About the Compassion Action Network
The Compassion Action Network is a collaborative effort of Anoka County Human Services, Faith Communities and Non-profit Organizations working together to help individuals discover the value of their own gifts when connected with the gifts of others and the power of this linkage in meeting our communities' needs.
Mission
To mobilize community organizations to recognize the value and benefits of working together, because when everyone brings something, there is more than enough.
Vision
By working together to serve our community, every community organization will recognize and utilize its own unique gifts and resources.
Advisory Board Members

Back Row: Sue Kennell, Gayle Alexander, Elisa Thisbodeau, Lila Pagels, and Mary Jo Loftus
Front Row: Patty Halvorson and Ellen Raeker
Photo taken by: www.twinshotphotography.com
| Name | Organization & Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Jo Loftus | St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church 763-218-0650 |
maryjoloftus@hotmail.com |
| Gayle Alexander | Anoka County Community Resources and Volunteers 763-422-7089 |
gayle.alexander@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Lyla Pagels | Faith Community Nurse Program, Mercy & Unity Hospitals 763-236-4342 |
Lyla.pagels@allina.com |
| Ellen Raeker | Church of St. William 763-574-1811 |
rogelcats@msn.com |
| Elisa Thibodeau | Emmanuel Christian Center 763-227-9377 |
elisathibodeau@emmanuelcc.org |
| Patty Halvorson | Center Center for Family Resources 763-230-7836 |
patriciahalvorson@ccffr.org |
| Sue Kennell | Communication & Technology Coordinator 763-754-9638 |
sjkennell@comcast.net |
| Heather Ries | Stepping Stone Emergency Housing 763-323-7006 |
heather.ries@steppingstoneeh.org |