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Services available to residents of Scott County are listed below. If a service only serves residents of parts of Scott County, that information is noted in the service. Holiday Gifts/Toys Programs that provide gifts such as clothing, toys, and other items to help low-income individuals, older adults, and others who celebrate the holiday. CAP Agency - Hope for the Holidays Toy Program Hope for the Holidays Hotline: (952)402-9873 Email: Maritza Real at [email protected] Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are current clients of CAP Agency's programs - Scott County Eligibility: Must participate and utilize CAP's Food Shelf or utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Carver and Dakota Eligibility: Must participate and utilize the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) for families with children ages birth - 18. - Intake: Call CAP Agency case worker or the Hope for the Holiday Hotline about the toy program. Visit website to fill out form to sign up for the toy distribution program at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvOrWOnIm8t4ts31u7KuYfJ5_3-bQp6owEq9txt1fxhTtC9Q/viewform. Registration: Starts October 29 and until full Documents: Proof of participation in CAP's Food Shelf or Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Distribution: Toy distribution dates and times will be emailed to families once they have registered Description: Holiday toy program for current clients of CAP Agency CLOSED Mi CASA - Toys for Tots Program Address: 1053 Jefferson Street South, Shakopee, MN 55379 Email: [email protected] for questions Serves: Residents of Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties who are not registered with any other holiday gift program Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 17 - Intake: Visit website form online to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiuCUvv9fz5SWzHJ_8SlvnPhY_nopq-uwN2TjSZTOVj7V30A/viewform Documents: Proof of ID for each registered child at the time of pick up Distribution: Pick up information will be sent by email by December 12 Description: Provides a holiday Toys for Tots program CLOSED CLOSED Redeemed Life Ministries International - Address: 7901 Red Oak Drive, Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 - Phone: (763)784-5433 - Email: [email protected] - Website: https://www.facebook.com/redeemedlifechurchtv/ - Serves: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties - Eligibility: Children ages birth - 14 - Registration: Now - Saturday, November 15th or until 300 children have been registered. Completing the registration form does not guarantee toys. Individuals who register will be notified on or before December 15th if they are approved. - Intake: Complete online registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjO_9ZxAhwyqKnObsSPWs2In4i9UGH6u3gDKBaT5QPROBA/viewform?fbzx=6584876489828486887 - Documents: None - Fees: None - Distribution: Date and time to be determined Description: Holiday toys for tots program that provides toys for children CLOSED Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community - Special Holiday Assistance Program Phone: (952)324-0518 Email: [email protected] - Serves: Indigenous families who are residents of Scott County Eligibility: Families with children ages 18 who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe Registration: Deadline for registration is Friday, December 12 Intake: Call or email to register. Call between 9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday by phone. Documents: Intake form, verification of address (utility bill or phone bill), income verification, and tribal enrollment documents of the parent(s) and children Distribution: Families will be provided with information once approved Description: Provides gifts and gift cards per child to households in need Toy Corner, The - Holiday Toy Shop Appointment Address: Saint John's Lutheran Church Basement Level 119 8th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone: (952)737-9854 - Serves: Clients of The Toy Corner who are residents of Scott County Eligibility: Families with children ages birth - 15 who are experiencing financial hardship Registration: Appointments start November 24 - December 12 Intake: Walk in to sign up for a holiday shopping appointment. Appointments will be 3 pm - 5:30 pm Monday and Tuesday. Documents: Utility bill listing address Distribution: Appointments will be set up in person Description: Provides an opportunity for families to shop for free new and like-new items such as toys, books, stuffed animals, games, and puzzles

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