CHURCH RESOURCES:
ELCA – EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF AMERICA
NORTHEAST MN SYNOD
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
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)
VIRGINIA AREA COMMUNITY LINKS:
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://salvationarmynorth.org/community/virginia/
AREA FOOD SHELF INFORMATION
https://www.aeoa.org/senior-services/food-and-clothing-shelves
RUBY’S PANTRY – FOOD POP-UP PANTRY LOCATIONS. https://rubyspantry.org/
SENIOR LINK AGE LINE OF MINNESOTA (Healthcare and transition help, multiple resources for the older adult and their families)
https://www.seniorlinkageline.com/
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)
https://stopdomesticabuse.org/
ARROWHEAD CENTER (Individual, family and client help for those struggling with mental health issues and addictive behaviors)
https://www.arrowheadcenterinc.org/about-us
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.