Casual For A Cause Funds Donated To Young Learners Program After Roosevelt Fire

(7-1-14) Casual For A Cause Funds Donated To Young Learners Program After Roosevelt Fire: Late Saturday night, June 14, lightning struck Roosevelt Early Childhood Center in St. Cloud, where The Young Learners Program (YLP) is housed. The majority of the building was engulfed in flames, and within hours the entire building was deemed a total loss. No injuries occurred, but every piece of property inside was destroyed. As staff work to create a temporary space for programming, they are in need of many new/gently used and clean items that are used in their programs.

The Young Learners Program (YLP) is an Intensive Outpatient Day Treatment program (part of Catholic Charities) that provides mental health and educational programming for children age 3-6, located in St Cloud. The YLP provides services to children with a mental health diagnosis and who qualify for Special Education services. They provide the child with individual, group, and family therapy to help the child effectively function at home, school and in the community, as well as address the relationships within the family.

The staff of St. Cloud Federal Credit Union donated $300 from their “Casual For A Cause” funds to help YLP restore their program. “Casual For A Cause” is a program started by our staff to raise funds for the needs of our local communities. On the last Friday of every month, employees can dress in everyday casual attire if they donate at least $5.00 to Casual For A Cause. The funds are used as needed during the year. Some recent recipients have included Veterans Stand Down program; Catholic Charities Back-to-School drive, Young Learners Program, and mattress purchase program; Ruff Start Animal Rescue; Treats for Troops.