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Life

Defend ~ Restore ~ Shelter

2013-2014 Annual Report


Celebrating 24 years of defending, restoring, and sheltering lives!

A Message from Metro Womens Center Staff


Defend~Restore~Shelter Three words which require
many hands, willing hearts, fervent prayer, tears, joy,
and hard work to accomplish.

Colleen Tronson
Director

Andrea Cross
Assistant

Meredith & Keith


Henderson
AGH House Parents

Defending life involves interacting with individuals


at the point of their crisis. It requires asking them to
consider the other person involved in their situation
their unborn child. This year we had the opportunity
to defend the lives of eight babies who were at risk of
abortion; however, we know of many others whose
lives were lost.
Restoring hearts depends first on God. However, it
also requires us to step out of our comfort zones and
put ourselves in front of people who need the Lord.
By Gods grace, four women put their trust in Jesus
and at least thirty-seven Bibles were distributed to our
grateful clients.
The Amazing Grace Home (AGH) sheltered pregnant women, and volunteers encouraged, prayed for,
and loved our residents. In December, Kim Perfetto
joined our staff as the CaseManager/Biblical Advisor
for AGH.
MWC volunteers graciously provided more than 1,000
hours of life-affirming aid for our clients this year.
These hours represent the hard work part of this
venture. Thank you!
As you page through this annual report, our prayer is
that you will be encouraged and inspired by the impact
your gifts have had on defending life, restoring hearts,
and sheltering women and their families for the glory
of God. Thank you for partnering with us.
Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this,
To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep
himself unspotted from the world.

Kim Perfetto
Case Manager/
Biblical Advisor

About Metro Womens Center


Mission Statement

Metro Womens Center strives to educate the community


about pregnancy alternatives so that informed decisions
concerning the outcome of pregnancy can be made. Metro
Womens Center places value upon all human life from
conception onward. An abortion ends a life prematurely
and unnaturally. Metro Womens Center offers a compassionate Christian response to the needs of individuals
confronted with challenging pregnancy situations.

Vision Statement

By the grace of God we desire to encourage believers to


act positively on their convictions and to step forward to
assist individuals with challenging pregnancy situations
through our outreach. We desire to see men and women
brought to a knowledge that life within the womb is Gods
creative work, and we strive to share the Gospel with all
who will hear.

Services

Abortion Education
Adoption Referrals
Amazing Grace Home Housing
Chastity Advising
Church Referrals
Community Resource Referrals
Life-Affirming Medical Referrals
Labor Companions
Post-Abortion Support
Pregnancy Tests
Spiritual Advising

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James 1:27

30 local churches support our outreach!

January 2015
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Our Commitment of Care

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New Years
Day

Clients are served without regard to age, race, income,


nationality, religious affiliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances.
Clients are treated with kindness and compassion.
Clients always receive honest and open answers.

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Clients receive accurate information about abortion procedures and risks.


Clients receive accurate information about pregnancy, fetal
development, lifestyle issues, and related concerns.

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Client information is held in strict and absolute confidence


and is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others from imminent harm.
All of our advertising and communications are truthful
and accurately describe the services we offer.
All of our staff and volunteers receive proper training to
uphold these standards.

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Martin
Luther King
Jr. Day

HOPE
How Clients Found Us . . .

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals who are facing an unplanned pregnancy to
fall in love with their babies and not let fear drive the choice to abort the child.

Agency 30
Former Client 16
Friend 22
Phone Book 1
Sign 14
Internet 20
Other 10

4 women chose adoption!

February 2015
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2013-14 At-Risk Pregnancy Outcomes

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Valentines Day

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Face to Face

Prior to receiving a pregnancy test at MWC, several


women stated that they were abortion-minded or undecided
about carrying a pregnancy to term. Out of those women,
many had positive pregnancy tests. After considering their
options and visiting with an MWC advisor, 4 women chose
life for their children!

Telephone Contacts

In conversations with women over the telephone, four babies


were spared from abortion, while many other callers were not
willing to change their minds about having an abortion.

Presidents Day

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for single parents to have the physical, emotional, financial, and
spiritual resources to raise their children.

Before visiting MWC, 21 women had experienced 29 prior abortions.

Charity

March 2015
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Services and Telephone Inquiries


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Direct Care
Services Provided . . .
Abortion Education 6
Adoption Referrals 8
Church Referrals 16

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Educational Brochures 82
Evangelism 42
Financial Assistance 33
Hope Program/Maternity Clothing 72
Housing Referrals 10
MA/ObGyn Referrals 10
Post-Abortion Help 3
Pregnancy Tests 57
Spiritual Discussion/Literature Given 2
WIC Referrals 5

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Info

Telephone Inquiries . . .
Abortion 10
Adoption 2

Financial Assistance 54
Educational Brochures 82
Housing 110

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Birth Control 1
Hope Program 108
Medical/Other 55
Morning After Pill 5
Post-Abortion Help 1
Pregnancy Test 28
Referrals 16
TOTAL CALLS 399

Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that victims of rape or incest who become pregnant would be
supported in carrying their child to term so that the child does not become the second victim of these acts
of violation.

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8 babies saved from abortion!

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April 2015
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MWC Serves A Diverse Population

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Marital Status

Single....................................................................................... 69
Married................................................................................... 23
Engaged.................................................................................... 3
Unknown.................................................................................18

Client Culture

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Easter Suday

African American.................................................................. 43
African Born.......................................................................... 46
Asian......................................................................................... 9
Caucasian.................................................................................. 7
Hispanic.................................................................................... 8

AGE

Client Age . . .
30+ 11
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for doctors, nurses, non-medical staff, and clinic escorts working at
abortion clinics to stop terminating lives and for sidewalk counselors at abortion clinics to be able to offer lifeaffirming options to those entering the clinics.

2024 41

Chastity advice given to 70 individuals!

May 2015
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MWC Offers Spiritual Care

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Our Gospel Witness

Conversions.............................................................................. 4
Gospel Presented.................................................................. 42
Spiritual Discussion.............................................................. 68
Bibles Given........................................................................... 37

Client Religion
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Unknown.................................................................................19
No Religion.............................................................................. 1
Lutheran................................................................................... 3
Muslim...................................................................................... 4
Catholic..................................................................................... 6
Baptist....................................................................................... 4
Christian................................................................................. 63
Other....................................................................................... 13

Mothers Day

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Memorial Day

Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that women having ultrasounds at pregnancy centers would see their
child and hear its heartbeat and then choose life for the child.

4 women have new life in Christ!

Praise the Lord for our Volunteers


Aaron Davis
Alicia Rouse
Alan Hodak Family
Amy Dekkers
Andrea McCarty
Ariza Family
Ben & Sandy Baxter
Beth Leaf
Bible Baptist Otsego Youth Group
Bill, Virginia & Deborah Engen
Brittany Cournoyer
Charles Hervin
Christa Christianson
Craig & Rev Levang
Dan Larson
Deanna & Cameron Ruddy
Deb Isaacs
Diana Griffieth
Diana Arana
Elizabeth Kain
Emiko Wederath
First Baptist St. Francis Youth
Floyd Lunde Family
Hannah Steinhaus
Har & Char Anderson
Hall Family
Hattie Thompson
Holly & Rick Barnes

Jackie Rodriguez
James White Family
Jan Beacham
Jan Simons
Jean Hanson
Jim Scott
Joe Perfetto
Judy & Tom Moessner
Julie Cunan
Karin Dow
Kate & David Haight
Kathy Lamire
Libby Owens
Luke & Jen Hacker
Mary Ann Bull
Mary Mead
Megan & Josh Wright
Nancy & Alan Helfinstine
Nancy Redmond
Nate & Melissa Jenson
Rachel Bolognino
Roberta Schwenke
Shannon Fure
Southbrook Baptist Walk Crew
Stephanie Monroe
Susan Anderson
and many others not listed . . .

Thank You!

Supporting Churches
Ambassador Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church - Stillwater

Berean Baptist Church - Brooklyn Park

Grace Baptist Church - Owatonna

Bible Baptist Church - Farmington

Grace Baptist Church - Waseca

Boy River Log Chapel

Immanuel Baptist Church - St. Paul

Calvary Baptist Church - Chatfield

Liberty Baptist Church

Chisago Lakes Baptist Church

Lighthouse Baptist Church

Community Baptist Church - New Prague

Normandale Baptist Church

Coon Rapids Baptist Church

Oakdale First Baptist Church

Cornerstone Baptist Church - Willmar

Oakwood Church

Faith Baptist Church - St. Paul

Parkers Lake Baptist Church

Fairmont Baptist Church

Pine River Baptist Church

Fellowship Baptist Church

Sunrise Bible Church

First Baptist Church - St. Francis

Victory Baptist Church

First Baptist Church - Waterville

West River Road Baptist Church

Fourth Baptist Church

Woodcrest Baptist Church

Business and community partners are listed on the back of this report.

Constant Contact Prayer Warriors


Thank you to more than 300 individuals and churches who pray
regularly for the ministry. Sign up to receive our Constant Contact
email newsletter at www.metrowomenscenter.org.

June 2015
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Material and Financial Aid

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Ultrasound Referrals

Metro Womens Center provides referrals for free educational ultrasounds for women who are undecided or abortion-determined about their pregnancies. An ultrasound
helps the mother see her unborn childs movements in her
womb and hear her babys heartbeat. This is a lifeaffirming experience for an abortion-minded woman.
Two women accessed free ultrasounds through the Center
this year and both chose life!

HOPE Program
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Seventy-two families initially enrolled in the HOPE


Program with 38 families actively participating in the
program. These families received baby clothing, equipment, 18 Pack & Plays, 3 cribs, and 12 infant car seats.

Financial Aid

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The Acacia Fund, MWCs client assistance fund,


distributed $2,782 in financial assistance for rent, car
seats, and other client needs to eleven mothers. Through
our partnerships with the Cradle of Hope Motherhood Fund
and the Life Fund, thirty-three additional families
received over $15,400 in rental assistance.

Fathers Day
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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for pregnancy care centers, adoption agency staff, and
volunteers to have the spiritual resources to minister effectively to individuals in crisis and to trust
God for every outcome.

Over 400 bags of diapers donated!

July 2015
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Our Clients Comments

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that churches would lovingly and compassionately welcome individuals
experiencing pregnancy-related crises and that pastors would not be afraid to confront the moral issue of
abortion from the pulpit.

I am very happy to be here because this center put a smile on my face.


The caring and one-on-one privacy was good. It was easy to communicate with them.
Adviser seemed very concerned about me; I felt like I had known her my whole life.
I didnt feel like she was judging me with the situation Im in.
Helpful, supportive, understanding, kind, and sensitive to me.
I felt comfortable; they gave good advice and really listened.
The vibesthey made me happy to share personal information.
Christ-centered and she prayed for me and advised me with her whole heart.
I like that we talked about God and how we can pray for His help and forgiveness.
I came in for financial help, but I left knowing that Im missing God in my life.
They encourage people with broken hearts to lean on Gods presence.
They paid attention to me and made me feel welcome. It felt like home.
The lady talked me into choosing life. Thank God for that!
I liked how she asked a lot of questions to me and my partner.
I enjoyed and appreciated the fact that we prayed together at the end. Very comforting.
Actually, from my first conversation with the receptionist, it was great!
I like the area where you can receive baby items for points and watch videos on parenting.
The service was very fast, and they provided good resources and information.
The help they give pregnant women in need is amazing and touching. God bless!
Things were explained clearly, and everything was well-organized.
Adviser listened and gave honest advice.
Encouraged me to put my trust in God, which I really liked.
Straightforward, they made time for us and directed us in the right way.

1,006 total volunteer hours for the year

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The Amazing Grace Home (AGH) completed its second year of operation in
the fall of 2014. Since opening, 15 women, ranging in age from 18 to 32 and
representing African American, Asian, and Caucasian ethnicities and diverse
family and economic backgrounds, have resided in the home. House parents
Keith and Meredith Henderson and new team member Kim Perfetto faithfully cared for the women throughout the year. Andrea and Brandon Cross
and Rochelle Lunde provided respite care at the home. Ten different groups
of volunteers provided Tuesday Night Suppers for the residents and encouraged them by sharing personal testimonies and fellowship.

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Residents had opportunities for spiritual growth by attending local churches,


learning to resolve conflicts Biblically, and working on restoring family relationships. Learning life skills, finding employment, and pursuing individual
educational goals kept the women busy. Judy Moessner and Nancy Helfinstine
served as Bible teachers for sexual integrity and other issues in the womens
lives. Over the past two years, eleven women chose parenting for their children, and four women made adoption plans.

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Thank you to Joe Perfetto, Jim Scott, Dosco Design Build, Aaron Davis,
Twin City Tree, and Quality Grounds Landscaping for your work on special
projects around the house. Bible Baptist (Otsego) and First Baptist (St. Francis) youth groups pitched in for yard clean-up and basement floor painting
after new drain tile was installed this spring. Many volunteer groups provided
Welcome Baskets and other special services.

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals experiencing post-abortion trauma to come to know
and accept the Lords forgiveness.

During this second year of operation, we learned a lot, changed a lot, and
prayed a lot! The AGH family motto is Blessed are the flexible, for they shall
not be bent out of shape. We look forward to the next residents who will
come under the shelter of the Amazing Grace Home. Thank you for your
prayerful support!

September 2015
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Your Contributions
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Metro Womens Center Balance Sheet


As of September 30, 2014

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Labor Day

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Patriots Day

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ASSETS
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
Capital One Money Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118,500.43
General Fund TCF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,118.86
Total Bank Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,619.29
Total Current Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160,619.29
Fixed Asset
Amazing Grace Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,327.58
Furniture & Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,722.45
Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,174.03
Total Fixed Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $202,224.06
TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $362,843,35

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals considering the option of adoption to seek the Lords
best plan for their children and pray for individuals seeking to build their families through adoption to wait
on the Lords timing.

LIABILITIES & EQUITY


Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
Payroll Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.08
Payroll Tax Payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,898.91
Total Other Current Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,898.83
Total Current Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,898.83
Total Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,898.83
Equity
Opening Balance Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,433.36
Retained Earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257,489.31
Net Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,021.85
Total Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $360,944.52
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY. . . . . . . $362,843.35

October 2015
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Expense

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AGH - Auto Expense


AGH - Auto Insurance
AGH - Electric
AGH - Garbage
AGH - Gas
AGH - Groceries
AGH - Insurance

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AGH - Household Supplies


AGH - Program Expense
AGH - Repairs
AGH - Security System
AGH - Water/Sewer
AGH/MWC - Advertising
AGH/MWC - Employer Paid Tax

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AGH/MWC - Gross Wages


AGH/MWC - Office Supplies

Columbus
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AGH/MWC - Printing
AGH/MWC - Telephone
MWC - Bank Charges

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MWC - Conference
MWC - Fundraising
MWC - Insurance-Bonding
MWC - Legal-Prof. Fees
MWC - Literature
MWC - Mileage Reimb.

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MWC - Office Water


MWC - Postage & Delivery
MWC - Pregnancy Test
MWC - Rent
MWC - Training

Total Budgeted Expenses


Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals experiencing a pregnancy involving a child with special
needs to have the support they need to carry the child to term.

1,623.05
1,040.00
2,632.87
189.72
891.00
8,219.26
2,006.74
4,118.06
2,817.56
1,123.78
347.40
485.97
9,600.00
6,520.68
82,972.19
1,045.55
4,868.53
517.39
2,545.18
70.00
581.07
7,334.23
4,110.00
497.90
47.96
0.00
108.65
1,065.90
233.45
13,200.00
259.90
161,073.99

2014-15
Proposed Budget

4,500.00
1,650.00
3,000.00
200.00
900.00
12,000.00
2,025.00
2,500.00
2,400.00
500.00
360.00
500.00
4,500.00
7,664.00
98,066.00
500.00
4,500.00
1,150.00
2,700.00
100.00
1,000.00
7,000.00
4,200.00
1,000.00
300.00
1,000.00
180.00
1,800.00
400.00
13,200.00
300.00
180,095.00

201314 Expenses & 201415 Proposed Budget

AGH/MWC - Miscellaneous

4,500.00
1,200.00
3,000.00
200.00
650.00
12,000.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
2,400.00
300.00
360.00
500.00
6,500.00
7,160.00
86,116.00
500.00
4,000.00
1,150.00
2,700.00
100.00
500.00
7,000.00
3,700.00
1,000.00
300.00
1,000.00
180.00
1,800.00
400.00
13,200.00
300.00
167,216.00

2013-2014
Actual
Expenses

Expenses & Proposed Budget

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2013-14
Current
Budget

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray for individuals who encouraged or in some cases forced/coerced
a pregnant woman to have an abortion to recognize their part in the death of a child and seek the
Lords forgiveness.

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Thanksgiving
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Christmas Day

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Pro-Life Prayer Reminder: Pray that all those involved in an unplanned pregnancy and not saved
would come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Main Office
6418 Bass Lake Rd
Crystal, MN 55428
www.metrowomenscenter.org Office: 763-533-8642 Fax: 763-533-5307
Office hours: Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Board of Directors
Dave Sebald, Board President
Jennifer Moreau, Vice President
Lindsay Levang, Secretary
Diane Eliason, Treasurer
Jon Baxter

Clare Erickson
Pastor Floyd Lunde
Laura Martin
Pastor Jeremy Stephens

Special Thanks
AC Carlson
Aviands Food & Services Management
Action Stump Removal
Affordable Real Estate Options
Ameriprise
Anonymous Business & Financial Donors
Bakers Carpet Cleaning
Balfany Sod and Hoffman Sod
Becker Furniture
Benjamin D. Franklin Financial Services
Brist Chiropractic
Carlson Electric
Community Solutions Fund
Do Right Landscaping
Donald Carlson Construction
Dosco Design Build
Fireside Hearth & Home
Flooring Expo
Floyd Security
Gretch Foundation
Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies
Home Depot & Lowes
IBM
Larry Schultz Farm

Lions Share Janitorial


Len Busch Roses, Bachmans, & Linders
Matts Lawn & Landscape
Maren Layne Design
Metro Garage Door Company
Nystrom Publishing
POPP.com
Printmakers
Quality Grounds Maintenance
Robert B. Hill Company
Signs by Jill
Sonshine Carpet & Duct Cleaning
Standard Water Control Systems
Starmaker Marketing
Stone Fabrics
Titan Machinery
Thrivent Financial
Truist
Wayne Newhouse & Associates
WCTS Radio Station & Staff
Weld & Sons Plumbing Co.
Wells Fargo
Waynes Greenhouse
Window World

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