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Events Commissioner's Circle of Excellence Awards Ceremony - January 20, 2012
Courtesy of Fergus Falls Journal January 26th: "Steve Nagle (pictured above) Director of West Central Minnesota Communities Action, was among various individuals and agencies recognized by DHS Commissioner Lucinda Jesson (pictured above) for outstanding contributions to human services program clients. Eleven individuals and organizations were recipients of the DHS Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Awards, during a ceremony at the Elmer L. Andersen Human Services Building in St. Paul. Jesson said the Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Award winners stand out among the many individuals and organizations on the front lines throughout the state, providing critical human services programs and promoting healthy and productive communities. “These award winners are outstanding examples of how, collectively, we foster healthy people, stable families and strong communities,” Jesson said. “By shining a light on their work, we honor all our partners in human services.” Nagle, through West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Food Support outreach, Elbow Lake, collaborated with the University of Minnesota’s Simply Good Eating Program and local food shelves, the agency provides Food Support application assistance, nutrition education and cooking classes for residents of Douglas, Grant, Traverse, Stevens and Pope counties. The agency has been a successful partner in efforts to raise awareness and increase participation in the federal Food Support program. Let West Central Minnesota Communities Action file your taxes for you for free! FREE tax preparation to families and individuals by volunteers who are certified in the current tax year's laws, credits, refunds and software. E-file services are available. Bridge to Benefits screening available for free to learn if you quality for any potential benefits. Cooking Smart Class - To be determined: Join us for a night of delicious fun! Nutritious cooking on a limited budget. The focus of the night is preparing family meals that are both nutritious and affordable. Tips and tricks will be wound throughout the night, with the finale being a free family meal. Special thanks to our partners, University of Minnesota Extension Educators and Alexandria Covenant Church for their contributions to such a great event.
Board of Directors Meetings The WCMCA Board of Directors meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month from January through October. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in the facility located at 411 Industrial Park Boulevard, Elbow Lake, Minnesota, unless otherwise scheduled. A new Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary are elected each year at the annual meeting and begin their terms of office in January of the following year. There is no Board meeting in December.
Ever wish you could find a way to set aside some money for a rainy day? Financial Literacy Classes are offered on a quarterly basis. One set of classes is 12 hours total, but offers a lifetime of good financial management tools. The 12-hour curriculum will be taught in 2 sessions of 6 hours. Click the link to view a flyer about the new sessions: Dates for 2012 to be determined. Cost for the sessions is $25 for the general public but may be FREE or reduced if you are enrolled in a program at WCMCA. The classes are a part of the Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota Program, that allows participants to save up to $40 per month for 2 years and have it matched at a 3 to 1 rate to be used to purchase a home, for post-secondary education or for opening or expanding a small business. However, WCMCA has started offering these classes to the public for $25 to cover the expense of the books. The classes offer information on the Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy:
If you would like more information on these classes, or on our FAIM Program, please contact Heather at 800-492-4805 Ext. 157. If you prefer you can email: heathert@wcmca.org
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