About WeCAN
WeCAN serves individuals and families in need in Western Hennepin County. We are a community nonprofit that empowers and equips individuals and families to reach stability and self-sufficiency.
WeCAN was founded in 1989 to address the lack of social service programs for low-income families in Western Hennepin County. From emergency assistance to food support to helping our clients with job skills, WeCAN is in existence to help, support and inspire.
Who We Are
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.
Our vision is that families and individuals will thrive in a vibrant community with full access to resources and support services.
The organization’s purpose is to address the human service needs by delivering emergency service, sharing information, developing cooperative efforts, and making referrals to other agencies as may be appropriate. WeCAN serves as a resource and catalyst for the provision of human services in the area by identifying unmet human service needs and developing solutions that address those needs, including information and referral services.
Our Mission
What We Do
We support community members through a variety of services.
Contact us today to get help.
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Rent/mortgage/
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Clinic Connection
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Emergency vet care
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Ready-to-Learn School Supplies
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Warm winter gear
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Adopt a Family
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Birthday Shelf
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Personal care & household cleaning products
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Meals on Wheels
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Mobile Market
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Kids' Food Program
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1-on-1 job search help
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Computers/office equipment availability
Who We Help
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.
Our Impact
Read our 2021 Annual Report
to learn more
Christopher Anderson
Executive Director
Leadership
"WeCAN is directed and staffed by dedicated community members who truly care about helping others. Each and every person takes ownership in making our community a better place and helping those who fall on hard times.
These giving people are the reason WeCAN has such an amazing impact."
Supporters
Foundations
Foundations
Financials
Tax Exempt
Form 990
WeCAN is certified to be exempt from sales and use taxes on purchases, rentals and leases of tangible property.
View our certificate.
Our Form 990 provides a great deal of financial information about the filing organization’s financial condition and such things as the sources of our income.
Strategic Framework
Our new strategic framework reaffirms — first and foremost — the urgency and continued importance of our mission.
View our document.