Financial Assistance - Keystone Community Services

Resource Name:Financial Assistance - Keystone Community Services

1800 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104

Eligibility

Must have lived in Ramsey County for 30 days and be residents of zip codes 55101, 55108, 55113, and 55114. Also serves portions of 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55117 and 55130 within the following boundaries:

55102 - Part north of Kellogg Boulevard

55103 - On the north of Pierce Butler

55104 - West of Hamline to Minneapolis border

55105 - Up to Randolph Avenue between Hamline and Mississippi Boulevard

55117 - West of 35E - 55130 - West of 35E from Rice Street to downtown Saint Paul

Callers requesting financial assistance for housing related requests need to apply to Ramsey County first and receive an approval or denial before they can reach out to Keystone.

Required documents

Application/registration form
Proof of address (driver's license, mail with current address, picture ID, state ID)
Section 8 documentation if applicable, utility bills
Documentation of why rent assistance is needed such as an eviction notice, car repair receipts, Social Security letter if benefits were stopped, Ramsey County Sanction or Denial letter, hotel receipts
Proof of income from last 60 days, and proof of future income sufficient to pay for next month's rent, utilities and basic needs
Proof of usage of Ramsey County Emergency Assistance in last 12 months or a denial letter from Ramsey County

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(651)917-3883

Voice

Intake

Website

https://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support/

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call; individuals should leave a voicemail and will receive a call back within a few business days

Fees

None

Service area

Falcon Heights, MN Lauderdale, MN Little Canada, MN Roseville, MN Saint Paul, MN

Depending upon funds available, offers one-time assistance through Keystone. Can be used for: - Car repairs - Furniture delivery or storage fees - Other emergency needs - Rent and deposit, mortgage assistance

- SNAP screening and application assistance - Utility payments and deposits

Last Assured

03/20/2026

What's Here

Electric Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Automotive Repair and Maintenance Property Tax Payment Assistance Food Stamp/SNAP Applications Rent Payment Assistance Mortgage Payment Assistance Household Goods Storage Utility Deposit Assistance Rental Deposit Assistance Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Keystone Community Services

Offers a variety of human service programs to residents of Ramsey County