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2-1-1 Northwest
Diane Eggen
diane@tvoc.org
120 E. Washington Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-736-2856
A free and confidential telephone service which refers information regarding health and human services in the community.
Boy Scouts of America -
Northern Lights Council
Mark Holtz
mholtz@nlcbsa.org
301 S. 7th Street
Fargo, ND 58103
701-293-5011
A values-based comprehensive
youth development program for
boys ages 6-20 and girls 14-20
which provides skill training and
outdoor experiences.
Children's Services
Association
Stacy Vaughn
jvaughn@prtel.com
1778 Cedar Park Loop
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-736-2969
A funding source of last resort
for those children and families in need of support for medical
expenses or other dire needs
when no other funding sources
are available. The CSA exists to assist children who are
significantly disadvantaged and
typically denied basic health
care or life needs.
Fergus Falls Area Family
YMCA
Ron Raasch
ffymca@prtel.com
1164 N. Friberg Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-739-4489
Providing financial assistance for membership and program
services to individuals and
families financially unable to
participate.
Henning School
Readiness/Preschool Program
Laura Smith
lsmith@henning.k12.mn.us
500 School Ave.
Henning, MN 56551
218-583-2927
A kindergarten preparation
program for preschool children
ages 3-5 in Henning. The goal is to ready children for success in kindergarten and a lifetime of
learning.
Otter Tail Sexual Assault
A program of Someplace Safe
Tina Grey-Siebers
tinags@someplacesafe.info
PO Box 815
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-739-3486
Providing advocacy services to
victims of sexual violence by
offering a safe and confidential
place for victims to share their
experience.
Pelican Rapids OAKS
Maggie Driscoll
maggiedriscoll@ecumen.org
PO Box 225
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
218-863-1515
A living at home/block nurse
program reaching people ages 65 plus by helping people remain in their community living
independently.
Perham Area Community
Center (PACC)
Children's Assistance Program
(CAP), After School Gym
Activities, Fit Chix
Kevin Nelson
pacc@eot.com
620 Third Ave. SE
Perham, MN 56573
218-346-7222
CAP- providing reduced price
admission to PACC for 3-12th
grade youth who meet financial
eligibility criteria. After School
Gym Activities- provides
structured, no cost to participant, activities for youth from 2-7th grade. Fit Chix- provides an avenue for girls to participate in fun, healthy activities while learning about healthy lifestyle environment.
Permanent Family Resource
Center
Bridget Leonard
bridget@permanentfamily.org
1220 North Tower Road
Suite 101
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-3400
www.permanentfamily.org
Permanent Family Resource
Center's Waiting Children
Adoption Program recruits, trains, and approves families willing to adopt children who wait for permanency in the foster care
system.
Someplace Safe Parenting
Time Center
Emily Haugen
ptc@prtel.com
PO Box 815
Fergus Falls, MN 56538
218-739-3486 ext. 1
Providing a safe and neutral site for children and their families to safely exchange their children from one parent to the other without being exposed to anger, hostility or violence. |
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Battle Lake Community
Recreation
Kathy Kensinger
kkensinger@battlelake.k12.mn.us
402 W. Summit Street
Battle Lake, MN 56515
218-864-5215
Providing scholarships for
children in Battle Lake which
keep youth active in positive
activities by helping them learn
new skills, teamwork and self-
esteem.
Camp Fire USA Northern Star
Council Moccasin Valley
District
Myma Johnson
campfireusans@juno.com
120 E. Lincoln Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-736-3027
Camp Fire USA builds caring,
confident youth and future
leaders. Boys and girls from
kindergarten to high school
participate in many different
programs. Caring adults assist
the youth in building skills
through informative education
opportunities for youth to realize
their potential and to function as
caring, self directed individuals
responsible to themselves and to
others.
Foster Grandparent Program
Catholic Charities/St. Cloud Diocese
Program
Jackie Johnson
jjohnso1@gw.stcdio.org
157 Roosevelt Road Suite 200
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320-229-4587
The senior volunteers provide
meaningful supportive relationships
for children with special needs in
school and child care settings.
Lutheran Social Services
Refugee Services
Dianne Kimm
dkimm@lssmn.org
PO Box 867
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
218-863-2252
Helping resettle refugees in Pelican
Rapids and surrounding areas who
have been assigned by the US
government or are asylees and
immigrant looking for jobs.
North Country Food Bank
Susie Novak
susie@northcountryfoodbank.org
424 N. Broadway
Crookston, MN 56716
218-281-7356
Assisting local nonprofit agencies in
meeting the food needs of their
clients by obtaining large donations
from the food industry for them to
order at a reduced rate.
PARTNERS
Tina West
rpartnersw@rtelnet.net
PO Box 243
Rothsay, MN 56579
218-867-1234
Providing van service from Rothsay
to Fergus Falls twice a month to
transport seniors to do their own
shopping and errands.
Bright Start Child Care Home Visitor Program - Pelican Rapids
Terra Fitzsimmons
tfitzsim@pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us
PO Box 642
310 South Broadway
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
218-863-2911
Bright Starts Child Care Home
Visitor's goal is to enhance and
suport the trusting relationship of
child care provider to its families.
While making these visits, staff
models open ended, age appropriate activities that are inclusive for all children ages birth through age five.
Kinship of the Perham Area
Jill Shipman
kinship@perham.k12.mn.us
810 2nd Ave. SW
Perham, MN 56573
218-346-7102
Working to improve lives of children
by establishing quality relationships
between caring volunteers as a
mentor and a child in need.
Salvation Army
Feeding Program, after School
Program, Social Services
Jeff Russell
jeff_russell@usc.salvationarmy.org
622 E. Vernon Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-739-9692
Providing hot meals to those
needing food services, after school
care for families with limited income
and providing assistance with rent,
utilities and housing for people
falling on hard times.
Fergus Falls Meals by Wheels
Deb Johnson
grandmas@prtel.com
1221 E. Mt. Faith
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-739-3517 |
American Red Cross
Education & Training,
Emergency Services
Sheri Thomsen
sthomsen@fargoredcross.org
221 W. Cavour Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
701-364-1800
Providing education & training in
first aid, CPR - AED, water safety and safety education programs including the boodmobile. Emergency services program ensure the emergency needs of those affected by disaster are met including temporary shelter, food, clothing and medications.
Battle Lake School Readiness
Linda Morical
lmorical@battlelake.k12.mn.us
402 W. Summit Street
Battle Lake, MN 56515
218-864-5217
A literacy based preschool program for 3 and 4 year olds which promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual
development of children to facilitate their success in Kindergarten.
Child Care Visitor Program
Karen Hanan
khanan@fergusfalls.k12.mn.us
724 West Laurel Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-0544 ext. 1529
Monthly visits to 37 child care
providers and 370 children each
month to enhance the healthy
development, positive values and
the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children.
Fergus Falls Adult Basic
Education
Judy Suiter
jsuiter@fergusfalls.k12.mn.us
117 W. Washington Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-0544 ext. 1602
Providing adults with educational
opportunities to acquire and
improve the literacy skills necessary to be self-sufficient and to participate effectively as productive workers, family members and citizens.
Girl Scouts Dakota
Horizons
Bette Poppen
bpoppen@gsdakotahorizons.org
1101 S. Marion Rd.
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
800-666-2141
A comprehensive and
developmental program for girls
involving: educational events,
field trips and community
service projects.
Mills IMPACT Team
Lynn Kasma
lrkasma@hotmail.com
PO Box 218
New York Mills, MN 56567
218-385-4060
Enhances the lives of children
and families in New York Mills
through increased opportunities
and programming by
coordinating school and
community resources.
Pelican Rapids Senior
Center / Meals on Wheels
Robert Peterson
rothau@loretel.net
21 1st St. NW
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
218-863-5225
Providing space and volunteers
to deliver meals to home bound
seniors in Pelican Rapids.
Perham's Promise
Sheila Winkels
srwinkels@arvig.net
425 4th Ave. SE
Perham, MN 56573
218-346-1474
Supporting youth and families
within the Perham/Dent school
community by fostering
relationships between school,
community and youth.
Somplace Safe Outreach
and Intervention
Tina Grey-Siebers
tinags@someplacesafe.info
PO Box 815
Fergus Falls, MN 56538
218-739-3486
A crime victim service
organization assisting victims of
domestic violence by providing a
safe and confidential place for
victims to share their
experiences and to receive
assistance in protecting
themselves and their children.
Lakeland Hospice, Inc. -
Camp Emily
Cheryl Pelaccio
Clpelaccio@lakelandhospicehomecare.org
1505 Pebble Lake Rd.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-998-1400
Camp Emily is a grief camp for
children ages 6 to 18 to
cope with the death of
a loved one. |
