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Provides a $20 Holiday Gas Card and $20 Bus Card to individuals needing transportation to work.- Bus fare for transportation to work- Gas money for transportation to work- Transportation to a funeral

Through a voucher system administered by on-call volunteers from member churches, funds are set up to help those who fall in between the cracks of other assistance. Vouchers are provided for electric service, gas money, gas service, heating fuel, rental deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and water service assistance.Vouchers do not cover the amount of a total client's bill, the client must pay some of the bill on their own. Volunteers provide spiritual ministry as well as the ministry of meeting the person's basic needs for emergency food and shelter.Offers free laundry services once a month through Laundry of Love program

Emergency food shelf for persons living in area. Clients will be asked to provide name, address, telephone number, the number of adults and the number of children to be served and if there are any infants. Clients should call the day on which food is to be picked up. Clients will need proof of address and identification for all members of the household. Usage is limited to once every 30 days.Senior Food Shelf: Usage is limited to seniors and may be used once a month by appointment only. Free home delivery.Free hot lunch provided Monday - Thursday to community membersHygiene: Shampoo, razors, shaving cream, soap and lotion are given to clients once every two months. The availability of hygiene products will vary.Transportation: Clients can qualify for tokens or a bus card in one of two ways. The caseworker must be able to verify by telephone that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or have several medical appointments.Energy conservation services including furnace checks and minor repairs, call 612-721-6462.Referrals to LensCrafters for free eye exam and glasses.Limited financial assistance for special needs. Call to see if funding is available.Seasonal services, HeatShare, and emergency disaster services.Food support application assistance (SNAP)

Assists persons in an emergency situation with a bus ticket, depending on the availability of funds

Helps low-income individuals who need to purchase or repair a vehicle. The program includes:- The vehicle purchase or repair loan is needed to continue work, school, or make medical appointments- Repayment terms are flexible- Vehicle purchase loan of $4,000 maximum- Vehicle repair loan of $1,000 maximum

Provides transportation to those who need reliable transportation to access essential services such as work, school, and medical care. Assistance may include bus passes, gas cards, and other limited support options.

Emergency General Assistance meets the emergency needs of eligible individuals who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Funding availability may vary. EGA can offer emergency help with the following:- Damage or rental deposits on a case-by-case basis- Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable- Moving expenses. May provide assistance to older adults or individuals living with a disability with moving fees associated with moving companies that pick up belongings and relocate the resident to a new residence.- Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs- Property tax help for past due taxes- Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only- Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help. NOTE: EGA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

Assists eligible individuals and families secure a low-interest car loan, and provides down payment assistance for gently used, reliable vehicles.Car ownership/financial education and case management support are also available; see website for application and additional information.

Provides a means for churches and other organizations to work together to match up volunteers to meet an individual's or family's needs. Provides:- Baby Care Ministry: Helps young families by providing infant and toddler high chairs, baby cribs, pack-n-plays, and strollers- Build-A-Bed: Builds and gives single beds and bunk beds. Also delivers them directly to homes and assembles them in the room.- Bike Ministry: Provides bicycles for adults and children- Clean Sweep: Helps families with basic cleaning supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, sponges, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and more- Clothing Ministry: Provides essential clothing through Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe- Diaper Ministry: Helps young families by providing diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for babies and toddlers- Food and Gas Cards: Provides gift cards for food and gas- FurniShare: Matches up donations of household goods and furniture (including beds, mattresses/box springs (free of stains, rips, and tears), dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, and living room furniture) with people who need them. Also provides monthly furniture sales.- Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware to individuals and families- LAM Vac Valet: Donates and repairs vacuum cleaners in good condition- Loads of Love: Cares for families in need by providing laundry detergent, fabric sheets, dish, and dishwasher soap- Personal Care: Provides necessary personal items including soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine products, and more- The Birthday Closet Ministry: Provides supplies for children's birthdays- The Linen Closet: Provides new or used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths- Towel Ministry: Provides bath towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths- Winter Wear Ministry: Provides boots, coats, hats, mittens, and scarves

Assists people living with HIV with transportation support through a network of staff and volunteers. Offers mileage reimbursement, bus passes, or taxi vouchers for eligible clients to help them get to and from medical appointments and other supportive service visits when no other transportation resources are available.

Emergency Assistance is short-term, one-time assistance for families in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety. Services may include:- Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable- Moving expenses- Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs- Property tax help for past due taxes- Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only- Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills in the city of Minneapolis. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help.NOTE: EA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

Emergency General Assistance meets the emergency needs of eligible individuals who are in an emergency and who are residents of the state. Funding availability may vary. EGA can offer emergency help with the following:- Damage or rental deposits on a case-by-case basis- Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable- Moving expenses. May provide assistance to older adults or individuals living with a disability with moving fees associated with moving companies that pick up belongings and relocate the resident to a new residence.- Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs- Property tax help for past due taxes- Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only- Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help. NOTE: EGA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

Pathway of Hope: Designated case management for families with children.Food Shelf: Available once per calendar month. Walk-in during open hours. Culturally-specific food is often available.Hygiene: Hygiene kits are typically available. Showers are available for people who are unhoused during specific hours.Transportation: Must be able to verify that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a medical appointment. Clients should bring a letter (on company letterhead) stating when they started working and when they will get their first paycheck. Transportation is limited to once a year. Case-by-case exceptions may be made depending on the transportation need.Employment services: job leads, resume assistance, job search techniques instructionSeasonal services: Family Camp, coats for kids, holiday programs for Easter and Thanksgiving, and emergency disaster services.Referrals to rental assistance/rent deposit (funding is limited), car repair services, and budget counseling.

Food shelf which can be used once in a 30-day period. Families receive food for three - five days. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last.Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture.Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Coordinated Entry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet.HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programsCoordinated Entry assessments for adult families and singles 24 and older in Anoka CountyFamily Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP): Funds are only available to individuals and families facing an eviction. Funding varies month to month and may not be available. NOTE: One phone line is set aside for this program. It stays open until there are more than 80 requests per week. Then it is closes until staff are caught up on intakes. When the intakes are caught up, the line is opened again. Individuals should try the phone number a few times throughout the week.If someone asks, let them know to keep checking Line 5 - it will open again soon.Rapid Rehousing: Provides services for people experiencing homelessness that have found housing. Street Outreach: Provides outreach services such as food and transportation for people experiencing homelessness.

Provides household stability counseling, case management, planning and longer-term support to address multiple needs and barriers. Also assists clients with finding employment, creating resumes, etc.Offers limited emergency financial assistance for transportation to employment for residents of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Shorewood and Woodland. This financial assistance is provided on a limited, case-by-case basis to help with prescription co-pays, minor car repairs, bus cards, employment related expenses, etc.

Small amounts of financial assistance for individuals in need, usually between $35 - 45 Some examples of assistance include:- Apartment application fees- Birth certificates- Fuel cards- Prescription/co-pays- Saint Cloud Metro Bus transportation- State IDs/driver's license renewals or replacementsIf financial assistance is unavailable, staff will attempt to refer elsewhere

Provides the following services once every 12 months:- Discounted Cell Phones: A representative from Open Access Connections is available 9:30 am - 11:30 am Tuesdays, except the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Helps clients with applying for a discounted $30 cell phone and/or voicemail number/box. NOTE: The Basilica does not provide the cell phones or help with the $30 cost of the cell phone.- Gas Cards: $20 maximum to Speedway. A valid drivers license is required.- Vouchers: Provides vouchers for obtaining a state ID, Minnesota driver's license, birth certificate from any state, and to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store for clothing and/or housewares (no furniture). Bus cards are available to those with a verifiable new job and gas cards for individuals with a valid driver's license. Must reside in the city of Minneapolis.Provides the following services once every 30 days:- Hygiene items- Laundry vouchers for one wash and dry (limited supply)

Distributes money through grants and loans to currently-serving Minnesota military members and their families that are experiencing financial stress. Examples of types of grants/loans may include but are not limited to: - Appliance replacement or repair- Airline tickets for parents to visit and be with their wounded warriors- Financial assistance for mortgage/rent payments- Undesignated financial assistance- Vehicle repair

May provide emergency assistance with food, clothing, and shelter vouchers, including:- Gas cards for people needing to get to work or important appointments (on a case-by-case basis). Gas cards are not available for people with Medicare or Medicaid.- Motel vouchers (in extreme crises and for short-term stays only when funding is available)- One-time rent payment assistanceStaff may also provide information and referrals to other community resources for people.

Emergency assistance fund for costs associated with receiving medical care, available once per calendar year per applicant. Support is provided in paying medical bills ($500 maximum), transportation, and lodging ($200 maximum for both) for family hospital visits which are for one-time unexpected emergency type situations.

A private, non-profit organization serving Clearwater County. (Requests from outside of the county will not necessarily be denied) The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter, and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves. Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security number in order to provide ANY services. - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable. Also see "Transient Policy"

Works with clients to establish relationships and work through temporary hardships. Partners with the Buffalo Food Shelf, Blessing Closet, and the Buffalo Rotary. Offers services such as:- Baby items such as diapers, wipes, blankets, and bottles- Gas vouchers on a limited basis- Minor car repair assistance of up to $300 per family per year- Minor household repairs - Referrals to other agencies - Volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments or job interviews. A 2 - 3 day notice is required.

Provides various basic needs programs such as:- Emergency loans that may help cover costs such as a car repair, electricity bill, heating bill, funeral cost, medical, rent, or other need- Food distribution program- Food shelf