Helps with uniforms, work clothing, work boots/shoes, tools, gas, auto expenses (excluding routine maintenance, cosmetic repairs and/or loan payments) and childcare. Amount of financial assistance is based on verified need, not to exceed $400. Payments are issued in the form of a purchase order or direct payment to the provider of services.

Provides assistance with: - Bus fare/gas money for transportation to and from work, medical appointments, and school - Car repair assistance - Electric and gas disconnect assistance - Limited fuel oil assistance - Employment-related items (varies by donations) NOTE: Financial assistance is extremely limited. Funds vary from month to month. Other available support: - Diapers and formula (availability varies based on donations) - Personal hygiene items

- 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

Outlet store for Goodwill Industries

Funding for a simple piece of equipment, a uniform or tools in order to start a job. Bus Fare for individuals that have a job opportunity in place and have been offered employment or are starting a new job. Assistance up to one month of employment for bus fare.

Client may select like-new clothing at no cost using vouchers. Clients may also choose to shop for clothing using a "choose their own discount" model. Discounts options are 25%, 50%, or a 75% discount when clients check out. Items include: - Adult clothing - Children's clothing - Teen clothing - Winter outerwear - Work clothing Donations accepted of new and gently used clothing.

Helps those in need with the essentials of daily living, including: - Bedding - Cookware - Dinnerware - General clothing provision - Seasonal and work clothing - Towels Individuals can access the program one time per calendar month basis. Can call to discuss emergency requests for additional services in a month.

A private, non-profit organization serving Clearwater County. (Requests from outside of the county will not necessarily be denied) The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter, and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves. Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security number in order to provide ANY services. - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable. Also see "Transient Policy"

- Free clothing and accessories available for individuals with interviews seeking employment, or who have secured employment and need clothing. - Clothes are selected from donations with the intent of finding items that appropriate for a work situation. Clients can select two outfits for interviewing, and post-hires are eligible for 5 more outfit selections. Shoppers are eligible every six months. - Donations accepted

- Computer lab available - Economic Advancement Program: In partnership with Hennepin County, the program aims to reduce and remove negative impacts of financial hardship for survivors of domestic violence. Provides short-term and long-term financial plans that promote financial stability and wealth-building. Direct client assistance will help reduce barriers and meet short-term needs. People will be connected to other services by Tubman, community partners, and other resources to meet additional needs. - Harriet's Closet: Men and women in need can receive professional attire for interviews and new jobs - Pieces of Peace Support Group: A free ongoing drop-in support group for people who are experiencing or have experienced relationship abuse, including emotional, verbal, physical, sexual, or financial abuse. Participants at all stages of healing can attend. In-person and virtual meetings are provided. - Workshops offered geared towards economic self-sufficiency with topics on jobs, education, and finance. Workshops are offered with goal planning and support.

A free clothing closet for students that need professional clothing for job interviews

- Computer lab available - Economic Advancement Program: In partnership with Hennepin County, the program aims to reduce and remove negative impacts of financial hardship for survivors of domestic violence. Provides short-term and long-term financial plans that promote financial stability and wealth-building. Direct client assistance will help reduce barriers and meet short-term needs. People will be connected to other services by Tubman, community partners, and other resources to meet additional needs. - Harriet's Closet: Men and women in need can receive professional attire for interviews and new jobs - Pieces of Peace Support Group: A free ongoing drop-in support group for people who are experiencing or have experienced relationship abuse, including emotional, verbal, physical, sexual, or financial abuse. Participants at all stages of healing can attend. In-person and virtual meetings are provided. - Workshops offered geared towards economic self-sufficiency with topics on jobs, education, and finance. Workshops are offered with goal planning and support.

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

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP provides: - Coordinated entry program intake - Direct financial services for persons needing help maintaining existing housing or to re-home themselves including: - First month's rent to move into an apartment - Mortgage (to prevent foreclosure) - Rent (to prevent eviction) - Security deposit to move into an apartment - Utility bill (to prevent disconnection) - Minimal financial assistance is available for: - Childcare - Food - Transportation - Work clothing

Adult partial subsidy program Participants who demonstrate that they are work ready and who are hired into career oriented, long-term, stable employment may arrange to have the first 720 hours of their new employment subsidized. These subsidies are paid to the employer, not the employee. A special contract with the employer is required that specifies the terms of agreement for the employer and Aanjibimaadizing. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. Adult support services Single payments to vendors to assist participants in overcoming specific, immediate and essential family stabilization or employment related barriers. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The expenses must: - Be directly related to education or employment ?- Verified as not otherwise provided free of charge or available from other resources ?- Be the only way available to meet the need ?- Be documented with evidence of the need verified Adult work experience (WEX) program A 720-hour on-the-job work experience training program structured to promote self-sufficiency through the development of appropriate work habits and job skills. The program targets four critical work behaviors: achievement, reliability, safety, and team building. Participant households must be below 200% of poverty guidelines. The program's incentives are directly related to mastery of these four program behaviors. The program is designed to move the participant to unsubsidized, career-oriented work by building their work skills. Career training and development program Provides basic work and family related trainings and tutoring. These include such issues as: GED preparation, driver's license tests, budgeting, parenting, CPR/first aid, food handling, communications, and conflict management. Households must be below 300% of poverty guidelines. Ge-Niigaanizijig youth program Activities and regularly scheduled meetings to inspire and motivate youth to embrace a traditions based pro-social lifestyle free of chemicals, anti-social or risky behavior, promiscuity, and dependency. Activities are offered to all eligible reservation service area youth from kindergarten through age 20. Income verification is required. Children in families living at or below 200 percent of the poverty guideline qualify. Children who are over-income may be supported by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Cash incentives and awards are made to any Ge-Niigaanizijig youth who meet program participation and achievement goals. Youth career and work exploration program Youth, ages 16 -20 whose family's income is below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline may participate. Youth are given an incentive for actual hours worked. To be eligible youth must be in school, making satisfactory attendance and grades. The type of work and the number of hours worked per week depend on the needs of the worksite supervisor. Youth support services Youth ages three through six who live in households that are below 300 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline and who are enrolled in daycare or school may receive supportive services for such things as: - (For Cash Assistance Families only) a fall and winter school clothing assistance - Athletic or academic program fees and supplies - Boarding school support costs including travel and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list) - Driver's education costs - Leadership, education or cultural camp costs, including tuition, travel, and supplies (based on a program recommendation/required list) - New employment clothing and/or supplies when required by the employer - Special tutor costs (such as individual music lessons)

Provides the following: - Free clothing and shoes for those in need - Work clothing for adults Accepts donations of gently used and clean clothing and shoes.

Provides a wide variety of food products, including fresh produce and frozen meats, to all students, at no charge. Students can order up to once per week to help meet their food needs.

Job Readiness Program Designed to help men prepare for their interview to enter or re-enter the workforce. - Image consultation consisting of appropriate outfit and haircut - Interview clothing - Pre-interview counseling Mentoring Network Provides individualized counseling to help clients navigate everyday barriers and challenges. Men are paired with mentors for 6 months and tackle specific tasks including, but not limited to: - Addressing child support orders - Credit and debt management - Engaging in healthy lifestyles - Resume and job search techniques Professional Development Series offers weekly group workshops facilitated by Nehemiah project staff focusing on 3 main developmental categories. - Financial literacy - Job search techniques - Life skills development

Provides free interview clothing and other clothing options for students

Provides professional clothing to women who have completed a job training program and have a referral from a case manager. Program includes: - Assistance with job interview training and resume writing for participants in the program - New or nearly new suit and any available accessories to wear on job interviews - Second suit or professional separates upon gaining employment

Provides clothing, household goods, etc for families in case of emergency or disaster.

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP provides: - Coordinated entry program intake - Direct financial services for persons needing help maintaining existing housing or to re-home themselves including: - First month's rent to move into an apartment - Mortgage (to prevent foreclosure) - Rent (to prevent eviction) - Security deposit to move into an apartment - Utility bill (to prevent disconnection) - Minimal financial assistance is available for: - Childcare - Food - Transportation - Work clothing

Program designed to meet the specific educational and employment needs of youth. Services include: Education: Assists with obtaining a social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID, application assistance for food stamps, Medical Assistance, or financial aid, advocating at school, connecting with GED tutors, and preparing for college applications. Financial assistance for obtaining vital documents is available. Employment: Assists all youth with online job searches, applications, resumes, and practice interviewing. Providing work appropriate clothing, transportation in the form of bus passes and bus tokens to get to and from work and for interviews and Lyft/Uber for a job interview, and referrals to partner organizations to find other employment resources. YouthLink partners with HIRED/Goodwill Easter Seals.

Provides low income men and women in the metro area with new and gently used business casual and business professional clothing and accessories for job interviews and the workplace. A volunteer personal shopper will assist individuals during appointments. Donations of women's and men's business casual and business professional clothing of all sizes, along with accessories are accepted. Spring and Summer items are accepted April - August. Fall and Winter items are accepted September - March. All donations are tax deductible.

- Emergency services available in the form of goods, clothing, food, shelter, etc. in the cases of natural disaster, fire, flooding, etc - The purpose of Salvation Army is to provide moral and spiritual support, material goods, food, shelter and transportation for those unable to provide for themselves - Every situation is reviewed individually Conditions of Service: - Will maintain anonymity and confidentiality - Will require name, address and Social Security numbers in order to provide any services - If a person doesn't have a Social Security card, a driver's license may be acceptable