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Assistance Programs & Area Resources 2023
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OrganizationDescription/ServicesLocationContact Person
Phone/Email		Website
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Adult Basic EducationEnglish, improve reading, writing & math skills, Citizenship, Driver's Ed, computer skills, GED, Adult DiplomaClasses held at the Pelican Rapids Public Library
25 W Mill Street		Terri Buerkle
218-844-5760
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Arvig Assistance ProgramsAffordable Connectivy Program, Lifeline, Telephone Assistance Program, School Partnership Program, Telephone Equipment Distribution888-992-7844arvig.net/AssistancePrograms
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Baby BundlesThe bundles contain a beautiful handmade quilt, books, toys and other goodies including an application for their first library card!Friends of the Pelican Rapids LibraryPick up at PR Library 218-863-7055 or contact Joyce Burnham 701-566-2762
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Community & Life Services
formerly The Welcome Place		Range of social & family servicesPelican Valley Senior Living
building, lower level
119 N Broadway, Suite A		218-863-2260
info@cl.services		www.cl.services
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Early Childhood Family Education
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Food ShelfFood Shelf Hours:
Every Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm
First Tuesday 1:00am-1:00pm & 4:00-5:30pm		Pelican Rapids Food Shelf
28 West Mill Street		218-863-3663
prfoodshelf@loretel.net
Emergency: 218-863-1351
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Head StartHead Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child.Viking Elementary SchoolCarrie Harthun
218-770-9232		https://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us/domain/503
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MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc.Energy Assistance, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), Family Health, Food, Head Start & more218-739-3011www.mahube.org
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Meals on Wheels
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Minnesota Dept of Revenue
K-12 Education Subtraction
K-12 Education Credit		Tax relief programs for:
Qualifying school supplies
Education tax credit		651-296-3781
or 800-652-9094		www.revenue.state.mn.us
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Multi-Cultural CommitteeJoan Ellison
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OAKS (Organizing Acts of Kindness for Seniors)Maggie Driscoll
218-863-1515		http://oaks.lahnetwork.org/
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Pass it On Thrift ShopDiane MacGregor
218-863-1477
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Preschool Book ProgramAges 0-5 receive a book each yearPelican Rapids School DistrictBecky Wontor
bwontor@vikes.us
218-863-5910 x4250
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Story TimeReading, activities and a craft
Mondays at 10:30am		Pelican Rapids LibraryNanette Albright
218-863-7055
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Viking Butikk
In-school Student Store		Free items such as clothes, shoes, winter gear, school supplies, hygiene items, food & more.Pelican Rapids High School
Viking Elementary School		218-863-5910https://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us/Page/2983
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Viking PreschoolFREE programs promote school readiness by developing academic, social, & emotional skills.
4 yr olds - Five 1/2 days; 3 yr olds - two 1/2 days		Viking Elementary SchoolTerra Fitzsimmons
218-863-5910 x5393
tfitzsim@vikes.us		https://www.pelicanrapids.k12.mn.us/site/default.aspx?DomainID=68
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Please note: This information is subject to change so please contact the organization with questions and for specific, up-to-date information.
Email Becky Wontor with updates
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