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

Offers assistance with minor car repairs or tires

Partners with the Minnesota Prairie Alliance to provide a car repair program to income eligible households with one or more children. Car repair payments are made directly to the local repair business/mechanic business, not to clients directly.

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.

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. Services include, but are not limited to: - 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 - Heat Share program provides fuel oil, gas, and electric payment assistance to avoid disconnection - 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. 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

- Offers grants to help families with past due rent and mortgage, utility bills, short-term transportation assistance, school or job-related expenses, and prescriptions - Emergency supplies, laundry tokens, and clothing are available for people experiencing homelessness - Financial assistance follows county guidelines for Emergency Cash Assistance and must resolve the crisis or situation. Individuals can receive financial assistance once within a 12-month period.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Works 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 - Gas vouchers on a limited basis - Minor car repair assistance of up to $300 per family per year - Minor household repairs - Referrals to other agencies - Volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments or job interviews. A 2 - 3 day notice is required.

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.

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.

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

Helps households with needed car repairs and maintenance costs for their car so that individuals can have reliable transportation to keep a job or have stability. The program offers: - A one-time grant that does not need to be repaid - Maintenance and/or minor repair costs for a vehicle that is 15 years or newer Note: This is not a crisis or emergency program. Application takes 2 - 6 weeks.

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.

Provides a network of local churches into a partnership that links their resources and services to help community members in need as well as providing a chance to engage with the person. 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 financial assistance for income-eligible applicants for auto repairs. Will not cover costs to replace engines or transmissions.

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

Partners with the Minnesota Prairie Alliance to provide a car repair program to households with one or more children ages 18 and under. Car repair payments are made directly to the local repair business or mechanic, not to clients directly.

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

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

Provides a car repair program to households who live or work in Freeborn County. Car repair payments are made directly to the local repair business or mechanic, not to clients directly.

Offers safety car repairs. Does not assist with non-running vehicles or major repairs such as transmissions, engines, body work, etc.