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VSP Vision

VSP VisionLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs - Eyes of Hope Address3333 Quality Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670 Phone number(800) 877-7195 Emailquestions@vspglobal.com Website addresshttps://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html

Area Served: Nationwide

The Center for Parenting Education

The Center for Parenting EducationLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressFort Washington, PA, 19034 Emailinfo@parentingedu.org Website addresshttps://centerforparentingeducation.org

Area Served: Statewide

Spare Key

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN, 55101 Phone number(952) 406-8872 Emailsupport@helpmebounce.org Website addresshttps://www.helpmebounce.org/how-it-works

Area Served: National

United Way Lakes and Prairie

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Clothing United Way Lakes and Prairie - Alexandria Address503 Hawthorne St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 834-7800 Website addresshttps://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs

Area Served: Douglas and Pope counties

United Way Lakes and Prairie

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program, Mobile Food Distribution United Way Lakes and Prairie - Alexandria Address503 Hawthorne St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 834-7800 Website addresshttps://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs

Area Served: Douglas and Pope counties

United Way Lakes and Prairie

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Clothing United Way Lakes and Prairie - Fergus Falls Address120 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537 Phone number(218) 736-5147 Emailunitedwayotw@uwotw.org Website addresshttps://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs

Area Served: Otter Tail and Wadena counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Developmental Disabilities AddressPO Box 863, Moorhead, MN, 56561 Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

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Advocacy - Developmental Disabilities AddressPO Box 863, Moorhead, MN, 56561 Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailmarisabengtson@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

The Arc Minnesota, West Central Region

The Arc Minnesota, West Central RegionLink: view organization details

Activities for People with Disabilities AddressPO Box 863, Moorhead, MN, 56561 Phone number(218) 233-5949 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/regions/west-central

Area Served: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Norman, Otter Tail, and Wilkin counties

Town & Country Transportation LLC

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Transportation Address9019 Memory Ln NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 491-0070 Emailtwncty007@gmail.com Website addresshttps://alexandria-mn-taxi.com/#services-container

Area Served: Alexandria, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, Moorhead

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)

Through the Looking Glass (TLG)Link: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address3075 Adeline St, Ste 120, Berkeley, CA, 94703 Phone number(510) 848-1112 Emailtlg@lookingglass.org Website addresshttps://lookingglass.org/parents-grandparents

Area Served: Nationwide

The Arc Minnesota

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Information and Support The Arc Minnesota - St. Paul (University) Address2446 University Ave W, Ste 110, St. Paul, MN, 55114 Phone number(866) 797-1122 Emailinfo@arcminnesota.org Website addresshttps://arcminnesota.org/ways-we-can-help/information-assistance

Area Served: Statewide

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical Specialties

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Trumm Drug - Downtown Alexandria Address600 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-7289 Emailalexandria@trummdrug.com Website addresshttps://trummdrug.com/home-medical-specialties

Area Served: Alexandria and surrounding areas

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical Specialties

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Trumm Drug - Alexandria Clinic Address610 30th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-3116 Emailtdcp@trummdrug.com Website addresshttps://trummdrug.com/home-medical-specialties

Area Served: Douglas County

Trumm Drug and Trumms Home Medical Specialties

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Trumm Home Medical Specialties - Alexandria Address610 Fillmore St, Ste 10, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 763-2575 Emailhomemedical@trummdrug.com Website addresshttps://trummdrug.com/home-medical-specialties

Area Served: Alexandria and surrounding areas

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Helpline AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org

Area Served: Nationwide

StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Domestic Violence Support Services AddressEagan, MN, 55122 Phone number(844) 762-8483 Emailinfo@strongheartshelpline.org Website addresshttps://strongheartshelpline.org/get-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Drug - Alexandria Address503 3rd Ave E, Ste 100, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 762-1531 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Douglas County

Windmill Project

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Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities Address700 Cedar St, Ste 103, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Phone number(320) 766-2403 Emailwindmillprojectmn@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/Windmill.families

Area Served: West central Minnesota with greatest presence in Douglas and Pope counties

Zero To Three National Center

Zero To Three National CenterLink: view organization details

Parenting Support Address2445 M St NW, Ste 600, Washington, DC, 20037 Phone number(202) 638-1144 Website addresshttps://www.zerotothree.org/resources/for-families

Area Served: Nationwide

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