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Family Support

School Supply Program girlreaching
WeCAN’s Ready to Learn program distributes donated school supplies year-round to low-income families in the surrounding community.

Birthday Shelf
WeCAN’s Birthday Shelf enables families in crisis or financial need to be able to celebrate a child’s birthday.

Adopt-A-Family, holiday program
WeCAN sponsors Adopt-A-Famiy, a holiday giving program every year. This program helps connect families with anonymous holiday sponsors.

Medical Insurance Application Assistance
WeCAN provides assistance for families and individuals in the application process for Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care.

Hennepin County Food Support Application Assistance
WeCAN provides assistance for families and individuals in the application process for Food Support.

Events and Information

Ready to Learn
WeCAN is collecting new school supplies for families in need. In 2009 WeCAN was able to provide school supplies to over 230 children K-12. Supplies will be distributed to families at the WeCAN office Wednesday, August 25th and Thursday, August 26th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please see our Ready to Learn page for a list of school supplies needed.

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TWO days per week!
A Hennepin County Outreach Worker is available at the WeCAN office Mondays and Tuesdays. Due to the high demand, Cheryl has additional time to meet clients at our office.
To make an appointment, call 612-596-1300 and do not enter a case number. When the scheduler comes on the phone, ask for an appointment in Mound.

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Taste of the Lakes
Friday September 24, 2010
Join us for tasty treats and a huge silent auction. Proceeds will go to the Lake Minnetonka area Emergency Service providers. Consider attending, being a vendor, becoming a sponsor, or donating an auction item.
Call WeCAN for tickets. 952-472-0742

Family Support

Events and Information