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- Provides toys for children in need (Angel Tree) - Provides Christmas baskets to those in need
- Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may also receive a care package that contains diapers/pull-ups, wipes, onesies, hats, baby lotion and body wash, formula, bottles, and baby food. Not all items are always available based on supply. - Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6 - 8 kids, themed plates/napkins/etc., colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents can also choose one birthday cake or cupcakes. - LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies. - Toys of Joy Holiday Program: Provides a special event in December where parents can shop for toys for their children.

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Formula/Baby Food
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Birthday Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Free School Supplies
- Links to Human Service Programs - Job Search - Programs and services based on needs of service area

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General Clothing Provision
Job Search Techniques
WIC
Baby Clothing
Preschool Age Children
Well Baby Care
Food Pantries
Unemployed Individuals
Community Gardening
Low Income
Christmas Meals
Head Start
Middle Income
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Collect and distribute new toys for Christmas. Serves children 0 - 16 years old. Registration is required, visit www.UnitedWayBemidji.org to learn more and to register. In December, parents and guardians go "shopping" and receive a gift for each child, as well as a board game for the family to enjoy.
Personal services include: - Community center/youth programming - Seasonal programs - Visits to seniors and individuals who are sick - Personal care items

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Christmas Meals
Friendly Visiting
Extended Child Care
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys
- Provides toys for children in need - Starts taking calls on December 1 and continues until Christmas Eve

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Low Income
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Middle Income
Provides various forms of relief to military families through its programs, such as: - Critical Financial Assistance: Rent, mortgage, utility, and medical bills; based on need - Recurring Family Support programs: Back to School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star Spangled Baby Showers, Holiday Toy Drive, and Military Child of the Year. - Vehicle Repair

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Automobile Purchase Loans
Community Baby Showers
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Veteran Home Loans
Free School Supplies
Rent Payment Assistance
School Supplies Donation Programs
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Christmas Baskets
Thanksgiving Baskets
Holiday Donations
Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance
Military Donations/Relief Programs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Moving Expense Assistance
The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

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Food Vouchers
Families
Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Free School Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Winter Clothing
School Supplies Donation Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Community partnership program that provides gifts for low-income children and senior citizens.
- Christmas gift program for union members - Direct financial assistance provided to union members - Holiday food programs for union members - Member assistance program - National Letter Carriers food drive - Services to the unemployed - Workers memorial breakfast

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Christmas Baskets
Food Donation Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Commemorative Events
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
- Christmas gift program for union members - Direct financial assistance provided to union members - Holiday food programs for union members - Member assistance program - National Letter Carriers food drive - Services to the unemployed - Workers memorial breakfast

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Christmas Baskets
Food Donation Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Commemorative Events
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Provides youth services, including: - After-school program - Basic needs support - Holiday project gifts at the holiday time - Individual and group support services and referral - In-school and after-school homework tutoring - Junior and senior high peer leadership, community service, and philanthropy program: Key Club - One-to-one and group mentoring - Peaceful playground facilitation at elementary school ?- Recreation center youth activities - Summer enrichment program ?- Youth board? ? ?Offers academic and life skills programs, including: - Children's garden - ECO Club and Water Project - Partnering with City of Ely: Recreation activities - Social and emotional learning activities year round - STEM activities year round

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Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Youth Enrichment Programs
Youth Community Service Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Homework Help Programs
- Provides toys for children in need

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Preschool Age Children
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Preadolescent Children
Adolescents
Infants/Toddlers
Primary School Age Children
The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

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Food Vouchers
Families
Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Free School Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Winter Clothing
School Supplies Donation Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Christmas program provides toys and food boxes for families.
- Bible Study Courses: Free correspondence courses provide inmates with an introduction to the Bible and its messages. - Chaplaincy and Counseling: Chaplains and counselors are available to visit inmates; conduct Bible classes, chapel services, and musical programs; and provide individual or group counseling. - Family Services: Help to families may include spiritual counseling, material aid, group support. - Christmas Aid to Inmates' Families: Service brings joy to families by providing a catalog of gifts inmates can choose for their families. Prisons participating include: Moose Lake/Willow River, St Cloud, Sandstone, Hennepin County Workhouse, Red Wing, Faribault, Shakopee and Lino Lakes. - Community Corrections: Inmates preparing for release or parole may be eligible for court-approved services offered by Salvation Army including job training and placement, housing services through Harbor Light or the Adult Rehabilitation Center, and help in reestablishing family and community relationships. Referrals to Salvation Army offices and outside agencies for financial assistance and other social service needs.

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Families of Inmates Support Groups
Prison Ministries
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Ex-Offenders
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Families/Friends of Inmates/Ex-Offenders
Inmates
Inmate Visitation Programs
The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

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Food Vouchers
Families
Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Free School Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Winter Clothing
School Supplies Donation Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistance with: - Lodging for individuals experiencing homelessness - Rent assistance (in case of eviction) - Seasonal/holiday help - School supplies - Utility assistance (in case of shut-off) - Winter clothing and coats for kids

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Winter Clothing
Free School Supplies
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
School Supplies Donation Programs
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Categories

Food Vouchers
Families
Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Free School Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Winter Clothing
School Supplies Donation Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
- Provides toys for children in need and food for individuals and families

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Low Income
Christmas Baskets
Middle Income
Holiday Gifts/Toys
The goals of the Family Development programs are to assist families in crisis situations meet basic needs and to strive towards and maintain self-sufficiency Services may include: - Food programs - Meals on wheels - Food shelf vouchers - Application assistance - Food support - Health insurance - Social security benefits - Seasonal - School supply distribution - Winter clothing - Food baskets - Toys and holiday gifts to families in need - Outreach and referrals to - Medical services - Housing - Budgeting - Parenting education - Transportation - Etc

Categories

Food Vouchers
Families
Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Free School Supplies
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Winter Clothing
School Supplies Donation Programs
Home Delivered Meals
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance

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