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Annual celebration of community volunteers giving "One Day to Help One Another." Traditionally the second Saturday in October.Projects typically include:- Small painting projects- Raking leaves- Washing windows- Cleaning gutters- Moving boxes or furniture- Yard work- Housework- And much more

In Home Care Service is a licensed service that provides an individualized assistance plan to help maintain and support healthy independent aging in the home and community. Aging individuals receive assistance in their home from a trained staff with a daily personal plan which can include household maintenance (laundry/cleaning), personal cares, and/or home management (phone calls, organizing, reading mail, arranging appointments), and socialization.

Provides advocacy and referrals to local services- 55 Alive driver's education- Chore program for residents of Clarkfield and Granite Falls, including yard work, one-time housekeeping, and other household tasks.- Exercise- Field trips/excursions- Tax assistance is available during tax season

Errands and shopping assistance- Volunteers will run local errands like picking up prescriptions or getting groceries for homebound seniors ensuring that they have the needed supplies to maintain their health and continue functioning independently at home Friendly visits- Volunteers provide social interaction for those who live alone or who would benefit from additional support and companionship Handyworker and yardwork assistance- Volunteers provide assistance with minor home repairs and maintenance (recipients are expected to pay for needed materials), outdoor chores such as garden projects, yard work, cleaning out gutters or snow removal Housekeeping and chore service- Volunteers provide assistance with routine cleaning and/or other occasional deep cleaning around the home to help ensure that seniors have a clean and safe environment which helps reduce safety risks that would be present if the senior attempted to do these chores on their own Resource and referral- Provides resources and referrals for any number of services that are not provided directly by agency Respite care- Volunteers provide the primary caregiver a temporary reprieve from their caregiving responsibilities and provide companionship and support to the senior receiving care. Faith In Action volunteers are not able to help with personal care such as toileting/bathing or assist with transfers or provide medical services such as administering medication or changing dressings. Transportation- Volunteer Drivers transport and escort participants to medical and non medical appointments helping increase mobility for seniors who are unable to drive or providing a safe alternative for those who still have a vehicle and license. Mileage reimbursement is available to all volunteer drivers.

Provides job training, guidance, and wages for individuals working in job settings preparing them for competitive integrated employment and/or self-employment. Job training includes:- Assisting with the day-to-day operations at the facility (laundry, dishes, janitorial, etc.) - Chore crews (lawn mowing, snow shoveling, raking, processing recycling, etc.)- Smaller jobs for outside agencies (shredding, packaging, etc.)There are a variety of work projects to fit each individual's skill set and interests. Employment Support Services (ESS) are also offered, which are designed to help participants maintain community employment.Chore crew services are available for residents of the community, including:Commercial Services - lawn care and snow removalGardening/WeedingLawn Mowing* - includes trimmingRaking - includes bagging and disposalSnow Removal**Reduced cost of snow removal and lawn care may be available for older adults

Adopt-a-block volunteer program: Raking, shoveling, and home repairs.Mentor program: Connects mentors in the community to work with residents to coach, counsel, teach, or model successful behaviors. Mentors are asked to commit to 1 year, 8 hours per week.Never Again, ex-offender services: Part of the housing with services program, these services focus on supporting long-term change. Includes career assistance.Spiritual fishing trips/retreats: Take residents on fishing adventures that double as spiritual retreats. Veteran Outreach: Shelter or transitional housing, support groups for things like alcohol and drug use, and medical appointment transportation.

Provides a wide variety of free and low-cost home health care services. Services provided:- Blood pressure checks from an outreach nurse- Community education seminars designed for caregivers, seniors, family members, and the public on a variety of topics for older adults- Computer/technology help- Friendly visits from volunteers to help with transportation, chore support, grocery shopping assistance, meal preparation, plant care, pet care, telephone reassurance, or offer emotional support. Services are based upon volunteers and their availability to offer services.- Home safety checks to meet with older adults and discuss their needs, develop a care plan, and refer to professional services- Home chore assistance including seasonal yard work and occasional snow shoveling. Yard work may include spring and fall cleanup, installation of window AC's, and help around the house.- In-home foot care for non-diabetic individuals for a fee- In-home health assessment for a free in-home nurse visit to discuss health concerns and goals- Rides to medical appointments with at least 1-2 weeks' notice before an appointment

Staff and volunteers offer assistance with:- Decision-making- Assessments for services- Medical escorts for doctor appointments- Home safety assessments- Assistance with needed paperwork for application for services- Connection to programs and referrals- Checkbook balancing- Respite care- Friendly visitors- Transportation- Grocery assistance- Chore requests- Senior companion- Fall prevention education- Books to Go program

Home maintenance and chore services are provided to senior citizens to enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes.Services may include:- Assistance with clutter elimination- Home maintenance- Housekeeping - kitchen and bathroom cleaning- Household chores- Lawn care and yardwork- Relocation assistance- Snow removal

Non-professional services provided:- Errand running and shopping assistance- Friendly visiting- Light housekeeping- Meal preparation- Mail management and personal correspondence- Repairs and minor maintenance of home and yard, including snow removal. There is insurance coverage for volunteers during the times they are providing CREST services.??- Telephone reassurance- Transportation is available for appointments, church, social engagements, and shopping. Request for transportation must be done 2 days in advance and are not wheelchair accessible. Both curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is available depending on need. No fees and donations are accepted.- Volunteers do not give medications, do not assist in transferring sitting to bed, etc.

Provides day training and habilitation services to adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilitiesServices provided:- Adult day care- In-house work activity program trains clients for work in sheltered workshops- Community job placement program places and trains people on jobs in community settings- Senior chore services including house cleaning, mowing etc.- Provides transportation to Babbitt, Embarrass, Mountain Iron, Eveleth, Virginia, Aurora-Hoyt Lakes, Hibbing, Ely, Chisholm, and Tower

Provides activities and services for older adults including:- Bingo- Board games- Blood pressure checks- Chair yoga - Community lunch served daily at noon- Day trips- Exercise classes- Educational programs?- HOME Program: assists with housekeeping, minor repair services, painting projects, lawn raking, and snow shoveling- Mature driver training- Technology help

Coordinates a variety of maintenance and home-based services to ensure that individuals can safely stay in their homes. Services include:- Annual clean-ups- Cleaning- Family therapy- Handyman services- Housekeeping- Lawncare- Moving- Occupational therapy- Physical therapy- Snow removal

Assists individuals around the house with interior and exterior projects. Offers both chore assistance and home repair services such as:Interior:- Grab bar installation- Hanging curtains and pictures- Installing handrails- Installing and repairing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors- Repairing door trim and baseboardsExterior:- Caulking windows- Fixing light fence damage- Painting shutters- Repairing exterior trimming- Repairing and replacing door hardware

Chore Services helps individuals with tasks around the house/apartment and yard so they can remain living independently. Common chores include:- Friendly visiting - Grocery order/delivery - Home maintenance (bathroom accessibility, carpentry; grab bar installation; interior/exterior painting; minor plumbing; railings; ramps; roof and gutter repairs; smoke alarms; window replacement) - Housekeeping - Lawn care - Packing/moving - Pet care - Seasonal clean-up - Snow removal - Transportation

Provides assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners who do not have family members available to help with household chores. Volunteer opportunities are available in yard maintenance, home repair, snow shoveling, and more. May be able to help with:- Cleaning gutters and downspouts- Cleaning and changing screen and windows/doors- Raking leaves, mowing lawns, and shoveling snow- Railing and grab bar installation- Small home repairs- Trimming bushes

Supports independence and allows older adults to remain in their homes and communities. Services for household and outdoor maintenance include:- Home barrier removal, disability-related projects such as grab bar installation- Homemaking (dishwashing, laundry, grocery shopping, meals, and cleaning)- Interior and exterior painting- Lawn mowing- Snow removal- Seasonal outdoor work (raking, pruning, weeding, mulching)- Minor repairs (leaky faucets, door handles, replace light bulbs)

Provides home repair and revitalization services including:A Brush with Kindness (ABKD): Projects may involve work such as constructing decks and ramps, landscaping, roofing, painting, weatherization repairs, and yard workAging in Place (AIP): Projects include installing an access ramp into homes, reducing trip hazards in the home, and installing walk-in showers.?Critical Home Repair (CHR): Projects include repair or replacement of roofs, windows, doors, and siding. Additions or expansions are not included????????

Coordinates a variety of maintenance and home-based services to ensure that individuals can safely stay in their homes. Services include:- Annual clean-ups- Cleaning- Family therapy- Handyman services- Housekeeping- Lawncare- Moving- Occupational therapy- Physical therapy- Snow removal

Elder needs-based supplemental income programMille Lacs Band members over the age of 62 or over the age of 55 and disabled are eligible for a monthly Supplemental Income benefit based on income need. There are no residency requirements.Community services to eldersProvides lawn mowing, yard maintenance, limited outdoor home maintenance, and walkway snow removal for all elders living in one of the Reservation Districts. These crews are staffed with Aanjibimaadizing staff and Gotaamigozi Flex Program participants.Temporary Assistance to Needy Families cash assistanceTribal TANF cash assistance makes monthly cash payments to families with minor children based on family size and composition. Households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. These benefits require participating adults to agree and to follow a case plan designed to move them away from assistance and to self-reliance. Cash assistance has a 60-month lifetime limit.Temporary Assistance to Needy Families emergency assistanceEmergency Assistance is a one-time per fiscal year payment for participants receiving cash assistance and experiencing an extreme financial hardship, typically an eviction or utility shutoff. Future cash assistance payments will be made to the landlord or utility.SNAP food support programThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a State of Minnesota program that the Aanjibimaadizing administers for our cash assistance families. This program provided cash assistance specifically for food purchases.Childcare assistanceChild care assistance helps parents or guardians pay for child care. Aanjibimaadizing can pay child care centers, family child care providers, or family, friends or neighbors (FFN) that provide child care. Child care assistance is not available in the Urban area at this time.

Services offers:- Assistance for families in determining how best to care for aging relatives- Caregiver consultant provides one-to-one assistance to families and caregivers to create a personalized caregiving plan- Chores including washing windows, basic home maintenance, assistance with moving, and yard work- Companionship offers friendly visits and phone calls, weekly check-ins, and monthly Care Packages delivery- Grocery shopping and grocery delivery services- Social and educational engagement opportunities including outreach activities, game days, and more- Transportation to and from medical, dental, and eye, and other appointments in Duluth and Two Harbors

Home maintenance and chore services are provided to senior citizens to enable them to live safely and independently in their own homes.Services may include:- Assistance with clutter elimination- Home maintenance- Housekeeping - kitchen and bathroom cleaning- Household chores- Lawn care and yardwork- Relocation assistance- Snow removal

Exterior repairs done on homeowner-occupied dwellings including ramps or accessibility modifications, painting, landscaping, siding, railings, porch, deck, stair repair, and gutter maintenance. Applicants are matched with a local volunteer service group to complete projects.