Elderly Needs Program - Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
1613 Farm Road South, Tower, MN 55790
Eligibility
Bois Forte members who are ages 55 and older or ages 21 - 54 and handicapped/disabled. Must have gross income of less than 250% of the federal poverty level. Must have needs that cannot be met by other programs and resources. Residents of Itasca, Koochiching and Saint Louis counties.
Required documents
Store quote for item requesting
verification of application for assistance to other programs with letter(s) of denial from the program(s)
verification of disability or handicapped condition with a copy of Social Security Disability determination letter, check stub or written doctor's statement
verification of enrollment with a copy of Bois Forte Band or another picture identification, if available
verification of income with a copy of most recent payroll check stub, bank statement, tax return, Social Security, Disability or retirement income statement
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
(218)757-3295
Voice
(800)223-1041
Voice
Application process
Applicants must have applied to other agencies and been denied before applying to this program. Visit website for application.
Service area
Itasca County, MN
Koochiching County, MN
Saint Louis County, MN
Other Information
Program Fees
- No Fee
Assists with goods or services that contribute to the well-being and/or safety of the individual including:- Air conditioner (window mount)?- Bed and/or dresser set?- Carpet/floor covering?- Couch/sofa?- Freezer: Upright or chest?- Furnace?- Handicap accessibility needs?- Kitchen range/stove?- Kitchen table/chair set?- Main/storm door?- Microwave?- Ramp?- Recliner?- Refrigerator?- Septic pumping?- Washer and/or dryer?- Water and sewer repairs?- Water heaterAssistance is provided up to $600 per household (with a minimum of $50) towards the purchase of 1 item listed above. If the cost of the item exceeds $600, it is the applicant's responsibility to pay the remainder of the balance and they must demonstrate the ability to pay the remaining balance.Requests are generally limited to 1 request per household every 2 years, unless the request is for an emergency beyond the household's control.
Last Assured
09/04/2025
Providing organization
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, also referred to as Ojibwe is a sovereign, federally recognized Native American Tribe