Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/06/2018

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C.R.E.E.S. Ministry The path to the Restoration by the Holy Spirit 6901 East Fish Lake Rd. Suite # 150 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Thursday, July 5, 2018 To the members of the City Council: C.R.E.E.S. Ministry is writing in regards to request an amendment to the zoning ordinance of the B-2 District to allow religious institutions on 6760 Highway 10, Ramsey, MN. C.R.E.E.S. Ministry is a Non-profit community outreach founded in 2006, in the city of Maple Grove Minnesota. Our Mission and vision are to fulfill the calling of God in our lives, to restore the kingdom of God in the life of every person, and in the family; By bringing the Glory of God, and restoration into every family, locally and globally with the power and authority of the Holy Spirit. Our operations: We support family and individuals from Coral Spring to Minneapolis -St. Paul with spiritual and moral support through various forms of counseling; Including but not limited to the following: addictions and substance abuse, marriage and family conflicts, domestic violence and abuse, and teen crisis outreach. We offer one on one counseling and specialized classes to help increase their spiritual, emotional, economic, and physical stability and wellbeing. Through this process, we support families in all areas such by providing help with utility bills, providing the family with food baskets (through a growing food shelf), clothing, and family counseling. We also offer services in translation, interpretation, transportation, and notary. Among other functions, we provide home wellness, chaplains and hospital visits. We are committed with the Maple Grove Prison and work closely with local law enforcement. Also, C.R.E.E.S. Ministry assists in connecting and locating a place for shelter and food for those who may be in immediate danger. Our organization works side by side with CASA ESPERANZA (House of Hope) for this cause. As a community outreach, C.R.E.E.S. Ministry is committed to upholding and restoring all levels of authorities in the community. Among the opportunities that we have encountered, a group of 50 members of the church completed training with the U.S. Chaplain International Association, known as C.I.A. Chaplains are certified to help the community in many ways that presence. During the past year, our Chaplain members have been through various training, in preparation of becoming allies with the authorities in the area, as well as, providing resources to the people in need.