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OFFICERS <br />David L. Sotton <br />President <br />Co« ■unity Volunteer <br />Ui Jciiacn <br />Vice President <br />AModatc Fastor. Falrvtcw <br />CovfMBt Chordi <br />Manrln iohiMOii <br />Treasurer <br />Mayor oi Uido^Bdcncr <br />SiieWllliaiiit <br />Secretary <br />CevHuolty Votontacr <br />BOARD OF DIRECTORS <br />Craig Andertofi <br />MUinciriiU Folkt Chttf <br />Vem Brandenburg <br />Coaauoily Votunlrr r <br />Sbaron Cook <br />CoaauBkty Voluntrrr <br />Mary DeVinney <br />Wettonka Food Shelf <br />Dave Garwick <br />Faslor. Christ Lutheran Church <br />ten Harrell <br />CoMBuniljr Volunteer <br />Mary Hugbea <br />Supenriior. Wettonka <br />Coamnnlty Education <br />Jim Kuril <br />Mound FoUct Chicr <br />Ray McCoy <br />Difoetor. West Hennepin <br />FuUicSalHy <br />Dorotby McQueen <br />Coaaunliy Volunteer <br />CkarleaPugk <br />Coaaunity Volunteer <br />■obTonialka <br />Cob ■unity Volumeer <br />Mark Winter <br />iBBediaie Fast Fresident <br />Vice Fresident. Cro«r Fiver lank <br />STAFF <br />Glnny Louno <br />Eiecuthre Director <br />Audrey Ogland <br />Meals on Wheels <br />Adaifiistrattve Assistant <br />UiidaHUk <br />Eaployaent Coonsetor <br />Voluntrer Coordinator <br />Krislin Perry <br />Faaily Advocate <br />Western Communities <br />Action Network <br />Famil) Support Services • Meals on Wheels Emplo}'ment Counseling Human Services <br />2434 Commerce Blvd Mound, MN 55364 (952) 472-0742 Phone (952) 472-5589 Fax <br />January 2004 <br />Mayor Barbara Peterson <br />And City Council Members <br />City of Orono <br />P.O. Box 66 <br />Crystal Bay, MN SS323 <br />cirr uf 0 <br />Dear Mayor Peterson and Council Members, <br />On behalf of the Western Conununities Action Network (WeCAN) Board <br />of Directors, I am asking the City of Orono to support our request for <br />Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. <br />WeCAN is the community-based human service organization dedicated to <br />helping families achieve greater self-sufficiency and stability. We have <br />been providing a variety of services to low-income residents in twelve <br />communities in western Hennepin County for over 14 years. WeCAN is <br />the sole designated provider of emergency human services in your <br />community. Our mission is to provide a safety net to these families during <br />a time of crisis. Our programs include emergency housing and utility <br />assistance, job counseling, family support services, public assistance <br />intake services and Meals on Wheels. <br />In 2003, we served over 1,700 households in our service area. This reflects <br />a 40% increase in the number of households serv'ed in the previous year. <br />During these tough economic times and a climate of job lay-offs,0- we <br />have seen an increase in the number of clients seeking assistance for the <br />first time. The majority of our clients have household incomes considered <br />to be low or very low. A financial crisis can be devastating for most <br />families. WeCAN was able to provide the guidance and assistance needed <br />to maintain some family stability. <br />Enclosed for your review is detailed 2003 demographic information about <br />the services provided in your community and surrounding area. <br />WeCAN terves the following coaununities: Greenfield, Independence, Loretto, Maple Plain. Minnetonka <br />leach, Minneiritta. Mound, lockfotd. St Bonifodua, Spring Park, Tonka Bay k WeAem Orono AWilaaaid Ayreuo