Washburn Center Awards & Articles 2010-2015

Awards Washburn Center for Children has strengthened the Twin Cities community since 1883. Its impact on the community has been honored with many awards.

2015 ReScape Award for Community Impact finalistfrom Minnesota Brownfields for redeveloping property and helping to transform a distressed area of Minneapolis to create a vibrant, health-focused center for children and families. Award of Excellence from the NAIOP, a Commercial Real Estate Development Association, for creating a therapeutic, healing environment that improves children’s mental health Heroes for Children by Children’s Law Center of Minnesota (CLC) recognizing Washburn Center CEO, Steve Lepinski for his significant contributions made to the well being of children in Minnesota Mission Award for Innovation from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and MAP for Nonprofits recognizing Washburn Center’s new state-of-the-art facility and the United Health Foundation Training Institute at Washburn Center for Children for transforming the landscape of children’s mental health in the Twin Cities LEED Gold certificationof the new facility from the U.S. Green Building Council Program and Excellence Innovation award from the Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs (MACMHP) recognizing Washburn Center for Children’s Developmental Repair Model for its unique impact that furthers the association’s mission of improving access to and quality of behavioral healthcare in Minnesota Eureka! Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal acknowledging how Washburn Center’s new facility and the United Health Foundation Training Institute at Washburn Center for Children better serves our clients, employees and community Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of Minnesota recognizing Washburn Center’s Capital Campaign Chair, Don Shelby for successfully raising $24.5 million 2014 Top Projects of 2014 by Finance & Commerce highlighting Washburn Center’s new facility Best in Real Estate by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Outstanding Service Award by the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health (MACMH) recognizing Don Shelby for his leadership of Washburn Center’s capital campaign and lasting contribution to children’s mental health Top 10 Children’s Charities in North America by Theravive, a network of independent counselors and clinics throughout North America

1100 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405 | 612.871.1454 | www.washburn.org 2014 (continued) The (Real) Power 50 by the Minnesota Business Magazine recognizing Washburn Center CEO, Steve Lepinski as an influential business person in Minnesota Top 16 High Impact Nonprofits for providing quality mental health services in Minnesota by Philanthropedia and Minnesota Philanthropy Partners 2013 Bold Award and Boldest of the Bold Award by the Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota (ACG MN) for Washburn Center’s bold response to meeting the community’s growing mental health needs. Top 20 Minnesota nonprofits supporting the education of at-risk youthby Philanthropedia Top Workplace by the StarTribune 2012 Transformational Leader Award by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits honoring Washburn Center CEO, Steve Lepinski Top Workplace by the StarTribune 2011 Top Workplace by the StarTribune

News Articles

These press clippings and news stories highlight the importance of children’s mental health and the impact of Washburn Center’s mission. 2015 Sun Sailor: Parents and children encouraged to improve relationships Eden Prairie News: Commentary: How to help your child understand and show empathy MinnPost: Mental health providers’ group builds deeper understanding of Latino culture Eden Prairie News: Commentary: Help ensure your child’s visit to the doctor is successful Eden Prairie Sun Current: Mental health awareness month sparks conversation WCCO: Bill Seeks to Provide More Counselors For Minn. Students Eden Prairie News: Commentary: Tips when traveling with children Behavioral Healthcare: Washburn Center lets in natural light 2014 StarTribune: New building, new era in children’s mental health care Twin Cities Daily Planet: Mental health services for kids at new Washburn Center MinnPost: Washburn Center program keeps kids with severe mental illness out of hospital and at home Fox 9 News: Washburn Center moves to bigger space to help more kids KARE 11: Washburn opens new mental health facility for children WCCO TV: New Washburn Center for Children Unveiled in N. Mpls. KSTP: Washburn Center for Children Opens New Location in Minneapolis StarTribune: Rosenblum: Scars of psychological abuse run deep

1100 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405 | 612.871.1454 | www.washburn.org 2014 (continued) Finance & Commerce: A look at new Washburn Center MPR News: Minnesota schools tackle mental health WCCO Radio: Helping Kids Head Back to School with Washburn Clinician Megan Alama (7-22-14 podcast) Eden Prairie News: Commentary: Using art to enhance learning and communication with your child MSP Magazine: Ten Thousand Stories Bryn Mawr Bugle: New Children’s Mental Health Center Being Built Near Bryn Mawr (pg 11) MNSights: State of Mind Eden Prairie News: Commentary: A Community Committed to Children’s Mental Health Downtown Journal: Building a Special Place for Children with Mental Illness KSTP: Mental Health Month Eden Prairie News: Commentary: The importance of one-on-one fun with your children The Journal: Building a special place for children with mental illnesses KSTP: Mpls. Children’s Health Facility Renovations Reach Milestone Finance & Commerce: Mortenson tops off Washburn Center WCCO TV: Ending A Cycle Of Crisis: Anna’s Story Minnesota Parent: Sleepaway Camp – is your child ready? Sun Current Newspaper: Schools grapple with mental health issues Eden Prairie News: Commentary: Strengthening your relationship with your child Fox 9 News: Tips for Detecting & Dealing with Bullying 2013 Eden Prairie News: Commentary: Stepping away from helicopter parenting MN Parent: What Next? Business Journal: UnitedHealth gives $2.9M grant to Twin Cities nonprofit WCCO Radio: Helping Kids Transition Back to School News and Views podcast KARE 11: Mpls to be Home to New Children’s Mental Health Center Business Journal: Washburn Begins Work on North Minneapolis Children’s Clinic MPR: New Children’s Mental Health Center for Minneapolis WCCO: Ground Broken on $25M Children’s Mental Health Center KSTP: Children’s Mental Health Center Expands in North Mpls StarTribune: North Minneapolis kids’ health center puts down new roots StarTribune: Washburn children’s center will get new home in north Minneapolis Eden Prairie News: Commentary: Communicating With Teens Eden Prairie News: Commentary: The minutes matter: Sleep impacts mood and behavior Minnesota Parent: Surviving summer stress MPR: Bringing focus to children’s mental health WCCO: Don Shelby Talks Washburn Center for Children Comcast Newsmakers: Children’s Mental Health WCCO: Fourth Grader Teaches His Classmates about Autism MinnPost: Q&A on Children’s Mental Health: More Awareness, Resources Needed

1100 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405 | 612.871.1454 | www.washburn.org 2013 (continued) WCCO: Washburn Center for Children on Kids & Tragedy Eden Prairie News: Temper Tantrums: How to Help Your Child Calm Down StarTribune: Inside Track WCCO Radio: School-based Mental Health Services Eden Prairie News: When a Sibling Struggles with Mental Health Issues StarTribune: Helping Schools with Troubled Kids Minnesota Monthly: Crave Cares Honors Washburn Trustee/Volunteer 2012 StarTribune: Healing through Play WCCO: Art, Therapy Help Boy Deal with Painful Past WCCO: How to Talk to Children about Tragedy Eden Prairie News: How to Help Children Deal With Grief and Loss WCCO: Washburn Therapist Says Sister Inspired her to Help Others WCCO: Bringing Therapists to Schools Helps Ease Students’ Fears WCCO: New Washburn Center Brings Nature to Children MN Good Age: When it’s Not Just a Phase WCCO: Innovative Therapy Helps Girl Deal With Traumatic Past Eden Prairie News: Info to Help Make ADD Easier WCCO: Teddy Bears, Toys Help Kids with Big Behavioral Problems Metro Magazine: Therapists’ Advice on Mentally, Socially & Emotionally Preparing Kids for Back-to-School WCCO: Facing Down The Fears of the I-35W Bridge Collapse WCCO: How to talk to kids about the Colorado shootings StarTribune: 2012 Top Workplaces Special Section Eden Prairie News: Helping Children Build a Positive Body Image StarTribune: Lucky Day for Kids at Washburn Center Eden Prairie News: The Truth about Children’s Mental Health NAMI Beginnings Magazine: Strengthening Children’s Mental Health Services through School-based Programs Business Journal: Washburn Center Plans Glenwood Facility 2011 StarTribune: What gives, Minnesota? Eden Prairie News: The Cost of “Perfection” MinnPost.com: Some Tough Lines About Children’s Mental Health Eden Prairie News: The Language of Feelings MPR: School-based therapy helps families, children in need Southwest Journal: Washburn Center for Children Receives Capital Campaign Gift from General Mills 2010 Minnesota Council on Foundations: $1 Million Capital Grant from General Mills to Washburn Twin Cities Business Magazine: Don Shelby to Chair Washburn’s Capital Campaign

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