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New Pathways homeless program – 763-691-0121 , www . newpathwaysmn . com . New Pathways partners with area churches in central Minnesota so families with children have a safe place to stay at night . During the day , the families go to work , school , or to the New Pathways family day centers ( 310 Ashland Street South , Cambridge ) where they work on their plan to get back into a home of their own . New Pathways offers supportive housing for long-term homeless families that is based on 30 % of your income .
Northwoods Humane Society — 7153 Lake Blvd ., Wyoming , 651- 982-0240 , info @ northwoodshs . org , or www . northwoodshs . org . The non-profit , limited-admissions animal shelter offers volunteer opportunities and adoption services by appointment for dogs and cats in a three-county area ; it operates on funds acquired through donations , grants and adoption fees .
Outlook Clinics — 651-674-4570 ( toll free ), info @ outlookclinic . com or www . outlookclinic . org . Non-profit clinics provide low-cost reproductive-health services such as STD testing and treatment , pregnancy testing and birth control from locations in Chisago City , North Branch , Cambridge and Mora .
Ruby ’ s Pantry — 5833 Pecan St ., North Branch ( offices ), rubyspantry . org , procures and distributes corporate surplus food and goods to help fight poverty , hunger and disease in rural communities for those with low resources and in crisis through churches , food shelves and other local civic organizations . Attend a pop-up on the second Saturday of the month at Access Church , 4359 392nd St ., North Branch . Registration begins at 9:30 a . m . with food bundles available at the drive-through distribution from 10 to 11:30 a . m . Guests leave with an abundance of food for a cash donation of $ 25 . All are welcome to attend and there are no income or residency requirements . Ruby ’ s Pantry – 651-674-0009 , www . rubyspantry . org .
St . Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue — P . O . Box 256 , Forest Lake , 612-387-4869 , stfrancisaar @ gmail . com , www . stfrananimal . org . The non-profit , all-volunteer organization rescues and rehabilitates homeless dogs and cats , alleviates pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering all animals before adoption and educates the public about animal welfare . Donations of cash , supplies or volunteer time are welcome . Adoptions done on a one-on-one basis .
Victim-Assistance Program , Chisago County — Victim assistance program , Chisago County Attorney ’ s Office , Center City , 651-213-8400 .
Viking Vittles — weekend food backpack program led by Trinity Lutheran Church of North Branch in partnership Family Pathways and supported by the entire community . It provides a bag of food every Friday to any student in Sunrise River School , Education Center or Phoenix Academy who signs up to participate . Each bag will contain two breakfast items , two lunch items and two snacks . The goal of the program is to help food insecure families stretch their food budget . There is no qualification to participate . For more information call 612- 363-5072 or email Outreach @ trinitynorthbranch . org . www . facebook . com / profile . php ? id = 100071044969040
In 2020 a Care Closet was started at the middle school . There is food , school supplies , and personal care items that students can select from . Studies have shown that care closets work better at the middle and high school level , giving the students the opportunity to choose their own items . A Care Closet is now held at the High School as well .
During the summer bags of food are available for pickup through Viking Vittles . Days of the week and times change . Please call Trinity Lutheran Church 651- 674-7047 or check out the Viking Vittles Facebook for times and locations . This program is run completely by volunteers . Send donations to Trinity Lutheran Church P O Box 447 North Branch , MN 55056 with a note that it is for Viking Vittles . Questions can be directed to outreach @ trinitynorthbranch . org .
WIC Program — Special supplemental food program for pregnant and breast-feeding women and children up to age 5 , administered locally by Chisago County government , 651-213- 5206 .
Workforce / CareerForce Centers — Statewide program offering services through careerforce centers to adults , seniors , veterans , youth , business people and dislocated workers . Chisago and Isanti County in Cambridge , 145 Birch St . North , Cambridge , MN 55008 , 763-645-1313 . www . careerforcemn . com / cambridge
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