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Direct Employment Program - Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

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.

What's Here

Gas Money
Native American Community
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Tools/Equipment
Work Clothing
Shoes
Child Care Expense Assistance Applications

Father's Heart & Hands - Clothing Closet & Food Pantry - Solid Rock Church of God - Grand Rapids

Provides clothing and food for individuals and families in need

What's Here

Baby Clothing
Food Pantries
School Clothing
Places of Worship
Children's Clothing
Shoes
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Donation Drop Off Points
General Clothing Provision
Work Clothing

Emergency Housing Services - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

Provides short-term help for low-income households who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Direct financial assistance may include foreclosure payments, rent payments, rent subsidies, security deposits, first month's rent, utility payments, or other assistance to prevent eviction. Minimal assistance is also available for food, child care, transportation, and work clothing and supplies. The purpose of these programs is to stabilize families in their home or re-house families that are homeless.

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Applications
Food Vouchers
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Money
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Bus Fare
Housing Related Coordinated Entry

Employment Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

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)

What's Here

On the Job Training
Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
General First Aid Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Readiness
Job Training Expense Assistance
Career Exploration
Job Search/Placement
Life Skills Education
Camperships
Personal Financial Counseling
Winter Clothing
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
School Clothing
Conflict Resolution Training
Parenting Skills Classes
CPR Instruction
Tuition Assistance
Communication Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs
Work Clothing

Maplewood Social Service Office - Salvation Army Twin Cities Social Services

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

What's Here

Prescription Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Kitchenware
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Work Clothing
Gas Money
Bedding/Linen
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Bus Fare
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Diapers
Food Pantries

Employment Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

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)

What's Here

On the Job Training
Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
General First Aid Instruction
General Youth Employment Programs
Job Readiness
Job Training Expense Assistance
Career Exploration
Job Search/Placement
Life Skills Education
Camperships
Personal Financial Counseling
Winter Clothing
Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
School Clothing
Conflict Resolution Training
Parenting Skills Classes
CPR Instruction
Tuition Assistance
Communication Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
General Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs
Work Clothing

Career Outfit Program - Barbershop and Social Services

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

What's Here

Work Clothing
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Job Interview Training
Life Skills Education
Financial Literacy Training
Adult Mentoring Programs
Resume Preparation Assistance
Job Search Techniques
Job Readiness
Credit Counseling
Hair and Nail Care

Grand Rapids Thrift Store - Salvation Army - Itasca County

- 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

What's Here

General Appliance Provision
Baby Furniture
Bedding/Linen Donation Programs
Maternity Clothing Donation Programs
Kitchenware Donation Programs
Automobile Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
Bedding/Linen
Shoe Donation Programs
Baby Furniture Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
School Supplies Donation Programs
General Furniture Provision
Kitchenware
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Work Clothing
General Clothing Donation Programs
School Clothing
Electronics/Small Appliance Donation Programs
Baby Clothing
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Cleaning Product Donation Programs
Maternity Clothing
Mattress Donation Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Thrift Shops
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs
Shoes
Children's Clothing Donation Programs

Zion's Clothing Closet - Zion Lutheran Church - Grand Rapids

- 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

What's Here

General Clothing Provision
Shoes
Donation Drop Off Points
Baby Clothing
School Clothing
Work Clothing
Children's Clothing

Clothes That Work - Damiano Center

Provides free clothing and accessories to individuals seeking employment or who have secured employment and need clothing. ??Clothes are selected from donations to find items suitable for a work environment. Clients can choose two outfits for the interview, and post-hires are eligible for an additional five outfit selections. Shoppers are eligible every six months. Donations accepted.

What's Here

Work Clothing Donation Programs
Work Clothing

Emergency and Disaster Assistance - Salvation Army - Clearwater

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

What's Here

Clothing Vouchers
General Clothing Provision
Mobile Canteens
Baby Clothing
General Appliance Provision
Shoes
Mass Feeding Services
Maternity Clothing
Bedding/Linen
Work Clothing
Diapers
Community Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
School Clothing

Professional Business Attire - Dress for Success Twin Cities

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

What's Here

Shoes
Work Clothing

Emergency Assistance - Basic Needs - Salvation Army - Duluth

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

What's Here

Personal/Grooming Supplies
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Bus Fare
Gas Money
Formula/Baby Food
Diapers
Work Clothing

Education and Employment Services - YouthLink

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.

What's Here

Job Readiness
Bus Fare
Resume Preparation Assistance
Job Search/Placement
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Job Information
Job Interview Training
College/University Entrance Support
Work Clothing

Retail Store - Goodwill Industries - Grand Rapids

Outlet store for Goodwill Industries

What's Here

Donation Drop Off Points
School Clothing
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
General Clothing Provision
Work Clothing
General Clothing Donation Programs
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Children's Clothing
Maternity Clothing Donation Programs
Baby Clothing
Thrift Shops
Shoe Donation Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Maternity Clothing
Bedding/Linen
Shoes
Kitchenware
Children's Clothing Donation Programs

Emergency Financial Assistance - Salvation Army - Clearwater

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"

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Baby Clothing
Gas Money
Maternity Clothing
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Bus Fare
General Clothing Provision
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Food Vouchers
Diapers
School Clothing

Small Sums - Small Sums

Helps individuals with assistance for a required work item, a way to get to work, and additional services to help workers retain employment and achieve long-term economic and housing stability. Helps with: - 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. NOTE: Does not provide gas cards or assistance with rental/utility fees

What's Here

Work Clothing
Bus Fare
Tools/Equipment

Emergency Financial Assistance - Salvation Army - Koochiching County

- 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

What's Here

Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
School Clothing
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Baby Clothing
Maternity Clothing
General Clothing Provision
Work Clothing
Bus Fare
Diapers
Shoes
Clothing Vouchers
Funding

Clothing Program - Valley Outreach

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.

What's Here

Children's Clothing Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
General Clothing Provision
Children's Clothing
Winter Clothing Donation Programs
Winter Clothing
Work Clothing
General Clothing Donation Programs
Work Clothing Donation Programs

Clothing Closet - Sabathani Community Center

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.

What's Here

Shoe Donation Programs
Shoes
General Clothing Provision
Work Clothing Donation Programs
Donation Drop Off Points
General Clothing Donation Programs
Work Clothing

Emergency Housing Services - Tri-Valley Opportunity Council

Provides short-term help for low-income households who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. Direct financial assistance may include foreclosure payments, rent payments, rent subsidies, security deposits, first month's rent, utility payments, or other assistance to prevent eviction. Minimal assistance is also available for food, child care, transportation, and work clothing and supplies. The purpose of these programs is to stabilize families in their home or re-house families that are homeless.

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Applications
Food Vouchers
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Money
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Bus Fare
Housing Related Coordinated Entry

Emergency Services Basic Everyday Essentials Program - Catholic Charities - Central Minnesota

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 on a one-time per calendar month basis. Can call to discuss emergency requests for additional services in a month.

What's Here

Winter Clothing
General Clothing Provision
Kitchenware
Bedding/Linen
Work Clothing

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