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2375 University Avenue West, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Eligibility

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.

Required documents

Application/registration additional information may be required based on need verification of employment/licensing

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Wednesday appointment only
https://www.smallsums.org/
[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Interpretation services

Interpreters available

Application process

Call to do an intake process over the phone

Service area

MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Program Fees

No Fee

Hours of Operation

Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Description

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

Last Assured

10/02/2025

Providing organization

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