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Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. 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. Short-term grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

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Appliance Repair
General Appliance Provision
Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
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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Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance
Birth Certificates
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Bedding/Linen
General Furniture Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Kitchenware
Clothing Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Fillmore County Community Services (Social Services) provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair. This assistance is available to use once a year only. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance and/or Emergency Medical Assistance.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
General Relief Applications
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Appliance Repair
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance received depends on the household size and type of emergency. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. - Provides assistance with past due rent for eviction, electric service payment assistance, gas service payment assistance, heating fuel payment assistance, and water service payment assistance due to a shutoff. Utility shut-off assistance is limited. - Applicant's name must be on lease, rental agreement, or utility bill - Vendor is paid directly ?- Does not help with late or application fees

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
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.

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Gas Money
Water Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Emergency Assistance is short-term, one-time assistance for families in a financial crisis that poses a direct threat to their physical health or safety. Services may include: - Damage or rental deposits - Home repairs that make the house livable or clean up expenses for an apartment or home to make it livable - Moving expenses - Other additional food support for people who have special dietary needs - Mortgage assistance for households who are facing foreclosure - Property tax help for past due taxes - Transportation to relocate on a case-by-base basis for bus tickets only - Utility bills at risk of shut off such as electric, heating, or water bills. Rent must be current and up-to-date in order to receive assistance for utility help. NOTE: EA does not help with rent assistance. Households who need rent assistance must apply through the Tenant Resource Connection Rent Help Hennepin application.

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Water Service Payment Assistance
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides information, resources, and support needed to move life forward. These partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to each individual's situation. In addition to connections to other MS Society services navigators: Navigate through the complexities of finding healthcare providers, benefits, insurance and access to coverage, and employment Offer financial assistance with obtaining durable medical equipment and aids for daily living, emergency financial assistance for help with housing or utility shut off, respite care, chores, home modifications, and more. Will assist individuals with future planning. Help provide wellness strategies that can improve quality of life including suggestions on diet, exercise, emotional well-being, and connection to local resources Assess for personalized case management through the Edward M. Dowd Personal Advocate Program Provide crisis intervention in times of need

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Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Medical Equipment Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Personal Health Care Advocate Services
Disease/Disability Information
Water Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management Referrals
Wellness Programs
Specialized Information and Referral
Multiple Sclerosis
Provides emergency utility assistance for people with no other options for aid. Funds are used to help individuals pay for natural gas, oil, propane, and electricity depending on what heats their home. Provides energy conservation education to participants.

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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Low Income
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
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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Day Camps
Food Vouchers
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Household Goods Vouchers
Free School Supplies
Prescription Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Eye Care Referrals
Water Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Winter Clothing
Diapers
Residential Camps
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Assists with: - Motel rooms or other emergency accommodations - Providing a homeless coordinated entry assessment - Rent payment in cases of eviction prevention or to secure housing and funding resources when households are facing homelessness through the Family Assistance Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP - Rental deposit for those who are homeless or near eviction - Utility deposits for homeless households

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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. The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Native American Community
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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. The types of assistance the program may help with are for rent assistance, rent deposit, electric, gas, heating fuel, water, burial assistance, or other emergency need based on available funding.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Native American Community
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
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. Short-term grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis including evictions, foreclosures, or utility shut-offs (electric, gas, heating fuel, water service payment assistance). Applicants must show they have spent a certain percentage of their income from the last 60 days on basic needs in order to qualify.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Pregnant Individuals
Families
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through county, federal, and state programs. Benefits include: - Benefit education programs - Burial, dental, dependent/survivor, disability, medical, and optical benefits - Education assistance - Home loan guarantee - Life insurance - Special needs services - Subsistence Grant: Financial assistance for housing (rent), personal needs, utilities (electric, gas, heating, sewer service, telephone, trash/recycling, and water), and special needs to veterans who are unable to work due to a temporary disability - Van transportation to veterans' medical appointments - Veterans benefits public self-help station - Vocational readiness and employment

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Survivors Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Home Loans
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Education Benefits
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Public Internet Access Sites
Burial Benefits
Veteran Employment Programs
The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. Also, the program helps homeowners repair or replace a failing furnace. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection The deadline to apply for this program was May 31, 2025. Applications for the 2025 - 2026 heating season will be accepted starting September 2025.

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Appliance Repair
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Gas Service Payment Assistance
- Provides financial assistance to households to pay a portion of their home heating cost. The size of the household grant is based on household size, income, fuel type and energy usage. Grants are sent directly to client's fuel vendor and/or electric vendor - Mail out applications available - Energy Related Repair Program is available to EAP eligible homeowners that occupies the home and has a hazardous and life threatening situation, has no heat, or has a malfunctioning heating system - Individuals should call for applications(or an application is on the bicap website available to download). Applications will be processed in the order in which they were received. If household is in an emergency situation, can call the Energy Assistance Program staff to see if immediate assistance is available based on funding and the completion of the application.

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Middle Income
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Weatherization Programs
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Low Income
Appliance Repair
Program to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and individuals who have had an unexpected crisis with heat-related energy bills

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Low Income
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides limited financial assistance once every 18 months for shelter and utlities per client after all other resources have been exhausted

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Low Income
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
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

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Laundry Facilities
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility assistance for persons in need

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Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Advises and assists veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits, such as: - Burial benefits - Financial assistance through the V.A. for dental work - G.I. Bill educational training - G.I. Life Insurance - Home loan guaranteed by the U.S.D.V.A. - Outpatient medical care through the V.A. - Service-connected disability compensation - Veteran survivor insurance - Veteran/Military health insurance - Transportation to VA Medical Center - Survivors and dependents education "State Soldiers Assistance Program" (SSAP): provides veterans who are unable to work as a result of temporary disability with cash assistance toward housing costs (rent, mortgage, and utilities such as gas, electric, heating fuel, and water) and other personal needs. There are strict income and asset requirements. Information about and referrals to other service agencies for chemical dependency treatment and vocational rehabilitation.

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Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Veterans
Rent Payment Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Vocational Rehabilitation
Veteran Survivors Benefits
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Home Loans
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Veterans With Disabilities
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Veteran Education Benefits
Burial Benefits
Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies. Families can receive assistance once every 12 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.

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Families With Children
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 12 months. The assistance received must resolve the crisis. Adults must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Emergency General Assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for persons in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, moving expense, necessary home repairs, or need for furniture or appliance replacement or repair.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Emergency heating system repair or replacement for homeowners under the Energy-Related Repair Program (ERR) - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Knowing how to use home heating energy efficiently and safely - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnection

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Appliance Repair
Gas Service Payment Assistance
The Energy Assistance Program helps pay heat and electricity costs. Payments for energy bills are sent directly to the household's energy company or fuel provider for propane, fuel oil, or wood. Financial assistance varies depending on household income and fuel costs. The Energy Assistance Program provides additional grants for eligible households who need help with: - Getting reconnected to heat and power after disconnections - Paying for emergency fuel deliveries of propane, heating oil, or biofuel - Preventing disconnections Other services may include: - Advocacy with energy suppliers and human service providers - Help with past due water and waste water bills - Education on efficient and safe use of energy - Repair or replacement of homeowners' broken heating systems The Reach Out for Warmth program provides crisis assistance, it is an emergency program for households facing a no heat situation. ROFW program is funded solely through local donations.

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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Low Income
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Water Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance

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