The Community Action Center operates the only homeless shelter 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 coordinating community resources - Because of increasing demand, priority is given to the most vulnerable clients The shelter is an access point for Coordinated Entry housing programs; after regular business hours, the CAC cooperates with local police and area churches in serving people in the Northfield area who need temporary shelter at a local motel.

Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available but is NOT provided in all situations, requirements vary by programs and funding. Potential assistance consists of: - Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits - Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit - Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs - Housing stability case management Programs may include: - Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services - Long-term homelessness supportive services in Aitkin, Carlton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine and Chisago County to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth - Assistance for homeless ex-offenders in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine County, housing placement as well as rent and deposit funds may be available -Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

In the form of limited motel stays, United Community Action Partnership offers a short-term solution while working with people in the program to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability. Part of the plan may include employment and housing search, connections to mainstream resources, and/or short to medium term rental assistance.

- Emergency food, rent, and shelter/lodging assistance - Travel in most emergencies/bus tickets - Clothing - Household items - Utility bills - Referral information

Provides services for single adults and families who are in need: - Emergency Shelter: There is a waiting list. Limited funds for a hotel stay due to extreme heat and cold weather-related conditions for Carver, Dakota, and Scott county. - Housing Related Coordinated Entry: Provides housing intake and assessment for single adults over the age of 25, and families residing in Carver and Scott counties who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. Single adults and families in Dakota county should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line. - Permanent Supportive Housing: Provides a CAP-owned rental unit for homeless individuals and families with disabilities in Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties

A private, non-profit organization serving Clearwater County. (Requests from outside of the county will not necessarily be denied) The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter, and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves. Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security number in order to provide ANY services. - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable. Also see "Transient Policy"

- Emergency Food and Shelter Program: Assists individuals and families in a crisis to prevent homelessness, which may include providing a motel voucher or food voucher - Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program - FHPAP: Provides short-term assistance for individuals and families to keep housing, or to assist getting into housing such as providing rent payment, rental deposit and utility service payment assistance - Food Support Outreach: SNAP specialists assist with questions and applications, as well as provide outreach support - Transitional Housing: Helps people who have no permanent address find permanent housing - Youth Homeless Demonstration Grant (YHDP): Assists homeless youth ages 18-24 with obtaining housing, along with many other incentives

- Provides police and emergency response for Beltrami County - Search and rescue services Department Phone Numbers: - Beltrami County Sheriff/Police Records Department 218-333-4187 (for reports, accident reports, etc.) - Provides a permanent medication disposal drop-off box for expired prescriptions or narcotics in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center. For details call the Paul Bunyan Task Force at 218-333-8353 - Provides after hours services for the Salvation Army to issue motel vouchers to individuals in need.

One-time assistance for people in emergency need of food, gas, or motel vouchers

Emergency Shelter Program: Offers limited motel stays as a short-term solution while working with people to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability. Part of the plan may include employment and housing searches, connections to mainstream resources, and short to medium-term rental assistance. Transitional Housing Program: Provides a long-term housing program to help an individual regain self-sufficiency. The goal of this program is to transition struggling individuals and families into stabilized living situations. The resources are offered for people of all backgrounds, including single parents, children, and individuals that were recently evicted. The program requires an assessment, application approval, weekly case management meetings, and constant contact with a case manager. If approved Prairie Five can: - Pay a portion of rent ?- Provide assistance with referrals, phone calls, setting up appointments, application assistance, resume building, job search, family development, etc. ?- Tenant education ?- Budgeting/smart money use Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program: Helps families or individuals get out of homelessness or prevent homelessness from occurring. If eligible, the FHPAP program can help with first month's rent, security deposit, or back rent/mortgage assistance up to a certain dollar amount. To be eligible for this program individuals must: - Fill out an application ?- Be able to prove a housing crisis (eviction notice, mortgage papers, etc.) ?- Must have income During this program, all applicants who are deemed eligible will also be required to watch the "Rent Wise, Money Smart" videos. The videos go over smart shopping, facts about debt and credit reports, saving, budgeting, and more.

Financial assistance for immediate crisis situation including shelter, rent, mortgage payments, security deposits, or utilities

Provides assistance with: - Motel rooms or other emergency accommodations - Provides a homeless coordinated entry housing assessment - Rent payment in case of eviction or to secure housing and funding resources when homeless through the Family Assistance Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP. - Rental deposit for those who are homeless or near eviction - Utility deposits for homeless households

The Hometown Resource Center may provide emergency assistance with food, clothing and shelter. The center offers a one-time rent payment assistance. In extreme crisis situations and only when funding is available, the center may provide motel vouchers (for short-term stays only). The center may provide gas cards for people needing to get to work or important appointments (on a case by case basis). Gas cards are not available for people with Medicare or Medicaid (because they have other options for transportation). Staff may also provide information and referral to other community resources for people.

Emergency food, shelter, gas money, and other assistance

The Salvation Army in Houston has limited funds for food vouchers, hotel vouchers, and transportation needs including bus tickets for stranded travelers and car repair assistance. This service is only available when the organization has funding. Because of the dependence on the organization's available funds there is no guarantee that all requests for assistance can be granted, however, people are encouraged to call when they have an emergency need.

Services vary from county to county; volunteer opportunities included for interested community members. Services may include: Basic needs - Back-to-school assistance - Food - Housing - Other emergency needs - Transportation - Utility assistance Summer camps for youth Thrift store vouchers for clothing/household goods

Providing social services as a last resort including: - Clothing - Emergency lodging (for residents of Kandiyohi county ONLY) - Information and referral regarding food - Prescriptions - Rental assistance - Utility assistance

Provides assistance with: - Motel rooms or other emergency accommodations - Provides a homeless coordinated entry housing assessment - Rent payment in case of eviction or to secure housing and funding resources when homeless through the Family Assistance Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP. - Rental deposit for those who are homeless or near eviction - Utility deposits for homeless households

- Distributes meal and lodging vouchers, provided by the Salvation Army when Salvation Army is closed - Vouchers are for temporary, emergency situations to help individuals experiencing homelessness or a person who is staying or working in a place for only a short time. - Guidelines for distribution are governed by the Salvation Army

Provides emergency financial assistance for gas, food or shelter for one day

We can authorize a Salvation Army motel voucher for those eligible, that are currently within Itasca County for a one night stay at a hotel. - Will require name, address, date of birth and Social Security number in order to provide ANY services. - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable.

Provides services for single adults and families who are in need: - Emergency Shelter: There is a waiting list. Limited funds for a hotel stay due to extreme heat and cold weather-related conditions for Carver, Dakota, and Scott county. - Housing Related Coordinated Entry: Provides housing intake and assessment for single adults over the age of 25, and families residing in Carver and Scott counties who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. Single adults and families in Dakota county should call Dakota County's Housing Resource Line. - Permanent Supportive Housing: Provides a CAP-owned rental unit for homeless individuals and families with disabilities in Carver, Dakota, and Scott counties

In the form of limited motel stays, United Community Action Partnership offers a short-term solution while working with people in the program to come up with a plan for long-term housing stability. Part of the plan may include employment and housing search, connections to mainstream resources, and/or short to medium term rental assistance.

Primary services include coordinated entry access point for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Case management is offered to prevent future issues with homelessness. Financial assistance may be available but is NOT provided in all situations, requirements vary by programs and funding. Potential assistance consists of: - Funding for housing and utility costs/deposits - Funding for transportation costs via vehicle repair or public transit - Clothing and food assistance as well as other basic needs - Housing stability case management Programs may include: - Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services - Long-term homelessness supportive services in Aitkin, Carlton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine and Chisago County to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth - Assistance for homeless ex-offenders in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine County, housing placement as well as rent and deposit funds may be available -Transitional housing services for homeless youth ages 16 - 22, as well as some financial assistance for rent NOTE: Funding comes from a variety of sources including the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP and others.

Providing motel vouchers for individuals and families who are homeless and in need of a place to stay. Vouchers are limited to 1 or 2 nights depending on the individual's circumstances.