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To help people/families are behind on their utilities, or have a fire, or a death in the family.

• Non-profit, faith-based thrift shop provides the community of Waconia and surrounding areas with a place to purchase affordable clothing and household goods.

• Bring a clothing or household donation during shop hours and receive $1 off any thrift store purchase of $1 or more. Receive $1 off for a non-perishable food donation to the Waconia Food Shelf. High school and college students can show student ID to receive 10% off their purchase.

• Donations: Drop-off of donations is accepted and anyone interested in donating must stay in their vehicle and be present. Staff will unload donations from the vehicle. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items.

Provides 24/7 support and connection for youth and young adults who have been exploited, trafficked, or are at risk. Connects participants to safe housing, mental health services, employment or education support, necessities, caring adults, legal services, advocacy, health care, and other community resources. In addition to direct support, Regional Navigators assist with community education, inter-agency coordination, and anti-trafficking efforts across Minnesota.

Administrates the distribution of scholarships for early childhood/preschool programs to eligible families

Three residential facilities serving adults with developmental or physical disabilities and individuals with brain injuries, with a capacity of four residents per facility.

Accepts donations of:

• Backpacks

• Body wash - full size

• Cereal

• Cleaning supplies

• Hair products - full size

• Hamburger meat - 1 pound

• Mac and Cheese/boxed meals

• New pillows

• Paper towels

• Pasta and pasta sauce

• Peanut butter and jelly

• Tissues

• Toilet paper

Visit website for the complete updated list.

Mayor and City Council Members:

• Member contact information

?Departments:

• Administration

• Animal Control

• Fire Department

• Public Works

• Splash Pad

• Street Maintenance

Helps adults with mental illness develop skills for independent living, social adjustment, and managing their condition. These services are delivered in the community and include components like basic living, social skills, and symptom management. Provided at the Community Support Program called the Anchor Center.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Provides the following services for women who have experienced abuse emotionally, psychologically, sexually, and/or physically by their significant partner:

• 24 hour crisis line for those experiencing abuse

• Assistance at the hospital following a 911 or crisis call

• Court assistance

• Emergency safe housing

• Exploring housing & financial aid options

• Individual or group support

• Information on filing an Order For Protection (OFP) or Harassment Restraining Order (HRO)

• Obtaining emergency food, clothing, or household items

• Prevention/early intervention education, or other help as may be needed

• Safety planning

• Support and advocacy

Provides the following services for women who have experienced abuse emotionally, psychologically, sexually, and/or physically by their significant partner:

• 24 hour crisis line for those experiencing abuse

• Assistance at the hospital following a 911 or crisis call

• Court assistance

• Emergency safe housing

• Exploring housing & financial aid options

• Individual or group support

• Information on filing an Order For Protection (OFP) or Harassment Restraining Order (HRO)

• Obtaining emergency food, clothing, or household items

• Prevention/early intervention education, or other help as may be needed

• Safety planning

• Support and advocacy

• Arson investigations

• Fire inspections

• Fire prevention

• Fire suppression

• First responder medical care

• Special rescue

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs: Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Monthly income and countable resource limits apply. Countable resources include any checking or savings funds, stocks, and bonds. A home, one car, a burial plot, $1500 in burial expenses (if the amount is set aside), furniture, and other household items are not applied toward the resource limit. Participants pay for Medicare services that aren't covered, such as routine physicals and prescription drugs. Generally under these programs, premiums are put back into the monthly Social Security check, increasing participants' monthly income.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Comprehensive hospital services including:

• Bike Share Program

• Birthing Services

• Cardiology

• Chronic Pain Program

• Counseling Services

• Diabetes and Nutrition Services

• Emergency Services

• Health Care Home

• Hospice

• Imaging Services

• Laboratory Services

• Lung Cancer Screening (CT)

• Mammographs

• MRI

• Nuclear Medicine

• Nutrition Counseling

• Occupational Therapy

• Orthopedics

• Outpatient Therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Podiatry

• Rehabilitative Services

• Respiratory Therapy

• Sleep Studies

• Speech Therapy

• Support Groups

• Surgical Services

• Swing Bed Services

• Transitional Care Services

• Ultrasound

• Urology

• X-ray

Indian Education Committees are elected from parents or legal guardians of eligible Indian students. The purpose of the Johnson O'Malley Parent Committee is to bring about the most effective Indian education program possible. To achieve this, the Indian Education Committee shall participate fully in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the JOM Program. All JOM projects are required to submit a yearly education plan. This is the written document that outlines the plan for providing programs to meet the unique and specialized education needs of Indian Students. It identifies:

• The needs of the Indian students

• The goals and objectives to be accomplished

• Procedures to be followed

• Methods to be used in evaluating the program

Processes court cases filed in Watonwan County and offers other legal services, including:

• Civil cases

• Court records

• Criminal cases

• Family court matters

• Jury information

• Juvenile cases

• Law library resources

• Orders for protection

• Probate cases

• Teen court

• Traffic cases

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information City Inspector:

• 101 Development Resources: PO Box 593, Hutchinson 55350

• (320)226-5189, fax (651)846-6034

• Call for building permit information; permit form available online

• Animal Control phone: 911 (police)

• Election information

• Meeting room policy information and phone number

• Police: (507)237-2265

Public Works Division:

• Parks, trails, playgrounds, ballfields, and ice rinks information

• Snow removal information: (507)237-2338 or (507)317-4565

• Street cleaning and street construction/repair information

• Water department information

Emergency food for individuals and families in need. Can receive food once a month.

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as a centralized location for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. The specific functions performed at the EOC will vary depending on the type and scope of the emergency, but generally include the following responsibilities:

• Business and Industry Coordination: Coordinates with businesses and industries directly affected by and/or responding to the disaster.

• County Government Response: Coordinates the response efforts of Stevens County government agencies.

• Local Government Coordination: Coordinates with any local governments affected by and/or responding to the disaster.

• Public Information: Generates and disseminates appropriate public information related to the emergency.

• State and Federal Agency Coordination: Coordinates with state and federal agencies involved in disaster response.

• Volunteer Management: Coordinates, registers, and channels the services of volunteers assisting in the disaster response.

Criteria for Activation: The level of activation for the Stevens County EOC is determined by the severity of the emergency. Activation may range from minimal staffing to full-scale operations, depending on the situation.

The Minnesota Food Assistance Program provides state-funded nutrition assistance from the Minnesota Food Assistance program for legal non-citizens who are 50 years or older and are not eligible for the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, sometimes called Food Stamps).

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care

The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with:

• Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections

• Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel

• Preventing disconnection

• Some emergency heating fuel funding through Reach Out For Warmth (ROFW)

• Small grants (up to $500) for past-due energy payments

• Financial counseling, vendor negotiation, and advocacy for households in crisis

Weatherization Program: Free home energy audits, insulation, and heating system evaluation and repair as a cost-effective way of reducing energy bills ?Energy-related Repair Program

• Assistive devices for visually and hearing impaired

• Children's services and programs, including weekly storytimes

• Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks

• Electronic reference tools, available in-house and remotely

• Internet access

• Medication drop box at Wildwood Library

• Written books, books on CD, music CDs, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers

• Reference service

• Service to homebound users

• Meeting space

• Agricultural chemical spill response, call 800-422-0798 to notify a duty officer 24 hours a day

• Consumer food safety education

• Dairy, meat, and food processing facility inspection

• Grocery store inspection

• International market development

• Programs that assist with financial or cleanup needs after disasters such as drought, flood, tornadoes, and hail

• Promotion of Minnesota agricultural products

• Works with farmers in such areas as risk-management, organic and sustainable agricultural technical support, and dairy and livestock development support