Community members are encouraged to serve on collaborations and partnerships within their community, such as the ones listed below.
Alliance for a Violence-Free Anoka County………………………………………. (763) 324-4200
https://www.anokacounty.us/2878/Alliance-for-Violence-Free-Anoka-County A coalition of individuals & groups working on violence prevention, including child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence prevention. Action teams work through community education & public awareness activities, & developing media & communication strategies. New teams per members’ interests & ideas.
American Red Cross, Minnesota Region…………………………………………… (612) 871-7676
www.redcross.org. Volunteers are the heart of the Red Cross. Nearly 4,000 volunteers support the Red Cross in Minnesota. They contribute a varying number of hours – from very infrequently to nearly full-time. Please consider giving your time to the Red Cross. From serving meals to disaster victims, to helping with blood drives, volunteers contribute throughout our community. Our volunteers teach CPR, Babysitter’s Training, and brief soldiers on Red Cross services before they deploy. They help us prepare for disaster and recover from the aftermath. Opportunities are available throughout the Twin City Metro and the state of Minnesota.
AmeriCorps………………………………………………………………………………….. 1-800-942-2677
www.americorps.gov. AmeriCorps is your chance to put ideas into action while learning new skills, making new connections, & earning money to pay for college, grad school, or pay back qualified student loans. Some members may earn a modest living allowance during their term of service. AmeriCorps is a program of the Corp. for National & Community Service, whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, & foster civic engagement through service & volunteering.
Anoka County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)……………………… (763) 324-1260
Mission: Educate the Anoka County community in order to prevent the mistreatment of children. New members always welcome.
Anoka County Children & Family Council…………………………………………. (763) 324-1289
www.anokacounty.us/616/Children-Family-Council. To nurture collaborative efforts by building bridges
and networks between people and agencies who share a vision of a healthier community for children and
families.
Family & Children’s Services: Family Partnership………………………………. (612)728-2061
www.thefamilypartnership.org Assistance to youth in schools, residents in neighborhoods, & to apartment communities, to prevent & solve problems & to take action to create system changes.