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211 Northwest

Serves everyone in need of locating health and human services available to them, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or income.

120 East Washington Avenue

Fergus Falls, MN 56537

218-773-3519

Chief Executive Officer: Dennis DeMers

dpd@tvoc.org

Alexandria Family School

Provides the framework and structure necessary for parents to engage or re-engage their children through education and counseling.

1410 S McKay Ave, Suite 201

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-2317

Contact: Connie Good

cgood@alexandria.k12.mn.us

Alexandria Literacy Project

Recruits and tutors adults in basic skills and trains volunteer tutors.

817 Fillmore Street

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-0627

Contact: Sandy Schroepfer

sschroep@alexandria.k12.mn.us

Alexandria Senior Center

Provides a space for all seniors and makes available education, recreation and social activities to them. Offering daily nutritional meals, as well as creating an environment which will give them a chance to volunteer and give of themselves.

414 Hawthorne Street

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-2087

Executive Director: Ann Esterberg

senior@rea-alp.com

Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council

A youth development organization focused on instilling values in young people that better prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime to achieve their full potential.

301 7th Street South

Fargo, ND 58103

701-293-5011

Field Director: Trenton Gerads

tgerads@nlcbsa.org

http://www.nlcbsa.org/

Brandon, Ashby, Evansville ECFE

Provides programs to develop family communication, positive parenting, understanding of a child’s development; to decrease inappropriate discipline or abuse.

PO Box 185

Brandon, MN 56315

320-834-4084 ext 311

Contacts: Linda Saari, Julia Hansen

lsaari@brandon.k12.mn.us

julie.hansen@evansville.k12.mn.us

lsaari@ashby.k12.mn.us

Catholic Charities Caritas Family Services

Provides family counseling, financial and housing counseling, emergency services, and life transition services.

911 18th Street North

Becker, MN 56302

1-800-830-8254

Executive Director: Steven Bresnahan

sbresnah@gw.stcdio.org

http://www.ccstcloud.org/

Catholic Charities Foster Grandparents

Bring together seniors and children to learn in a positive, supportive and safe environment.

157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 200

St. Cloud, MN 56301

320-229-4587

Executive Director: Steven Bresnahan

sbresnah@gw.stcdio.org

http://www.ccstcloud.org/

Club 1

To collaborate with parents, churches, schools, and community by providing a faith-based relational ministry that will meet the social needs of young people.

209 Victoria Drive

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-846-9484

Executive Director: Greg Blake

gregoup@hotmail.com

Community Education

To achieve educational excellence and to inspire passion for life-long learning.

1410 S McKay Ave, Suite 201

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-2141

Community Education Director:

Susan Scarborough

sscarbor@alexandria.k12.mn.us

Douglas County Jail - Anger Management

Provides workshops for prisoners to learn anger management so they do not repeat past patterns.

216 7th Avenue West

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-2139

Jail Programmer: Randy Froemming

Douglas County Jail - Inmate Transition

Provides assistance for prisoners with both mental health and chemical dependency issues to enable them to transition back into the community.

216 7th Avenue West

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-2139

Jail Social Worker: Cherryl Johnson

Elder Network

Provides emotional, social and mental health needs of older adults so that they can remain living in their homes as long as possible.

700 Cedar Street, Suite 216

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-9084

Executive Director: Gwyn Goodwin-Dalum

eldernet@embarqmail.com

http://www.alexandriaeldernetwork.com

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines

Provides educational programs that give young girls a chance to develop their potential and become a vital part of their community.

400 2nd Avenue South

Waite Park, MN 56387

320-252-2952

Executive Director: Leigh Ann Davis

ladavis@gslakesandpines.org

http://www.gslakesandpines.org/

Lakes & Prairies Community Action

Child Care Resource and Referral

Provide regular training and professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals.

715 11th Street North, Suite 402

Moorhead, MN 56560

218-299-7025

Executive Director: Joseph Pederson

joep@lakesandprairies.net

http://www.lakesandprairies.net/

Lakes Area Recreation

Offering youth and families affordable opportunities to build skills and self esteem and have healthy fun experiences.

720 Fillmore Street, Suite B020

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-2868

Director: Fritz Bukowski

frtiz@lakesarearecreation.com

http://www.lakesarearecreation.com/

Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota

Preserving and expanding services to Douglas County for low-income residents who are experiencing legal problems.

1015 7th Avenue North

Moorhead, MN 56560

218-233-8585

Executive Director: Mary Deutsch Schneider

mschneider@lsnmlaw.org

http://www.lsnmlaw.org/

Lutheran Social Services

Provides counseling and family resources to individuals without the ability to pay.

507 22nd Avenue East, Suite 1

Alexandria, MN 56308

218-751-1305

Clinical Director: Jody Shaskey-Setright

jshaskey@lssmn.org

http://www.lssmn.org/

Minnewaska ECFE

Provides literacy activities and programming for families with children ages birth to kindergarten.

219 1st Street Southeast

Glenwood, MN 56334

320-634-4452

ECFE/SR Coordinator: Cathy Kinney

ckinney@minnewaska.k12.mn.us

http://www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us/

Miracle Horse Riders

Provides therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy for the disabled.

12373 485th Avenue

Parkers Prairie, MN 56361

218-267-5216

Director: Candace Esterberg

North Country Food Bank

Distributes donated groceries to local food shelf, crisis center, and child care center.

424 North Broadway

Crookston, MN 56716

218-281-7356

Executive Director: Susie Novak

susie@northcountryfoodbank.org

http://www.northcountryfoodbank.org/

Osakis ECFE

Helping children and youth achieve their potential by supporting the learning, development, and sense of belonging of children and youth so that they become responsible and contributing adults.

PO Box X

Osakis, MN 56360

320-859-2191 ext. 167

Teacher/Coordinator: Ashley Ballinger

aballinger@osakis.k12.mn.us

Salvation Army

Provides assistance to those who fall through the cracks or who are unable to get assistance through other agencies or government programs.

PO Box 255

Morris, MN 56267

320-589-2329

Central MN Field Rep: Peggy Kill

http://www.thesalarmy.org/

School District 206 - Discover Middle School At Risk
Provides stronger academic support and personal connections in earlier grades to prevent failures and dropouts.

510 McKay Avenue North
Alexandria, MN 56308
320-762-7900

Principal: Matt Aker
maker@alexandria.k12.mn.us
http://www.alexandria.k12.mn.us/discovery/

Someplace Safe

To ensure safety of victims by providing a secure environment free from abuse, and transportation to safety as needed.

Main Office: PO Box 815
Fergus Falls, MN 56538-0815
Executive Director: Jeanne Jacobs

Jeanne.j@someplacesafe.info

http://www.someplace.info/

Alex Office: 700 Cedar Street, Suite 237

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-1995

Douglas County Manager: Tina Gray-Siebers

tina.gs@someplacesafe.info

http://www.someplace.info/

Pope County Office: 10 1st Avenue SW

Glenwood, MN 56334

320-634-3483

Eighth Judical District Manager: Shelia Korby

Shelia.k@someplacesafe.info

Pope County: pope.co@someplacesafe.info

http://www.someplace.info/

Teen Court (Douglas County)

To hold first-time juvenile offenders accountable and to understand the impact of their actions.

305 8th Avenue West

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-3856

Teen Court Coordinator: Konstance Hill

douglascountyteencourt@hotmail.com

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Action Council (TePPAC)

Provides programs to reduce teen pregnancy and delay the onset of sexual activity by providing asset based tools to young people.

817 Fillmore Street

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-0639

Contact: Karen Sinotte

ksinotte@alexandria.k12.mn.us

United Communities Advocating Non-Violence Inc (UCAN)

To help a county wide awareness campaign that all citizens have a responsibility to prevent, promote and provide a safe community for all citizens that is non-violent.

PO Box 1246

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-3968

Contact: Charles Nettestad

peaceinalexandria@hotmail.com

The Village Family Service Center

Provides educational workshops for children whose parents are going through divorce. Also provides early family support to help families

resolve issues.

460 Northside Drive #5

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-762-8851

Regional Director: Monique Sebring-Avant

msebring@thevillagefamily.org

http://www.thevillagefamily.org/

The Windmill Project

Provides support to parents of children with disabilities to help counteract the

isolation they face.

1205 Birch Avenue

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-9228

Executive Director: Gail Kulp

windmill04@embarqmail.com

http://www.windmillproject.org/

WINGS Family Supportive Services

Provides assistance for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, general crime in addition to providing a safe house, and safe exchange and visitation center for parents

in conflict.

700 Cedar Street, Suite 266

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-6638

Executive Director: Dorie Twist

dorie@wingsfamilyservices.com

http://www.wingsfamilysupportiveservices.com/

Young People's Place

Provides quality, affordable early child care that enable parents to work and know their children are in a safe place.

1114 Broadway Street

Alexandria, MN 56308

320-763-7252