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Provides support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness in the Mankato area through The REACH Youth Resource Center. Services Offered: Basic Necessities: - Access to computers, laptops, and Wi-Fi - Clothing and grocery vouchers - Meals, showers, and toiletries - Transportation assistance Housing and Shelter Options: - Connections to public housing programs - Coordinated entry assessments for homeless youth - Crisis nursery program - Emergency shelter and street outreach services - Independent living, housing assistance, and short-term housing options Support and Education: - Access to licensed therapists - Community and volunteer service opportunities - Financial assistance - Ongoing case management- Rental education through RentWise Preparation for Employment and Independent Living: - Assistance with taxes and obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, social security cards, driver's licenses) - Budgeting and financial planning - College preparation and FAFSA completion - Job searching, resume writing, and interview skills - Nutrition and cooking support Recreational Activities: - Art projects, field trips, movie days, and other social activities

Provides a number of transitional housing units located in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Saint Cloud. Most transitional houses are Single Room Occupancy (SRO), though entire houses may be available for families. Veterans must be able to live independently. The length of stay varies, but the maximum stay is two years. The rent is determined on a sliding scale - no greater than $500/month. All units require a sober environment (no drugs or alcohol on the premises) but does not require sobriety. The only exception is Building 47 on the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Campus as this transitional housing requires sobriety.

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.

An American Indian culturally grounded transitional living program available to youth between the ages of 16 - 21 who have no parental substitute or foster home to which they can safely go. This intervention program emphasizes training, education, and employment goals and is designed to develop a support system to meet the needs of the body, mind, and spirit. Services emphasize the relationship between youth and positive role models (staff and elders) to teach new behaviors, learn appropriate ways to express feelings, and manage everyday living. Creating community and cultural connections prepares youth for independent or interdependent living, helping to break the cycle of homelessness.

Emergency and transitional shelter for individuals of all genders: - Transitional housing - Providing emergency shelter and transitional housing, as well as assistance in meeting basic needs and accessing area social services - Enrichment programming for children - available only to clients in shelter or housing - Program allows tenants to continue to work with social workers towards permanent housing

Offers transitional housing for adults who have a barrier in maintaining housing and employment, with an opportunity to establish employment and stability in an independent living setting within the community or surrounding areas. Participants in the program will develop a month-by-month plan to meet goals, such as establishing local health providers, reinstating driver's licenses, and improving their social and self-care skills. Housing is made up of 9 private rooms each containing a bed, sink, microwave, small fridge, TV, and bathroom/shower.

Safe Harbor Programming for youth ages 17-24 who have been victims of sexual exploitation. Crime Victim Services: Advocacy and support and services for youth ages 9-24 who have been victims of a crime. Youth-At-Work: Assistance to low income youth ages 14-24 who are needing support and assistance finding jobs, completing applications developing a resume, interviewing skills, etc.

Provides emergency shelter and short-term transitional housing to single men. Offers a safe place of hospitality so that residents can organize and prepare for the next phase in their lives. Caseworkers help residents access community social service agencies and programs to meet their basic needs.

Provides safe, stable, transitional housing for homeless young adult women, ages 18 - 24. Residents work with a case manager to get their lives on track and transition into permanent housing.

Provides scattered-site supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. The purpose of the program is to move economically challenged residents toward self-sufficiency by identifying and removing barriers, integrating services, and developing plans for financial stability. Participants enter into a lease for a dwelling and pay a pro-rated amount of their income for housing. Develops a mutually agreed upon housing plan to attain housing stability. Services include: - Help in obtaining adequate housing - Partial limited cost share of rent for up to 18 months to income-eligible families - Skills building in budgeting - Supportive services such as resource and referral NOTE: The program does not assist with rent for existing housing

Scattered site transitional housing units: - Rent is 30 percent of the household's income - Transitional housing services are provided for up to 24 months NOTE: Families and individuals 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.

Coordinated Entry: An access point providing coordinated entry assessments to single adults and families with children who are low-income and meet eligibility requirements in the county area Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program: This program helps families or individuals get out of homelessness or prevent homelessness from occurring. If eligible, the FHPAP program can help with the 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. 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 - Assist with referrals, phone calls, setting up appointments, application assistance, resume building, job search, family development, etc. - Tenant education - Budgeting/smart money use

Housing: - Women and children live in a shared living community - The house has two living units, each unit accommodating up to a total of 8 women and their child(ren). - Residents may stay for up to 1 year Long-term stability plan: - Each resident is required to develop a long-term stability plan - Meet with a case manager monthly to work on the plan - Participate in recommended community-based services such as counseling, chemical dependency, or mental health aftercare - Residents are expected to be employed - Residents work on monthly budgeting - Work on parenting goals and participate in referred parenting programs

Provides short-term and long-term transitional housing at 14 properties for adult men and women who have a substance use issue and have been released from prison, a treatment center, or are currently homeless. Housing facilities are located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, south Minneapolis, north Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center, and Richfield. Services provided: - A safe, alcohol, and drug free-living environment. Rooms are either shared or single bedrooms. - Comprehensive life skills training, coaching, support, and supervision - Learn to rebuild strong interpersonal relationships, self-respect, confidence, personal integrity, life meaning and purpose, and family unit - Referral to community resources for health, mental health, support groups, and other resources - Training sessions to becoming a responsible and contributing member of the community NOTE: Life Rebuilders is not a medical or treatment facility

Time limited Housing is available for homeless families referred through Coordinated Entry System. Families must be willing to work on goals related to self-sufficiency. Clients may stay up to 24 months if compliant with rules, which include remain law abiding, maintaining sobriety, active search for permanent and affordable housing. Must participate in case management and supportive service home visits 2 x per month. In Koochiching County contact Beth Lindahl at 218-283-9491 or 800-559-9491 In Itasca County contact Gail Beckman or Haley Berkeland at 218-999-0800 option 2

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include: - Case management - Emergency housing - Foreclosure prevention assistance - Permanent supportive housing - Rent/deposit assistance - Transitional housing

Transitional housing for individuals and their children who are experiencing relationship abuse when they are ready to leave the shelter. Residents work on budgeting, parenting, help with finding permanent housing, and basic life skills toward independence.

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include: - Case management - Emergency housing - Foreclosure prevention assistance - Permanent supportive housing - Rent/deposit assistance - Transitional housing

Regional Coordinated Entry to Housing Programs agency The family development program provides services that help persons with emergencies and crises, self-sufficiency, shelter and housing, homeless services, and several special projects. Services may include: - Case management - Emergency housing - Foreclosure prevention assistance - Permanent supportive housing - Rent/deposit assistance - Transitional housing

Emergency and transitional shelter for individuals of all genders: - Transitional housing - Providing emergency shelter and transitional housing, as well as assistance in meeting basic needs and accessing area social services - Enrichment programming for children - available only to clients in shelter or housing - Program allows tenants to continue to work with social workers towards permanent housing

Scattered site transitional housing units: - Rent is 30 percent of the household's income - Transitional housing services are provided for up to 24 months NOTE: Families and individuals 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.

Provides housing assistance for eligible individuals, including homeless and near-homeless people, through a variety of programs: Emergency Shelter Clearinghouse: Offers emergency shelter placement, eviction-prevention assistance, and information on community housing resources and referrals. Individuals seeking temporary care for their pets must already be enrolled in a Dakota County Supportive Housing Unit program to be evaluated for pet sheltering by referral. Housing Related Coordinated Entry: Provides intake and housing assessments for single adults and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. HUD Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing Program: Offers advocacy and case management for eligible homeless families with minor children and pregnant individuals. Participants may qualify for up to 24 months of transitional housing rental subsidy.

- Short-term housing for up to 2 years - Housing search assistance - Housing related coordinated entry screenings

Provides a number of transitional housing units located in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Saint Cloud. Most transitional houses are Single Room Occupancy (SRO), though entire houses may be available for families. Veterans must be able to live independently. The length of stay varies, but the maximum stay is two years. The rent is determined on a sliding scale - no greater than $500/month. All units require a sober environment (no drugs or alcohol on the premises) but does not require sobriety. The only exception is Building 47 on the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Campus as this transitional housing requires sobriety.

Access point for Coordinated Entry housing programs. Provides emergency and transitional shelter with supportive services for women and their children experiencing homelessness. Shelter includes family units with private bedrooms and shared common areas, emphasizing community living and shared responsibilities. Basic Needs provided: - Laundry facilities - Limited food support - Phone and internet access - Personal care items - Shelter Supportive Services include: - 24-hour staff support - Case management - Employment and life-skills education - Personal advocacy - Referrals and connections to other community resources - Support groups Permanent Supportive Housing: - Offers rental assistance for a limited number of off-site permanent supportive housing units for families experiencing homelessness who face additional barriers, such as disability - Ongoing supportive services to promote long-term housing stability Volunteers, Donations, and Material assistance: - Accepts volunteers, financial contributions, and in-kind donations - Current organizational needs are listed here https://ruthshousemn.org/how-you-can-help/donate-supplies/needs-list/