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New Hope for Haiti Citywide effort pack one million meals by March 7 To volunteer: www.kah-newhopeforhaiti.org or call: (763) 257-0202 Volunteers are asked to donate $25
District 279’s CBVAT Does your business need assistance with assembling & packaging product, collating mailings, affixing labels, binding manuals, laminating, etc? Save time and money by using the piecework services of District 279’s CBVAT (Community Based Vocational Assessment and Training) Work Skills Program. Click here for more information.
Haiti Earthquake Response Minnetonka nonprofit aids in relief effort www.haitioutreach.org
Cleaning up Local Lakes Minnesota seeks input for Maple Grove lakes Learn more at the MPCA's website
Money Savers Feature Segment www.pocketyourdollars.com
"Fare for All" program Food program that's helping in tough economic times Click here for more information
Download Vivaldi, Mozart, Bach and More! Hennepin County Library downloadable music Check it out!
Links for Seniors
Medicare Part D Information www.medicare.gov 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Minnesota Senior Federation 1-866-783-5045
Metropolitan Health Plan 1-866-897-9958
Resources for Seniors www.MinnesotaHelp.info
Find a MinnesotaHelp.info session
"Live Well. Age Well. Plan Well. Care Well," sessions
For more information: www.hclib.org/seniorlinks
Senior Citizens & Driving Helpful information
Living with Memory Loss Alzheimer's Family Education Classes at North Memorial Medical Center
For more information: Call (952) 857-0538
Safe Return program 1-888-572-8566
24/7 Helpline 1-800-232-0851
Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter www.alzmndak.org
Links for Parents & Kids
Toy Recall Websites Check out the latest recalls and find other toy safety information
Creative KidStuff Retail Chain: www.creativekidstuff.com To read the Creative KidStuff safety blog, click here
U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/
Toy Recall Website: www.recall.gov
Toy Safety Website: http://toysafety.net
Get the Lead Out Campaign Toys & toxic imports - information for parents www.stoptoxicimports.org www.protect-our-kids.org
Car Seat Clinics To find a location nearest you
Finding the Perfect College Information: (763) 504-6990 www.collegeconnectors.com
www.RobbinsdaleAreaCommunityEd.com
Robbinsdale Area Schools - "Parent Portal" Parents can keep track of school delays/closings, their child's academic progress, etc. www.rdale.k12.mn.us/dist/schools/parentPortal.aspx
Missing GRACE Foundation Parental support for infant loss www.missinggrace.org
Other Helpful Links
Minnesota Department of Commerce License Lookup Tool
Financial Resources Financial Planning Association of Minnesota www.fpamn.org
Report a Pothole Problem City of Maple Grove Pothole Hotline (Day) 763-494-6376 (Night) 763-494-5998
City of Golden Valley 763-593-8082
City of Brooklyn Park 763-493-8009
Metro Transit Route Changes for Northwest Metro You can view the changes by clicking here.
Information for First-time Homebuyers Contact: Minnesota Home Ownership Center (651) 659-9336 www.hocmn.org
Home Foreclosure Prevention Call Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (952) 697-1302 www.capsh.org
Flu Shots Find a flu shot clinic near you by clicking here
Hennepin County Child Protection Reporting child abuse and neglect For more information, click here
Domestic Violence Help Groups Home Free (763) 545-7080 Project PEACE (763) 533-0733
Emergency Food Shelf Network www.emergencyfoodshelf.org
Shelter For Life International Maple Grove-based nonprofit helps provide sustainable relief around the globe www.shelter.org
Robbinsdale Beautification Committee How to volunteer www.freewebs.com/robinbc/
Three Rivers Park District www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
"Living Green" Links
Green home building & remodeling links: www.mngreenremodeling.com - Minnesota GreenStar homepage www.reagangreenbuilt.com - Plymouth green remodeling company www.simplygreendesign.com - Green home design company www.thereusecenter.com - Retail store for reclaimed & surplus building products
Recycling links: www.greenguardian.com
Hennepin County A-Z Recycling Guide
Find hours & directions to the Brooklyn Park Recycling Center here.
to Local Community Programming
Northwest Community Television public access for the northwest suburbs www.nwct.org
Click here for information about Government Access Channel 16 and City Meeting Replays
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