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The Blake Children's Fund
Grace Lutheran Church is collecting donations for the children of Ann Blake
who was hit and killed Jan. 31 while standing on a sidewalk in Maple Grove.
Send checks to: Grace Lutheran Church
13655 Round Lake Boulevard Northwest
Andover, MN 55304-3659
Vote for Elm Creek Elementary
Students made a video for the Fuel Up and Play 60 video contest.
Vote for Elm Creek's video through Friday, February 3, 2012 here.
Download eBooks and Library's new mobile app!
Lean about eBooks here
Learn more about mobile app here
Weekend Kid Snack Packs
Hunger relief for kids in New Hope and Crystal
Volunteer and Financial Support Contact:
David Lechelt - (763) 537-3653
dlechelt@stjamesincrystal.org
Fighting Hunger in Schools
Hunger-Free Minnesota say 66 percent of students eligible for free and reduced
lunches and breakfasts at school don't take advantage of them.
These guidelines can help increase participation in food programs.
Feed My Starving Children Needs Volunteers
Food Packing Relief for Horn of Africa
www.fmsc.org/hornofafrica
Face It Foundation
Helping men treat depression
www.FaceItFoundation.org
How Healthy Do You Eat?
Take the quiz
New Brooklyn Park Library
Find project updates and details about community meetings here.
Fish-Eating Guidelines
Click here to search for area lakes
Energy Rebates & the Home Energy Squad
Pilot program from CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy offers a home visit by
trained technicians to assess a home’s efficiency and make energy-saving installations.
Learn more or schedule a visit at www.homeenergysquad.net
Click here for information about energy rebates from CenterPoint
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 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
www.missinggrace.org
Other Helpful Links
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
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
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
Three Rivers Park District
www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
"Living Green" Links
Green home building & remodeling links:
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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