Help Us Transform the Kids’ Room at Alexandra House 🧡
At Compass Child Care, we believe in creating spaces where every child feels safe, loved, and inspired to learn. This holiday season, we’re giving back to our community by helping update the children’s room at Alexandra House, a women’s shelter located right across the street from our Blaine location.
About Alexandra House
Alexandra House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering victims of domestic and sexual violence through education, support, and advocacy. They offer a wide range of free services to individuals and families in need, including:
Their mission is to foster a community where abuse and violence are unacceptable, and they primarily serve families in Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. To learn more, visit AlexandraHouse.org.
- A 24-hour emergency shelter
- Legal advocacy and support groups
- Housing assistance
- Youth services
- Community education
Their mission is to foster a community where abuse and violence are unacceptable, and they primarily serve families in Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. To learn more, visit AlexandraHouse.org.
Current State
This room provides a space for children to play, read, and feel at home during a difficult time. It’s also used for meetings between case workers and parents, sometimes as a spare bedroom when the house is full, and as a shared space for kids of all ages. Because of the critical work happening at Alexandra House, refreshing the kids’ room hasn’t been a priority in nearly 25 years—but now it’s time to change that and give it some much-needed love and care!
Our Vision
We want to create a brighter, more functional, and welcoming environment for these kids. Here’s what we hope to do:
- Remove outdated wall carpet and repair the walls.
- Skim coat, prime, and paint for a fresh, modern look.
- Refinish counters and cabinets to make them functional and appealing.
- Replace mismatched tables and chairs with stackable, cohesive furniture.
- Update toy shelves, toys, and activities for various ages.
- Add bright, cheerful decor to create an inviting space.
- Set up a library and toy checkout system so kids can bring books and toys to their rooms for personal use.
- Remove outdated wall carpet and repair the walls.
- Skim coat, prime, and paint for a fresh, modern look.
- Refinish counters and cabinets to make them functional and appealing.
- Replace mismatched tables and chairs with stackable, cohesive furniture.
- Update toy shelves, toys, and activities for various ages.
- Add bright, cheerful decor to create an inviting space.
- Set up a library and toy checkout system so kids can bring books and toys to their rooms for personal use.
How You Can Help ✨
💙 Donate Funds
Your generosity helps us purchase the supplies, materials, and decor needed to create a welcoming space for the kids! |
🧡 Donate Your Time & Expertise
If you’re a skilled painter, carpenter, or decorator—or simply have a heart for giving—we’d love your help! Fill out our form to learn how you can volunteer! |
🩷 Join the Toy Drive
We’re collecting new toys, books, and games to stock the updated kids’ area. Click above to see list of items needed! Drop-off Day: TBD Drop-off Spot: TBD |
💚 Spread the Word
Help us reach more people by sharing this project with your friends, family, and community! Together, we can make a bigger impact. |
THANK YOU!
Want to follow the progress of this project or hear about future opportunities? We'll be sure to post updates here, so be sure to check back!
By working together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of these children and their families. Every little bit counts, whether it’s a donation, an hour of your time, or a new toy for a child to enjoy.
Thank you for helping us brighten their days!
Want to follow the progress of this project or hear about future opportunities? We'll be sure to post updates here, so be sure to check back!
By working together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of these children and their families. Every little bit counts, whether it’s a donation, an hour of your time, or a new toy for a child to enjoy.
Thank you for helping us brighten their days!
Contact Information
We’d love to hear from you!
If you’re interested in volunteering your time, donating labor, or other donations, please fill out the Volunteer & Give Form.
For any other questions or inquiries, feel free to reach out to:
Ginger Olson (Co-Owner): [email protected]
Nora Rustad (Director of Sales & Marketing): [email protected]
We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
If you’re interested in volunteering your time, donating labor, or other donations, please fill out the Volunteer & Give Form.
For any other questions or inquiries, feel free to reach out to:
Ginger Olson (Co-Owner): [email protected]
Nora Rustad (Director of Sales & Marketing): [email protected]
We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!