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Emergency Shelter - Community Action Center - CAC

1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS - 200, Northfield, MN 55057

Eligibility
Homeless individuals or families who are residents of the cities of Northfield, Castle Rock, Dennison, Dundas, and Webster
Required documents
Photo ID
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call; walk in
Service area
Castle Rock, MN Dennison, MN Dundas, MN Northfield, MN Webster, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Application Process

  • Walk In

Languages

  • Spanish
Operates a housing stabilization/rapid re-housing program that serves as the primary local homeless intervention in northern Rice County,
  • Places one individual or family at a time in an apartment where they may stay for up to 90 days
  • Provides food, support with housing search, and coordinates community resources
  • Because of increasing demand, priority is given to the most vulnerable clients
It also acts as an access point for Coordinated Entry, where it coordinates with local police and area churches to connect people to a temporary motel shelter when needed after business hours.
Last Assured
03/18/2026
Providing organization
Community Action Center - CAC

Provides basic needs resources, including food, diapers, clothing, and personal hygiene items, along with housing support, financial assistance, and walk-in resource centers that offer advocacy and connections to community services.