Assistance
Updated on: September 2nd, 2009Emergency assistance is available to parishioners and transients for food, transportation and other limited emergency needs, after all other resources have been exhausted. Contact the Coordinator of Justice and Outreach at (651) 789-3181 or other member of the Pastoral staff.
Referals are made to The Christian Cupboard, area County Financial Assistance Programs or other appropriate agencies to help solve the emergencies.
Christian Cupboard is located at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd., Woodbury, MN 55125, 651-738-2338. The Christian Cupboard is a non-profit organization that provides food for those in need. It is open Fridays, 9:00AM until 1:30PM, and on the second Thursday of the month from 5:30PM to 7:00PM.
General emergency number: United Way First Call for Help, Dial “211.” Visit their web site at: http://www.unitedwaytwincities.org
Guardian Angels makes contributions to local faith-based organizations that serve our community though plate collections (first weekend of the month) and through tithing from our Fall Festival proceeds. For more information on these grants contact the Coordinator of Justice and Outreach at the Parish Office.
Domestic Abuse. Contact Tubman Family Alliance - Domestic Violence Hotline is 612-825-0000 or 651-770-0777. The national hotline is “211″.
Human Services Inc - Crisis Hotline (Mental health) - 651-777-5222.
LifeCare Center East (Free pregnancy test, financial help) - 651-776-2328.
Washington County Financial Assistance Intake (food support)- 651-430-6459.
Click for a complete list of resources in Washington County.
Click for a complete list of resources in Ramsey County.
Youth Services Bureau. http://www.ysb.net/. Located in Stillwater, Woodbury and Cottage Grove. Mission: provide early intervention alternatives for youth and families to realize their strengths, resolve problems and create positive futures. Located at: 1976 Wooddale Drive #4, Woodbury, MN 55125-4358, (651) 735-9534.