Tools and Assistance For The Job - Small Sums
2375 University Avenue West, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Open to all adults over 18 or older who: - Are currently experiencing homelessness or housing instability (i.e. individuals couch hopping, staying with friends or family, or living in a hotel) - Have a verifiable job offer or have started a new job in the last two months. Work hours of a minimum of 25 hours/week is required. - Have completed requirements needed for professional licensing, registration, or a certificate and need assistance for the fees. Small Sums must be able to verify.
Application/registration additional information may be required based on need verification of employment/licensing
9 am - 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Wednesday appointment only
Interpreters available; Spanish
Call to do an intake process over the phone
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Helps individuals with assistance for a required work item, a way to get to work, and additional services to help workers retain employment and achieve long-term economic and housing stability. Helps with: - Funding for a simple piece of equipment, a uniform, or tools in order to start a job. - Bus fare for individuals that have a job opportunity in place and have been offered employment or are starting a new job. Assistance up to one month of employment for bus fare. NOTE: Does not provide gas cards or assistance with rental/utility fees
02/12/2026
Small Sums
Helps individuals experiencing housing instability with assistance to obtain required work items needed to start and keep a new job and achieve long-term economic and housing stability