Programs

  • Family Connections Program

    FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: RATES OF MENTAL ILLNESS ARE HIGHEST IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. NEARLY 1/3 OF ADULTS IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS REPORTED HAVING AN ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS (WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2019). ABOUT 36% OF CONNECT CENTER CLIENTS ARE LIMITED TO BEING ABLE TO WORK DUE TO SEVERE MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL HEATH DIAGNOSIS. MANY FAMILIES HAVE FIXED INCOMES AND BECOME SOCIALLY ISOLATED AS RESULT OF NOT WORKING. FAMILIES IN THE CONNECT CENTER'S FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM RECEIVE SUPPORT TO REACH THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE CONNECT CENTER FAMILY ADVOCATES TEACH FAMILIES HOW TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS AND CONNECT THEM TO COMMUNITY. FAMILIES THEN WORK WITH FAMILY ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THEIR FINANCES, HOUSING, AND FAMILY LIFE. ALL SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET FAMILIES GOALS.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $122.9K

  • Youth Connections Program

    YOUTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: THE CONNECT CENTER IS PROVIDING A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM THROUGH ITS YOUTH CONNECTION PROGRAM AND DROP-IN CENTERS. THESE CENTERS LOCATED IN STILLWATER AND COTTAGE GROVE PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO HAVE A HOT MEAL, SHOWER, DO LAUNDRY, PICK OUT SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ALONG WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. MOST IMPORTANTLY,THESE YOUTH MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COUNSELORS THAT WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, MAKE REFERRALS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND JUST LISTEN, PROVIDING HOPE THAT THEIR FUTURES WILL BE FULL OF PROMISE AND CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNITY THAT WILL WELCOME THEM AS THEY ARE. IN ADDITION, THE CONNECT CENTER STARTED A HOST HOME PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 17-24 WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE HOUSING WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. YOUTH LIVE WITH HOST FOR UP TO A YEAR, DEPENDING ON THEIR HOUSING NEEDS. HOSTS PROVIDE FOOD AND HOUSING WHILE THE CONNECT CENTER WORKS WITH THE YOUTH ON THEIR GOALS.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $74.4K

  • Kids Connection Program

    KIDS CONNECTION PROGRAM: KIDS GATHER AFTER SCHOOL AND DURING THE SUMMER FOR FUN LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY MINDS, BODIES, AND SPIRITS THROUGH BUILDING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, EXPLORING THE ARTS, AND OUTDOOR PHYSICAL MOVEMENT. OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR READING, WRITING, AND MATH ENRICHMENT.
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $17.3K