Explore the Heart of Our Good Samaritan Fund
Learn about how the Good Samaritan Fund supports Cannon Falls families through compassionate aid and community-driven values, shaping a future of hope and resilience.
Good Samaritan Fund Overview
Explore how the Good Samaritan Fund supports Cannon Falls residents with compassionate financial aid and community resources.
The CCIC and others (individuals, congregations, and organizations)
contribute to the Good Samaritan Fund and designated members are
authorized to distribute funds to meet the needs of individuals and families
in crisis situations. This fund meets the charitable and religious purposes
of the CCIC.
Good Samaritan Liaison–Pastor Shannon Bauer, Phone: 507-298-7719
Emergency Financial Aid
Providing immediate monetary assistance to help families overcome urgent financial crises.
- A given person/family may request financial assistance once per year, or more if needed, but not to exceed a total of $1,000 per year. The purpose of the fund is to provide emergency help in times of crisis, not as ongoing support.
- Unusual circumstances may be considered as exceptional and a higher amount of money may be given after a review of the case by the Good Samaritan Fund Liaison and CCIC Council.
- To assure accountability, no one shall be given cash. The Good Samaritan Fund Liaison may only provide payments toward a utility bill, medical/prescription bill, rent, lodging, car repair, etc., or arrange for credit/gift cards for needed items such as gas or clothing.
- Persons who are residents of the Cannon Falls area, but not
associated with a congregation, shall be directed to contact the Good Samaritan Fund Liaison who will contact the client for additional details needed.
- Persons who are not residents of the Cannon Falls area should be directed to the Cannon Falls Police Department or additional resources for help.
Community Resource Navigation
Connecting individuals to local resources and services tailored to their unique situations.
Three River Community Action works with low-income families and individuals to meet basic needs through assistance with housing, food, transportation, energy, and others. Offices are located in Zumbrota, Rochester, Faribault, and Wabasha.
Phone: 507-316-0610 (toll free: 800-277-8414)
Cannon Falls Food Shelf
Located in the basement of First English Lutheran Church, 511 Belle Street W.
Nutritious food can be given on a regular basis to those in need who live within a 10-mile radius of Cannon Falls.
Food shelf hours are:
Thursdays, 3-6 pm, except on holidays.
Goodhue County Health and Human Services
Offices are located at 426 West Avenue in Red Wing. Phone is 651-388-9360.
They can help with a wide range of on-going needs as well as emergency intervention.
Hope Coalition (Goodhue County Office)
Offices are located at1407 West 4th Street, Red Wing. Phone is 651-388-9360.
They can help with basic needs including housing, especially for women and children under the threat of domestic violence.
Support Your Community with the Good Samaritan Fund
Join us in providing vital financial aid and compassionate support to Cannon Falls area residents facing hardship. You can make a meaningful difference today by donating funds to support the Good Samaritan Fund.
Simply write a check with your donation amount and mail to:
Good Samaritan Fund
c/o First English Lutheran Church, 511 W Belle St, Cannon Falls MN 55009
