Winona Volunteer Services offers vouchers and referrals to meet a variety of 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 the items listed below. - Clothing vouchers may be issued for the Winona Volunteer Services Clothes Shop. If specific employment-related clothing is required a voucher may be issued to Rogan's or another local entity. - Diapers voucher may be issued for parents/guardians experiencing unexpected financial difficulty. - Formula vouchers may be issued, but a referral from WIC is required. - Vouchers may be issued for individuals needing cooking supplies. - ID replacement financial assistance may be available for individuals needing ID to gain employment, but a referral from Careerforce Center is required. - Miscellaneous emergency needs financial assistance may be provided when no other assistance is available. - Please note that utility assistance is not available through Winona Volunteer Services and that basic assistance via vouchers is available via Law Enforcement @ 201 W 3rd St at night and on weekends.

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

Limited emergency financial assistance for individuals or families to help pay for: - Certified copies of state ID or birth certificates - Clothing - Diapers - Food - Rent - Utilities - Other necessary expenses

Limited emergency financial assistance for individuals or families to help pay for: - Certified copies of state ID or birth certificates - Clothing - Diapers - Food - Rent - Utilities - Other necessary expenses

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.

Drop-in center for youth who are homeless, youth in crisis or sexually exploited youth offering individual advocacy and case management, and referrals to a network of services which are designed to achieve self-sufficiency, connectedness and self-empowerment. YouthLink houses the Youth Opportunity Center, a collaboration of agencies providing services to young people in one location. Partner agencies provide services that include housing stability, health and wellness, crisis/basic needs/drop-in, education, and employment. Services include: - Access to computers, phones, and mail - Community resource referrals to shelter and housing - Basic needs services: Hot meals and bag lunches, clothing closet, showers, laundry, and connections to emergency shelters. Assists with connecting youth to Hennepin County support services. - Financial assistance to obtain vital documentation including social security card, birth certificate, and/or state ID. Application assistance is available for food stamps and Medical Assistance. - Job search and employment assistance and education assistance and resources - FHPAP application assistance only for eligible youth in Hennepin County seeking rent assistance. FHPAP does not provide direct assistance. Hennepin County is responsible for determining eligibility and distributing rent assistance funds. - On-site health clinic and health care support including referrals to mental health and substance abuse services - Street Outreach Program: Caseworkers go out into the community, locate homeless youth and inform them of services that are available to them. May provide the youth with clothing, safe sex information and resources, bus cards, etc.

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: - Laundry vouchers for one wash and dry (limited supply) - Hygiene items

Assists older adults and individuals with disabilities with a housing application fee for up to 2 household members. Also assists with the fees for a new ID and/or birth certificate for 2 household members when needed to obtain housing.