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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 28, 2011 Page 3 Center prior to this move due to outgrowing that space. Mr. Nyberg advised that on March 3, 2011, an open house at the new location at Hamline Center would be held, and publicly invited the City Council and residents to attend from 4:30 — 7:30 p.m., with a brief program scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Nyberg noted that this new location and additional space would provide Keystone to offer a greater re- sponse to area needs. Mr. Nyberg reviewed statistics and trends indicating grow- ing needs in the area with impacts being faced by families throughout the County with the current economic crises. Mr. Nyberg noted that Keystone was a commu- nity service with hundreds of volunteers from the community, local schools and local churches; and that their participation made the program possible. Christine Pulver, Director of Keystone's Basic Needs Program Ms. Pulver provided a more detailed review of Keystone's food shelf services for families needing food and shelter and alarming increases in individuals served over the last few years. Ms. Pulver reviewed the three locations operated by Keystone: Rice Street in Little Canada, University Avenue in St. Paul, and the Roseville site; and expounded on the increasing cooperative relationships and their greater presence in the suburbs versus urban and non-metropolitan areas. Ms. Pulver echoed Mr. Nyberg's invitation to the public and to individual City Councilmembers; and encouraged everyone to find additional information on their website: Keystone Community Services. Councilmember Pust noted that she serves on the Board of this organization; and on behalf of Board members and the City Council encouraged citizens to attend and find out additional information on the services of Keystone. At the request of Councilmember Pust, Ms. Pulver announced hours of operation for service and/or to make donations at Hamline Center between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday evenings from 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. Ms. Pulver advised that qualifications to receive services are that individuals must live within the service area and meet federal income guidelines within 200%. Ms. Pulver advised those interested in volunteering with Keystone, whether as individuals or from faith or- ganizations, to contact their office at 651/603-6650. Councilmember McGehee questioned whether the services currently offered at Victory Celebration Church at the same location would conflict with Keystone services. Ms. Pulver advised that Victory distributed items on Wednesdays, but would be closing that operation in April and their service would no longer be offered. Mr. Nyberg left copies of invitations and annual reports at the bench for interested Councilmembers and the public. 5. Recognitions,Donations, Communications