CHURCH RESOURCES:
ELCA –EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA https://www.elca.org/
NORTHEAST MN SYNOD https://www.nemnsynod.org/
WOMEN OF THE ELCA (Daily devotional and Bible reading support, women’s ministry links bottom of home page: Daily Grace, Cafe, Gather publications) https://www.womenoftheelca.org/
LUTHER SEMINARY ST. PAUL https://www.luthersem.edu/
GOOD GIFTS & GOD’S GLOBAL BARNYARD (Helping families worldwide to thrive with a gift of an animal, or sending children to school) https://community.elca.org/elcagoodgifts
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF (Natural disaster relief here and abroad, Quilts supplied worldwide, Baby & Mom layette kits, School backpack kits, Fair Trade & Family Market Coffee, Small Business Support for Women & Children worldwide) https://lwr.org/
VIRGINIA AREA CHURCH & COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
COMMUNITY CLOSET @ OUR SAVIOR’S Wednesdays 12pm-3pm, and during our free Community Breakfast.
FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST @ OUR SAVIOR’S 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am – 11:30am
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF VIRGINIA & THE IRON RANGE Youth homelessness help and support for various issues, neutral visitation exchange site, Family Resources:
https://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/virginia-and-the-range
AEOA (Arrowhead Ecconomic Opportunity Agency – Family & Senior economic and housing assistance):
SALVATION ARMY VIRGINIA MN:
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/Virginia/programs-and-services/
AREA FOOD SHELF INFORMATION:
https://www.aeoa.org/resources/
RUBY’S PANTRY – FOOD POP-UP PANTRY LOCATIONS:
SENIOR HELP- SENIORLINK HAS NOW CHANGED TO MN.GOV.AGING-PATHWAYS. THE SECOND LINK IS FOR ST.LOUIS COUNTY SERVICES:
https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/
ST. LOUIS COUNTY VETERAN SERVICES:
https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/veterans-service
ACCESS NORTH CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (Help for individuals living with disabilities, support group & education resources):
ADVOCATES FOR FAMILY PEACE (HELP FOR WOMEN & MEN STRUGGLING WITH FAMILY ABUSE ISSUES & DESIRING HELP FOR THEIR CHILDREN):
ARROWHEAD TRANSIT This is our local bus company that serves the range cities with a regular pre-set routine, as well as being able to call to make arrangements if you need. The # is 1-800-862-0175: