Limited emergency financial assistance for individuals or families to help pay for: - Certified copies of state ID or birth certificates - Clothing - Diapers - Food - Rent - Utilities - Other necessary expenses

Provides a clothing closet of new or secondhand clothing. Also, accepts donations of gently used items. Items offered: - Adults and children's clothing - Necessities based on available resources - Household items - Limited school supplies - Winter gear or winter clothing

Provides a daily drop-in and resource center serving those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. Provides access to basic needs such as: ?- Clothing - Food (shelf stable foods) - Hygiene supplies - Phone and computer access - Referrals to organizations such as Southern Minnesota Legal Services (SMRLS), state and county housing programs, and Coordinated Entry assessments - Respite room and lounge space - Tents

Provides emergency clothing and food to individuals in need; accepts donations accepted during business hours.

Services provided: - Food Boxes - Child and Teen Check Ups - Home Visiting Program for first time parents starting pre-natally - Information & Referral - Lending Library for Parents and Children - Summer programs for preschool and elementary age children - Youth as Resources - MAC (Mothers and Children supplemental nutrition for 5-year olds) - NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors) - WIC (Women, Infants and Children nutrition program) - Parent Educaiton classes (parents of elementary and teenage students) - Family Support (provides emergency gas vouchers and other assistnace to support families on a limited basis) - MNSure Navigators - Legal Kiosks

Drop-in center for homeless youth: ?- Housing Hub: Connects youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless with a Housing Specialist to provide housing problem solving. Housing Specialists can assist the youth with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between friends or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified will be connected to a Housing Assessor and placed on the Housing Registry. - Provides computers for homework and job searches, a game room, kitchen, lockers, showers, storage areas, and a washer and dryer - Staff help youth get help with employment and housing searches, connect to resources, and receive basic need items (clean clothes, food, sleeping bags, and toiletries)

Owned and operated by Red Wing Area Seniors Accepts and sells gently used: - Clothing - Furniture - Holiday decorations - Household items - Jackets and coats - Linens - Microwaves - Shoes and boots - Toys ?Provision of items to individuals and households in need of thrift store merchandise

A free store and clothing closet offering seasonal clothing, household items, and personal care items. Accepts donations of gently used, clean, seasonal clothing, household items in good condition, and hygiene products.

- Sells used clothes and household goods for to the general public - Free clothing, household goods, and furniture to people who have emergency needs. Vouchers may be obtained from the DAC, Social Services, Battered Women's Shelter, Mahube Community Council, and the Salvation Army

Provides clothing and food for individuals and families in need

Sells used clothing, books, baby furniture, car seats (call ahead to verify car seats availability), and miscellaneous household items. Accepts donations of new or used items that are clean and in good condition.

Provides a network of local churches that partner to link resources and services to help community members in need, while also offering opportunities to engage personally with those they serve. Resources and services provided include: - Appliances - Clothing - Financial counseling - Furniture - Household items - Information and referral to community resources - Mentoring - Minor car repairs - Transportation to appointments - Vacuums - Winter clothing ?All services are dependent on volunteer availability and donations; there is no guarantee of receiving services or assistance. Donation accepted are both monetary and personal care items, kitchen items, storage and garbage supplies, and laundry soaps and detergent.

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include: Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers: - Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

Provides a 3-5 day supply of food based on family size for persons with an emergency need. Accepts non-perishable food donations. Clothing and household items are also available.

Temporary emergency assistance (up to $150) on a case by case basis including: - Clothing - Dental bill payment assistance - Electricity bill payment assistance - Food vouchers - Furniture - Gas bill payment assistance - Gas vouchers - Health insurance premium assistance - Heating fuel bill payment assistance - Medical bill payment assistance - Mortgage payment assistance - Prescription expense assistance - Rent deposit and rent payment assistance - Water service assistance. Assistance must resolve the situation - not ongoing need.

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 a means for churches and other organizations to work together to match up volunteers to meet an individual's or family's needs. Provides: - Baby Care Ministry: Helps young families by providing infant and toddler high chairs, baby cribs, pack-n-plays, and strollers - Build-A-Bed: Builds and gives single beds and bunk beds. Also delivers them directly to homes and assembles them in the room. - Bike Ministry: Provides bicycles for adults and children - Clean Sweep: Helps families with basic cleaning supplies such as paper towels, trash bags, sponges, all-purpose spray, toilet bowl cleaner, and more - Clothing Ministry: Provides essential clothing through Trending Upward Thrift Shoppe - Diaper Ministry: Helps young families by providing diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for babies and toddlers - Food and Gas Cards: Provides gift cards for food and gas - FurniShare: Matches up donations of household goods and furniture (including beds, mattresses/box springs (free of stains, rips, and tears), dressers, kitchen tables/chairs, and living room furniture) with people who need them. Also provides monthly furniture sales. - Kitchen Essentials: Offers a basic supply of silverware, dishes, cups, and cookware to individuals and families - LAM Vac Valet: Donates and repairs vacuum cleaners in good condition - Loads of Love: Cares for families in need by providing laundry detergent, fabric sheets, dish, and dishwasher soap - Personal Care: Provides necessary personal items including soap, shampoo, razors, toilet paper, deodorant, feminine products, and more - The Birthday Closet Ministry: Provides supplies for children's birthdays - The Linen Closet: Provides new or used blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths - Towel Ministry: Provides bath towels, kitchen towels, and washcloths - Winter Wear Ministry: Provides boots, coats, hats, mittens, and scarves

Vouchers are available on a limited basis to eligible persons to use at the Thrift Store.

Helps youth who need support to thrive in the community. Services included: - Bus cards to get around - Case management - Clothing items - Financial counseling classes include bank accounts, budgeting, credit counseling, and savings - Food Resources - Hygiene products - One on one individual mentoring and goal planning - School needs such as school supplies and advocating on for children at school - Shoes - Young teen pregnancy (resources to help adolescents who dropped out of school go back and get their High School diploma or GED)

Distributes and re-sells used clothing: - Clothing sales discounted for CAC program participants - Donations accepted - Profits from the store augment program operating support - Provides free clothing to those in crisis and unable to buy clothing for themselves or their family

Low-cost thrift store items for clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, and electronics.

Offers several thrift store locations. The thrift stores: - Accepts donations of clean usable clothing, household items, furniture, and some appliances that are clean, usable, and in good condition. Tax Receipts are available for donations in good, usable condition. - Sell used clothing, books, and small household items at a reduced price

Thrift store with a full range of inventory including: - Low-cost, donated seasonally appropriate clothing for women, men, and children - Household goods, appliances, kitchenware, and furniture - Items such as cribs and changing tables are sometimes available - Books, toys, games, and jewelry - Sports equipment, bikes, and other usable items - Computers and computer monitors - Volunteer opportunities Does not accept tires, TVs, or any item that has been exposed to mold, mildew or cigarette smoke. For a complete list of donations accepted, visit website.

- Located 2.3 miles south of Target on Highway 169 (east side of road) - Donations of Clothing can be taken to the Service Center at this time - They will accept clothing and other merchandise as there is room available to store it - Emergency Food Boxes on site - Please call for larger items to donate

- Provides clothes for persons in need - Individuals generally are allowed one visit per month and receive a limited amount of clothing per family member at each visit - Use upper entrance from south parking lot and follow signs