Small Sums - Small Sums

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

(651)242-9441

Voice

https://www.smallsums.org/

[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call to do an intake process over the phone

Service area

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

What's Here

Tools/Equipment Work Clothing Bus Fare

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