Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs including: - Burial and death benefits ?- Dental and medical care - Education and training - Home loan guarantees - Pension - State Subsistence: Financial assistance for basic dental and optical care, mortgage, personal needs, rent, and utilities for veterans who cannot work due to temporary disability.

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.

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 households in a financial crisis because of a threat of utility shut-off, eviction, or foreclosure.

Case management services for families who request budget counseling, personal counseling and other long-term professional services. Financial assistance for rent (when available), deposit, diapers, uniforms, car repairs, prescriptions. Funding is very limited at this time. Food shelf; referrals to food shelves as needed for residents of other cities. Youth food shelf Gas vouchers and bus tokens HeatShare, seasonal services, back to school supplies, free yearly phone home program, Family Camp, and emergency disaster services Vouchers for clothing, bedding and kitchen items

Financial assistance for rent payments and other special needs. Note: limited funding is available for all three counties and only available on a case by case basis; call for details. Reason to Smile: Low-cost dental services available to Dakota County residents Food shelf and clothing closet usage is limited to once a month. Clients shop from current inventory. Food distribution usage is limited to twice a month. Clients receive pre-selected food, usually, produce, but it may also include other items if available. In partnership with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Seasonal programs include Toy Shop; Family, Teen, and Kids Camps; Back to School Project; and Coats for Kids.

Provides emergency funding to restaurant and beverage employees or owners, and restaurant/bar supplier employees who are facing unforeseen experiences. The funds are used to help pay for essentials like groceries, clothing, medications, and may covered the cost of rent, natural disaster damages, lost wages, and more. There is no deadline for requests and no cap on the amount given. Types of crises the funds may help with include accidents, change of circumstance, housing crisis, medical/dental issue, natural disaster, or victims of crime/violence. Grants are awarded based on unforeseen financial crises, and applications must be submitted through the website to be considered. Southern Smoke will evaluate each case based on the state of an applicant's emergency.

- One-time rent payment to prevent eviction - Sliding scale fee rent subsidies for up to two years - Ongoing case management support

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. The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.

- Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies that are short-term, non-recurring shelter and utility needs, to assist in retaining secure and affordable housing - Families can receive assistance once every 12 months - Applicant's name must be on the lease or utility bill - Applicant(s) must be able to show that their rent and utility costs are affordable - Emergency assistance is paid directly to the vendor - Payments, if approved, in combination with other available resources, must be able to resolve the crisis, not just delay it - Does not provide financial assistance for damage deposits in excess of two month's rent, utility deposits or reconnection charges, legal fees and court costs, garage rental, or moving expenses

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as eviction or utility shut-off prevention. 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.?? ?Types of emergencies: - Mortgage assistance - Rent payment assistance or rental deposit assistance - Utilities (electric, gas, heat, and water) to prevent shut off

Provides resources, referrals, and limited financial assistance to prevent eviction.

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. 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.

The Emergency Assistance program is a one-time financial assistance for households with dependent children who are in a financial crisis because of utility shut-off, eviction, or foreclosure. People who qualify may use this program only once every 12 months. People who are eligible for this program may also be eligible for Emergency Medical 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.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. 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, 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.

Financial assistance for rent and mortgage

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. Types of emergencies: - Rent payment assistance to prevent eviction - Utilities (electric, gas, heat, and water) to prevent shut off

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.?

Financial assistance is provided on a limited basis for emergencies, such as rent payments to prevent eviction. NOTE: Individuals who receive Section 8 are not eligible for rent assistance.

Provides supportive assistance to individuals and families in an emergency situation. Assists in identifying other community resources which may provide additional help. Services offered may include: - Automotive repair and gas assistance (applicant must have a verifiable medical appointment or employment to be considered) - Clothing - Financial assistance for eviction and utility disconnection notice if funding is available - Household furnishings - IDs and birth certificates - One-way bus ticket for relocation purposes - Prescription assistance for non-narcotic prescriptions ??NOTE: Individuals are required to complete an intake form in order to receive assistance. Click here for intake form.

LTH Rental Assistance is accessible to clients who are experiencing long term homelessness. The program provides a rental subsidy based on income for up to 60 months. The program is available in Cass and Beltrami Counties, has the capacity to serve 75 households and is funded by MN Housing.

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.

- Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 18 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 (EGA) provides financial assistance such as security deposit or past due rent/mortgage. Assists with utility payments, when there is a threat of disconnection. Utilities include electricity, heat, and water. - Emergency General Assistance helps adults without children. Those who qualify for Emergency General Assistance can receive up to two months' payment for their share of rent/mortgage or utilities, or a combined payment of up to $1500.