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Grand Avenue Community Outreach
www.gacoutreach.com
Grand Avenue Community Outreach is an ecumenical, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that provides social services and outreach programs designed to meet physical, spiritual, and long-term needs to people in Northwest Iowa and beyond. The main lobby is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 1pm. Grand Avenue Free Medical Clinic is available the 3rd Thursday of each month from 4 pm to 8 pm, walk-ins are welcome - first come, first served and the Dental Clinic is available by appointment only. Free Food and Clothing Distribution is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 2 to 5pm but emergency food bags are always available in the lobby (limit one per week for each household) and the Grand Avenue Community Kitchen offers free hot meals every Monday and Thursday evening from 5-6:30pm. We are also home to Birthright of Spencer, the Clay County office for Family Crisis Centers, All Those Yesterdays Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counseling, United Way of Spencer, the American Red Cross of Clay County, Hope Haven's Day-Hab program, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and various support groups.
605 North Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA 51301
Map
712-580-4732
Email: director@gacoutreach.com
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Hope Haven, Inc.
http://www.hopehaven.org
Hope Haven is a faith based, non-profit agency and has been a pioneer in its ministry for 49 years.
Established in 1964, the agency's mission is to help individuals with disabilities to unleash their potential so that they may live life as a part of his/her community, with as much independence as possible. The organization is able to accomplish this mission by providing life skills training, residential services, employment training and placement, behavioral health programs and children and family services.
Hope Haven provides support to adults, children and families across Iowa and Southwest Minnesota, having served over 1485 people last year.
Globally, Hope Haven International delivers hope and mobility through the free gift of a wheelchair, thus far distributing over 105,000 wheelchairs to people in 107 countries. Hope Haven also has staffed programs in Romania, Guatemala and Vietnam. This past year, Hope Haven served 168 children and adults with disabilities in Spencer and Clay County.
Mission Statement: "As followers of Christ we unleash potential in people through work and life skills so that they may enjoy a productive life in their community."
Vision Statement: Hope Haven is community committed to the special creation of God that is the human being; encouraging the realization of dreams, desires, and aspirations, valuing gifts, talents and contributions, sharing accountability for individual and community growth.
920 South Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA 51301
712-262-4189
712-262-4157
Fax: 712-262-4202
Email: lelsenba@hopehaven.org
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Hope Reformed Church
https://www.spencerhope.com
Hope Church is a church that values God’s Word, the incredible grace of Jesus and the gospel, and loves the community of Spencer. We want to be a church that people enjoy being a part of. A church that helps people find their place in God’s story and live out their calling in him.
Every Sunday at 8:30 am and 10:45 am you will be encouraged by a message based on God's word, inspired by the music and welcomed by our church family. Our Sunday School program is at 9:45 am for ages 3 years through adult. Our program provides a safe, fun environment for kids and adults to learn about God's love and grace.
Our Youth Program offers students the opportunity to engage with God and build relationships with Him and others. Middle School meets on Wednesday evenings. 6th grade at 5:30 pm, 7th grade at 6:30 pm and 8th grade at 7:30 pm. The High School (9th-12th grade) meets on Sundays at 7:00 pm.
919 Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA 51301
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712-262-3016
Email: hrc@spencerhope.org
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Many Hands Market
www.manyhandsmarket.com
Marketplace to shop for high quality-low priced second hand goods for the whole family.
As part of a non-profit ministry, Proceeds go to support local and global missions.
Many Hands Market will operate on staff volunteers and donated inventory.
1019 South Grand Avenue - Suite 6
Spencer, IA 51301
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712-580-4563
712-240-4897
Email: kbrown@mh4h.org
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Masonic Temple
Fraternal Organization
103 East 4th Street
PO Box 825
Spencer, IA 51301-0825
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Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the US and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat's vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. By partnering with Habitat, families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter, including improvements in health, safety, child development, economic opportunity and educational achievement. Our local affiliate chapter serves families in Clay and Dickinson Counties.
710 Lake Street, Suite 1 Offices A&B
PO Box 754
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Map
712-363-3479
Email: northwestiowahabitat@gmail.com
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Rotary Club of Spencer
www.SpencerRotary.org
Spencer Rotary is a service organization and a member
of Rotary International (est 2-23-1905). We raise funds
to support Spencer community needs.
Box 7933
Spencer, IA 51301
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712-346-8992
712-262-3030
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Sacred Heart Parish
www.spencersacredheart.com
Catholic Church including worship and elementary education.
Sacred Heart School provides education for PK - 6th Grade. Contact the School at (712) 262-6428.
1111 4th Avenue West
P.O. Box 817
Spencer, IA 51301-0817
Map
712-262-3047
Fax: 712-262-4067
Email: sbaxter@spencersacredheart.com
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Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
www.seasonscenter.org
Seasons is a comprehensive Behavioral Health Center offering a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health services to the people and communities in Northwest Iowa since 1959.
Seasons is a registered not-for-profit organization.
201 East 11th Street
Spencer, IA 51301
Map
712-262-2923
800-242-5101
Email: info@seasonscenter.org
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Spencer Art Alliance
Mission Statement: SPACE nurtures Spencer's growing creative community by expanding professional opportunities for artists and creative entrepreneurs and by reinforcing and enhancing the missions of existing cultural and creative organizations.
408 Grand Avenue
Spencer, IA 51301
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712-262-2958
712-262-3117
Email: bmohr@spenceriowacity.com
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Spencer Area Farmers Market Association
Our location is at the South "T" intersection
in the Many Hands Market Parking Lot
(1019 South Grand Avenue)
Our season runs June through October
Wednesdays: 4pm to 6pm The first Wednesday is July 12th, 2023
Saturdays: 7:30am to Noon The first Saturday is June 3rd, 2023
For more information, please call Jay Fitzloff at 415-318-9925
or email jayfitzloff@hotmail.com
1019 South Grand
1211 4th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
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415-318-9925 (Jay F.)
712-346-8526 (Wendy S)
Email: Jayfitzloff@hotmail.com
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Spencer Community School Foundation
www.spencerschoolfoundation.com
The Spencer Community School Foundation is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded by donations, bequests, and annual giving programs.
(no operating funds are received from the State of Iowa or the Spencer Community Schools budget.)
The goal of the foundation is to partner with businesses to meet educational and vocational needs, enhance and enrich educational opportunities for students and teachers, and expand horizons for the entire community.
The foundation office is staffed part-time September through May.
23 East 7th Street
P.O. Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
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712-262-8950
Fax: 712-262-1116
Email: foundation@spencerschools.org
