The department assists veterans and their families in obtaining local, state, and federal benefits that they are entitled to receive. Emergency financial assistance may be available for a variety of basic needs (could include utilities, shelter, food, transportation, etc.), if requests are approved by Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Some medical equipment may be available for loan such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Transportation is available for veterans to medical services at VA hospital in Minneapolis on odd numbered days of the month.

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 provides short-term, one-time assistance for households in a financial crisis because of fire, flood, storm, illness, accident, theft, utility shut-off, eviction, foreclosure, or other emergency need.

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

Financial assistance for rent payments and other special needs. Note: limited funding is available for all three counties and only available on a case by case basis; call for details. Reason to Smile: Low-cost dental services available to Dakota County residents Food shelf and clothing closet usage is limited to once a month. Clients shop from current inventory. Food distribution usage is limited to twice a month. Clients receive pre-selected food, usually, produce, but it may also include other items if available. In partnership with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Seasonal programs include Toy Shop; Family, Teen, and Kids Camps; Back to School Project; and Coats for Kids.

Provides emergency funding to restaurant and beverage employees or owners, and restaurant/bar supplier employees who are facing unforeseen experiences. The funds are used to help pay for essentials like groceries, clothing, medications, and may covered the cost of rent, natural disaster damages, lost wages, and more. There is no deadline for requests and no cap on the amount given. Types of crises the funds may help with include accidents, change of circumstance, housing crisis, medical/dental issue, natural disaster, or victims of crime/violence. Grants are awarded based on unforeseen financial crises, and applications must be submitted through the website to be considered. Southern Smoke will evaluate each case based on the state of an applicant's emergency.

Advises and assists all veterans and their dependents with all state and federal veterans benefits. Services include: ?- Alcohol/drug dependency treatment referrals ?- Burial benefits ?- Death benefits ?- Death benefits ?- Dental care referrals ?- Disability ?- Disability insurance ?- Discharge reviews ?- Domiciliary care ?- Education and training ?- Financial assistance ?- GI Bill educational training ?- GI Life Insurance ?- Home loan guaranteed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs ?- Non-service connected disability pension ?- Outpatient medical care referrals ?- Service-connected disability compensation ?- Social Security ?- Survivors and dependents education ?- Transportation to and from scheduled medical appointments at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers or affiliated VA appointments ?- Vocational rehabilitation for disabled

Supportive services and case management for victim/survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking including crisis services, support groups, and counseling. Services may include: - 24-hour crisis response to exploited youth - Advocacy and case management - Legal/systems advocacy - Outreach groups - Support groups - Trafficking emergency fund - Youth development training

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.

- Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies that are short-term, non-recurring shelter and utility needs, to assist in retaining secure and affordable housing - Families can receive assistance once every 12 months - Applicant's name must be on the lease or utility bill - Applicant(s) must be able to show that their rent and utility costs are affordable - Emergency assistance is paid directly to the vendor - Payments, if approved, in combination with other available resources, must be able to resolve the crisis, not just delay it - Does not provide financial assistance for damage deposits in excess of two month's rent, utility deposits or reconnection charges, legal fees and court costs, garage rental, or moving expenses

Assists with goods or services that contribute to the well-being and/or safety of the individual including: - Air conditioner (window mount) ?- Bed and/or dresser set ?- Carpet/floor covering ?- Couch/sofa ?- Freezer: Upright or chest ?- Furnace ?- Handicap accessibility needs ?- Kitchen range/stove ?- Kitchen table/chair set ?- Main/storm door ?- Microwave ?- Ramp ?- Recliner ?- Refrigerator ?- Septic pumping ?- Washer and/or dryer ?- Water and sewer repairs ?- Water heater Assistance is provided up to $600 per household (with a minimum of $50) towards the purchase of 1 item listed above. If the cost of the item exceeds $600, it is the applicant's responsibility to pay the remainder of the balance and they must demonstrate the ability to pay the remaining balance. Requests are generally limited to 1 request per household every 2 years, unless the request is for an emergency beyond the household's control.

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.

Cash-grant program for families with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. 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. ?Short-term, one-time 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.

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.?

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: - Service staff working one-on-one with clients to identify needs and make referrals to community resources - Housing resources and coordinated entry assessments - Limited crisis help for gas or personal needs

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

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.

- Cash-grant program for adults with low incomes experiencing a household emergency. Adults can receive assistance once every 18 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 (EGA) provides financial assistance such as security deposit or past due rent/mortgage. Assists with utility payments, when there is a threat of disconnection. Utilities include electricity, heat, and water. - Emergency General Assistance helps adults without children. Those who qualify for Emergency General Assistance can receive up to two months' payment for their share of rent/mortgage or utilities, or a combined payment of up to $1500.

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. Assistance may also be available to households who are unable to pay for the cost of a funeral or burial expense.

Offer resources, referrals, and support, including: Financial - Access to free financial literacy materials and programs - Emergency funds assistance through various organizations - Personal financial counseling for service members - Tax assistance Home - Connect with local veteran and community resources for homelessness support - Home repair and maintenance assistance Health and well-being - Access to free drug and alcohol screening and classes for service members - Childcare assistance - Food insecurity support - Provide information on a wide range of military-friendly counseling services and resources, including free non-medical counseling - Tricare medical and dental insurance information Education - Connections with veteran services through Minnesota State schools - Information on grants and scholarships for current service members, spouses, and children - Military education benefits Career - Assistance in connecting with employment placement - Connect to Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for employer/employee legal support and employer/employee recognition - Federal employment opportunities through USAJobs - Hiring resources through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Minnesota National Guard full-time job opportunities

Emergency food, shelter, gas money, and other 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. Emergency assistance provides short-term, one-time assistance for households 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.

Provides emergency financial assistance for gas, food or shelter for one day

Fillmore County Community Services (Social Services) provides a short-term, one-time financial 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 in of need furniture or appliance replacement or repair. Client may also be eligible for 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. The amount of assistance provided might not cover the entire emergency, but it can help.??

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.??