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.

- 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

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. HeatShare: Serves NE and SE Minneapolis. 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 (funding is limited), car repair services, and budget counseling.

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

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

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

- Clothing - Emergency food, rent, and shelter/lodging assistance ?- Household items - Travel in most emergencies/bus tickets - Utility bills ???- Referral information

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.

Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN) assists persons living with, affected by, and at risk for HIV in Greater Minnesota through a network of volunteers and professionals. - Mileage reimbursement program available to HIV-positive Minnesotans living outside the Twin Cities metro area. Provides bus passes, mileage reimbursement, or taxi vouchers for transportation to and from: - medical appointments - social service appointments - certain other basic needs - Food assistance: Offers a monthly food voucher lottery for eligible clients in the form of gift card

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

Provides support to individuals who are currently using substances or in recovery from substance use. Services include connections to: - Free Fentanyl Testing Strips and Naloxone kits available at all locations - Free training on how to use Fentanyl Testing Strips, Naloxone, and information about overdose prevention - Funding for emergencies and transportation. Funding is limited. - Insurance support and funding to help cover costs of Suboxone or other medication assisted treatment - Other supports throughout Rice County and the surrounding area - Peer recovery support - Referrals to free chemical health assessments - Treatment and recovery resources, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

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)

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).

A walk in resource center to offer support and resources to those in need. The center supports individuals in crisis and help them connect to resources. The resource center helps with: - Advocacy - Employment - Housing resources - Limited financial assistance for eligible households. Assistance may cover an essential need or transportation for a bus token or gasoline. - Resource navigation and more

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

Winona Volunteer Services 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

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.

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.

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 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 outreach and support for women seeking to escape human trafficking and prostitution. Services include: - Financial assistance for clothing, transportation, personal hygiene products, hotel stays, or travel. Amount of assistance may vary and dependent upon funding. - Referral to resources such as shelter programs, substance use treatment programs, and other basic needs - Street outreach to individuals on street corners

Emergency food shelf for persons living in area. Clients will be asked to provide name, address, telephone number, the number of adults and the number of children to be served and if there are any infants. Clients should call the day on which food is to be picked up. Clients will need proof of address and identification for all members of the household. Usage is limited to once every 30 days. Senior Food Shelf: Usage is limited to seniors and may be used once a month by appointment only. Free home delivery. Free hot lunch provided Monday - Thursday to community members Hygiene: Shampoo, razors, shaving cream, soap and lotion are given to clients once every two months. The availability of hygiene products will vary. 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 have several medical appointments. Energy conservation services including furnace checks and minor repairs, call 612-721-6462. Referrals to LensCrafters for free eye exam and glasses. Limited financial assistance for special needs. Call to see if funding is available. Seasonal services, HeatShare, and emergency disaster services. Food support application assistance (SNAP)

- 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

Fillmore County Salvation Army provides immediate temporary assistance when all other avenues have been exhausted; when extended assistance is needed individuals are referred to Salvation Army Headquarters. Assistance includes: - Medication expenses - Heating fuel payment (not for reconnection) - Clothing vouchers for work clothing - Transportation fuel/bus ticket to continue on to next destination (on a case-by-case basis) - Transportation fuel for doctor's appointments or work related needs on a case-by-case basis

Provides supportive advocacy for a range of support following sexual violence, including: - Assisting in relocating through our collaborations with Day One and Polaris Project - Normalizing and validating feelings around your experience - Offering referrals if needs are outside our scope of services - Providing crisis counseling - Providing information about the reporting process - Seeking shelter at local or state shelters - Translation services through our collaboration with Day One - Transportation assistance to get folks to or back from the hospital for a sexual assault exam Advocates can meet over the phone, video conference, or in-person.