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r <br />C Western Communities Action Network <br />WeCAN is a non-profit 501(0)3 organization whose mission is to help <br />provide basic human services in a respectful manner to individuals <br />and families in our service area, and to work with them to enhance <br />family stability and self-sufficiency. <br />We serve the following communities: Mound, Greenfield, <br />Loretto, Independence, Maple Plain, Minnetrista, Minnetonka Beach, <br />Rockford, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay and Western Orono. <br />Here are some of our services: <br />Meals -on -Wheels <br />The Meals on Wheels provides hot noon meals to seniors and homebound <br />residents throughout the service area. Community volunteers deliver all meals. <br />Employment Counseling Program <br />WeCAN offers assistance in updating resumes, one-on-one counseling, computer <br />access for searching and applying on-line. WeCAN also provides information and <br />referrals for potential community' employment opportunities. <br />Family Support Services <br />Birthday Shelf: Donated birthday presents and supplies are available for low <br />and moderate-income families having a party' or attending one. <br />Ready-to-Leam: Donated school supplies are distributed to school aged <br />children year round. <br />Holiday Gift Program: Christmas gifts are pro\ided to families in need from <br />donations by area residents and businesses. <br />Stay-Warm: Quilts made and donated by local quilting groups are distributed <br />to households in the service area. <br />Emergency Assistance <br />Eligible recipients can receive emergency assistance for rent or mortgage <br />payments, transportation and utilities through vouchers or interest-free loans, <br />appointments are available at either of these locations; <br />• WeCAN Main Office 2434 Commerce Blvd Mound, MN 55364 <br />• Orono Discovery Center 5050 Independence St Maple Plain, MN 55359 <br />All appoinhnenis need to be scheduled by calling 952 ‘472‘0742. <br />H ealth Advocacy <br />WeCAN’s Health Advocate provides assistance with Minnesota Care, medical <br />assistance and Food Support applications and referrals for other health care <br />resources.