| STEP | STEP helps more than 3,000 St. Louis park residents every year meet both basic and unique needs. The welcoming staff offers confidential, judgment free response to those who need help. STEP provides stability for households in difficult circumstances and a place for the community to lend a hand.
Hours of Operation
Mon., Wed. & Thurs.: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tues.: 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Fri.: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
STEP
5925 Highway 7
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
STEP is located at the southeast corner of Wooddale Ave. & Highway 7, one block west of Highway 100.
If you need help with the following please
contact STEP at (952)925-4899.
FOOD SHELF
Nutritious, culturally appropriate food. One of a few kosher food shelves in the Twin Cities.
SEASONAL SUPPORT
Back-to-school supplies, holiday food and toys.
CLOTHES CLOSET
Clean, gently used clothing for children and adults. Official site for Coats for Kids.
TRANSPORTATION
Rides to medical or school appointments, gas vouchers and bus passes.
CRISIS SUPPORT
Compassionate, confidential and professional assistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A social worker will be happy to discuss your housing circumstances with you. Please call 952-925-4899.
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| Dinner At Your Door - By John Maier | “Dining In” has a special meaning for some St. Louis Park residents. "Dinner At Your Door" (D.A.Y.D.) makes it easier for people unable to cook to get a well-balanced meal. About 200 volunteers from 19 different St. Louis Park churches and organizations deliver nutritious meals Monday through Friday (except for holidays) to residents who are homebound, elderly or disabled.
Barbara Bren is coordinator of D.A.Y.D. in St. Louis Park. The program serves about 70 people five days a week. Bren, who works out of an office provided by Methodist Hospital, says the cost of each meal is $4.00 and is usually paid by the client. However, community donations and some government funding also are available to cover costs. Darlene Gustafson is assistant... [Read more] | |
| Metro Paint-A-Thon | Peace presbyterian Church is an active participant in the annual Metro Paint-A-Thon sponsored by the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. The coordinators for this project is Paul Mullen and Chuck Leininger. The Paint-A-Thon for 2009 will be held on the week-end of August 1 - 2.
Contact Peace Church or Metro Paint-A-Thon directly by phone at 612-721-8687 ext. 321 or their website at gmmc.org/paint-a-thon.
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| Packages to Deployed Military | We shipped packages in Nomvember 2008. We were able to ship 13 large boxes to several locations. We will continue to ship packages intermitently as long as our troops are deployed.
Start collecting these items if you would like to help.
Snack items
Toiletries
Knitted helmet liners
Money for shipping
Help preparing and addressing packages
If you donate money, either put it in an envelope with your name on it and indicate military on the outside. If you make out a check, indicate military in the memo and place in the collection plate.
If you are interested in packaging contact Janet Martin. Call 952-217-4821 for additional information.
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| People Serving People | As one of the largest providers of emergency housing in Minnesota, People Serving People is dedicated to providing housing and support services in Hennepin County for up to 440 homeless people per night. Approximately 60 of PSP's residents are children, with an average age of a child staying with People Serving People being 7 years old. PSP's mission is to provide a safe, sober environment for homeless families while promoting self-sufficiency.
For more information on People Serving People go to their website
To help the Peace Church team serve meals on Friday afternoons contact the Church office at (952) 545-2586.
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| Perspectives - By Perspectives Annual Report 2002 | Perspectives, Inc. was founded in 1976 by a small group of individuals to increase awareness of chemical dependency in Twin Cities communities. Today, 27 years later, Perspectives Family Center is an award-winning human service agency with a very specific mission: to improve the quality of life for homeless and at-risk families and children. Based in the suburb of St. Louis Park, MN. Perspectives supports their lives in the following ways:
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING at our Louisiana Court apartments offers transitional and permanent housing. Our target population, recovering women and their children, receive support through a caring and diverse staff. Intensive neighborhood involvement and a strong sense of community create an environment where families in recovery can flourish.
CHILDREN’S ENRICHMENT offers support to homeless and at-risk children. After school, children come to our Reach for the Stars program for mentoring, tutoring assistance with homework, and enrichment of basic skills. To close the day, children work with a professional chef and caring volunteers to prepare, serve, and eat a hot dinner in our Kids Cafe. An offshoot of Kids Cafe, Kids R Cookin’™, brings at-risk kids with a passion for cooking together with top chefs.
Educational and full-day activities are offered throughout the summer months in our Summer Explorers Program.
PARENT & FAMILY EDUCATION is provided through classes and home visits. Social workers teach parenting skills to at-risk parents.
THE PARENTING TIME PROGRAM provides a safe, comfortable and supportive environment for children in need of monitored or supervised parenting time services.
Perspectives’ beautiful, well-maintained buildings, caring and diverse staff, flourishing volunteer program, and strong community and corporate support provide the resources we need to help homeless and at-risk families and children improve their quality of life.
To learn more about our involvement with Perspectives contact the Peace Church.
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| Feed My Starving Children | Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals formulated specially for starving children, and we ship the meals to more than 60 countries around the world.
Members of Peace Church volunteer once a month to package these meals. If you'd like to join us, please contact Lee Tomlinson for the next date.
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