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The council strives to improve the understanding of philanthropy by the general public, elected and appointed public officials, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, academicians, the media, and other special interest groups. These services include:

• Minnesota grantmakers online: a web-based directory of foundations and corporate giving programs in Minnesota

• Opportunities for education and information on private philanthropy and the grant making process through periodic public meetings and seminars

• Periodic research on the extent and nature of private philanthropy, including analysis of giving trends in Minnesota

• Quarterly newspaper, Giving Forum, covering activities and trends of interest to nonprofit organizations and the general public

Supportive network linking individuals and families with similar challenges including:

• Adults who have bleeding disorders

• Adults who have bleeding disorders and are HIV positive or have AIDS

• Families of children who have bleeding disorders

• Individuals with bleeding disorders and Hepatitis C

• Newsletter and brochures on bleeding disorders and its complications including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

• Instruction in natural family planning

• Natural Family Planning (NFP) counseling

• "Family Foundation" newsletter, published six times per year

Elder services include the following:

• Monthly newsletters to keep communication available on planned activities (i.e. concerts, pow-wows, etc.) and other information

• Nutritious meals served Monday - Friday at Nett Lake and Vermilion Community Centers with home-delivered meals available to elders who are unable to go to the sites

• Transportation for shopping monthly

?- Wisdom Steps Program: Preventative health program. Encourages elders to actively participate in programs that promote health screenings, health education, healthy living activities and evidence-based health programs. Elders who become members of the program and complete a minimum of 46,000 steps per year, and complete health screenings and exams become eligible to attend the annual Wisdom Steps Conference Free of charge. Participants earn incentives and recognition at the conference for their work towards becoming healthy and the number of steps that they walk during the year through a Tier system.

Provides resources, including newsletters, speakers, social events, library materials available for loan or purchase, and a slide and tape presentation explaining care and treatment of newborns with Spina Bifida; available for in-service programs. Additionally, offers the following:

• Financial assistance may be available for those attending the national conferences

?- Sponsors state conferences held in the spring and the fall

• Club for mothers and expecting mothers interested in sharing ideas and parenting tips on raising and caring for twins, triplets, and higher order multiples.

• Activities include support group, monthly meetings, educational speakers, special social events, library including book loan, and a newsletter.

• Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life (MCCL) is a non-profit public service organization whose primary service is to educate through the presentation of detailed and factual information about fetal development, abortion, infanticide and euthanasia upon which individuals and the general public may make informed decisions.

• Meetings vary

Mayor and City Council Members

• Member contact information

City Departments

• Administration: Provides information about city clerk, elections, polling places, licenses, and permits

• Absentee Ballots: (763)717-2737

• Communications: City Hall facilities are available for public meeting purposes, civic purposes, and non-profit organizations whose membership substantially includes Blaine residents or whose purpose is to provide services to Blaine residents

• Building Department: Oversees building inspections, codes, and provides building permits

• Planning Department: Oversees land development

• Finance Department: Oversees city-wide budget, payroll, and utility billing of water, sewer, and garbage. Billing inquiries and moving-related information (763)717-2677.

• Engineering Department

• Geographic Information Services

• Public Works: Maintains streets, parks, buildings, and grounds through weed cutting, street sweeping, traffic signs, and snow and ice removal. Water and Sewer operate, maintains, and repairs water-mains, sanitary sewer-mains, and storm sewers including wells and lift stations. Sign shop makes, repairs, and installs street signs and park signs. Address: 1801 101st Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55449. Public email address: [email protected]. Hours of operation: 7 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday. Application Process: Residents experiencing a sewer backup should call (763)785-6165 during business hours and Anoka County Dispatch (763)427-1212 after hours and weekends. Public Works will check the sewer main for blockages, as tree roots in the line can cause backups for neighbors as well.

• Neighborhood and Safety Services: Takes reports on code violations such as outdoor storage of unused items or junk, inoperable/junk vehicles, illegal residential parking, and tall grass

Information and referral on life's issues and legal needs Library for members:

• Topics of Men's issues: Relationships, health, psychological, and sexuality

• Book loan and reference/information

Family Law Clinics targeted to the needs of men and women regarding:

• Divorce or dealing with other family law issues

• Clinic held 7 pm - 9 pm 1st Wednesday of each month

Issue presentations are offered each Wednesday on:

• Parenting

• Anger

• Health and addiction

• Job satisfaction

• Sexuality: relationships, sexual orientation and masculinity

• Spirituality

Men Talk newsletter and on-line Resource Directory on Website 12 session anger management class: "Men Helping Men With Anger"

• For men who desire to improve their relationships at home and at work

• All anger management classes hybrid, meaning the participants may attend in person or online. In person is recommended

• Alumni groups for men who have completed the class

12 Session Moving Toward Empowerment class

• For men who have successfully completed the Men Helping Men With Anger class and want to deepen their learning. All classes are hybrid, meaning participants may attend in person or online.

• Increases awareness and accessibility of resources and services for children Agencies included: - Clearwater County Human Services

• BRIC

• Public Schools from Bagley and Clearbrook

• Clearwater County Nursing Service

• Inter-County Community Action Council

• Internet, telephone, and face-to-face support groups follow the AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) 12-Step program to help people recover from dependency on tobacco

• Provides online educational materials, literature, pamphlets, books, and a newsletter. Information and assistance available on how to start a meeting.

Activities including:

• Recreation programs

• Leisure activities

• Sports programs

• Trips and tours

• Summer recreation

• Sports programs

• Youth development

• Year-round recreation programs

• Indoor walking at schools

• Newsletter

• Arts and Crafts/Pottery

• Environmental learning programs

Classes:

• First Aid/CPR classes

• Firearms safety instruction

• Defensive driving

• Snowmobile safety instruction

• Swimming lessons

• Child care instruction

• Computer classes

• Tae Kwon Do

• Karate

• Boat and water safety for teens

• AARP safe driving classes

• Bi-monthly newsletter - Thompson Times

• Creative Arts (Crafts, crocheting, knitting, watercolor/drawing instruction, etc.)

• Discussion groups including Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED Talks)

• Enrichment and educational programs (Computer lab/tech assistance, language/culture, etc.)

• Fitness classes including line dancing, walking clubs, and more

• Foot care

• Health insurance counseling

• Intergenerational opportunities

• Legal advice (Fraud/scam prevention, and self defense)

• Musical performances and jam sessions

• Mystery book club

• Social and recreational activities including bingo, bridge (duplicate/open), hand and foot, mahjong, and more

• Special events

• Tax assistance

• Trips and tours

• Volunteering opportunities

Provides a national parenting helpline for parents in need of support and resources. Services also include:

• Conducting research on effective community-based strategies to strengthen families

• Maintains information about Parents Anonymous groups across the country

• Parents Anonymous Program serves the entire family through free, weekly, ongoing, community-based Parents Anonymous Adult and Children's Support Groups

• Provides training and technical assistance on parent and shared leadership to community-based organizations and government agencies at the county, state, and national levels

• Publications and newsletters on the website

A non-partisan organization defending the liberties of everyone, regardless of their politics. The ACLU promotes, protects, and extends civil liberties and civil rights of people in Minnesota through litigation, lobbying, and community engagement. Programs include:

• Campaigns: Identifies key issue areas to focus on in Minnesota. Areas of focus include School Board Watch, Stop 287(g) agreements with ICE, Minnesota Election Action Plan, Know Your Rights: K-12 Students and LGBTQ+ Community, and more. Visit website for more campaign information at https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/campaigns.

• Legal Cases: Provides legal assistance to a limited of cases. Cases handled involve serious violations of civil liberties by the government. Visit website to request for legal assistance at https://www.aclu-mn.org/en/request-legal-assistance. NOTE: Not all cases are accepted due to limited staffed and volunteer attorneys.

• Legislation: Has a policy team that advocates for the protection and expansion of civil liberties. Drafts legislation during the Minnesota Legislative Session that reflect specific key political issues and areas of focus.

• Provides a Know Your Rights webpage of information for specific issues and groups. Visit the website for information about knowing the rights for K-12 students, college students, LGBTQ+ community, women's reproductive health rights, voting, protesting, water protection rights, ICE deportation, and police stops.

• Press release and informative articles, magazines, newsletters, and blog posts about postings, upcoming events, updates on legislative work, and current civil liberty issues

NOTE: Does not give legal advice. All cases taken on a long-term basis, no quick resolution is possible.

• Defensive driving classes

• Discussion Groups: Creative writing and book club

• Exercise classes including yoga

• Foot care provided by Mary T. Home Health

• Health insurance counseling

• Information and referral

• Library including book loan, audio books, large print books, and video tapes

• Parkinson's support group and AA meetings

• Recreational and educational activities include defensive driving, woodworking, card groups, bingo, choir, and crafts

• Senior Companion (friendly visiting) program

• Senior dining provided by Volunteers of America

• Trips to local attractions, theater events, breakfast and dinner outings, and extended trips

• "Voice of Experience" newsletter

Offers a variety of services and support information for people living with Parkinson disease, this services include:

• Community educational programs

• Literature mailed at no cost

• Newsletter published twice per year

• Telephone helpline, that provides information related to Parkinson's disease.

• Support groups

• Attract people, tourists, permanent and seasonal residents and businesses to the area.

• Raise the awareness of city, county, state and federal governments and legislative developments that affect the area.

• Enhance public relations through marketing, programs, and events which encourage total community awareness of the area.

• Advance business, professional, education, church and community health in the area.

• Provide information and referral services to residents and visitors, such as: Housing, Schools, Churches, Businesses, Events, Lodging.

• Promote the area by Coordinating and sponsoring events with other organizations and maintain good relationships with all other organizations and agencies.

Nonprofit organization working to preserve and improve the continuum of care services throughout Minnesota

• Participates in public affairs related to addiction and other behavioral health issues, including the legislative process and other public forums

• Provides for educational opportunities for those professionals or citizens interested in addiction treatment issues - newsletters, workshops, fall and spring conferences

• Serves persons interacting with, or those dealing with, AD/HD

• Free email newsletter

• Speakers bureau

• Monthly meetings

• CHADD National offers a membership that includes magazines, fact sheets, online experts, and more

24 hour advocacy services available, 7 days per week Crisis Intervention O.F.P.'s provided by Shelter Advocate Assist with reparations applications General advocacy: information/referrals/resources Supportive one-on-one advocacy Victim's Rights Safety Planning Education Group Sessions (cycle of domestic abuse, dynamics of domestic violence, etc.) Transportation and accompaniment (business related meetings) Child care availability for meetings and in-house group sessions Talking Circles Cultural teaching circles Healthy living life skills sessions Sexual Abuse Educational Sessions Cultural healing, smudging, self care group support Provide "Evaluation of Services" form for residents Accompaniment to exams for sexual assault adult victims Follow-up advocacy available

Elder services include the following:

• Monthly newsletters to keep communication available on planned activities (i.e. concerts, pow-wows, etc.) and other information

• Nutritious meals served Monday - Friday at Nett Lake and Vermilion Community Centers with home-delivered meals available to elders who are unable to go to the sites

• Transportation for shopping monthly

?- Wisdom Steps Program: Preventative health program. Encourages elders to actively participate in programs that promote health screenings, health education, healthy living activities and evidence-based health programs. Elders who become members of the program and complete a minimum of 46,000 steps per year, and complete health screenings and exams become eligible to attend the annual Wisdom Steps Conference Free of charge. Participants earn incentives and recognition at the conference for their work towards becoming healthy and the number of steps that they walk during the year through a Tier system.

• Annual conference

• Information services including information clearinghouse (on special needs adoption and foster care)

• Legal assistance modalities including group advocacy (on adoption foster care system change)

• Newsletter, "Adoptalk" devoted to current issues in adoption

• Online and in person trainings/webinars

?- Technical assistance with the development of adoptive parent support groups