Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Short-term, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance

Offers emergency financial assistance to help with expenses during breast cancer care and treament. Basic living expenses include: - Car payments - Electricity - Food - Gas - Heat - Mortgage - Out of pocket medical expenses - Rent

Provides emergency financial assistance to adults in active cancer treatment for basic, non-medical needs. Assistance is provided once per lifetime for needs such as: - Cub Foods gift cards - Gasoline purchases using Holiday fuel cards - Rent or mortgage payment - Home or cell phone bill - Gas, electric, or water bill - Garbage bill

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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. Emergency Assistance for Home Repairs: Families must own or live in the home and document the need for repair and the request must be reasonable Emergency Assistance for Moving Expenses: Moving expenses include costs for transportation of personal property, utility hookups, and deposits. Total shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the family's net income. The move must be due to the denial of Emergency Assistance to pay existing shelter costs and the county has determined that moving will resolve the emergency. Emergency Assistance for Shelter: Shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the family unit's net income and an unlawful detainer is required. The county will determine if assistance is available for families facing a loss of shelter and for families without shelter. Assistance may also include damage deposits. Emergency Assistance for Utility Bills: Families must have received a final shut-off notice. Assistance may be available for expenses such as municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, firewood, and trash removal. The utility service must verify it will continue or restore service based on the receipt of Emergency Assistance funds or other payments. Emergency Assistance to Prevent Foreclosure: Families may request aid for an arrearage on contract-for-deed or mortgage payments when a foreclosure action occurs. The family must own, occupy, and maintain the home. The family's household income must be enough to pay housing costs over the next 12 months and can verify that their lender has denied refinancing.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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. Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or other emergency need.

Provides triage services for situations as needed and reviews county case information. Services include: - Assistance with housing and basic needs - Community Collaborative Fund: Initial assessment for households at risk of homelessness. Individuals must have been denied by the Saint Louis County EGA or EA program, or have already used EGA/EA within the last 18 months. ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) funds are determined to be used for rent, rental deposit, mortgage, or utilities. NOTE: There is currently no funding at this time. - Forms and certificate assistance for county programs such as SNAP, WIC, EGA/EA, GA, child care assistance, MFIP, Minnesota Supplemental Aid, or Housing Support. Also, follow up with issues regarding MNsure applications. - Referrals to community services, mental health, and chemical dependency services outside of Saint Louis County

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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 including risk of losing their housing (rent or mortgage) or are up for disconnection or already disconnected from their utilities (including electric, gas, heating, and water) service providers.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis and not just delay the onset of the emergency. Assistance must be temporary and must not exceed 30 days. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Allowable Expenses: - Housing: Rent and mortgage. Verification of payment overdue or threat of eviction notice required. Assistance for a rental unit damage deposit will not be provided if the family has already moved into the unit. - Utilities: Verification of pending utility shut-off required Amount of assistance provided is based on household size. Only vendor or protective payee payments will be issued.

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill education assistance - G. I. Bill life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities, and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements. - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. 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, one-time grant assistance for families in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - Survivors and dependents education - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Veteran/Military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing (rent, mortgage, and utilities) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation.

- Offers grants to help families with past due rent and mortgage, utility bills, short-term transportation assistance, school or job-related expenses, and prescriptions - Emergency supplies, laundry tokens, and clothing are available for people experiencing homelessness - Financial assistance follows county guidelines for Emergency Cash Assistance and must resolve the crisis or situation. Individuals can receive financial assistance once within a 12-month period.

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 including evictions, foreclosures, or utility shut-offs (electric, gas, heating fuel, water service payment assistance). Applicants must show they have spent a certain percentage of their income from the last 60 days on basic needs in order to qualify.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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 families in a financial crisis because of: - In situations of threat of eviction from a landlord/management or homelessness as a result of domestic abuse, rent and/or rental deposit assistance is provided. Mortgage payment assistance is not considered unless the family is in foreclosure or experiencing difficulty from an employment crisis. - In situations of utility (electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, sewer, or water) shut-off and refusal of service for fuel, deposit and payment assistance is provided - Financial aid is provided directly to the vendor

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. 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, one-time grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, or foreclosure. Some Emergency Medical Assistance available for those who are eligible.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 3-year period. 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. The one-time grant assistance may help individuals in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut off (electric, gas, heating fuel, water service payment assistance), eviction, foreclosure, moving expense and/or deposit, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Medical Assistance

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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. ?Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair. Assistance may also be available to households who are unable to pay for the cost of a funeral or burial expense. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency General Assistance, and/or Emergency Medical Assistance.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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. Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or moving expense.

Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill education assistance - G.I. Bill life insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP) provides cash assistance in the form of shelter payments (rent and mortgage), utilities, and personal needs grants to veterans who are unable to work as a result of a temporary disability. There are strict income and asset requirements. - Survivors and dependents' education - Transportation to the VA Medical Center - Veteran/military health insurance - Veteran survivor insurance

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 it 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: - 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 - Limited fund for short term hotel stays in tandem with case management services- ?- Long-term homelessness supportive services, also known as coordinated entry, are provided for those who qualify for short term hotel stays in Aitkin, Carlton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, and Chisago County to help with housing search and placement for families and unaccompanied youth - 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.

- Case management services for families who request budget management, personal counseling and other long-term professional services. - Community Center: 651-776-8169. Provides a variety of programs for all ages designed to meet physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs including group club activities, summer day camping, senior citizen programs, athletics, arts and crafts, music and drama, preschool program, teen counseling, gymnasium, after school programs, etc. - Fresh food distribution of bread, produce, baked goods, and more is available to anyone. Distribution takes place using a lottery system. - Financial assistance, when funds are available, for rent, deposit, mortgage, utility bill assistance (excluding water bills), some transportation, emergency and supplemental food, and other special needs on a case by case basis. Applications are taken starting on the 1st of each month (or the next business day). Only a limited number of applications are taken, so applications may only be available on or for a few days after the 1st. Call for rent availability; application availability may vary. - Food shelf some Asian and East African specialty food products may be available. - Food Support application assistance - Lunch served Monday - Friday - Seasonal services: Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home Project, and emergency disaster services - Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items available through Alley Shoppe. Not available during summer when Alley Shoppe is closed. ??- Youth food shelf

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP is designed to prevent homelessness by assisting people at imminent risk of homelessness with their rent and/or utilities (electric, gas, and water). Due to limited funding, may assist with mortgage payment assistance.

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

Provides programs for military veterans who are in need of assistance, career transition, financial education, and housing. Military Assistance Response Program: - Accepts monetary donations on-line to support military veterans in need and their families - Donated funds are provided to assist families with quality of life issues - Funding from the program provides assistance in critical areas such as utilities, auto payments, insurance, auto repair, food, and rent for situations that require a quick turnaround NOTE: Second requests will be accepted, but they must be for essential reasons, with immediate needs supported by the Chain of Command or verifying individuals with at least 45 days separating the two requests.