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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

Through a voucher system administered by on-call volunteers from member churches, funds are set up to help those who fall in between the cracks of other assistance. Vouchers are provided for electric service, gas money, gas service, heating fuel, rental deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and water service assistance. Vouchers do not cover the amount of a total client's bill, the client must pay some of the bill on their own. Volunteers provide spiritual ministry as well as the ministry of meeting the person's basic needs for emergency food and shelter.

Offers free laundry services once a month through Laundry of Love program

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

Provides transportation to those who need reliable transportation to access essential services such as work, school, and medical care. Assistance may include bus passes, gas cards, and other limited support options.

- Offers grants to help eligible households with past due rent and mortgage, utility bills, short-term transportation assistance, school or job-related expenses, and prescriptions - Emergency supplies, laundry vouchers, and clothing are available for individuals 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.

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.

Bus and Gas Transportation: Bus and gas cards are available for individuals who are experiencing homelessness and in a Housing Registry program or for individuals who are starting a job but haven't received their first paycheck yet.

Food Shelf: The food shelf can be used once every 30-days. Families receive three to five days of food. Hygiene items may be available as supplies last. HeatShare and Seasonal Programs: Provides the Heatshare application program and seasonal services such as Family Camp, back to school program, seasonal programs Housing Hub: Connects single adults ages 18 and over and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless in Anoka County with a Housing Specialist. Housing Specialists provide housing problem solving and can assist households with practical solutions, identify sources, alternatives, and mediate conflict resolution between landlords, friends, or family. The initial access point to be connected with a Housing Specialist is short-term with a 30-day timeframe. After 30 days initial contact, households with no other pathways identified who meet eligibility requirements can be connected to a Housing Assessor and complete a Housing Needs Assessment. Individuals and families who complete a Housing Needs Assessment will be added to the Housing Registry.

​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.

Voucher Program: Vouchers for clothing (adults and families), and bedding/linens. Provides Bridging referrals for individuals needing furniture.

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

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 small housewares (no furniture or appliances). 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)

May provide emergency assistance with food, clothing, and shelter vouchers, including:

- Gas cards for people needing to get to work or important appointments (on a case-by-case basis). Gas cards are not available for people with Medicare or Medicaid.

- Motel vouchers (in extreme crises and for short-term stays only when funding is available)

- One-time rent payment assistance

Staff may also provide information and referrals to other community resources for people.

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"

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.

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.

Through a voucher system administered by on-call volunteers from member churches, funds are set up to help those who fall in between the cracks of other assistance. Vouchers are provided for electric service, gas money, gas service, heating fuel, rental deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and water service assistance. Vouchers do not cover the amount of a total client's bill, the client must pay some of the bill on their own. Volunteers provide spiritual ministry as well as the ministry of meeting the person's basic needs for emergency food and shelter.

Offers free laundry services once a month through Laundry of Love program

Provides a homeless shelter that serves men, women, and families. The shelter consists of four dorm rooms, up to three women's spaces, and up to four family spaces. Services also include: - Housing resources and coordinated entry assessments

​- Limited crisis help for gas or personal needs

- Service staff working one-on-one with clients to identify needs and make referrals to community resources

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 when funding is available. Funding is very limited at this time.

Through a voucher system administered by on-call volunteers from member churches, funds are set up to help those who fall in between the cracks of other assistance. Vouchers are provided for electric service, gas money, gas service, heating fuel, rental deposit assistance, rent payment assistance, and water service assistance. Vouchers do not cover the amount of a total client's bill, the client must pay some of the bill on their own. Volunteers provide spiritual ministry as well as the ministry of meeting the person's basic needs for emergency food and shelter.

Offers free laundry services once a month through Laundry of Love program

Offers a walk-in resource center that provides support and connections for individuals in crisis or in need. Services include advocacy, employment and housing assistance, limited financial support for eligible households (e.g., essential needs or transportation), resource navigation, and referrals to additional community programs.

Urban outreach office for Red Lake Band Members

• Hosts community events and gatherings
• Classes relating to
  • Ojibwe language and culture
  • Making regalia outfits
  • Traditional drum and singing
• Employment assistance
• Enrollment assistance
• Housing, food, health, and education service referrals
• Making copies, sending faxes, internet access
• Day bus pass
  • Medical appointments
  • Job search
• Emergency gas cards
  • Emergency medical appointments
  • Funeral transportation

• Heat bills
• Gas to go to a medical appointment or other emergencies
• The fund provides grocery or gasoline gift cards to families in need
• Food cards are also given at Easter and Thanksgiving

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.

Offers financial assistance that pays for expenses not covered by insurance, Medicare, or other programs. Some expenses covered may include:

- Gas

- Groceries

- Hotel stays

- Meals, and more

- Prescription co-pays

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.

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 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.