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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. Families must not have used more than 50% of their net income and liquid assets for purposes other than basic needs during the 60 days before the application. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Funds may help with: - Rent, rental deposit, and late mortgage payment assistance. If the immediate crisis includes past due rent/mortgage, no more than two months of previous unpaid housing costs are permitted. Aid for rental deposits is limited to an amount equal to one month's rent. - Electricity, water, sewer, garbage, fuel oil, or natural gas utilities. Utility crisis aid can only be provided from the current to the past two months and does not include reconnection fees. Crisis aid for utility deposits and fuel oil crisis funds are limited. - Coordination with other local resources that may help meet the crisis need, either fully or in part is mandatory (i.e. Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council, Heat Share, Salvation Army, etc.). Denial of eligibility from such resources or verification that funds are not available to assist with the crisis is required.

Supports individuals who cannot pay housing related costs because they are paying for treatment. The assistance program also supports individuals who have lost their income while in treatment. 

The program covers rent, mortgage, and most utilities for three month periods. Utilities include heating, electricity, water, sewer, and garbage disposal. It can also help cover a limited amount of phone costs.

NOTE: Funds cannot be used for past due bills that occur outside of the treatment period, crisis beds, adult foster care, residents in assisted living, nursing homes, group homes, or board and lodge. Individuals who are only receiving outpatient treatment do not qualify for this program.

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 Assistance for Home Repairs: The applicant must own or live in the home and document the need for repair and the request must be reasonable Emergency Assistance for Moving Expenses: Moving expenses include costs for transportation of personal property, utility hookups, and deposits. Total shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the applicant's net income. The move must be due to the denial of Emergency Assistance to pay existing shelter costs and the county has determined that moving will resolve the emergency. Emergency Assistance for Shelter: Shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the applicant's net income and an unlawful detainer is required. The county will determine if assistance is available for individuals facing a loss of shelter and for individuals without shelter. Assistance may also include damage deposits. Emergency Assistance for Utility Bills: The applicant must have received a final shut-off notice. Assistance may be available for expenses such as municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, firewood, and trash removal. The utility service must verify it will continue or restore service based on the receipt of Emergency Assistance funds or other payments. Emergency Assistance to Prevent Foreclosure: The applicant may request aid for an arrearage on contract-for-deed or mortgage payments when a foreclosure action occurs. The applicant must own, occupy, and maintain the home. The applicant's household income must be enough to pay housing costs over the next 12 months and can verify that their lender has denied refinancing.

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. Allowable Expenses: - Housing: Rent and mortgage. Verification of payment overdue or threat of eviction notice required. Assistance for a rental unit damage deposit will not be provided if the adult has already moved into the unit. - Utilities: Verification of pending utility shut-off required Amount of assistance provided is based on household size. Only vendor or protective payee payments will be issued.

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 and not just delay the onset of the emergency. Assistance must be temporary and must not exceed 30 days. Families must use their own money first. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Allowable Expenses: - Housing: Rent and mortgage. Verification of payment overdue or threat of eviction notice required. Assistance for a rental unit damage deposit will not be provided if the family has already moved into the unit. - Utilities: Verification of pending utility shut-off required Amount of assistance provided is based on household size. Only vendor or protective payee payments will be issued.

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. Emergency Assistance for Home Repairs: Families must own or live in the home and document the need for repair and the request must be reasonable Emergency Assistance for Moving Expenses: Moving expenses include costs for transportation of personal property, utility hookups, and deposits. Total shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the family's net income. The move must be due to the denial of Emergency Assistance to pay existing shelter costs and the county has determined that moving will resolve the emergency. Emergency Assistance for Shelter: Shelter costs must not exceed 75% of the family unit's net income and an unlawful detainer is required. The county will determine if assistance is available for families facing a loss of shelter and for families without shelter. Assistance may also include damage deposits. Emergency Assistance for Utility Bills: Families must have received a final shut-off notice. Assistance may be available for expenses such as municipal water, sewer, natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, firewood, and trash removal. The utility service must verify it will continue or restore service based on the receipt of Emergency Assistance funds or other payments. Emergency Assistance to Prevent Foreclosure: Families may request aid for an arrearage on contract-for-deed or mortgage payments when a foreclosure action occurs. The family must own, occupy, and maintain the home. The family's household income must be enough to pay housing costs over the next 12 months and can verify that their lender has denied refinancing.

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.

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:

- 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

- HeatShare 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

Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. 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. Short-term, one-time per year grant assistance for persons in a financial crisis due to evictions, utility disconnections, or other crisis/emergency situations. The grant is provided in the form of direct payment to the vendor, for assisting with the following expenses: - Car Repair and Expenses - Mortgage - Moving Expenses - Property Taxes - Rent Payment - Rental/Utility Deposit - Utilities Assistance may depend based on availability of funds per season. NOTE: Client may also be eligible for Emergency Assistance, and/or Emergency Medical 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. Families must not have used more than 50% of their net income and liquid assets for purposes other than basic needs during the 60 days before the application. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help. Funds may help with: - Rent, rental deposit, and late mortgage payment assistance. If the immediate crisis includes past due rent/mortgage, no more than two months of previous unpaid housing costs are permitted. Aid for rental deposits is limited to an amount equal to one month's rent. - Electricity, water, sewer, garbage, fuel oil, or natural gas utilities. Utility crisis aid can only be provided from the current to the past two months and does not include reconnection fees. Crisis aid for utility deposits and fuel oil crisis funds are limited. - Coordination with other local resources that may help meet the crisis need, either fully or in part is mandatory (i.e. Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council, Heat Share, Salvation Army, etc.). Denial of eligibility from such resources or verification that funds are not available to assist with the crisis is required.

Provides assistance and support to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits through state and federal programs, including:

- Burial and death benefits

- Dental and medical care

- Education and training

- Home loan guarantees

- Pension

- State Subsistence: Financial assistance for basic dental and optical care, mortgage, personal needs, rent, and utilities for veterans who cannot work due to temporary disability.