Western Communities Action Network Inc
Western Communities Action Network Inc
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About this organization
Mission
WeCAN is a community nonprofit that empowers and equips individuals and families to reach stability and self-sufficiency.
About
WECAN IS A COMMUNITY NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO EMPOWER AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO REACH STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR SERVICE OFFERINGS PROVIDE CLIENTS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE MANY LAYERS ASSOCIATED WITH POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS. THE 4 CORE SERVICES THAT WE OFFER INCLUDE: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO KEEP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOMES WITH A ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR RENT, MORTGAGE OR UTILITIES. WE DISTRIBUTED EMERGENCY PAYMENTS TO STABILIZE ABOUT 150 HOUSEHOLDS. FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO NOURISH CLIENTS WITH HEALTHY FOODS THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS AND A MOBILE MARKET FOOD SHELF. LAST YEAR, WE SERVED ABOUT 8,500 HOT MEALS THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS AND DELIVERED ABOUT 500 FOOD BAGS TO CHILDREN IN NEED WHILE ON BREAK FROM SCHOOL. EMPLOYMENT & BUDGET PROGRAMS TO EQUIP AND EDUCATE CLIENTS TO BE SELF- SUFFICIENT. WE PROVIDE JOB COUNSELORS TO ASSIST IN RESUME WRITING, JOB SEARCHES AND INTERVIEW SKILLS. BUDGET CLASSES ENHANCE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PLANNING FOR OUR CLIENTS. FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HELP FAMILIES STRETCH THEIR BUDGETS. THROUGH COMMUNITY IN-KIND DONATIONS, WE DISTRIBUTE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS, WINTER GEAR, PERSONAL CARE AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. ALMOST HALF OF THOSE SERVED WITH FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS ARE CHILDREN.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Western communities action network provides human serivce needs to individuals and families in the greenfield, independence, loretto, maple plain, minnetonka beach, minnetrista, mound, rockford, spring park, st. bonifacius, tonka bay, and the western orono communities. the emergancy assistance program, meals on wheels, and health services programs provide assistance to low income individuals.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To work in a personalized manner with individuals and families to enhance their stability and self sufficiency.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MN, as required by law.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 11 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$73,297.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization pays $296,885 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $26,139 in fundraising expenses.