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• Ready-to-Rent workshops for tenants looking to establish or rebuild a positive rental history

• Workshops for landlords on topics such as fair housing laws, local government rules and requirements, and business fundamentals

• Community resource on the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords

• Mediation services to help resolve tenant/landlord and neighbor to neighbor disputes, in hopes of reducing the costs of eviction on all sides

Offers a nurse line available 24 hours/7 days a week for individuals who may need to speak with a nurse about medical care and where to go for care. Nurses can provide medical advice on what potential options are available such as virtual care, primary care, urgent care options, or seek emergency care if needed at a Emplify Health, location.

Provides curbside pick-up of used clothing and household items. Items should be bagged in plastic garbage bags (preferred method to keep from getting wet) or boxes no larger than a grocery tote, and placed on the curb on the day of the pick-up. All items must be clean and rack-ready. Call to arrange a pick-up. Will accept the following items:

• Gently used clothing of any size or season

• Bedding, curtains, towels, place mats, fabric and small area rugs

• Jewelry, purses, belts, shoes, hats and scarves

• Will accept kitchenware, toys and games, tools IF accompanied by clothing donations?

Items Not Accepted: Microwaves, mattresses and box springs, major appliances, car seats/cribs/strollers, personal care items, food or other perishables, lawn or garden care items, flammable or combustible items, sofa beds, or furniture. Visit website to see the complete list of items not accepted at https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/donate-used-goods/accepted-items/.

Provides the licensing for adult and child foster care. Services include:

• Information about licensing requirements and standards

• Inspections and investigations on certifications for adult foster care homes and child foster care

• Orientation, licensing, and re-licensing of foster care certification

• Once ODC trainees and employees are ready for employment, individualized job seeking/job retention skills are taught

• The ODC placement staff works closely with each person during the placement process so that exploring job resources, writing resumes, and job interviewing become lifelong skills

• Two-week evaluations within private companies can be used

• This allows an employer to critique the participant's performance without obligation to hire and provides the individual useful appraisal information

• ODC staff provide consultation and follow-up services for those moving into community employment to assure a smooth transition

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 18 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, or eviction. Must check with worker for eligibility; will provide assistance with moving expenses, rent, rental deposit, and utility payments only - assistance cannot be used for property taxes or attorney fees. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance.

ECFE is a parenting education program for all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth to Kindergarten entrance. Learning opportunities through ECFE may occur in a variety of settings, such as the families' homes, district or community sites, and online parenting education and support. Programming and education services often include parents/caregivers and children but may just include parents/caregivers. ECFE works to strengthen families and engage the ability of all parents to provide an environment that supports the healthy development of their child. Services may include:

• Book lending library

• Dad and child programs

• Early childhood screening for children ages 3 - 5

• Information on community resources

• Outdoor classroom

• Parent-child activities

• Parent discussion groups

• Play and learn activities for children

• Programs for non-English language learners

• School readiness program for children age 3 1/2 - 4

• Special events for the entire family

• Workshops on specific topics

NOTE: Call for current class offerings and schedule of events.

Promotes a Community Wellness Partnership throughout the county in partnership with Cottonwood and Jackson County. Initiatives and services include:

• Community Health Workers who work with individuals and families to help them navigate health care and social services systems

• Diabetes and hypertension prevention with healthcare systems and local organizations to raise awareness

• Healthy eating and physical activity in schools and communities

• Wellness within the workplace to promote creation of healthier worksites through policy, systems, and the environment. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation/exposure, and breastfeeding support.

• Tobacco cessation programs

Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Administration Department

• City Clerk, Julie Hanson, (651)792-7811, [email protected]

• Dog and cat license, contact City Hall at (651)792-7800

Building Department

• Building inspections to ensure residential, commercial, and industrial construction are done safely in accordance with state building code and city regulations

• Code enforcement and property maintenance regulations

Planning Department

• Planning division responsible for the review and management of development and redevelopment of the city

Public Works Division: Street maintenance, snow removal

• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the city, streets, trails, parks, sewers, and water system

Emergency Management: (651)649-5451

Provides recreational activities that include night activities, special events, Special Olympics, and youth programming. Night activities and special events include, but are not limited to:

• Karaoke
• Bingo
• Crafts
• Community tours
• Game night
• Meals

Special Olympics: 8 different sports are offered including:

• Basketball (full- and half-court)
• Bowling
• Bocce Ball
• Flag Football (Unified)
• Golf (Traditional and Unified)
• Softball
• Swimming
• Track and field

Multiple volunteer opportunities are available.

Provides services to children and families such as:

• Case management services

• Central intake assessment for services

Provides comprehensive medical care exclusively for children. Visit website for listings of services and specialty clinics. Services include:

• Children's staff blends traditional, cultural, and complementary medical care

• Emergency care

• In-patient medical care

• Out-patient pediatric clinics

• Rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, and language pathology

• Neonatal and pediatric intensive care units

• Neurodevelopment disorders and autism spectrum testing and evaluation

• Mental health services

• Surgery including outpatient surgery

Provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of chemically-dependent individuals, their families, and their significant others. Services are available on both a residential or outpatient basis; Outpatient programs are available during the day or in the evening. Each client has an individual treatment plan and aftercare recommendations directed toward their specific needs and circumstances. Staff is also available for assessments, interventions, and educational presentations.

????For Organizations: Art Project Grants: Provides area organizations in the SMAC region with up to $7,000 to stimulate and encourage the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts. Equipment/Facilities Improvement Grants: Provides up to $10,000 in matching funds to arts organizations for the purchase of equipment items and facilities improvements that will strengthen their capacity to serve the arts needs of the region. Public Arts Grants: Provides organizations and city, county, or tribal governments with up to $20,000 for large-scale physical public art projects that will leave an arts legacy in southwest MN. The project should result in sustainable arts access in the community, with a continuing impact over several years. 20% cash match required. Quick Support for Organizations Grants: Provides organizations with up to $2,500 for activities such as planning for a Public Art project, strategic planning or board training, costs to apply for 501(c)(3) status, small equipment purchases, or small arts projects. For Individual Artists: Art Study Opportunity for Youth Grants: Up to $500 to aid in the development of young artists in grades 5 - 12 through an enrichment camp or specialty study. Students eligible for free/reduced lunch may apply for funding for regular lessons. Individual Artist - Artist Equity Grants: Provides up to $4,000 to aid Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other artists of color with projects that will advance their skills and artistic careers. Individual Artist - Artist Growth Grants: Provides up to $4,000 to artists at any career stage for projects that will advance their skills and artistic career. Individual Artist - Quick Support for Artists: Provides artists with up to $1,000 for activities such as purchasing supplies, attending classes, and small artist-led community projects. For Schools: Arts in the Schools Grants: Provides public schools with up to $4,000 for projects such as artist residencies, arts field trips, juried student art exhibits, etc.

Services provided in person as well as by phone counseling and internet. Services include:

• Budget and Debt Counseling: Counselors work with clients on an in-depth review of their living expenses and debts combined with counselor guidance in debt management, goal planning strategies, or suggestions of alternate ways of handling particularly difficult financial concerns.

• Counselor on Call: Counselors provide brief Q & A to address consumer questions. The counselor can provide the caller with information about credit and debt, make referrals to community resources, or schedule an appointment with staff for other financial counseling services.

• Debt Management Plan: Consolidates monthly bills into one simple payment, often with lower payments and interest rates

• Financial Education: Workshops and classes for all age groups are geared to help individuals control their finances and provide resources on various financial topics; delivered to schools, churches, employers, and community groups.

• Housing Counseling: Pre purchase homebuyer, post purchase, foreclosure prevention, and reverse mortgage couseling, provided. HUD approved housing counseling agency.

• Student Loan Counseling: Helps individuals navigate repayment options for federal, state, and private loans. Helps individuals determine eligibility for repayment options, contact lenders, and can assist in developing a plan that considers the individual's financial situation.

• Birth certificates

• Death certificates

• Marriage licenses

• Military discharges from all branches of the armed forces

• Passport applications and photos

• Property information

Comprehensive public library services offering services like loaning books and movies. Also offers a place for the public to access the internet, occasional story times, access to online databases, and more.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Homebuyer education through the White Earth Investment Initiative through classroom and online education, and individual housing advising

Provide resources and support for Latinos who are victims of a crime, domestic violence, or sexual assault. All services are provided in English and Spanish. Services provided:

• 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line for victims of a crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault

• Assistance and Court Accompaniment for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Assistance in applying for orders for protection and accompaniment through the civil court process. Helps in reporting sexual assault or domestic violence to local police and accompanies the criminal court process.

• Domestic violence and sexual assault support groups

• Helps victims apply for reparations

• Referrals to relevant community resources such as shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, and support with residency or status-related needs

NOTE: CLUES does not provide legal advice and will refer clients to community resources for legal assistance.

Provides legal representation in immigration related legal matters throughout the state of Minnesota. These may include deportation defense, family based petitions, applications for lawful permanent residency, visa processing, waivers, TPS, asylum, U Visa, T Visa, VAWA, and SIJS cases, DACA renewals, citizenship, and naturalization. ILCM does not represent tourist or student related visas, nor employment based or religious worker visas.

County Jail oversees a 197 bed jail in Duluth

Provides homeless prevention program services such as:

• Prevention Services: Temporary financial assistance and/or supportive services to help people remain in their current housing situation, relocate, or divert them from entering the homeless system. Financial assistance is provided for past due rent or for one-time housing funds to help individuals maintain or obtain housing.

• Rapid-Rehousing: Assist households to quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Provides one-time rental assistance and supportive services such as case management and housing navigation.

• Charity Care: Offers financial help to patients who cannot pay all or part of their medical bills. 50-100% of the bill may be paid.

• Pharmacy Assistance Fund: Provides one-time (once a year) prescription assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship. Request must not exceed $500.

• Uninsured Discount: Provides a discount on medically-needed services for uninsured patients