Perspectives
Jacks Michaud is an accomplished leader in development and philanthropy with extensive experience in multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Development at STEP - St. Louis Park Emergency Program and as Senior Director of Development at Perspectives, Jacks has a strong track record in fundraising and organizational growth. Previously held roles include Director of Development at The Sanneh Foundation and Regional Philanthropy Officer at the American Red Cross Minnesota & Dakotas Region. Jacks' career also encompasses positions in marketing and administrative support at Synergy Health & Rehabilitation, PROCHOICE RESOURCES, PCL Construction, and Pro Staff. Jacks holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature as well as Women's and Multi-Cultural Studies from Metro State University, along with an Associate of Arts from Normandale Community College.
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Perspectives
Founded in 1976, Perspectives, Inc. is an award-winning human service program. As a multi-service agency, Perspectives addresses our society’s most pressing issues: homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental illness, poor nutrition, and lack of access to services. Though these issues can have a tremendous impact on both genders, Perspectives’ specific target population is mothers and their children. Today: Perspectives is the largest therapeutic supportive housing program for women and children in Minnesota, housing over 75 women and over 130 children annually. Our services are extensive and span from recovery and mental health programs for both women and children to job readiness and parenting education. Perspectives is distinctive in that few, if any, other supportive housing programs provide in-house, 12-month, comprehensive out-of-school academic, social, and nutritional enrichment for the children living in the program. Perspectives' Mission: Empowering mothers. Rebuilding families. 1. To provide trauma-informed supportive housing for homeless, recovering mothers and their children. 2. To improve the mental health and sobriety outcomes for homeless, dual-diagnosed mothers and their child(ren). 3. To improve the nutritional health of homeless and at-risk families and children living within the City of St. Louis Park and Perspectives’ Supportive Housing community. 4. To improve the academic and social adjustment skills of homeless and at-risk children grades K-8 in our Kids Connection Program. 5. To ensure healthy births for babies born while their mothers are living in Perspectives’ Supportive Housing Program. 6. To ensure that infants and toddlers living in Perspectives Supportive Housing community have healthy environments in which to thrive.