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Provides the following services once every 12 months:

• Discounted Cell Phones: A representative from Open Access Connections is available 9:30 am - 11:30 am Tuesdays, except the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Helps clients with applying for a discounted $30 cell phone and/or voicemail number/box. NOTE: The Basilica does not provide the cell phones or help with the $30 cost of the cell phone.

• Gas Cards: $20 maximum to Speedway. A valid drivers license is required.

• Vouchers: Provides vouchers for obtaining a state ID, Minnesota driver's license, birth certificate from any state, and to the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store for clothing and/or housewares (no furniture). Bus cards are available to those with a verifiable new job and gas cards for individuals with a valid driver's license. Must reside in the city of Minneapolis.

Provides the following services once every 30 days:

• Hygiene items

• Laundry vouchers for one wash and dry (limited supply)

Provides support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include:

• Community advocates

• Domestic violence safety planning and response

• Hotline for information and referral

• Housing (emergency/short-term, including domestic violence shelter)

• Safety planning

• Sexual assault/rape crisis response

• Support groups and talking circles

• Traditional healing and referrals

• Transportation assistance locally

• Transportation assistance including bus fare for relocation

Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. Additional services offered at the center include:

• 7 bus passes for the general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out.

• Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods

• Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center.

• Work related transportation:

• Gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year.
• Bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. The value of a bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year.

• Clothing

• Emergency food, rent, and shelter/lodging assistance

?- Household items

• Travel in most emergencies/bus tickets

• Utility bills

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Food shelf which can be used once in a 30-day period. Families receive food for three - five days. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last. Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture. Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Coordinated Entry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programs Coordinated Entry assessments for adult families and singles 24 and older in Anoka County Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP): Funds are only available to individuals and families facing an eviction. Funding varies month to month and may not be available. NOTE: One phone line is set aside for this program. It stays open until there are more than 80 requests per week. Then it is closes until staff are caught up on intakes. When the intakes are caught up, the line is opened again. Individuals should try the phone number a few times throughout the week. If someone asks, let them know to keep checking Line 5 - it will open again soon. Rapid Rehousing: Provides services for people experiencing homelessness that have found housing. Street Outreach: Provides outreach services such as food and transportation for people experiencing homelessness.

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

Provides a $20 Holiday Gas Card and $20 Bus Card to individuals needing transportation to work.

• Bus fare for transportation to work

• Gas money for transportation to work

• Transportation to a funeral

Offers vouchers to meet transportation needs for people who are struggling. Before a voucher is given an in-depth conversation will take place between the individual and staff to determine individual's circumstances. Vouchers may be issued for:

• Bicycles for individuals without transportation who are either looking for work through an employment agency or are currently employed and agree to forego all future requests for bus passes, gas, etc

• Bus passes (city) for work, school, or seeking employment

• Bus or train tickets for individuals or families needing a one-way ticket in verified emergency situations (for after-hours transportation emergencies contact Law Enforcement Dispatch Center)

• Gas for valid and insured driver working with an employment agency to job search or experiencing unexpected circumstance such as reduced work hours

• Taxi cabs vouchers may be used in urgent circumstances

Provides support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness in the Mankato area through The REACH Youth Resource Center. Services Offered: Basic Necessities:

• Access to computers, laptops, and Wi-Fi
• Clothing and grocery vouchers
• Meals, showers, and toiletries
• Transportation assistance

Housing and Shelter Options:

• Connections to public housing programs
• Coordinated entry assessments for homeless youth
• Crisis nursery program
• Emergency shelter and street outreach services
• Independent living, housing assistance, and short-term housing options

Support and Education:

• Access to licensed therapists
• Community and volunteer service opportunities
• Financial assistance
• Ongoing case management- Rental education through RentWise

Preparation for Employment and Independent Living:

• Assistance with taxes and obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, social security cards, driver's licenses)
• Budgeting and financial planning
• College preparation and FAFSA completion
• Job searching, resume writing, and interview skills
• Nutrition and cooking support

Recreational Activities:

• Art projects, field trips, movie days, and other social activities

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)

Assists persons in an emergency situation with a bus ticket, depending on the availability of funds

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.

• Medical Assistance Bus Tickets - Notary Publics - Child Support Payments - Social Welfare Fund - Collections - Parental Fees - Detox Fees - EBT questions and card replacements - Waivered Service Payments - Adult Foster Care Payments - Child Foster Care Payments - Social Service Payments - Child Care Payments

Provides support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include:

• Community advocates

• Domestic violence safety planning and response

• Hotline for information and referral

• Housing (emergency/short-term, including domestic violence shelter)

• Safety planning

• Sexual assault/rape crisis response

• Support groups and talking circles

• Traditional healing and referrals

• Transportation assistance locally

• Transportation assistance including bus fare for relocation

Small amounts of financial assistance for individuals in need, usually between $35 - 45 Some examples of assistance include:

• Apartment application fees

• Birth certificates

• Fuel cards

• Prescription/co-pays

• Saint Cloud Metro Bus transportation

• State IDs/driver's license renewals or replacements

If financial assistance is unavailable, staff will attempt to refer elsewhere

Vouchers for clothing (single adults only), bedding and kitchen items. Household: Furniture is not free. Vouchers are given to assist clients in the purchase of furniture at a discount price at the Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Clients must verify they have recently left a shelter, or that they have a new living situation or other crisis situation through a case worker, pastor, school social worker, landlord, etc. Vouchers are capped at $100 per family and can not be used for beds. Transportation: Clients can qualify for tokens or a bus card in one of two ways. The caseworker must be able to verify by telephone that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a permanent job interview or has a medical appointment. Hygiene: Items such as shampoo, soap and toothpaste are available. Clients are eligible once every two months. HeatShare, seasonal services, Family Camp, free yearly Phone Home project, back to school project, and emergency disaster services. Food support application assistance (SNAP)

Provides emergency assistance:

• Limited help with prescriptions

• Occasional transportation

• Rental assistance, funding dependent on availability

• Utility assistance through the HeatShare Program. Only assists with heating related bills.

Provides drop-in services including:

• Bus cards for those with proof of recent hire in a permanent position

• Bus tokens

• Clothing

• Diapers

• Eye glass vouchers

• Household items

• New shoes

• Showering facility for those who are homeless and living on the street

• Vouchers to get State Identification/Birth Certificate

• Vouchers for local shelter stay for homeless men

Note: Above items depend on availability and individual needs. Other requests for services can be made, but may not be granted.

The Minnesota Non-Emergency Transportation Program (MNET) offers transportation assistance for non-emergency medical services. The type of service available depends on the insurance provider of the caller and some insurance providers may limit transportation to within certain mileage. If transportation isn't available, mileage reimbursement or bus tokens may be provided (call for case-specific information).

Provides emergency financial assistance for gas, food or shelter for one day

Provides support services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Services include:

• Community advocates

• Domestic violence safety planning and response

• Hotline for information and referral

• Housing (emergency/short-term, including domestic violence shelter)

• Safety planning

• Sexual assault/rape crisis response

• Support groups and talking circles

• Traditional healing and referrals

• Transportation assistance locally

• Transportation assistance including bus fare for relocation

• Provides emergency gasoline vouchers or bus tickets that enable people to get to work or to obtain medical assistance from the remote areas of Otter Tail County.

• Limited amount of vouchers and tickets available

Offers a variety of safe, accessible, and reliable transportation for individuals living with disabilities who live in Minnesota. Transportation programs include:

• Reach in Motion: Enables individuals to use county waiver or county funds to cover Lyft rides through a Lyft Pass arranged by Reach's Transportation Manager. Lyft rides do not have geographic limitations and out-of-pocket costs.

• Trail by Reach: Provides transportation for adults with developmental disabilities living in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Saint Louis Park, and Richfield. Transportation rides are for recreation, leisure, and educational programs, if a program is hosted in one of the designated cities.

NEMT provides Medical Assistance (MA) members with a safe, appropriate, and cost-effective mode of transportation to get to and from non-emergency medical service appointments. Members can arrange NEMT for one-way or round trips. Medical necessity determines the following types or levels of transport and ancillary services the member is certified to receive for transport to and from covered medical services. Visit website to find the phone number for health plans that offer NEMT services at https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/health-care-programs/contact-us/health-plan-contacts.jsp. Health insurance providers that provide NEMT services:

• Blue Plus

• Health Partners

• Hennepin Health

• Itasca Medical Care - IMCare

• Medica

• PrimeWest Health

• South Country Health Alliance

• UCare

• United Healthcare - MN

Local county or tribal agency-administered NEMT includes:

• Private automobiles

• Volunteer drivers

• Bus, taxicab, dial-a-ride, light rail, or other commercial carriers

Accessibility options available to members unable to use county or tribal-administered NEMT, which include:

• Ramp or lift equipped (wheelchair, scooter)

• Protected

• Stretcher transports

Pathway of Hope: Designated case management for families with children. Food Shelf: Available once per calendar month. Walk-in during open hours. Culturally-specific food is often available. Hygiene: Hygiene kits are typically available. Showers are available for people who are unhoused during specific hours. Transportation: Must be able to verify that the client has a permanent job for which they have not received their first paycheck or a medical appointment. Clients should bring a letter (on company letterhead) stating when they started working and when they will get their first paycheck. Transportation is limited to once a year. Case-by-case exceptions may be made depending on the transportation need. Employment services: job leads, resume assistance, job search techniques instruction Seasonal services: Family Camp, coats for kids, holiday programs for Easter and Thanksgiving, and emergency disaster services. Referrals to rental assistance/rent deposit (funding is limited), car repair services, and budget counseling.