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Community Ministries - Love INC - Big Woods

Work with clients to establish relationships and work through temporary hardships. Partners with the Buffalo Food Shelf, Blessing Closet, and the Buffalo Rotary. Offers services such as: - Baby items such as diapers, wipes, blankets, and bottles. Delivers items and accepts baby items. Will not accept crib furniture with drop sides or car seats. - Gas vouchers on a limited basis - Minor car repair assistance of up to $300 per family per year. The small grant goes toward paying for parts and volunteer labor is provided. - Moving services to help clients move within the area with at least a two-week notice. - Volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments or job interviews. 2 - 3 day notice is required.

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Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Gas Money
Diapers
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Diaper Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Donation Pickups
Movers

Small Vehicle Repair - Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Provides repair services for automobiles for Leech Lake Band Members at no cost. Repair service priority as follows: - Elderly Leech Lake Band Member 55 years and older - Handicapped Leech Lake Band Member - Leech Lake Band Member Please note: - Small Vehicle Repair is not responsible for warranty on parts that are brought in. - Small Vehicle Repair is not responsible for any damages, lost/stolen items if vehicle is left on DPW compound. - Small Vehicle Repair does not store vehicles that do not have parts for repairs and/or vehicles that are not able to be repaired.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Emergency Assistance - Salvation Army - Houston County

The Salvation Army in Houston has limited funds for food vouchers, hotel vouchers, and transportation needs including bus tickets for stranded travelers and car repair assistance. This service is only available when the organization has funding. Because of the dependence on the organization's available funds there is no guarantee that all requests for assistance can be granted, however, people are encouraged to call when they have an emergency need.

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Bus Fare
Food Vouchers
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Vehicle Repair Assistance Services - Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC)

Provides financial assistance for income-eligible applicants for auto repairs. Will not cover costs to replace engines or transmissions.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Vehicle Repair Assistance Services - Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC)

Provides financial assistance for income-eligible applicants for auto repairs. Will not cover costs to replace engines or transmissions.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Automotive Repair Program - Nonprofit Wrench

Offers auto maintenance services. Services may include: ?- Brake work - Changing out faulty parts as needed - Diagnostics - Fixing batteries, alternators, and starters - Oil change

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Car Repair Program - Semcac Community Action Agency - Kasson

Partnership with the Minnesota Prairie Alliance to provide a car repair program to income eligible households

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Family Emergency Program - Le Sueur County Human Services

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. Family emergency assistance, for evictions including first month's rent and/or damage deposit; utility disconnect; car repair for employment purposes; foreclosures; and other shelter related expenses, such as moving expenses, mortgage and property taxes. Maximum amount of assistance provided is $99 for shelter and $700 for utilities.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Pregnant Individuals
Utility Deposit Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Families
Rental Deposit Assistance

Financial Assistance - Keystone Community Services

Depending upon funds available, offers one-time assistance through Keystone. Can be used for: - Car repairs - Furniture delivery or storage fees - Other emergency needs - Rent and deposit, mortgage assistance - SNAP screening and application assistance ?- Utility payments and deposits

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Household Goods Storage
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Low Cost Auto Repair Services - Lift Garage, The

Inspection and Repairs Provides free inspections (by appointment only). Focus on safety and drivability issues with the car. After the inspection, individuals will receive an estimate. Repairs cost $15/hour for labor and parts are sold without a markup. The appointment calendar opens one month at a time - on the second Monday of each month the calendar is open for scheduling appointments in the following month. Pre-Purchase Inspection Offers free pre-purchase inspections. Alerts individuals of any repairs that are needed to help individuals make the best possible choice with available resources. Will not write an estimate or offer any repairs from this appointment, pre-purchase inspections are to help inform the individual's purchase. Appointments available within a day or two. Call the shop to schedule an appointment. Express Service Provides walk-in and low-cost express services (first come, first served) 10 am to 12 noon Fridays. Services include checking and topping off fluids, checking and replacing bulbs/headlights, checking and replacing wiper blades, and testing and replacing the car battery. Immediate Need Partners with other garages to reduce the wait for simple and immediate car repair needs. Individuals may be eligible for a referral to another repair location for low-cost car repair. Individuals should review the eligibility requirements and if they qualify should complete a referral request form on the website. This program will fix only one immediate need for a repair to keep the individual's car safely on the road until The Lift can do a full inspection. Repairs that are eligible for referral must be experiencing just one of these needs: - Brakes (brake light, unable to stop) - Radiator and hoses (overheating, coolant leak) - Batteries, Alternator (charging system) - Power Steering systems (power steering fluid leaks, stiff steering) - Suspension (shocks, struts, sway bar links, ball joints and wheel bearings) - Tires Vehicles/ Repairs NOT eligible for this program (include but are not limited to): - Any Diagnosis required - Heavy Duty Engine or Transmission repair/ replacement - AC systems - Body work or Collision Repair - Glass work NOTE: This program is meant only to address a specific, urgent repair need and does not include a full vehicle inspection. If individuals are eligible for a referral, they will be offered an upcoming, full-vehicle inspection appointment at The Lift Garage at a later date.

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Low Income

Social Services - ResourceWest

Provides household stability counseling, case management, planning and longer-term support to address multiple needs and barriers. Also assists clients with finding employment, creating resumes, etc. Offers limited emergency financial assistance for transportation to employment for residents of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Shorewood and Woodland. This financial assistance is provided on a limited, case-by-case basis to help with prescription co-pays, minor car repairs, bus cards, employment related expenses, etc.

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Prescription Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Work Related Fee Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Bus Fare

Financial Assistance for Military Families - Minnesota Military Family Foundation - MMFF

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

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Rent Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
General Appliance Provision
Air Fare
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Vehicle Repair Program - Cars for Neighbors

Provides no cost safety repairs to Anoka County residents who cannot afford to have their vehicle fixed. Vehicle must be running and only need safety repairs; not major repairs such as transmissions, engines, etc.

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Low Income
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Vehicle Repairs - Douglas County Car Care

Provides affordable and no-cost vehicle repairs to eligible families and individuals, ensuring they have safe, working transportation

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Emergency Social Services - Salvation Army - Mankato Corps

Provides supportive assistance to individuals and families in an emergency situation. Assists in identifying other community resources which may provide additional help. Services offered may include: - Automotive repair and gas assistance (applicant must have a verifiable medical appointment or employment to be considered) - Clothing - Financial assistance for eviction and utility disconnection notice if funding is available - Household furnishings - IDs and birth certificates - One-way bus ticket for relocation purposes - Prescription assistance for non-narcotic prescriptions ??NOTE: Individuals are required to complete an intake form in order to receive assistance. Click here for intake form.

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Bedding/Linen
Birth Certificates
Clothing Vouchers
Kitchenware
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
General Furniture Provision
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance

Patient Travel Assistance - Blood Cancer United - Upper Plains Region

The program is available to blood cancer patients with significant financial need. Those who qualify will receive $500, once within a 6 month period, to cover the cost of treatment-related travel and lodging expenses for the patient and caregiver, including: ground transportation; tolls; gas; parking; car rental; car maintenance, repairs, and parts; air transportation; baggage fees; lodging; and ambulance services. The following expenses are not covered: food and beverages, alcohol, tobacco, clothing, medical/pharmacy expenses, and international travel. Any expense not covered by the program may be subject to audit and may result in loss of award.

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Gas Money
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Bus Fare
Incidental Medical Expense Assistance
Air Fare

Military Family Support Services - Operation Homefront

Provides various forms of relief to military families through its programs, such as: - Critical Financial Assistance: Rent, mortgage, utility, and medical bills; based on need - Recurring Family Support programs: Back to School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star Spangled Baby Showers, Holiday Toy Drive, and Military Child of the Year. - Vehicle Repair

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Automobile Purchase Loans
Rent Payment Assistance
Christmas Baskets
Community Baby Showers
Electric Service Payment Assistance
School Supplies Donation Programs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Thanksgiving Baskets
Holiday Donations
Holiday Gifts/Toys
Moving Expense Assistance
Veteran Home Loans
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Free School Supplies
Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Military Donations/Relief Programs

Emergency Services - Salvation Army - Wright County

The availability of financial assistance/vouchers varies month by month and may be limited to partial payments depending on the amount owed and funds available. Financial emergency assistance may be available once every 12 months and considered on a case-by-case basis for the following unless otherwise noted. Services include: - Co-pay, medical care costs, and prescription expense assistance - Diaper and formula vouchers - Food vouchers - Furniture vouchers and referrals to Bridging to receive furniture - Gas money vouchers or gift cards are available once every 6 months depending upon the situation - The Heat Share program provides fuel oil, gas, and electric payment assistance to avoid disconnect - Housing-related coordinated entry assessments for anyone looking for housing in Wright County - Information and referral for eye care and food shelf - Networking support - Other financial assistance for emergencies beyond the individual's control - Pathway of Hope: Mentoring program for families with children under age 18. Provides help with attaining goals. - Rent payment assistance - School supplies available seasonally? - Seasonal family and kids' day and weekend camps - Sewer, trash, and water service payment assistance - Vehicle repair cost assistance - Winter outerwear

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Winter Clothing
Rent Payment Assistance
Free School Supplies
Day Camps
Gas Money
Residential Camps
Diapers
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Water Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Eye Care Referrals
Household Goods Vouchers

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

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

Car CAER Clinic - Community Aid Elk River - CAER

Offers assistance with minor car repairs or tires

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Automotive Repair and Maintenance

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.

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

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

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

Family Support - Interfaith Outreach

Provides comprehensive family support services. These services are designed to assist individuals and families facing financial hardships by offering emergency financial assistance, case management, and access to essential resources. Services Include: Emergency Financial Assistance: Support for households experiencing short-term financial crises, including help with rent, utilities, and car repairs. Case Management: Personalized guidance to help clients navigate available resources and develop plans for long-term stability. Access to Community Resources: Assistance in connecting with local programs and services to address various needs.

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Emergency Financial Assistance - People Reaching Out to Other People - PROP

Case management support to qualifying Eden Prairie and Chanhassen residents only. Intake and screening necessary. Financial assistance may include: - Housing/Homelessness prevention support. Clients are expected to participate in goal planning for optimum results. This is a partnership program that is available to create stability to qualified individuals and families. - Mortgage or rent assistance - Utilities - Car repairs - Other support may be available

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Low Income
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
At Risk for Homelessness
Scholarships

Client Support Services - Valley Outreach

Client support services are comprehensive and personalized based on an individual's situation and needs. Services may include resource advising and support, case management, and in some cases, emergency financial assistance when available. Emergency funds are often used for: - Car repairs/transportation emergencies (not gas cards) - Electric, gas, and water bills in cases of disconnection - Medical and dental emergencies - Rent, rent deposit, and mortgage payments - Other basic needs crises (on case-by-case basis)

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Automobile Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance

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