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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. |