Partners

Boy Scouts of America Voyageurs Area Council

David Nolle- Scout Executive
3877 Stebner Road
Hermantown, MN 55811-1733
Phone: 218-729-5811
Toll free: 800-939-5811
Fax: 218-729-6559
Email: david.nolle@scouting.org
Website: www.vac-bsa.org

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America Voyageurs Area Council is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Boy Scout Oath and Law.  The program emphasis today is on teaching Ethics, Drug Awareness, Child Protection, Careers, and trying to put an end to hunger and illiteracy.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland

Todd Johnson-Executive Director
710 Catlin Court
Superior, WI  54880
Phone: (715) 394-5766
Fax: (218) 727-7121
Email: tjohnson@bgcnorth.org
Website: www.bgcnorth.com

The Boys & Girls Club in Superior offers quality, structured programming to youth ages 6-18.  We offer various programs in Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation.  In addition a daily meal is provided.  Programs are designed to enrich the lives of the youth we serve by helping develop their overall character, strengthening their ability to do well in school, resist negative temptations, live a healthy lifestyle, and become better citizens.  Programs such as Project Learn and Power Hour reinforce and enhance the skills and knowledge young people learn at school while at the Club.  High-yield learning activities are infused into programs to increase opportunities to enhance reading, writing, and math skills.  Homework help and tutoring are provided daily at the Club as well.  Other programs such as SMART Moves are geared towards education and prevention and address issues such as drug and alcohol use, bullying, and premature sexual behavior.  These programs teach youth how to say no by practicing resistance skills, developing assertiveness, strengthening decision making skills, analyzing media and other influences, and through intense discussion.  The Club provides positive role models and activities during the out-of-school hours, when youth are most likely to be victimized and engage in negative behaviors, leading to a healthier, safer community. 

Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse, Inc.

Kelly Burger-Executive Director
2231 Catlin Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 392-3136
24 Hour Emergency Line: 1-800-649-2921
Email: kelly@casda.org
Website: www.casda.org

The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CASDA) has an Emergency Shelter Program that provides safety and refuge to women and children fleeing violence in the home and is the only service provider in Douglas County that provides services solely to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. The shelter is staffed 24-hours a day giving victims access to services any time of day. Services include but are not limited to crisis counseling, information and referrals, housing advocacy, safety planning assistance and follow up services. Designed not only to meet basic needs (food, personal hygiene supplies and transportation assistance), staff also provides weekly case management services that assist women in identifying short and long-term goals. Staff is trained to provide violence education on the dynamics of abuse, helping clients understand of how the abuse has affected their lives while empowering them to live self-sufficiently.  Shelter residents also have access to weekly support group meetings. 

Challenge Center

Gene Chuzles-Agency Director
39 N 25th Street East
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 394-2771
Fax: (715) 394-2100
Email: gchuzles@challenge-center.org
Website: www.challenge-center.org

The mission of the Challenge Center is to enhance the potential of persons with developmental disabilities or special needs by providing community based services that encourage maximum development of individual abilities. The United Way programs funded include: day services/work activities for adults with developmental disabilities, evening/weekend recreation programs for adults with developmental disabilities, residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

Douglas County 4-H Clubs

Sarah Wilcox-Program Director
Douglas County UW Extension Services
1313 Belknap Street, Room 107
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: 715-395-1363
Fax: 715-395-1399
Email:sarah.wilcox@ces.uwex.edu
Website: http://douglas.uwex.edu/4h

4-H combines the strength of a community-based youth organization with the educational resources of the University of Wisconsin Extension to teach youth leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 4-H community clubs promote positive youth development through their model of youth participation and leadership, adult role models and mentors, and life skills development. Young people learn to plan and run events, teach and learn practical skills and develop confidence and competence in a non-formal setting. Douglas County 4-H provides free after-school educational programs in Superior schools, contributing to a safe and educational environment for youth during after-school hours. These youth benefit from 4-H programs that increase their self-esteem and teach them life skills.

Foster Grandparents Program

Jennifer Jubenville-Program Director
1416 Cumming Ave # 2C
Superior, WI 54880-3757
Phone: (715) 394-5384
Email: fgp@ccbsuperior.org

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) offers men and women age 60 and older opportunities to serve as tutors, mentors, role models and friends to children and teens under age 21 with special and/or exceptional needs. Foster Grandparents serve 15 - 40 hours a week in one or more local community non-profit agencies.  Eligible volunteers receive a non-taxable stipend of $2.65 per hour and assistance with transportation costs.  Other benefits include an annual physical, holidays, and paid leave.  Orientation, regular in-service training, and annual recognition events are also provided. 

Girl Scouts- Lakes and Pines Council

LeighAnn Davis-Program Director
424 West Superior Street, Suite G-3
Duluth, MN 55803
Phone: (218) 726-4710
Fax: 218 726-4715 
Email:ladavis@gslakesandpines.org
Website: www.gsnorthernpines.org

The Girl Scouts mission is to meet the needs of girls and help them develop to their fullest potential. Girl Scout programs are contemporary and designed to deepen awareness of self and others, to build self-esteem and self-reliance, and to increase girls' abilities to succeed in the world and to make a positive impact in their community.

Girl Scouts is the area's largest organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls – where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives – like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by the Girl Scouts, they grow courageous and strong.

Harbor House Crisis Shelter

Barbara Certa-Werner-Executive Director
1531 Hughitt Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 392-4157 or (715) 394-9608
Email: info@harborhousecs.org
Website: www.harborhousecs.org

The mission of the Harbor House Crisis Shelter is to provide a safe, hospitable shelter for homeless single women and/or families with legal custody of minor children. Our goal is to assist our guests in attaining housing. HHCS provides emergency shelter services for up to 45 days and case work. Emergency services include shelter, housing supplies, clothing and toiletries. Case Management includes information and referral, transportation assistance, housing counseling, and budgeting.

HDC Mental Health Center

Betsy Byler- Program Director
1500 North 34th Street
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 392-8216
Fax: (715) 392-6055
Email: Betsy.Byler@hdchrc.org
Website: www.humandevelopmentcenter.org

HDC Mental Health Center is dedicated to improving the mental health of our communities through high quality, comprehensive, accessible services. HDC Mental Health Center provides outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, families experiencing personal adjustment, relationship problems, communication or stress-related problems. Provides supportive and rehabilitation services for those experiencing major mental illness or disabling chronic mental illness. HDC also provides community education, 24 hour crisis line, specialty programs for children and adolescents, and youth runaway program.

Health Care Clinic

Lisa Kane-Executive Director
2231 Catlin Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 394-4117
Fax: (715) 394-5711
Email: lkane@hcclinic.org
Website: www.hcclinic.org

The purpose of the Health Care Clinic is to provide reproductive health and family planning needs – especially to young and low-income residents of Douglas County. Current programs provided are: pregnancy testing; sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment (males and females); gynecological exams; prescriptive and non-prescriptive contraception; education and referral.

Just Kids Dental

Stacy Anderson-Director
P.O. Box 146
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: (715) 394-8700 ext 147
Email: stacey@justkidsdentalinc.org
Website: www.justkidsdentalinc.org

The mission of Just Kids Dental is to provide school-based dental health education and preventive dental hygiene services to underserved children within the School District of Superior. Dental health clinics are designed to be positive experiences which alleviate a child's fear of dentistry.
Preventive services provided include sealants, gentle cleanings, fluoride varnish, and oral health education. Children receive prize incentives and oral care products. On-site school clinics remove access to care barriers for parents facing long distances to available dental appointments, difficulties arranging transportation, as well as unpaid time away from work.

Lake Superior Community Health Center

Wende Nelson-Executive Director
3600 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 &
Phone: Superior-(715) 392-1955 
Email: wnelson@lschc.org 
Website: www.lschc.org

The mission of Lake Superior Community is to improve access, particularly financial access, to primary health care. Target population is persons who are low income and uninsured or underinsured. LCHS provides primary health care including physicals, diagnosis and treatment for acute illnesses (e.g. strep); screening and follow-up for chronic illnesses (e.g. high blood pressure); reproductive health services (e.g. family planning); prenatal education and support; AIDS testing and counseling; therapy/support for people affected by AIDS, Mental Health Counseling, and Smoking Cessation services.

Lutheran Social Services

John Ball-Clinic Supervisor
2231 Catlin Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 394-4173
Fax: (715) 394-9182
Email: mkrivinc@lsswis.org

LSS Financial Counseling Service serves individuals seeking assistance due to financial or credit distress and those interested in options to improve financial health.  Services include comprehensive credit counseling, budgeting assistance, debt management plans (DMP), credit report review, housing and bankruptcy counseling, and financial education programming.

On a daily basis NFCC certified counselors located in Hawkes Hall in Superior deal with impacts of job loss, medical issues and disabilities or addictions, divorce or death, overspending, business failures, and changing creditor policies.

In Wisconsin, phone or face-to-face appointments can be made at 1-888-607-6775, ext 109 as well as at the main Minnesota entry number 1-888-577-2227 where you can request to schedule with a Wisconsin counselor.   For the Superior office, you may also call 715-394-2054, ext. 109.

Red Cross (Northland Chapter)

Judy Hanne Gonzalez - Executive Director
2524 Maple Grove Road
Duluth, MN 55811
Phone: (218) 722-0071
Fax: (218) 722-0992
Email: jhanne@redcrossnorthland.org
Website: www.redcrossnorthland.org

The Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross helps people in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. Volunteers provide emergency assistance to people who have lost their homes because of a fire, flood or other disaster. The Chapter provides emergency preparedness education for the community. Through the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, helps unite families and loved ones separated by disasters and military conflicts. The Northland Chapter teaches lifesaving skills to community members through classes in CPR, first aid, and water safety. When disaster strikes, the American Red Cross is there to comfort families and aid communities during the rebuilding process.

The Red Cross is part of the emergency response infrastructure, governments at all levels -- local, county, and state -- expect us to be there for disasters large and small, and we are.

R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

Joan Nurminen-Director
1416 Cumming Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 394-4425
Email: rsvp@ccbsuperior.org

The purpose of R.S.V.P. is to engage persons 55 years and older in volunteer service to meet critical community need while providing a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of the volunteers. The RSVP Program supports 237 volunteers who provide over 35,000 hours annually in community service in 45 volunteer sites throughout Douglas County. RSVP volunteers have actively served Douglas County for 33 years through non-profit and public organizations. They tutor children, teach adults to read, serve as museum docents, answer crisis phone lines, provide activities and serve meals to seniors and whatever else their skills and interests lead them to do to meet the needs of their community.

Salvation Army

Major Rosemary Matson
P O Box 485
916 Hughitt Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 394-7001
Email: Rosemary_Matson@usc.salvationarmy.org
Website: www.salvationarmywi.org

Provides emergency financial assistance to resident and non-resident families and individuals; meets holiday needs at Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as assists people year-round; provides recreation and character-building activities for youth; provides Rookie Basketball to boys and girls in grades 3 and 4. Day camp for youngsters ages 6-12; conducts advocacy for vulnerable people in our community; emergency transportation in crisis situations; Corps Community Center; Food Shelf; Missing Persons; Counseling.

Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank

Shaye Moris-Executive Director
4503 Airpark Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55811
Phone: (218) 727-5653
Fax: (218) 727-0105
Email: shaye@northernlakesfoodbank.org
Website: www.northernlakesfoodbank.org

The mission of Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is to rescue nationally and regionally donated food for distribution to Superior-Douglas County's non-profit agencies and residents in need. One of 193 regional food banks nationwide, Second Harvest rescues enough food for Superior/Douglas County to provide 195,000 meals to the needy.

Senior Connections Inc.

Rhoda Nagorski-Director
1805 N 16th St
Superior, WI 54880-2524
Phone: (715) 394-3611
Email: Rhoda@seniorconnectionswi.org
Website: www.seniorconnectionswi.org

The mission of Senior Connections is to administer and coordinate community-based programs for the county's older citizens and provide a one-stop shop for senior services. Our major areas of emphasis will be to provide programs in nutrition, specialized transportation and escort transportation, benefit specialist services, grief support, outreach, in-home services, Information & Referral, and caregiving services. Programs will be targeted by staff and volunteers to the frail, low income, and minority elderly.

Programs provided include: Elderly nutrition (10 meal sites and home delivered meals); specialized transportation for elderly and disabled; Benefit Specialist; escort transportation by volunteer drivers; Title III D In-Home Services; grief support program; newsletter; outreach information, assistance phone, and caregiving services plus help clients with Senior Care and Medicare Part "D" – prescription drug program.

Solon Springs Youth Futures

Joan Wimme-Program Director
Douglas County UW Extension Services
1313 Belknap Street, Room 107
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1363
Fax: (715) 395-1399
Email: joan.wimme@ces.uwex.edu

The Solon Springs Development Commission, the fiscal agent for this program, promotes economic development in the town and the village of Solon Springs. The Development Commission is teaming up with the Youth Futures Program to support positive youth programs in the Solon Springs area. A recent survey of 6th-12th graders in the Solon Springs area revealed that the majority of young people indicated a lack of meaningful activities for them in the community. The issue is a contributing factor to the "use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs" as the most significant problem behavior of young people in Solon Springs.

The Youth Futures Summer Program which is funded by the United Way of Superior-Douglas County makes it possible for Solon Springs youth to engage in structured activities during the summer months and throughout the year. This opportunity not only eliminates boredom for young people, but also reduces the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among them. The Youth Futures Program also develops and encourages civic pride in the community through numerous community service products. And, it promotes positive relationships among youth and adults in a variety of activities. The United Way funding is matched with the generous contributions of community resources thus making this program a fabulous success.

Solon Springs School District

Sue Chandler- K-12 Principle
8993 East Baldwin
Solon Springs, WI 54873
Phone: (715) 378-2263
Email: schandler@solonk12.net
Website: Solonk12.net

The Family Reading K and Pre-K program is designed to teach parents and children ages 4-6 the values of raising happy, healthy students. Speakers from local agencies will come out to give parents and children vaulable information to succeed in these values.Their program believes that with proper guidance, parents will take the time to read to their children. The result of parent interaction with their children will translate into success at school.The program also hopes to encourage more dads to understand the importance of reading with their children and how this will build bonds and common experiences for a lifetime. 

The LEGO Robotics program is intended for students ages 12-17. The program incorporates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into each project. The goal for the students is to learn problem solving, reasoning, shape and space through practical activities.The skills that they will learn in this program will not only benefit them academically, but also in all aspects of their daily lives.

 

Superior Douglas County Family YMCA

Mike Kraft-Executive Director
9 N 21st Street
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 392-5611
Email: mkraft@superiorymca.org
Website: www.superiorymca.org

The Superior Douglas County Family YMCA receives funding from United Way on an annual basis.  The funding is used entirely to assist needy families and children with memberships and program scholarships for the YMCA. 

The YMCA uses a sliding fee scale to determine the percentage of scholarship given to the individuals (up to 75% is given in most cases.)  Northwest Community Services does the screening process for the YMCA and refers clients to us on a weekly basis.  No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay.  Other referrals are done by teachers, clergy, social service agencies and our own members.

Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility is our sole purpose and our commitment is to build Strong Kids, Strong Families and Strong Communities.

Superior Vocations Center

Toby Johnson-Executive Director
2320 Hill Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 392-6171
Email: svcinc@charterinternet.com

The mission of the Superior Vocations Center is to provide long and short-term vocational and community support services to adults with disabilities. Its programs include:

• Vocational Evaluation – assessing individuals' vocational abilities and potential
• Work Adjustment Training – training in job retention skills and work behaviors
• Job Placement – placing people into competitive jobs in the community
• Sheltered Employment – long-term work program
• Supported Employment – competitive placement with intensive ongoing assistance and follow-up
• Community Assistance and Support Services – assistance in daily living skills enabling people to live independently in the community

United Way of Greater Duluth 211 Information & Referral

Paula Reed-Executive Director
424 West Superior Street, Suite 402
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-4790
Email: preed@unitedwayduluth
Website: www.unitedwayduluth.org

United Way 2-1-1 is a 24 hour, 365 day service that connects callers with information and referral to services that can assist them during times of need. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more. Qualified information and Referral specialists will research and find the most appropriate services that can help. 2-1-1 can be accessed by dialing 1-800-543-7709 when using cell phones or 2-1-1 when using landlines. United Way 2-1-1 covers all of Douglas County in Northwestern Wisc.