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

Will help families with food or personal items if needed due to an accident, illness, or hardship. - Cards and greetings are sent year-round to those hurting from the death of a loved one, or enduring illness or injury - Christmas gift-giving program for those in need - Monetary donations accepted

Community partnership program that provides gifts for low-income children and senior citizens.

- Provides toys for children in need

- Provides toys for children in need and food for individuals and families

- 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

Assistance with: - Lodging for individuals experiencing homelessness - Rent assistance (in case of eviction) - Seasonal/holiday help - Utility assistance (in case of shut-off)

Christmas program provides toys and food boxes for families.

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 - 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 - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

Personal services include: - Community center/youth programming - Seasonal programs - Visits to seniors and individuals who are sick - Personal care items

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 - 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 - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

- Provides toys for children in need - Starts taking calls on December 1 and continues until Christmas Eve

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 - 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 - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

- Provides toys for children in need (Angel Tree) - Provides Christmas baskets to those in need

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.

- Links to Human Service Programs - Job Search - Programs and services based on needs of service area

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

- 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. - 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. - Family Services: Help to families may include spiritual counseling, material aid, and group support.

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 - 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 - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

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 - 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 - Budgeting - Housing - Medical services - Parenting education - Transportation

- 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

Offers the following children's programming: - Baby and Toddler Care Packages: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a care package for babies and toddlers that includes diapers or pull-ups, wipes, and other items as available, such as onesies, hats, baby lotion, and body wash. Formula, bottles, and baby food may also be available. Care packages are assembled based on diaper size. Not all items are available at all times based on supply. - Birthday Bags: Clients participating in the food shelf may receive a "Birthday Bag" for each child's birthday. Bags are filled with candles, cake decorations, party favors for 6-8 kids, themed plates and napkins, colorful party decorations (table cloths, paper streamers, etc.), and small toys or crafts. Parents may also pick up a birthday cake or cupcakes. Families should notify CEAP when scheduling a food appointment if a child has an upcoming birthday. - LearnStrong Back To School: Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to families in the community through a curbside distribution program. Backpacks are provided and assembled by generous community partners and individual donors. - Toys of Joy Holiday Program: A special event held in December where parents can shop for toys for their children in CEAP's Community Room. Community partners and individual donors provide gifts.