Western Communities Action Network, Inc. (WeCAN)

Mission Statement

WeCAN is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to empower and equip individuals and families to reach stability and self-sufficiency.

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.

Reports & Finances

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Major Program Expenses
Emergency Assistance:
$1,032,637
3 Year Average Expenses
Program Services
$916,752
86.4%
Management
$114,303
10.8%
Fundraising
$32,503
3.1%
Unrestricted Net Assets
End of Year:
Beginning of Year:
Difference:
2023
$477,922
$363,967
$113,955
2022
$363,967
$334,476
$29,491
2021
$334,476
$208,336
$126,140

Notes from the Council

Organization Last Reviewed on 05/24/2024

This date is representative of when we completed our initial Accountability Wizard® nonprofit review, and provided the organization with their results. This review is good for three years from the date provided
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Connect

Address:
5213 Shoreline Drive
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 952-472-0742
Website: www.wecanmn.org

General Information

Alternative Name: Western Communities Action Network, WeCAN, Western Community Action Network
EIN: 41-1466409
Principal Staff: Christopher Anderson
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE): 6
Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Number of Clients: 1,300
Ruling Year: 1986

Board

Board Chair: Lori Springer
Number of Board Members: 8
Board Meetings with Quorum: 10
Average Member Attendance: 6.9

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