British stone. Cloud-A long-term St. Cloud organization has moved into a permanent home.

The Hagen Center is dedicated to helping the homeless, needy and injured.

Despite being in the area for 10 years, the non-profit organization confirmed its location at 340 7th Avenue only six weeks ago. The site was formerly the location of Mudcastle, a small church that recently moved to Texas.

Pastor Carolyn Hagen said that she and her husband Dave started their ministry in Minneapolis in 1995 after experiencing some struggles.

There was a time when we first got married, we had to go to the food rack, and I think the only time you have the right to look down on someone is when you help them.

Hagens was founded in 1997, and after interacting with people in need, he spent 12 years operating a church, food rack and help center on Lake Street, providing some perspective.

Well, we want to share Jesus because we are a Christian organization, but no one seems to be willing to help. When a homeless person says madam, why should I listen to you talking about your God? His direct quote was'I'm hungry. Do you have a ham sandwich? So, the next time I went out, I brought a bag of ham sandwiches, and it became to meet their needs.

The Hagen Center is a benevolent Swiss Army Knife that provides various forms of help to those who come to find it. This work meets physical and emotional needs by providing food, clothing, blankets, hygiene products, other assistance, prayer, worship, and the community. Hagen said that you don't have to be a Christian to come to the help center.

I want to say that we are not religious believers at all here. I actually hate religion. Our church is called love. So, this is about loving others, and this is what I believe in the most powerful force in the world, love.

Hagen is a licensed counselor. In addition to being an ordained pastor, he has been engaged in church services, Bible studies, and personal meetings in Oak Park Heights Prison for many years. She said the center is continuing this work by supporting the detainees and their families.

I am not their judge. They already have. I am not saying that they should be released from prison without repaying their debts to society, but God is not only the God of one chance, but also the God of many opportunities. I don’t want my worst mistakes to be on the billboard.

The center is open every Sunday and Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. On Sundays, non-denominational church services and free meals are provided at 10:00 am and 11:45 am. There is also a worship service at 7:00 pm on Wednesday night. Children's Ministry for children aged 3 to 12 is available during the service period.

Important upcoming events this holiday season include a Thanksgiving dinner at 11:45 am on Sunday, November 21, and a toy giveaway on December 19. Anyone who needs home toys needs to register in advance.

The Hagen Center is also actively looking for donations and volunteers. To learn more, you can visit their website https://www.carolynhagenministries.com/.