Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership's mission is to assist low income people in their quest for self-sufficiency. Our vision is to be a visible leader in encouraging self-sufficiency and attainment of personal goals through valued services that address the people in the communities we serve.

Description:
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (formerly Clay-Wilkin Opportunity Council, Inc.) changed its name in 2003 to reflect the growth of our programs and the expanded area we serve. Our goal for the past 41 years has been to end poverty in the areas we serve. We believe ending poverty begins with community change. We have joined with community action agencies across the nation in measuring six community goals. These goals are:

1. Low-income people become more self-sufficient
2. Low-income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and other supportive services.
3. Low-income people own a stake in their community.
4. The conditions in which low-income people live are improved.
5. Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results.
   
   

Contact people:

Ken Fredette, Marketing and Development Director, (218) 299-7315, (email) Bea Young, Assistant, (218) 299-7000, (email) Shanna Grefsrud, Parent Resource Educator, (218) 299-7034, (email)

Office fax number: (218) 299-7547

Address:

715 N. 11th St Suite 402 Moorhead, MN 56560 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.lakesandprairies.net