CR 06-020 2006 CDBG Program
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February I, 2006
Council Report #2006-020
2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval ofthe following motion: Following the public hearing. adopt
resolution number 2006-008 approving the proposed program for the 2006 Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and
authorizing its submittal to Hennepin County.
With this motion, the CDBG application will be submitted to Hennepin County for their
review and approval.
Overview
As a participating city in the Urban Hennepin County CDBG program, Hopkins is
eligible to receive $110,995 in CDBG funds for the 2006 program year. This is a $9,000
reduction from the 2005 allocation; and a $34,000 reduction from 2004. The funds will
be received on July I, 2006 and must be expended by December 31, 2007.
Staff is recommending that the City propose to fund the following activities with 2006
CDBG funds:
. Housing Rehabilitation Loan/Grant Program
. Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center
As a requirement of the CDBG funding process, the City must hold a public hearing on
the propose.d use of funds prior to approving the attached resolution. The City's proposal
must be submitted to Hennepin County by February 23, 2006.
Primary Issues to Consider
. What is the intended use ofCDBG funds?
. What activities are being recommended for funding?
. Were any other requests for funds received?
Finan ial Impact: $ 0 Budgeted: Y/N
Related Documents (eIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Source:
2006 CDBG program
Council Report 2006-020
Page 2
Analvsis of Issues
What is the intended use of CDBG funds?
CDBG funds may be used to support a variety of housing and community development
activities. The intent of the program is to fund "bricks and mortar" projects versus social
service programs. Activities must meet at least one ofthe following objectives ofthe
CDBG program:
· Benefiting low and moderate income persons
· Prevention or elimination of slums and blight
· Meeting a particularly urgent community development need
Additionally, Hennepin County imposes the following guidelines:
· 15% maximum for public service activities
· Activity should be ranked as a high priority in the Hennepin County Consolidated
Plan. Those activities are:
Rental housing for families, elderly, physically disabled persons and homeless
persons with incomes below 50% of median income
Supportive housing for persons with mental illness and incomes below 50%
Rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing with income below 50%
Homeownership assistance to households with income below 80%
· Minimum of70% of funds spent on low to moderate income households
· Funds can not be available from other sources
What activity is being recommended for funding?
Staff is recommending that $105, 995 of CDBG funds be used for housing rehabilitation
activities. The Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant program has experienced
continued demand during the past year and is important not only in its assistance to
homeowners but also to maintain the City's housing stock. It is anticipated that $105,995
will assist 6 households.
Staff is also recommending funding the Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center
(FRC) in the amount of$5,000. The FRC is a valuable resource in the community and
supports the City of Hopkins by taking referrals from many of the City's departments
including the police, housing and the receptionist
2006 CDBG program
Council Report 2006-020
Page 3
. Where any other requests for funds received?
The following additional requests were received for 2006 CDBG funding:
Organization
Amount
Purpose
HOME Line
$4,000
Tenant hotline, high school renter education
and immigrant outreach project
Housing crisis prevention, emergency
financial assistance, food distribution
ICA
$5,000
In reviewing these requests for funds, staff utilized the social service funding procedure
that requires the service to be funded to be directly related to the services provided by a
department of the City and supported by that department. Because these activities did not
meet this threshold, staff is not recommending 2006 CDBG funding.
Alternatives
The City Council has the following alternatives regarding this issue:
. Hold public hearing; approve 2006 CDBG program as proposed by staff.
. Hold public hearing; amend the proposed CDBG activities and/or budget.
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-008
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2006
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement
with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has developed a proposal for the use of Urban
Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins held a public hearing on February 7,2006 to obtain the
views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community
development needs and the City's proposed use of$110,995 from the 2006 Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Hopkins approves the following projects for
funding from the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County.
Activity
Budget
Housing Rehabilitation
Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource Center
$105,995
$ 5,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor and its City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required
Third Party Agreement on behalf of the City to implement the 2006 CDBG Program
Adopted this 7th day of February, 2006.
By:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Attest:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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Minneapolis, MN 55407
Office Phone: 612/728-5770
Hotline: 612/728-5767
Fax: 612/728-5761
www.homelinemn.org
Kersten Elverum
City of Hopkins
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
January 4, 2006
Dear Ms. Elverum,
This letter is to request funding in the amount of $4,000 from the City of Hopkins's
Community Development Block Grant Program. This funding would support HOME Line's
Tenant Hotline Services and High School Renter Education, as well as offering new
services through our Immigrant Outreach Project.
In addition to providing residents in Hopkins our tenant hotline services and high school
renter education program, we will now be addressing the needs of new immigrant
communities. We are excited about this new program because it allows individuals with
language and cultural barriers to access our services and get the information they need to
keep their homes safe, decent, and affordable. I am enclosing a description of our proposal
and a fact sheet summarizing our hotline's service to Hopkins residents.
HOME Line is building upon our depth of experience in serving Hopkins. We are creating
new solutions to meet current challenges and addressing the needs of low income residents
is a priority for HOME Line. We would like the City of Hopkins to become our partner in
meeting these needs.
Please feel free to call Michael Vraa, our Managing Attorney and Hotline Director at 612
728-5770 x 113 if you need further information. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Beth Kodluboy
Executive Director
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Tenant Advocacy in Minnesota
Summary f HOME Line's Tenant Services Proposal
Renters make up nearly 5,104 households in Hopkins, and many of these families have
low incomes. When renters have problems involving their homes, those who don't know
their rights and responsibilities can end up living in housing that is unsafe, lose money that is
rightfully theirs, or make decisions that cost them their home. HOME Line provides renters
with the tools necessary to keep their homes safe and affordable.
HOME Line will provide three distinct, but related, programs as part of this grant: a tenant
hotline that provides free legal advice to tenants about landlordltenant law, a high school
educational program, and our new immigrant outreach program that provides services to
new immigrants. These services prevent problems ranging from homelessness to illness
from unsafe living conditions, and result in reducing the use of the city's emergency
resources.
While our services are available to all renters free of charge, over 94% of our callers are low
or very-low income; almost three quarters (72.5%) of these callers are women; 21% are
racial minorities. Our programs are aimed at low income renters, high school students who
are about to enter the rental market, and recent immigrants.
Tenant Hotline
The first of these programs is HOME Line's tenant hotline. The hotline began in 1992 as a
service to Suburban Hennepin County residents. Today, we serve the entire state
(excluding Minneapolis and St. Paul) and have recently taken our 78,00Oth call. Three staff
attorneys work full time on the hotline along with 40-60 law student volunteers each year.
Hopkins has accounted for 2,813 calls since 1992. Our tenant services to Hopkins have
helped save tenants at least $ 29,500. The most common reasons Hopkins residents call
our hotline are; repairs, evictions, security deposits, questions about how proper notice to
vacate is given, and break lease questions. The need for this service in Hopkins is
apparent -- Hopkins residents already rely on this valuable service.
Hiah School Renter Education Program
The second program is our high school presentation program. To date, we have spoken to
660 classes (over 17,000 students) throughout the metro area. Since 1992, HOME Line
has spoken to 33 classes (714 students) at Hopkins High School. This presentation has
awards from both Best Prep and B.E.E.F. (Business Economic Education Foundation). It
focuses on the things that future renters should know, including how to avoid evictions, how
to select roommates, security deposits and understanding leases.
Immigrant Outreach Proiect
The third program focuses on immigrant outreach efforts. According to the 2000 census,
foreign born people make up at least 2,390 or 14.3% of the Hopkins population (a number
which will surely continue to grow). Recognizing that many recent immigrants are not sure
where to find a variety of useful resources, HOME Line has begun working to bridge this
gap. An example of how this program works illustrates how we will implement it in
Hopkins:
The African-Assistance Program is a Brooklyn Park based agency that works on issues
affecting recent immigrants from Africa (their criteria for helping someone is that they moved
to the U.S. in the last seven years). We sent a staff attorney to conduct a three hour
training at their office. In attendance were staff from the African-Assistance Program along
with volunteers that frequently work in their office. The three hour session is designed to
give a broad overview to the key concepts of landlord tenant law in Minnesota. Now, when
HOME Line CDBG Application to Hopkins
January 4, 2006
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a client of their program approaches them with a problem concerning their tenancy, they are
put in contact with the specific attorney who spoke at their office. If the client needs to fax in
documents or needs a translator, the African-Assistance Program tries to provide this help.
The goal of this program is to have the social service agency serve as a conduit between
the recent immigrant with a tenant problem and our office.
By offering free tenant hotline services and free high school renter education programs for
high school students, HOME Line has been providing needed services for those most
vulnerable. Many recent immigrant groups live and work in Hopkins and many of them are
living in rental housing with lower incomes and have no knowledge of their rental rights. It is
important that we train and work with those social service providers who have contact with
these new residents, so they too can use the tenant services to solve their rental problems.
Costs of Service
Even though our services are now statewide, the city of Hopkins still makes up over 2% of
our callers. Our hotline services budget is 296,000. The amount we are asking for is less
than the cost to provide this valuable service to Hopkins low income renters.
HOME Line Renters' "Hotline"
Hopkins
Information on calls during the period 1/1192 through 12/31/2005
Over the past fourteen years a total of 2,813
Hopkins renters have contacted HOME Line.
This represents service to approximately
7 032 residents when all family members
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have been counted.
The vast majority (over 97%) of Hopkins
callers to HOME Line are very-low and low
income. These income categories are those
used by the U.S. Department ofH.U.D.:
Very-low: incomes below 50% of the metro median
Low: incomes between 50% and 80% of the metro
median
Moderate: incomes above 80% of the metro median.
High School Renter's Education
HOME Line's High School Renter's
Education Program provides advice on tenant
rights and responsibilities. This free
presentation covers most things that first time
renters are likely to encounter, including
roommate problems, evictions, security
deposits and repair problems.
In the last thirteen years, HOME Line has
been to Hopkins High School 33 times,
speaking to 714 students.
HOME Line has also sent speakers to many
property manager's meetings (including
Hopkins), continuing legal education
seminars and trainings for various
shelters/resource centers.
r<<Imber of Calls Per Year
300 207 232 246 256 256 235 233 206 174
168 159 166 139 136
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92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
Callers' Income 1992-2005
Very Low
80%
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Moderate Low
3% 17%
HOME Line has helped Hopkins residents
recover money from their landlords. Tenants
have received $14,135 back from improperly
withheld security deposits and $15,452 in rent
abatements (refunds for substandard
conditions). We have also helped prevent 84
evictions in Hopkins.
The Hotline receives approximately 8,000
calls per year. Careful records are taken for
each call, including the reason the tenant
called. These are the top ten topics in
Hopkins over the last fourteen years
(followed by the number of calls):
1. Repairs 441
2. Evictions 403
3. Security Deposits 298
4. Notice to Vacate 253
5. Break Lease 203
6. Tenant Screening 155
7. Financial Aid 152
8. Housing Search 140
9. Lease Questions 114
10. PrivacylIntrusion 84
INTERCONGREGATION COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION
3909 Williston Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: (952) 938-0729
Fax: (952) 938-7822
email: ICA@emergencyfoodshelf.org
website: www.icafoodshelf.orl!
339 Third Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: (952) 470-0692
Fax: (952) 470-0692
January 26, 2006
Ms. Kersten Elverum
CITY OF HOPKINS
10 10 First St. So.
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Kersten:
Intercongregation Communities Association requests $5,000 from 2006 CDBG funds.
We recognize that the CDBG funding is designated for community service and we want
you to know about all the services we offer in that regard. Our Housing Crisis Prevention
Funding Program-ICA is just one of the many services we provide to our communities.
Over 360,000 pounds of emergency food were distributed through our emergency food
program in 2005. This benefited over 8,000 households and almost 24,000 individuals.
ICA also gives emergency financial assistance in the form of no-interest loans for utility
bills, car repair bills, prescriptions, etc. Gas vouchers and bus tokens are given to those
who need to get to work or look for work. Our holiday food programs for November and
December totaled 30,279 pounds that were shared with 958 households and made the
holidays brighter for 2,947 individuals, plus ICA coordinated "Adopt A Family" holiday
gifts for nine families in December and the distribution of33 additional food baskets that
were donated by the VFW. ICA provides referrals to other programs, as well. If you
would like to see budgets for any of our programs, ICA would be glad to provide them.
We appreciate any consideration you can give ICA.
Sincerely,
RCONGRE~TI~,N CO UNITIES ASSOCIATION
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Executive Director
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Enclosures
INTERCONGREGATION COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION
3909 Williston Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: (952) 938-0729
Fax: (952) 938-7822
email: ICA@emergencyfoodshelf.org
website: www-icafood.helf.org;
339 Third Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: (952) 470-0692
Fax: (952) 470-0692
CDBG GRANT INFORMATION
CITY OF HOPKINS
January 26, 2006
Intercongregation Communities Association (ICA) requests $5,000 for community service
projects from the Hopkins CDBG program. ICA will, with this grant, assist our Hopkins
neighbors as they strive for self-sufficiency. As a general rule, Hopkins residents comprise 51 %
of our clients.
b. Total operating budget ofthe organization
See budget attached.
c. Percent of budget used for administration, etc.
Percentage of budget for administration for ICA projects is 16%.
d. Amounts of funding received from other sources
Generally, 22% of our budget amounts are received from individual donations;
30% from foundations and organizations;
20% from our partner congregations;
19% from government agencies; and
9% from others.
e. How will your organization's activities benefit the citizens of Hopkins
Over 360,000 pounds of emergency food were distributed through our emergency food program
in 2005. This benefited over 8,000 households and almost 24,000 individuals. So, at least
180,000 pounds offood benefited 4,000 households of Hopkins in 2005.
ICA also gives emergency financial assistance in the form of no-interest loans for utility bills, car
repair bills, prescriptions, etc. Gas vouchers and bus tokens are given to those who need to get to
work or look for work. Our holiday food programs for November and December totaled 30,279
pounds that were shared with 958 households and made the holidays brighter for 2,947
individuals, plus ICA coordinated "Adopt A Family" holiday gifts for nine families in December
and the distribution of 33 additional food baskets that were donated by the VFW. ICA provides
referrals to other programs, as well.
City of Hopkins CDBG Grant
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January 26, 2006
This is the sixth year for the HCPFP-ICA program. This program is a prevention program with a
goal of keeping our families and individuals from being evicted and becoming homeless. We
know that in order to make a difference in our communities and to keep our children in our
schools, we must help our clients stay in a stable home enviromnent. ICA, along with
collaborating agencies, has provided emergency housing assistance totaling $279,530 to 466
households in the five years of this program. In these households, over 500 children were able to
stay in their schools. Again, in round figures, 51 % means that over $140,000 has been shared
with 235 households in Hopkins.
f. Why are the funds necessary
Because of the concentration of affordable housing in Hopkins, at least 51 % of our client
services benefit individuals in Hopkins.
g. What data substantiates the need for this project/service in Hopkins
Our numbers continue to demonstrate to us that there is much need for our services in the
Hopkins community. ICA is definitely fulfilling our mission of meeting the emergency needs of
our neighbors in Hopkins.
h. History-Number of Hopkins citizens served
ICA served 8,202 households with emergency food in 2005 and 6,728 in 2004--a 22% increase.
Again, with half of the households served coming from Hopkins, the needs in Hopkins are
continuing to increase at the same pace.
i. Are you aware of any other agencies providing a similar service in Hopkins?
No.
j. If yes (see above), explain why they are not meeting needs.
INTERCONGREGATION COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATION
3909 Williston Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: (952) 938-0729
Fax: (952) 938-7822
email: ICA@emergencyfoodshelf.org
wehsite: www.icafoodshelf.org
2006 HCPFP-ICA BUDGET
Target
Park Nicollet Foundation
Thrivent Financial
Hopkins CDBG Allocation
Minnetonka CDBG Allocation
Kopp Foundation
Allegra Print and Imaging
34 Congregations
Foundation Grants, Civic Organizations
Individual Donations
Projected Revenues
$25,000 Pending
10,000 Pending
1,600 Certain
5,000 Pending
5,000 Pending
5,000 Pending
1,000 Certain
40,000 Pending
60,400 Pending
40,000 Pending
$193,000 Total
168 HCPFP-ICA Housing Crisis Households @$1,000each
Administrative Support
Housing Awareness Training, Education, Printed Materials
Postage, Advertising, Public Relations, Posters & Banners
339 Third Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: (952) 470-0692
Fax: (952) 470-0692
Projected Expenses
$168,000
20,000
2,000
3,000
$193,000
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HOPKINS, MINNESOTA 55305
"Passion for Learntng...Learnlng for Life"
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Fax (952) 988.4079
Websita www.hopkins.k12.mrr.us
January 26, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
As the Coordinator of School & Communities in Partnership, I'm writing in support of
ICA's work to help alleviate the housing crisis in the western suburbs that it serves. ICA
has worked tirelessly at our monthly collaborative meeting to bring the issues of the
working poor to the table. They developed the Housing Crisis Prevention .Fund to help
families experiencing a short-term crisis by providing one-time loans to help with
housing costs. Not only have they demonstrated leadership in our community around the
housings issues, but also they have successfully rallied a large .llumber of volunteers and
organizations to collaborate with tllem in tllis work.
I support the leadership of leA as they seek additional grants to assist them in this
important work.
Sincerely, .
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School & Communities in Partnership
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Development & Acquisition, LLC
July II, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
Dominium Development & Acquisition, LLC strongly supports lCA (Intercongregation
Communities Association) in their mission to assist to our neighbors in meeting their
emergency needs.
lCA has served the communities of Hopkins, Minnetonka, Deephaven, Excelsior,
Greenhaven, Shorewood, and Woodland for 34 years. ICA has offered hope; emergency
food; emergency financial assistance to pay the rent, mortgage, utility bills, car repairs,
prescriptions, etc.; and emergency transportation for our seniors to go to their medical
appointments.
lCA's interest in providing affordable housing for our seven communities is evidenced by
their annual fundraiser for their Housing Crisis Prevention Funding Program-lCA. This
program was begun in 2000 and since that time, lCA, along with collaborating agencies,
has provided emergency housing assistance totaling $203,866 to 365 households. In these
households, 430 children were able to stay in their schools. From 2003 to 2004, the
number of households assisted with emergency financial assistance increased 37%. The
number of families who are struggling financially to keep paying their rent and mortgage
continues to increase.
Dominium Development & Acquisition is partnering with ICA to make affordable
housing more available for our neighbors in need in our communities. lCA's clients will
be referred to Dominium for Section 8 housing.
Sincerely,
DOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION, LLC
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Paul Sween
Principal
2355 Polaris Lane North Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55447 Phone 763/354-5500 Fax 763/354-5650
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July I, 2005
Annette Marie Poeschel
Intercongregation Communities Association
3909 Williston Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Dear Annette:
Vail Place, as you know, is a Community Support Program with a mission to help
adults with severe and persistent mental illness develop the skills and tools they
need to work toward recovery and self-sufficiency. We provide a range ofser-
vices, including housing support, pre-vocational training, transitional employment,
case management, and social/recreational activities. Everyone we serve is se-
verely economically disadvantaged and nearly one-third is homeless or at risk of
homelessness.
I am pleased to provide this letter of support to Intercongregation Communities
Association (ICA). ICA has an excellent reputation for providing emergency
food, financial assistance, holiday assistance, and other assistance and referrals for
people in need. Vail Place and ICA enjoy an excellent collaborative relationship
and are exploring ways to increase our collaboration.
I look forward to our continued work together.
Sincerely,
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Karmit J. Bulman, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
952.938.9622 ext. 23
kbulman{alvailplace.org
15 - 9th AVENUE SOUTH, HOPKINS, MN 55343 PHONE: (952) 938-9622 (TOO) FAX: (952)938-7934
1412 WEST 36TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408 PHONE: (612) 824-8061 (TOO) FAX: (612)824-9474
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II FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
January 16, 2006
Kersten Elverum
City of Hopkins
I010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Kersten:
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding from the City of Hopkins. Our Hopkins Minnetonka Family Resource
Center would like to apply for funding in the amount of $5,000.
The need for services in the city of Hopkins continues to grow - and our statistics reflect
that need. Our Back to School supply drive provided supplies to over 800 children - and
more than 58% ofthose children were from Hopkins. Our Center is the distribution site
for, Second Harvest Food Bank packages (Mothers & Children & Nutrition Assistance
Program for Seniors) - and during 2005 we provided food boxes to 317 Hopkins
residents. To-date figures from our Winter Warm Wear program indicate that over 700
pieces of Warm Wear have been distributed to Hopkins children. During Toy Chest time
we provided toys to 478 children from the city of Hopkins.
The face of Hopkins continues to change and our statistics reflect that change. During
Back to School our Hopkins figures indicated we served - 101 African American
children, 93 Somali children, 91 Caucasian children, 29 Hispanic children, 16 East
African children with the remainder Russian, and multi-cultural children. And we will
continue to distribute supplies as the school year continues!
Our Resource Center also provides Emergency Food Pales, bus tokens and financial
applications to those customers ofIntercongregational Community Association who lack
transportation to their Minnetonka site.
We also provide a variety of information to new and current residents - answering
questions about available housing, recreational opportunities, how to find help for an
elderly friend - or information about local school options.
Your continued support of the work we do for the residents of Hopkins is greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Y)~.:
Nora M. Davis
Executive Director
915 Mainstreet. Cobblestone Court. Hopkins MN 55343-7515
Tekphone: 952/988-5350 Fax: 952/988-5358