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Assistance and technical support to all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans' benefits includes assisting veterans and dependents with applications and/or claims for any of these benefits and services: Federal Benefits (US Department of Veterans Affairs) - Agent Orange benefits - Burial benefits - Disability compensation (service connected disabilities) - Education benefits - Medical Care at VA Hospitals - Non-service pension - VA Home Loans - Vocational Rehabilitation State Benefits (MN Department of Veterans Affairs) - Dental and optical assistance - Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus (note: deadline for applications is June 30, 2024) - State veterans cemetery (Little Falls, MN) - State veterans homes (nursing home and domiciliary care) - Temporary financial assistance for shelter (rent and mortgage), utility (elecytric, gas, phone, and water), healthcare insurance premium and personal needs (short term disability) - Veterans and war orphans education benefits - Veterans preference advocacy

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.

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.

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 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.

Distributes money through grants and loans to currently-serving Minnesota military members and their families that are experiencing financial stress. Examples of types of grants/loans may include but are not limited to: - Appliance replacement or repair - Airline tickets for parents to visit and be with their wounded warriors - Financial assistance for mortgage/rent payments - Undesignated financial assistance - Vehicle 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.

Provides homeless outreach and case management services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness. Offers housing options including crisis beds, rental assistance, and permanent housing. Outreach, case management, and rental assistance are also available to homeless youth under the age of 24. NOTE: Single adults and youth must get a pre-screen through United Way 211 to access this program. The pre-screen information is provided to Saint Louis County Housing Assessment Team (SLCHAT).

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 utility shut-off (electric, gas, heating and water service payment assistance), eviction, or foreclosure.

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.

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. ?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.

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 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 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 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

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.

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.

Helps patients pay their bills while they undergo treatment for cancer. Pays essential living expenses (car repair, electricity, heat, medical, mortgage, phone, rent, and water) so patients can focus on getting well. Maximum payment for patients receiving treatment is $1,500/year. Prefers to pay larger bills instead of multiple smaller bills. If a bill exceeds $1,500, the organization will pay $1,500 towards the bill. Financial assistance is provided directly to the creditor, not the individual requesting it.

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.

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. Types of emergencies: - Housing: Rent and deposit payment assistance - Utilities: Electric, gas, heating, and water payment assistance

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 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.

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs. Benefits include: - Benefit education programs - Burial, dental, dependent/survivor, disability, medical, and optical benefits - Education assistance - Home loan guarantee - Life insurance - Special needs services - Subsistence Grant: Financial assistance for housing (rent), personal needs, utilities (electric, gas, heating, sewer service, telephone, trash/recycling, and water), and special needs to veterans who are unable to work due to a temporary disability - Van transportation to veterans' medical appointments - Veterans benefits public self-help station - Vocational readiness and employment

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

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. ?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.

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. ?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.