KOOTASCA

Using Credit Wisely
2019-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | KOOTASCA Circles of Support Office, 811 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Using Credit Wisely
Financial Literacy Training presented in partnership with Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Meal provided.
RSVP: robertf@kootasca.org or call 218-999-5883
This event is free and open to the public.
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Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop - Grand Rapids
2019-03-14 08:00 - 16:30, 2018-11-13 08:30 - 16:30 | KOOTASCA GR Offices-Early Childhood Hub, 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Are you thinking of buying a home but don’t know how to start?
Long-term successful homeownership starts with solid information. Home Stretch is an in-person – classroom style – workshop taught by experienced professionals. Get objective, practical information to make the best homeownership choices for you and your family. You will learn how to:

Determine your financial situation
Manage credit to make homeownership more affordable
Choose your best mortgage options
Select the right home for your family
Understand the loan closing process
Find down payment help, special loans for first-time homebuyers, and other offers
And more!

You’ll leave our workshop with confidence, great resources, and a Home Stretch Certification! Down-payment and closing cost assistance, of up to $5,000, is available for income eligible buyers!
Please preregister, this is class is popular and space is limited.
The $40 registration fee covers your class materials.
If you are in need of accommodation (e.g. a sign language interpreter, materials in large print, etc.) please contact us two weeks prior to this event.

Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop - International Falls
2019-02-14 08:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-23 08:30 - 16:30 | TBD
Are you thinking of buying a home but don’t know how to start?
Long-term successful homeownership starts with solid information. Home Stretch is an in-person – classroom style – workshop taught by experienced professionals. Get objective, practical information to make the best homeownership choices for you and your family. You will learn how to:

Determine your financial situation
Manage credit to make homeownership more affordable
Choose your best mortgage options
Select the right home for your family
Understand the loan closing process
Find down payment help and special loans for first-time homebuyers.
And more!

You’ll leave our workshop with confidence, tools and great resources. Down-payment and closing cost assistance, of up to $5,000, is available for income eligible buyers!
Please preregister, this class is popular and space is limited.
The $40 registration fee covers your class materials.
If you are in need of accommodation (e.g. a sign language interpreter, materials in large print, etc.) please contact us two weeks prior to this event.

Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop - Deer River
2019-02-09 08:30 - 17:00 | KOOTASCA Circles of Support Office, 811 NE 4th St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States

Point in Time Homelessness Count
2019-01-24 | KOOTASCA GR Offices-Early Childhood Hub, 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States

Minnesota KIDS COUNT Coffee
2019-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Minnesota KIDS COUNT Coffee
By Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota
RSVP appreciated: robertf@kootasca.org or call 218-999-5883
This meeting is free and open to the public. Pizza served.

Every year, Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota publishes a KIDS COUNT Data Book that includes state data on a variety of indicators that reflect the well -being of Minnesota’s children and families. The data serve as benchmarks of child well-being for policymakers and citizens and help to enrich local, state and national discussions that center on creating better futures for all children. CDF-MN organizes an annual KIDS COUNT Coffee Tour around the release of the book to provide policymakers and citizens from around the state with the opportunity to learn about the data and engage
on issues of child well-being.
Join us to learn about the trends in key indicators of child and family well-being. The book highlights public policy that has improved or could improve outcomes for our youngest citizens and the entire state of Minnesota.
In order for all of us to be successful, Minnesota needs to continue to put its values of ingenuity, caring for each other and supporting work into action by continuing to pass policies that improve the economic stability, health, education, and home and community environments for all children and families.
Please join us for a presentation of findings:
Jennifer Bertram
KIDS COUNT Coordinator
Children’s Defense Fund provides a strong, effective and independent voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor children, children of color and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investments before they get sick, drop out of school, get into trouble or suffer family breakdown.
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Journey Out of Poverty Dinner
2018-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Journey out of Poverty
Dinner and Awards Program
RSVP: robertf@kootasca.org or call 218-999-5883
This event is free and open to the public. Free will donations accepted.

It is our position at KOOTASCA to uphold the voice and dignity of the poor. This Big View event is Circles of Support’s annual celebration, member recognition, and community invitation to learn about programming opportunities.
Poverty is not a lack of character.
It is a lack of money
A lack of opportunity
A lack of investment
It is when society turns its back
and makes you invisible.
Menu
Turkey
Porketta
Potatoes
Green Beans
Bread
Dessert
Prize drawings throughout the evening

15th Annual One Night Without a Home - Homeless Awareness Walk
2018-11-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Grace House of Itasca County, 501 SW 1st Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Please join us to raise awareness of the issues of hunger and homelessness in our community and nationwide for the 15th Annual “One Night without a Home” walk on Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 in observation of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week , Nov. 11 – 18.
Participants will gather at Grace House at 3:30 p.m. and walk to Old Central School and return to the Grace House shelter for a chili dinner at 5:00 p.m. provided by the Itasca County Salvation Army Disaster Team.
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a national endeavoy by the National Coalition for the Homeless to promote education, action and awareness about hunger and homelessness. Itasca County events are coordinated by the One Night Without a Home sub-committee of the Housing Issues Advisory Committee, a group of community partners in Itasca County who work with housing and support services for people who are homeless in Itasca County.
For more information, or if you have questions regarding the upcoming events, call Jessyca or Ron at Grace House, 218-326-2790, Heidi at AEOA, 218-322-6500 or Haley at Kootasca, 218-999-0800.

Minnesota Homeless Study
2018-10-25 08:00 - 2018-10-26 16:00 | KOOTASCA GR Offices-Early Childhood Hub, 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Help us better understand Homelessness

Do you lack a regular adequate nighttime residence? Doubled up with friends or family? Couch hopping? NOT staying in a shelter?
If you are currently without a nighttime residence in Itasca County, we would like to conduct an in-person interview with you about your experience being homeless Thursday October 25th, 2018.
$10 STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATION
All information collected is completely anonymous. All responses are combined with the responses of others in similar circumstances across the state. This information will be used to help create affordable housing and other homeless services. Interviews take approximately 30 minutes.

Community Block Party
2018-09-15 11:00 - 14:00 | KOOTASCA International Falls Offices, 900 5th Street, Suite 304, International Falls, MN, 56649, United States
Community Block Party
KOOTASCA Community Action and Koochiching Area Prevention in Education are co-hosting a fun, family-friendly Community Block Party. Please join us for a free Sloppy-Joe lunch, scavenger hunt, Grampa Magic, kids Bingo, giant yard games, face painting, craft projects for the kids, and more! There will be special deals at Frostbite Finds, and the Head Start classrooms will be open for tours.
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sloppy Joe Lunch (No Cost)
Giant Yard Games
Face Painting
Fun Craft Projects for Kids
Story Time with Rotarians
Specials at Frostbite Finds Thrift Store
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Scavenger Hunt
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Magic Tricks and Balloon Animals from Grampa Magic
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Kids Bingo
This event is free, open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend.
In case of rain, an announcement will be made on this page and will take at the Backus Community Center.

Understanding the Opiod Epidemic - Film Viewing
2018-09-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Grand Rapids Area Library, 140 NE 2nd St, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Viewing at the Grand Rapids Area Library with audience input & discussion following the film. Pizza served.
RSVP appreciated: robertf@kootasca.org or call 218-999-5883
This meeting is free and open to the public.

Understanding the Opioid Epidemic is a 2018 PBS documentary that traces the causes behind the unprecedented growth in the use of prescription opioids and the devastating impact these drugs are having in every part of America. The program captures the story through personal stories and interviews with experts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. This shocking statistic transcends geographic and socioeconomic borders. The impact on young people, families, and communities is devastating.
Prescription opioids can be used to treat moderate-to-severe pain and are often prescribed following surgery or injury, or for health conditions such as cancer. In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the acceptance and use of prescription opioids for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain, despite serious risks and the lack of evidence about their long-term effectiveness. Anyone who takes prescription opioids can become addicted to them.
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Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop - Grand Rapids
2018-07-18 08:30 - 16:30 | TBD

Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop - Grand Rapids
2018-07-18 08:00 - 16:30 | KOOTASCA GR Offices-Early Childhood Hub, 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States

Frostbite Finds Grand Re-Opening
2018-06-30 08:00 - 16:00 | KOOTASCA International Falls Offices, 900 5th Street, Suite 304, International Falls, MN, 56649, United States
Frostbite Finds Thrift Store has moved to a new and bigger location! We have thousands of new items, clothing, furniture and more on sale to celebrate our new location.

Stop in to shop and register for a $50.00 gift card, no purchase necessary!

Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop - International Falls
2018-06-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Falls High School, 1515 11th St, International Falls, MN, 56649, United States
Are you thinking of buying a home but don’t know how to start?
Long-term successful homeownership starts with solid information. Home Stretch is an in-person – classroom style – workshop taught by experienced professionals. Get objective, practical information to make the best homeownership choices for you and your family. You will learn how to:

Determine your financial situation
Manage credit to make homeownership more affordable
Choose your best mortgage options
Select the right home for your family
Understand the loan closing process
Find down payment help and special loans for first-time homebuyers.
And more!

You’ll leave our workshop with confidence, tools and great resources. Down-payment and closing cost assistance, of up to $5,000, is available for income eligible buyers!
Please preregister, this class is popular and space is limited.
Registration fees are waived for this class in honor of National Homeownership Month.
If you are in need of accommodation (e.g. a sign language interpreter, materials in large print, etc.) please contact us two weeks prior to this event.

Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop and Counseling - Grand Rapids
2018-05-08 08:00 - 16:30 | KOOTASCA GR Offices-Early Childhood Hub, 822 NE 5th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744, United States
