St Cloud-Place of Hope Charitable Contribution

On behalf of Stearns County Community Corrections, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for the charitable contribution from Christensen Group Insurance towards the evening meals served on Monday, January 30, 2023.

With personal funding provided by the employees of our agency, corporate contributions by Costco, Christensen Group Insurance, and Sysco, we were able to purchase, prepare and serve a warm meal to homeless/transient individuals and families at three different locations in the St. Cloud area.

**Place of Hope-Westside: **Meal consisted of Pizza, bottled water, homemade desserts for individuals/families residing in temporary housing. Served approximately 120.

Lincoln Center Shelter-Eastside: 25 takeout meals were prepared and delivered consisting of long spaghetti, meat sauce, breadsticks, homemade desserts, bottled water for transient individuals spending the night.

Place of Hope-Downtown: Cafeteria style meal served of long spaghetti, meat sauce, mac/cheese, lettuce salad, breadsticks, assortment of desserts, milk, lemonade, and water for individuals/families residing at the housing facility and walk-in people. Served approximately 125.

Thank you for your partnership in reaching out to those in need within the St. Cloud area.

Best Regards,

Becky Bales Cramlet-Director
Greg Boelter-Supervisor
Brian Christian-Supervisor
Scott Ergen-Supervisor
Jenn Luberts-Supervisor
Enoch Owens-Supervisor
Joy Silbernick-Supervisor 

Nathan Bemboom- Agency staff coordinator for the meal.

Greg Boelter-Supervisor
Community Corrections-Juvenile and Adult Services Unit

Mission: Provide exceptional services to assure a safe, healthy, vibrant county for all
Values: Professional, Approachable, Responsive, Collaborative, Fair & Equitable