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NEARLY 1/3 OF ADULTS IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS REPORTED HAVING AN ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS (WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2019). ABOUT 36% OF CONNECT CENTER CLIENTS ARE LIMITED TO BEING ABLE TO WORK DUE TO SEVERE MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL HEATH DIAGNOSIS. MANY FAMILIES HAVE FIXED INCOMES AND BECOME SOCIALLY ISOLATED AS RESULT OF NOT WORKING. FAMILIES IN THE CONNECT CENTER'S FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM RECEIVE SUPPORT TO REACH THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE CONNECT CENTER FAMILY ADVOCATES TEACH FAMILIES HOW TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS AND CONNECT THEM TO COMMUNITY. FAMILIES THEN WORK WITH FAMILY ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THEIR FINANCES, HOUSING, AND FAMILY LIFE. ALL SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET FAMILIES GOALS. 74408 9573 20876 YOUTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: THE CONNECT CENTER IS PROVIDING A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM THROUGH ITS YOUTH CONNECTION PROGRAM AND DROP-IN CENTERS. THESE CENTERS LOCATED IN STILLWATER AND COTTAGE GROVE PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO HAVE A HOT MEAL, SHOWER, DO LAUNDRY, PICK OUT SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ALONG WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. MOST IMPORTANTLY,THESE YOUTH MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COUNSELORS THAT WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, MAKE REFERRALS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND JUST LISTEN, PROVIDING HOPE THAT THEIR FUTURES WILL BE FULL OF PROMISE AND CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNITY THAT WILL WELCOME THEM AS THEY ARE. IN ADDITION, THE CONNECT CENTER STARTED A HOST HOME PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 17-24 WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE HOUSING WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. YOUTH LIVE WITH HOST FOR UP TO A YEAR, DEPENDING ON THEIR HOUSING NEEDS. 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AFTER ASSESSING STRENGTHS AND SKILLS, FAMILY ADVOCATES HELP CLIENTS PURSUE LIVING WAGE CAREERS WITH A PERSONALIZED PLAN THAT SUPPORTS GETTING PROMOTED, GOING TO COLLEGE, OR STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESS. THROUGH LONG- TERM GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT OF FAMILY ADVOCATES, CLIENTS LEARN TO SET BETTER PERSONAL AND FAMILY GOALS THAT LEAD TO BRIGHTER FUTURES. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: IMAGINE BEING LOW-INCOME, STRUGGLING TO PAY RENT, BATTLING DEPRESSION, AND WORRYING ABOUT HOW YOURE GOING TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE. THIS IS THE CASE FOR MANY PARENTS. THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH AND YOUTH FAMILIES GAIN FINANCIAL SECURITY, OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING, AND BUILD STRONGER FOUNDATIONS. LOCAL CHURCHES AND GROUPS PARTNER WITH THE CONNECT CENTER TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED ONE-YEAR PROGRAM FOR A FAMILY IN NEED OF HOUSING STABILITY. 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NEARLY 1/3 OF ADULTS IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS REPORTED HAVING AN ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS (WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2019). ABOUT 36% OF CONNECT CENTER CLIENTS ARE LIMITED TO BEING ABLE TO WORK DUE TO SEVERE MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL HEATH DIAGNOSIS. MANY FAMILIES HAVE FIXED INCOMES AND BECOME SOCIALLY ISOLATED AS RESULT OF NOT WORKING. FAMILIES IN THE CONNECT CENTER'S FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM RECEIVE SUPPORT TO REACH THEIR BASIC NEEDS. THE CONNECT CENTER FAMILY ADVOCATES TEACH FAMILIES HOW TO LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS AND CONNECT THEM TO COMMUNITY. FAMILIES THEN WORK WITH FAMILY ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP SHORT AND LONG-TERM GOALS FOR THEIR FINANCES, HOUSING, AND FAMILY LIFE. ALL SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET FAMILIES GOALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B YOUTH CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: THE CONNECT CENTER IS PROVIDING A HEALTHY SUPPORT SYSTEM THROUGH ITS YOUTH CONNECTION PROGRAM AND DROP-IN CENTERS. THESE CENTERS LOCATED IN STILLWATER AND COTTAGE GROVE PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR YOUTH TO HAVE A HOT MEAL, SHOWER, DO LAUNDRY, PICK OUT SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE CLOTHING ALONG WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. MOST IMPORTANTLY,THESE YOUTH MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH COUNSELORS THAT WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, MAKE REFERRALS FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND JUST LISTEN, PROVIDING HOPE THAT THEIR FUTURES WILL BE FULL OF PROMISE AND CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNITY THAT WILL WELCOME THEM AS THEY ARE. IN ADDITION, THE CONNECT CENTER STARTED A HOST HOME PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 17-24 WITH CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE HOUSING WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. YOUTH LIVE WITH HOST FOR UP TO A YEAR, DEPENDING ON THEIR HOUSING NEEDS. HOSTS PROVIDE FOOD AND HOUSING WHILE THE CONNECT CENTER WORKS WITH THE YOUTH ON THEIR GOALS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D CAREER CONNECTIONS PROGRAM: IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO DREAM OF OBTAINING A BETTER CAREER OR ATTENDING COLLEGE WHEN YOU ARE A LOW-INCOME PARENT, HAVE A MENTAL OR PHYSICAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, AND OTHER BARRIERS. OFTEN, PEOPLE WITH LOW-INCOMES DONT PURSUE BETTER CAREERS DUE TO LACK OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT. THE CONNECT CENTER'S CAREER CONNECTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKETHESE DREAMS BECOME A REALITY. AFTER ASSESSING STRENGTHS AND SKILLS, FAMILY ADVOCATES HELP CLIENTS PURSUE LIVING WAGE CAREERS WITH A PERSONALIZED PLAN THAT SUPPORTS GETTING PROMOTED, GOING TO COLLEGE, OR STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESS. THROUGH LONG- TERM GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT OF FAMILY ADVOCATES, CLIENTS LEARN TO SET BETTER PERSONAL AND FAMILY GOALS THAT LEAD TO BRIGHTER FUTURES. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: IMAGINE BEING LOW-INCOME, STRUGGLING TO PAY RENT, BATTLING DEPRESSION, AND WORRYING ABOUT HOW YOURE GOING TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE. THIS IS THE CASE FOR MANY PARENTS. THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS RESOURCES TO HELP YOUTH AND YOUTH FAMILIES GAIN FINANCIAL SECURITY, OBTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING, AND BUILD STRONGER FOUNDATIONS. LOCAL CHURCHES AND GROUPS PARTNER WITH THE CONNECT CENTER TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED ONE-YEAR PROGRAM FOR A FAMILY IN NEED OF HOUSING STABILITY. FAMILIES WORK TOWARD THEIR GOALS WITH AN EXPANDED POSITIVE SUPPORT NETWORK WHICH INCLUDES A VOLUNTEER FAMILY MENTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE 990 IS SENT TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD WHO THEN SENDS IT TO THE REST OF THE BOARD. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 AT THE BOARD MEETING THAT FOLLOWS RECEIVING THE 990. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.