Karin Du Paul

I came to Saint Paul from Aberdeen, South Dakota when I was four years old. Over the years I have lived in the Midway, Merriam Park, Summit University, and for the last 35 years in Dayton’s Bluff.I have worked for non-profits, for- profits, been a foster parent and a family day care provider. Since moving to Dayton’s Bluff I have been very involved in the community. In 1999 I received a LIN grant (Leadership Initiatives in Neighborhoods) from the Saint Paul Companies, so I was able to do some traveling and learn from other communities for a year. For the last 16 years I have worked for the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council as Community Organizer and also involved in a number of organizations in Dayton’s Bluff; the Dayton’s Bluff District Forum community newspaper, Friends of Swede Hollow, Dayton’s Bluff Living at Home Block Nurse program and the Lower Phalen Creek Project.Seniors have always been near and dear to my heart. I am delighted to be on the board of directors the Dayton’s Bluff Living at Home Block Nurse program and very proud of the work that our program does to keep Dayton’s Bluff seniors happy, healthy and safe in their homes. Currently I am president of the board. In my personal life, my 95 year old mother is sharp as a tack.  Recently in order to keep her safe, her six children have begun taking turns spending time her so she has nearly full time companionship. She loves to play cards and other games. We also watch over my 91 year old aunt.