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Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota

Beth Telander and Tom Wacholz introduced representatives from Goodwill-Easter Seals. The mission of Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is to eliminate barriers to work and independence. In the past year 4,976 participants received their services. They partner with more than 119 government and nonprofit organizations to connect participants with community resources to address other work-related needs and

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Haitian Initiative

Tom Roos, HS girls soccer coach, talked about the Haitian Initiative which is helping youth in Haiti through education, nutrition, and soccer.  Tom coordinated members of the Haitian boys soccer team (ages 12-13) to attend his soccer camp in Alexandria. The team recently competed in the world match in Blaine MN, which  they won. Members

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Elder Network

Tyler Golberg introduced Judy Peterson and Jean Bristow from the Elder Network. Elder  Network has volunteer peer visitors and a professional staff to meet with older adults in their homes weekly to provide support due to life changes, loss, loneliness or emotional concerns; all volunteers receive training. Services are for people 55 and older. Respite

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