2026-07-15T13:35:07-07:00 2025-12-31 411857770 Anfinson Thompson & CoPA 1604 First St S Willmar MN 56201 990 2025-01-01 411605555 Life Connections LIFE 3207621224 PO Box 822 Alexandria MN 56308 Julie Desautels Treasurer 2026-07-15 true EDWARD J DESAUTELS CPA P01034431 3202357491 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Anna Solheid PO Box 822 Alexandria MN 56308 233893 false X Lifeconnectionsmn.org X 1975 MN PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED. 7 7 4 104 0 186675 217053 800 2071 12853 13894 1424 875 201752 233893 90650 78515 0 29070 132692 0 0 47256 76677 166976 287884 34776 -53991 322703 401899 3124 8820 319579 393079 X PROVIDE EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED. true false 117261 140487 WE RECEIVED 3,794 VISITS FOR CLOTHING, WE PROVIDED 1,318 CLIENTS WITH DIAPERS AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR BABY CARE, 2,112 RECEIVED CLOTHING, AND 189 FAMILIES RECEIVED FORMULA, 32 RECEIVED LAYETTES. WE HAVE A WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP CALLED MOMTALK WITH 348 VISITS BY MOMS. IN ADDITION WE HOSTED 12 INDIVIDUAL PARENTING CLASSES AND OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS. OUR VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 2,189 HOURS OF THEIR TIME.OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND FAMILIES. 102969 54279 Safe Families for Children (SFFC) exists to practice radical hospilitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion within local communities, addressing the challenges of social isolation, limited access to resources, and potential stress that often Lead to foster care and family separation.We provide innovative, evidence-based and a Family-First-approved approach that supports parents by connecting them to a caring network of relationships and resources before child welfare involvement becomes necessary.Safe Families became a part of Life Connections in July of 2025. Since that time we have served 38 families. Volunteers contributed 2,941 hours. 17868 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF PAYMENTS FOR CHILDCARE, CAR PAYMENTS, RENTAL HELP, CAR INSURANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS.ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE OFFERED WITH GAS CARDS, FOOD CARDS, AND BUS PASSES74 CLIENTS RECEIVED THIS AID.OUR LONG TERM GOAL IS TO INCREASE SELF SUFFICIENCY OF OUR CLIENTS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT. 16690 13541 SERVED AS FISCAL HOST FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE (ECI). THE ECI IS A GROUP OF AGENCIES WHO SUPPORT CHILDREN FROM PRENATAL TO AGE 8. THE GROUP FOCUSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES INCLUDING LITERACY, DENTAL HEALTH, AND BUILDING COMMUNITY AWARENESS.tHEY SPONSORED COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, LITERACY PROJECTS, AND HOSTED AN EVENT CELEBRATING CHILDCARE PROVIDERS. 13024 13024 10817 SERVED AS FISCAL HOST FOR THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL (CAPC)THE CAPC SERVES TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK TO REDUCE CHILD ABUSE.CAPC AWAREDED EIGHT $1,628 GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE MAJOR CAUSES OF CHILD ABUSE. 10494 65 CLIENTS RECEIVED CAR SEATS AND/OR CAR SEAT EDUCATION. 53 CLIENTS RECEIVED SAFE SLEEP EQUIPMENT AND/OR EDUCATION. OUR GOAL IS TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE PROVISION OF LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT. 40208 13024 24358 278306 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true false false false MN X Julie Desautels 3207621224 PO Box 822 Alexandria MN 56308 X Sara Anderson Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Desautels Treasurer 30.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg Odell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anna Solheid President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nevin Smith Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beatriz Hadler Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rita Vanderwerf Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 217053 10000 217053 Fiscal Host Fees 813219 1111 1111 Red Cross Training 611000 960 960 2071 13894 13894 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Credit Card Points 900099 875 875 875 233893 2071 14769 13024 13024 65491 65491 0 0 0 3708 3708 119752 119752 0 0 9232 9232 0 0 1385 1385 0 0 0 0 4442 4442 5866 5866 3619 3619 0 15480 15480 845 845 0 0 0 0 0 26663 21141 5522 EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT ACTIV. 5204 5204 LITERACY PROJECTS 3891 3891 ECI PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 3311 3311 MISCELLANEOUS 1973 782 1191 3998 2518 1480 287884 278306 9578 0 24721 45858 297982 356041 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 322703 401899 3124 8820 3124 8820 X 284431 284461 35148 108618 319579 393079 322703 401899 X -53991 -24 127515 X false false false X 167262 205034 201667 186675 217053 977691 0 0 167262 205034 201667 186675 217053 977691 0 977691 6 256 7597 12853 13894 34606 0 1167 1885 626 2224 875 6777 1019074 0.95940 0.97070 X true 0 0 CAR SEATS & SAFE SLEEP 118 10494 COST CAR SEATS & CRIBS/PACK & PLAY FORMULA 159 3552 COST OR FMV DONATED ITEMS MILK EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE 74 17868 COST DIRECT PAY RENT, CHILDCARE,, ETC DIAPERS/BABY SUPPLIES 1318 8915 COST DIAPERS CLOTHING 2112 10000 FMV THRIFT BABY 7 MATERNITY CLOTHING Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used FOR ALL SERVICES A CLIENT INTAKE FORM IS FILLED OUT WITH NEEDS ASSESSED.CAR SEATS AND SAFE SLEEP EQUIPMENT ARE PROVIDED AFTER CLIENT RECEIVES APPROPRIATE EDUCATION FOR PROPER USAGE.BABY CARE SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED.EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUNDS ARE DISBURSED AFTER CLIENT REQUESTS ASSISTANCE AND A COMMITTEE DETERMINES IF CLIENT MEETS NEEDS CRITERIA. ALL FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY TO VENDORS: LANDLORDS, UTILITY COMPANIES, ETC. DIAPERS & DIAPERING SUPPLIES ARE GIVEN ONCE A MONTH TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 4.FORMULA IS GIVEN ONCE A MONTH TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER AGE 1. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 IN JUNE/JULY OF 2025 OUR ORGANIZATION ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROGRAMS, ASSETS, AND OPERATIONS OF SAFE FAMILIES, A SEPERATE NONPROFIT GROUP. WE DID THIS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUATION OF SAFE FAMILIES; CHARITABLE MISSION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Completed 990 and attachments sent to each board member for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Quarterly board meetings address policy issues and compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 WEBSITE STATES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Fiscal Host Balance Transfer Safe Families = $127515