Donations for organizations that St. John’s Lodge supports can be made here. Please note that payments made through PayPal have an additional 3% added to them to cover the additional fees.

As always, payments can still be made directly to the lodge secretary.

During the mid 1970’s law enforcement agencies across the country were looking for ways to hold youth accountable for their actions without sending them through the juvenile system or labeling them as “delinquents.” As a result, the Youth Service Bureau was born.

In the St. Croix Valley, two such organizations were created. South Communities Counseling Services was opened in Cottage Grove in 1976 and a similar organization called Youth Service Bureau, was established in Stillwater in 1978.

Both organizations shared a common goal: give youth and families the support they need at the first sign of challenges to avoid more significant consequences in the future. They also met the needs of youth, families and communities by providing counseling and early intervention programs.

In 1996 the organizations merged to create Youth Service Bureau, Inc. (YSB) with offices in both Stillwater and Cottage Grove. A Woodbury office was added in 2002 to better serve the needs of all Washington County youth and families.

Today, YSB remains true to the ideals of its founders. Youth continue to be held accountable and coached as they make amends to those hurt by their behavior. And parents continue to get the support they need to guide their children through challenging times.

Everybody needs help sometimes. Valley Outreach is the only nonprofit in the area that provides people with a wide range of support – whether they need food, clothing or help navigating resources during challenging times.

Our programs include our food shelf, clothing program and client support services.

We are continually asking ‘what if?’ and ‘what else?’ of partners, volunteers and – most importantly – clients, to find better ways help people in need.

We believe working with others makes our community and the entire nonprofit sector stronger. That’s why we are proud to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals, community groups, nonprofit partners, foundations, businesses, faith communities and governmental entities. Our volunteers, donors and partners are critical to the success of the mission of Valley Outreach. When we work together, we can help our neighbors find a place of stability.