Gonzalez
“Being in YouthBank has been my favorite part of my high school experience. It’s easy for adults to underestimate young people and not take them seriously. I have loved giving them a platform where they can be passionate about solving issues that are important to them, as well as issues that are important to me.”
NORTHFIELD YOUTHBANK
Brekken Modory
“Having witnessed the effects of addiction firsthand, I am passionate about trying to stem substance abuse in any way I can. Joining in the Youth on Boards program and N-ASAP has allowed me to promote this work throughout the community, and it has been a highlight of my time in high school.”
NORTHFIELD YOUTH ON BOARDS
Ella Chappuis
“What I enjoy about being on the theater committee is that I get to learn and be a part of decisions that are being made. I also get to be more involved with our community theater.”
FARIBAULT YOUTH ON BOARDS
Ricky Cordova
“What I enjoy about YouthBank is how it’s all youth driven, and how youth can take the lead to help their community. It’s fun, and it helps me understand and learn different parts of my community to help youth who also want to make a change in our community.”
FARIBAULT YOUTHBANK
Arleth San Miguel
“I enjoy being at the NCCC because I feel very supported. I am generous
toward my professors because they are committed and dedicated to teaching
their students.”
NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLLABORATIVE
Daniel De La Torre
“Having someone to lean on when school gets difficult is crucial, and TORCH does it with respect and kindness. They have helped me grow academically and as a person, with seemingly endless people and resources to help guide me. Since the 6th grade, TORCH has been a home away from home.”
TORCH, NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Nasteha Madey
“RISE is my favorite place to go at FHS. It has helped me emotionally and academically. I know I can always go here for support when I need it.”
RISE, FARIBAULT HIGH SCHOOL