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r.: #K- * • ’It* r #v:-^.-:i^^'' WeCAN begins new Financial & Budget Counseling Program WeCAN has begun offering m o A A n ^ • ------------ct----------------------O m peofde with low incomes financial and lnirfMit Miine«>1in<r This seivicebodfetoonnseling & provides individualized, confidential help in managing bills, getting more ill' out of your available income, and « • n * f ti'-: - W- WW W» ——— learning how to prioritize your spend-k ffm The counseling is provided by professionals from the Minnesota Financial Counseling Service. This mmm a ^w • . « 4-^ r/''- A mw n>Tl m w w * new WeCAN program is made pos- j^le by a grant from the Carotyo Foundation and kcal donations. I Financial and budget counseling can help people gain a better under- i sUmding of bow to regain control of their financial situation. Budget counselors work with each person to identify ways to better use their uicome, control their expenses and get y out of debt. WeCAN offers new classes-“Holiday Cooking on a Budget' WeCAN has a new and exciting I food and nutrition course underway: "Holidsy Cooking on a Budget." SL .gle parents, matched with seniors, hssrn how to stretch the family's food dollar during the holiday season. Subjects include foods in season, preparing a traditional turkey dinner, nutritious use of leftovers, bsUng holiday gifts, entertaining on a Personal profile WeCAN officer is business owner and active community member Dale Woodbeck volunteers bis time as secretary for WeCAN's 21- member Board of Directors. He has served as WeCAN’s Vice WeCAN Secretary Dale Woodbeck President for several years and riso voiunteeiJ as West Hennepin Human Service Planning Board's chairperson. In 1989 EricGustavson, Si. John's Lutheran Church, and Lois budget, festive ethnic foods and making your New Year's resolutions on healthier eating and wiser budget ing work all year. The class instructors are nutrition professionals from the Liniversity of Minnesota Extension Service's Ex panded Food and Nutrition Program. WeCAN's Food & Nutrition project is made possible by a grant from the Medtronics Foundation and local donations. „ [ TrrT-> ep;’1 fy t A-x 'll'> . .' -• •> • ^ WeCAN Board Members and food and nutrition class \ -^1 ri « •s.. rr .......... participants prepare to serve a turkey dinner for 43 community residents, local public off dais and private foundation representatives. Gunderson, West Hennepin, encouraged Dale to become involved with WeCAN. In the past two years, Dale has helped move WeCAN from our start-u ■ to our current growth phase. As an officer for WeCAN, Dale oversees the operations of the organization, plans for the future and sets policies. He also volun teers his help in fund-raising for WeCAN so that we can continue to respond to the community's needs. Dale lives in Orono with his wife, Ann, and their sons, 10-year- old Josh and 4-year-old Sam. Dale owns a plastic injection molding company. Formative Engineering, in Lester Prairie. He enjoys coaching youth soccer and playing racquetball and basketball. Services provided by WeCAN ❖ Emergency assistance in times of crisis. ^ Community planning for affordable housing. Co-sponsorship of the Westonka Food Shelf ^ Operation of the Westonka Meals-On-Wheels program for seniors and the homebouruL ❖ Operation of time-share Human Service Center for: (V County's public assistance intake <S> Pyramid Mental Health Center (3) Relate Couhseling Center V* Food & nutrition classes ❖ Budget & financial counseling