Teenwise Minnesota

11/09/2015

Just finished a meeting to plan the transition of some of our work. Difficult but made ever so much easier by a pile of chocolate. Love to Teenwise partners!

11/09/2015

For almost 25 years Teenwise Minnesota has been the source on adolescent s*xual health in the state. During that time, and with your help, Teenwise has contributed to a record breaking drop in unintended teen pregnancy in Minnesota, increased support for teen parents, and the delivery of high quality youth-centered s*xual health education and services.

The Board of Directors and I firmly believe that the mission of Teenwise is valued and needed. However, we have come to the realization that the current organizational model is not sustainable. It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors has moved to close Teenwise Minnesota effective November 30, 2015. We are currently working to transfer calendared work activities and to figure out what will happen to Teenwise’s key features the field has depended on for so many years.

Please know, we did not come to this decision lightly. Our Board and staff honor and respect the role this organization has played for more than two decades. We appreciate your good thoughts and your patience in this difficult time.

And for everyone who gave of their time, talent and “treasure”, we want to thank you for the service you provided to the organization and to the young people of Minnesota.

Regards,
Teenwise Board of Directors and Staff

10/18/2015

Let's Talk Month events continue! Tonight, Teenwise's Director of Training and Education joins Jearlyn Steele on WCCO radio to discuss adolescent s*xual health and more. Tune in at 7:30 pm!

Steele Talkin' runs Sunday nights from 7-11 p.m. with Jearlyn Steele!

10/12/2015

October is Let's Talk Month, a national celebration providing an opportunity for a broad range of stakeholders, such as community organizations, faith groups, health care providers and schools, to implement activities and programming aimed at fostering healthy conversations around s*xuality between teens and the adults in their lives. To get more information and resources, visit the webpage of Advocates for Youth, the national coordinators of Let's Talk Month.

10/12/2015

Advocates for Youth champions efforts that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and s*xual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent s*xual health. Advocates focus…

09/24/2015

Teenwise Program Manager David Kurtzon gets to the heart of the matter - Minnesota has no statewide standard for s*x education.

Gaia Democratic School community is standing by its approach to s*x education with a campaign called “Sex Ed Empowers YOUth!”

09/17/2015

Our Be Wise event at CHS Field is one week! Purchase your tickets before it’s too late at teenwisemn.org.

We would like to thank our sponsors for stepping up to the plate in supporting Teenwise Minnesota -- Diamond Sponsor, Thomson Reuters www.thomsonreuters.com; Gold level sponsors David J. Weiner Foundation; Medica, www.medica.com; and Wells Fargo, www.wellsfargo.com; and Silver level sponsor Lindquist and Vennum, www.lindquist.com.

Join us on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m. at CHS Field by purchasing your tickets or table at teenwisemn.org.

09/12/2015

Healthy Youth Development-Prevention Research Center/U of MN to receive "Stand Up for Teenwise" award! It's time to celebrate!!

Join us on Thursday, September 24 at the 2015 Annual Be Wise event, where we will proudly present the University of Minnesota’s Healthy Youth Development - Prevention Research Center with our Mary Lee Dayton, Stand Up for Teenwise Award.

The Prevention Research Center has “stood up” for Teenwise Minnesota for almost 25 years. They have shared their time and their talents, and continued to support Teenwise’s commitment of providing education and accurate information on adolescent s*xual health for Minnesota youth. It is our honor to dedicate our annual award to this most appreciated and reputable organization.

Register today to purchase your tickets for this exciting Be Wise event at the home of the St. Paul Saints, CHS Field. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, a wine pull, and other interactive activities. The program will include a gourmet dinner and live auction emceed by anti-bullying advocate and former NFL football player Esera Tuaolo.

We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark to celebrate Teenwise Minnesota! Visit teenwisemn.org/bewise for more information.

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09/10/2015

Look who has joined the team! Thank you to the Medica Foundation and Wells Fargo for stepping up to the plate as Sponsors of 2015 Be Wise Benefit!

We hope to see YOU at the new home of the Saint Paul Saints on Thursday, September 24th. More information at: www.teenwisemn.org/bewise

09/06/2015

Teenwise BE WISE Benefit Auction Highlights!

September has arrived which means it is time to gather your friends and reserve your seats at Be Wise, Teenwise Minnesota’s benefit event, at CHS Field on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m.

You don’t want to miss the fun at the new home of the Saint Paul Saints where you will enjoy music, interactive activities including a wine pull, a gourmet dinner, and live auction.

The fabulous live auction items include Dining out for a Year (twelve $100 gift cards to popular Twin Cities restaurants), a Minnesota Sports package (includes tickets to the Wild, Twins, Gophers and Timberwolves) and an Asian Fusion Dinner for six people.

To guarantee your place at the Be Wise event, purchase your tickets or table of 8 today at www.teenwisemn.org.

08/28/2015

Be a MVP when you attend the Teenwise Minnesota’s Be Wise Event on Thursday, September 24! Invite your friends and colleagues to join you for the fun at this all-star evening at CHS Field, the new home of the Saint Paul Saints. Consider hitting a home run by hosting a table of 8! Individual tickets are also available.

The first pitch is at 5:30 p.m. when our reception kicks off with a wine pull, teen s*xual health trivia, hors d’oeuvres, and cash bar. Dinner, live auction, and the program get underway at 7:00 p.m. with inspirational speaker and emcee Esera Tuaolo, an anti-bullying advocate and former NFL athlete.

Join us in stepping up to the plate for teens by purchasing a table or individual tickets to Teenwise Minnesota’s annual benefit and celebration event! Visit www.teenwisemn.org to register. A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible.

The Source on Adolescent Sexual Health

08/20/2015

We’re mixing baseball and football – for a good cause

Teenwise Minnesota’s ‘Be Wise’ benefit event is coming up on Thursday, September 24th at the new home of the Saint Paul Saints. And if that weren’t exciting enough, our Emcee for the evening will knock your cleats off: Esera Tuaolo!

Born on Oahu Island in Hawaii, Esera Tuaolo played in the NFL for 10 consecutive seasons and was one of the first professional athletes to come out gay. Since leaving the NFL he has devoted much of his time to reduce the bullying and harassment many young people experience, especially if they are or are perceived to be LGBQ. Several years ago he created an organization, Hate in Any Form is Wrong, to help address the issues of bullying and minimize the negative impact that hate has on our society, especially with today’s youth. Esera’s aim is to bring people together to learn how to embrace and value each other’s differences.

And not only is he a great athlete (and a chef) and a warm human being – he is an awesome singer. Check out his rendition of the national anthem at a Timberwolves game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-qDUoUuDh4

Have you got your tickets yet!? For tickets or more information go to: teenwisemn.org/bewise