Food for His Children (FFHC) envisions individuals, families and communities becoming all God created them to be and teaching others to do the same. FFHC serves over 200 families in 8 communities in Karatu, Tanzania.

Through the provision of a dairy goat and training in agriculture, animal husbandry, entrepreneurship, and savings groups, families are able to help themselves out of extreme poverty and are equipped to provide for their family’s basic needs and work toward their goals. They learn their strengths and gifts, learn to see the resources around them and understand how they can all be used together for the benefit of their family and community.  FFHC walks alongside them in this journey, building relationships along the way.

We GIVE GOAT- providing the Gift of the gospel and a goat, Opportunity for growth and loving others, Application of what they have learned and watch the Transformation of lives and communities!

MOST FL is a social norms marketing campaign that addresses the issue of youth drug and alcohol use in our community.

For years, communities have focused their efforts on trying to fix the “problem” of youth drug and alcohol use with modest results. The goal of MOST FL is to focus on what’s RIGHT with our youth and community. By focusing on identifying and changing misperceptions, we can begin to notice the ways in which our own perceptions are skewed.

For example, MOST youth at Forest Lake Area High report making good choices regarding drug and alcohol use. The perception among youth (and many adults), however, is that most youth are drinking alcohol or using drugs. When we challenge this perception with facts, it empowers youth to become part of the majority – they feel less pressure to conform to negative social norms because they know MOST youth are making good choices.

Formerly known as Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau, the Lakes Center for Youth & Families (LC4YF) serves residents of the Forest Lake Area School District and all of Chisago County.

Created in 1976 to keep first-time youth offenders from re-offending, LC4YF programs evolved as the community grew.  Today, we off afterschool enrichment, leadership & jobs programs, mentoring, counseling and parenting support in addition to intervention services, chemical health education and addiction support for youth ages 10-18.

Our mission is to “Ensure the Success of Youth” by offering programs and services that strengthen a youth’s relationship with those around them and increase a youth’s sense of belonging and worth.

The Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to residents of the Forest Lake Area School District seeking to further their education through any college, university or technical training.  Last year, the foundation awarded over $145,000 in scholarships!

The Rotary Club of Forest Lake is always looking for outstanding, service-minded business and professional leaders to consider for membership.

New members bring fresh enthusiasm, contribute additional hours to club projects and strengthen club leadership.

Through Rotary International, our local club participates in many humanitarian projects both nationally and internationally.

During the last year, we contributed to many local programs/projects with either financial assistance or donations of time and talents. We have an active club with ongoing projects to build a brighter future for our community.