ABOUT EVERGREEN
OUR MISSION
Evergreen Youth & Family Services is a community-based organization committed to strengthening youth, preserving families and building relationships with an emphasis on those living in Northern Minnesota.
OUR VALUES
​Evergreen believes that communities are strongest when every individual is treated with dignity and respect and has support to achieve his/her full human potential. Evergreen chooses to remain client-centered with an emphasis on being responsive to each individual and families' needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism, compassion and empathy. We operate from a position of hope, faith and support. Our services and perspective are often grassroots in nature and it is because of our strong relationships and resources that Evergreen Youth & Family Services remains a catalyst in the region for proactive services, education and advocacy.
WHO WE ARE
Evergreen Youth & Family Services is a private, non-profit youth and family service provider.
In the past 40 years, Evergreen has developed a safety net of services to strengthen youth, preserve families, and help support successful transitions to adulthood.
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Every year, 2500 children, youth, and young families come to us for emergency food and shelter, crisis intervention, mental health, and the skills and tools necessary to live a safe and healthy life.
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Youth and families of all backgrounds and walks of life are welcome. Approximately 60% of the youth we serve each year are Native American or mixed race, 30% are Caucasian, and 10% are African-American, Asian, Hispanic, or mixed race.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Pirkl
Chair, Integrated Health Therapist, Sanford Health
Sarah Ek
Vice Chair, Account Manager Evolve Creative
Mary SheQuen Smith
Secretary/Treasurer, Community Representative
Dave Moffett
Past Chair, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Life Financial Network
Renee Axtman
RN, VP of Nursing & Clinical Services, Sanford Health
Jessica Santala
English Faculty, Leech Lake Tribal College
Nadine Bill
Director of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness, Red Lake Nation College
Nicholas Whichello
Detective, Bemidji Police Department
Dr. Shad Swanson
Chiropractor, Lakeview Health & Wellness
Alea Stoll
School Social Worker, ISD31
Elizabeth Schultz
Behavioral Health Counselor, Sanford Health
Kyle McMartin
Middle School Principal, ISD31
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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
OUR BY-LAWS
Please visit http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Charity/Default.asp to access the Minnesota Attorney General's Charities Division.
Click on "Search Charities." Evergreen's FEIN is: 41-1297737.