Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
1,169 individuals served, 5,929 services provided, 85 households stabilized through rent or mortgage assistance, 4,698 volunteer hours, 84,282 pounds of food distributed
Current Goals
WeCAN’s overall goal is to help families in need to become self-sufficient. Our main goals are to: offer emergency resources to address immediate family needs, and connect clients to resources and supports that will promote long-term stability. 2023-2024 goals include continued reevaluation of our programs to provide the best possible services by: increasing communications and outreach; launching special initiatives that bring services directly to clients; expanding services to the growing senior population, and reinforcing the safety net by strengthening new and existing organizational partnerships.
Community or Constituency Served
Individuals and families living at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and residing within the 12 cities of our service area.
Geographic Area Served
WeCAN serves the western communities of Hennepin County including Mound, Minnetrista, Rockford, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay, Navarre, Minnetonka Beach, Maple Plain, Loretto, Independence and Greenfield.
