Washburn Center for Children

10/24/2025

Support our community’s kids with coats, snow pants, boots, gloves and hats. Donate your new or gently used and freshly laundered items by shipping or dropping them off directly to our Glenwood location (see below).

Be sure to mark off your donations on our website's digital wish list so remaining needs can be met. Contact us via links in our profile or via our drives webpage with any questions or to coordinate a dropoff time.

10/19/2025

Hope is here. Twin Cities Jewish Community is marking 25 years of its Mental Health Education Conference! Make a stop at Temple Israel to learn, grow and connect!

10/08/2025

Hope is finding light among the dark times. united community leaders, philanthropists, educators and changemakers this morning. The inspiring words of a client resonated – you can’t build a house on a cracked foundation. Youth need access and early intervention with quality mental health care to reach their full potential.

https://youtu.be/52VG8BN9vW4

Couldn’t join us? Yet eager to donate so kids don’t have to wait longer for us to address their mental health needs? washburn.org/dawnofhope

About the breakfastThe Club at Golden ValleyWednesday, October 8, 2025 – 7:30 to 9 a.m.This event supports community-based mental health care for children that is essential to ensure today’s youth are healing for a stronger future.Dawn of Hope is our hope-fueled breakfast fundraiser hosted to co...

10/03/2025

There is still time to support teens who are empowered to lift their voices within ENOUGH! -- new 10-minute plays that spark conversation and inspire action in communities nationwide. This spring, ENOUGH! received 127 submissions from across the country. Six bold short plays were selected by a panel, including New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, and nationally recognized dramatists.
This event is recommended for high school aged students & adults. It is a free event but you must reserve your ticket here: ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence | Stages Theatre Company

Stages Theatre Company will join more than 30 communities across the country for the 2025 Nationwide Reading of ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence on October 6 at Hopkins Center for the Arts.

09/27/2025

It’s a hopeful day to unite with community for . There’s still time to come out and walk so we lift the need to better serve our community’s mental health needs.
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09/23/2025

Meeting kids where they learn and grow and supporting educators is transformative for mental health. Thank you MNPost for highlighting; while Minnesota has prioritized school linked mental health care -- more needs to be done, ideally in a special legislative session this fall. .

While mental health care is not a given in public schools nationwide, Minnesota has made it a priority and increased access for kids.

09/16/2025

Washburn Center for Children joins more than 60 organizations across the state in an urgent call to protect our kids.

Governor Walz and legislative leaders please convene a special session, pass common sense gun safety laws and invest in the mental health supports Minnesota children deserve.

Gun violence is the #1 killer of kids in America. We cannot wait. Our children need action now.
Read the full letter signed by 60+ Minnesota organizations through the link below:
https://www.childrensmn.org/blog/60-minnesota-organizations-urge-action-following-tragic-shooting-at-annunciation-catholic-church-and-school/

Following the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School, Children's Minnesota and over 60 child-focused organizations urged the Governor and state leaders to pass common sense gun laws and invest in mental health.

09/16/2025

.1 listeners: your compassion fueled MyTalk’s Trauma Relief fundraiser and raised more than $19,450. We have deep gratitude for how you've come together so children, families, and educators in the Annunciation community can access trauma-informed mental health support.

Your generosity is critical as the community begins its journey of recovery and healing. With your support, we will be here — committed to nurturing every child and family’s well-being and full potential through transformative children’s mental health care.

09/02/2025

Knowing the warning signs of suicide saves lives. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Acknowledge, care, and compassion can make a real impact. Here are some insights from our team: Let’s Talk about Suicide - Washburn Center for Children

08/29/2025

So grateful for partnership in bringing support to the community this week. Star Tribune and Gillette Children's -- we have hope that this conversation will support countless families, kids and organizations in the week's of healing that we have ahead of us.

On Wednesday, a shooting at Annunciation Church rocked Minneapolis. Two children were killed, 18 people were injured and an entire community was shaken. Two ...

08/28/2025

It’s hard to know what to say at times like this -- especially to the children in our lives. We are grateful for the Twin Cities media community in making this conversation a priority. Star Tribune myTalk 107.1 - Minneapolis/St. Paul KS95 - St. Paul / Minneapolis

Here are some tips for how to connect with children and teens in the wake of mass violence in our own community.

08/27/2025

We are grappling with grief in the hours after school and faith community was senselessly attacked in South Minneapolis. Our heart goes out to the families and entire communities who are experiencing loss, fear and anxiety.
We hold anger, sadness, and compassion as violence continue to be commonplace in our community and nation. Through our work with kids and families, we know that it’s hard to know what to say at times like this.

Amidst the pain, we offer these resources for families struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma:
https://washburn.org/2023/05/04/advice-for-talking-with-kids-about-community-violence/

Also The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has resources fo https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/terrorism-and-violence/school-shooting-resources

If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, please advise them to call 988. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

Sometimes getting your child or teen to talk to you can feel a bit uncomfortable. Here are some activities you can do together that can lead to natural conversation and better communication.