NOTICE
FOR THE PEARL CRISIS CENTER OFFICE
Pearl Crisis Center is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our workers, clients, volunteers, guests, and stake holders. To ensure we have a safe and healthy workplace, we have developed the following COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pearl office will begin a gradual re-open beginning July 6, 2020.
For JULY open hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8am -4pm
For AUGUST open hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8am -4pm
Appointments will be pre-scheduled with clients and only walk-ins that are determined extreme emergencies will be seen.
Please call 320-982-2901 OR 800-933-6914 for appointment OR email us at pearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com
Appointments will be staggered so there is time in between appointments for cleaning.
To keep everyone safe, Pearl Crisis Center is implementing the following rules:
Staff and guests are REQUIRED to wear masks
Sanitary cleaning is REQUIRED throughout the day
Six-foot distancing is REQUIRED
REQUIRED staff and guests will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
Hand washing and sanitizer usage is REQUIRED
If you are a victim of domestic/sexual assault and need immediate help for safety issues, please call 800-933-6914 to speak to an advocate OR email pearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com for help. Advocates will still be working remotely from home on days not open (mentioned above)and can assist you through email OR through the toll-free number mentioned above. The toll-free number 800-933-6914 will connect you to the Refugee who will be taking our calls and passing the information to advocates daily.
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911.
FOR SALVATION ARMY NEEDS
The Pearl Crisis Center office will be open on Mondays from 8:00 am to noon for emergency crisis needs ONLY until July 6.
In July the office will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 8am to 4pm and available to help with Salvation Army needs.
In August the office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm to help with Salvation Army needs.
If you can email us at pearlcrisiscenter@gmail.com to let us know ahead of time that you are coming and what your need is that would be great.
PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE OFFICE IF YOU ARE SICK.
Community Closet Updates
The Community Closet will begin a gradual re-open beginning July 6, 2020.
For JULY open hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 10am -4pm
For AUGUST open hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 10am -4pm
To keep everyone safe, The Community Closet is implementing the following rules:
Staff and volunteers are REQUIRED to wear masks/optional but encouraged for shoppers
Sanitary cleaning is REQUIRED throughout the day
Six-foot distancing is REQUIRED
REQUIRED staff and volunteers will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms
Hand washing and sanitizer usage is REQUIRED for staff and volunteers
*The store may have extra masks on hand for customers who wish to wear one.
*The store will have hand sanitizers for usage.
*We have designated a time 10-11 for vulnerable populations.
*Until further notice up to 10 shoppers allowed in the store at one time.
*Shoppers may be asked to come back later or wait outside until there is safe space to enter and shop.
*Until further notice the dressing room will be closed.
*If an item needs to be returned the customer will receive store credit.
*Community members wanting to donate their items to the store will be allowed to in person
on the days the store is open (mentioned above) or they can make an appointment as well.
You can also make an appointment to bring donated items on the days we are closed by requesting
an appointment on the Community Closet Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/MilacaCommunityClosetThriftStore/?ref=bookmarks
COMMUNITY CLOSET LOT SALE DATES: To be determined
Thank you for your support through this difficult time.
PEARL WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER WHEN THE MILACA SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER
IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP CALL 911 OR CALL OUR CRISIS LINE AT 800-933-6914 TO REACH AN ON-CALL ADVOCATE
SALVATION ARMY
NOW LOCATED AT PEARL CRISIS CENTER
AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS CALL 1-800-933-6914
Our Story:
For over twenty years, Pearl Crisis Center, a non-profit agency, has provided support and
resources to all victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
resources to all victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
If you live outside of Mille Lacs County, and are looking for services in
your area, the National Domestic Violence Hotline
can be reached at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
PEARL IS DEDICATED TO:
* Increasing safety for victims/survivors of violence and their families through advocacy, support and information
* Working to increase accountability and educational efforts for perpetrators
* Coordinating efforts with community members, organizations, and systems agencies.
Last year Pearl Crisis Center served 427 victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault.
* Increasing safety for victims/survivors of violence and their families through advocacy, support and information
* Working to increase accountability and educational efforts for perpetrators
* Coordinating efforts with community members, organizations, and systems agencies.
Last year Pearl Crisis Center served 427 victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault.
