St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services

09/29/2026

We're excited to be holding our mahjong event today The Club at Golden Valley. If you were a tablescape, which one would you be? Drop a like to let us know.

09/24/2026

At Get Out and Grow belonging isn’t an extra. It’s the whole point. We know every family experiences events differently.
That’s why we’ve included:

💙A sensory break space inside our Minnetonka Center building
💙Flexible activities you can join at your own pace
💙Accessible pathways and parking
💙Food and seating areas for breaks and connections
💙Staff and volunteers ready to help

Come as you are. We’ll be glad you’re here!

09/22/2026

St. David's Get Out and Grow event is just a few days away, check out this highlight reel to learn what's in store. The event takes place rain or shine, so drop an RSVP to our Facebook event to let us know if you're able to join us! We can't wait to see you there. https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Z8R80

09/16/2026

Every day, Direct Support Professionals at St. David's support people with disabilities to help them be included and participate in our community. Join us in thanking DSPs for the work they do year-round to make our world a better place!

09/13/2026

Shuffle, stack, and support a great cause at our inaugural Tiles for Trajectories open play event! Every tile played increases access to trajectory changing services for young children with developmental and mental health needs.

Your Registration Includes:
✨Open Play: A reserved mahjong table for four, or individual general admission seat, complete with a curated tablescape featuring tiles, racks, and a playing mat. Just bring your 2026 NMJL card and get ready to play!
✨Light Breakfast & Refreshments: Enjoy a delicious selection of morning pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and juice, plus a complimentary mimosa. A cash bar will also be available.
✨Special Event Perks: Event guests will enjoy exclusive prizes, a curated silent auction, and opportunities to connect with fellow mahjong enthusiasts while supporting a great cause.

09/12/2026

Thursday evening, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation honored "the People of Minnesota" for our courage and compassion during Operation Metro Surge earlier this year. St. David's own Lulu Garcia was one of 30 individuals invited to represent all the people across Minnesota who were part of the broad-scale response to Latino and other immigrant neighbors. It was a powerful celebration of service, community, and leadership, made even more special by the event being hosted in Minneapolis for the first time.

St. David's proudly joins in celebrating Lulu, our Latino-Responsive Early Childhood Treatment team, and the countless individuals who dedicate themselves to helping others, often in the face of extraordinary challenges.

Lulu shared that the experience was deeply moving and left her feeling "inspired, proud, and even more convinced of the importance of continuing this work. When people come together around a shared purpose, the collective impact can be truly extraordinary!"

Photo 1: Lulu (in yellow) amongst other brave Minnesotans
Photo 2: Lulu and Greater Twin Cities United Way's Ivette Izea-Martinez
Photo 3: Lulu and some of the incredible people from St. David's Latino-Responsive Early Childhood Treatment team - our heroes!
Photo 4: Lulu and her husband, St. David's Board Member and Former Chair, Jorge Becerra Illingworth with Hispanic Heritage Foundation CEO Jose Antonio Tijerino, along with friend of St. David's, Monica Cruz Zorilla and others
Photo 5: Thank you for a beautiful night!

09/02/2026

Our own Lani Gomez Pickard was on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota recently to share some tips on managing the back-to-school jitters. She also mentioned some signs to look for that might tell parents that "the jitters" are more than just that, and when/how to seek support. Watch the full interview here: https://ow.ly/3XG450ZIk8L

09/01/2026

Shuffle, stack, and support a great cause at our inaugural Tiles for Trajectories open play event!

Every tile played increases access to trajectory changing services for young children with developmental and mental health needs.

Your Registration Includes:
- Open Play: A reserved mahjong table for your foursome, complete with a curated tablescape featuring tiles, racks, and a playing mat. Just bring your 2026 NMJL card and get ready to play!
- Light Breakfast & Refreshments: Enjoy a delicious selection of morning pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and juice, plus a complimentary mimosa. A cash bar will also be available.
- Special Event Perks: Event guests will enjoy exclusive prizes and opportunities to connect with fellow mahjong enthusiasts while supporting a great cause. https://na2.hubs.ly/H07yQsw0

08/26/2026

We are so excited to announce that Children's Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics will be a Presenting Sponsor for our Get Out and Grow Event again this year! We look forward to hosting all of you at our Minnetonka Center on Sept. 26. Come and celebrate fall where everyone belongs. Find more info on our event website: https://www.stdavidsmn.org/get-out-and-grow-minnetonka

08/25/2026

A summer powered by curiosity! This year, our new Summer Explorers program brought STEM learning to life through outdoor adventures, creative projects, and hands-on discovery. From making "lava" to uncovering dinosaurs in the mud, children spent the summer exploring the world around them while building a love of learning. The joy, creativity, and curiosity these experiences sparked made Summer Explorers a favorite among children, teachers, and families. Read more about the program and see photos from the summer on our blog!

Curiosity took center stage this summer. See how our new Summer Explorers program brought STEM learning to life through hands-on adventures, outdoor discovery, and plenty of fun.