Skip to content
Greater Twin Cities United Way 211 home page

View Search Results

Search Results

1-16 of 16
116 West Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Provides Christ-centered youth programs for school-age youth, including a drop-in center, mentoring, youth clubs, small groups, camps, recreational activities, meals, educational support, and opportunities for spiritual growth.

800 South Front Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Provides a daily drop-in and resource center serving those experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness. Provides access to basic needs such as:

- Clothing

- Food (shelf stable foods)

- Hygiene supplies

- Phone and computer access

- Referrals to organizations such as Southern Minnesota Legal Services (SMRLS), state and county housing programs, and Coordinated Entry assessments

- Respite room and lounge space

- Tents

3041 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Drop-in center providing specialized services to previously incarcerated individuals, including:

- Access to technology such as phones and computers

- Employment assistance: Provides resources for job searches, assistance with applications, and resume help to find stable employment

- Specialized information and referral to clothing, furniture, housing opportunities, and meals

- Transportation services: Provides reduced price transit passes and free bus tokens to verifiable job interviews and appointments

1201 Harmon Place, Suite 103, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Offers support programs for Veterans who are homeless. The center amenities include multipurpose room with kitchen for classes, group rooms, community rooms, showers, laundry machines, and a computer lab.

Address unavailable

Youth development and a drop in center for youth activities and engagement: - Computer access - Cooking activities - Field trips and special recreational activities - Homework help and subject tutoring - Job information and career guidance - Leadership development opportunities - School guidance, college tours, and assistance applying for continuing education - Sports programs

525 North 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Provides drop-in services including: 

- Bus cards for those with proof of recent hire in a permanent position

- Bus tokens

- Clothing 

- Diapers

- Eye glass vouchers

- Household items 

- New shoes

- Showering facility for those who are homeless and living on the street

- Vouchers to get State Identification/Birth Certificate

- Vouchers for local shelter stay for homeless men

Note: Above items depend on availability and individual needs. Other requests for services can be made, but may not be granted. 

1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS - 200, Northfield, MN 55057

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.

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Program features weekly prostitution support groups virtually. The 14-week group has a curriculum created and developed by survivors of the sex work life. After graduating, all participants are encouraged to attend an aftercare alumni group.

Additional groups and services are available for relapse prevention, life skills/job skills, a speakers/writers bureau, psychotherapy by licensed practitioners weekly, street and community outreach, and a drop-in center available 40 hours a week.

832 West Broadway Street, Winona, MN 55987

Offering meals and supportive services to vulnerable people in the community.

- Community meal available for breakfast Monday - Wednesday, dinner on Thursday evening at 5pm, and lunch on Saturday - Laundry facilities (only one washer/dryer, so people are served on a first-come first-served basis), showers, telephone service, and coffee and socialization are available.

4300 Glumack Drive LT, A-2021, Saint Paul, MN 55111

Drop-in center located in the Lindbergh Terminal at the north end of the mezzanine above the ticketing lobby. Greeters to welcome military personnel coming home to stay or for R&R, and to provide a basket of Minnesota-themed goodies to those returning to duty. Services include: - Bathroom with changing table and complementary toiletries - Children's toys, games, and more - Complementary paperback books, stationery, stamps, and sewing kits - Computers with Internet access and WiFi - Donated Sprint cell phone - Fax printer/copier machine - Hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, and snacks - Iron and ironing board - Kitchen with microwave - Lounge - Satellite TV - Separate bunk rooms for men and women - Supervised luggage storage and wake-up service available

What's Here

1400 Cannon Circle, Suite 8, Faribault, MN 55021

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.

125 East Liberty Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Provides support and resources to youth experiencing homelessness in the Mankato area through The REACH Youth Resource Center.

Services Offered:

Basic Necessities:

- Access to computers, laptops, and Wi-Fi - Clothing and grocery vouchers - Meals, showers, and toiletries - Transportation assistance

Housing and Shelter Options:

- Connections to public housing programs - Coordinated entry assessments for homeless youth - Crisis nursery program - Emergency shelter and street outreach services - Independent living, housing assistance, and short-term housing options

Support and Education:

- Access to licensed therapists - Community and volunteer service opportunities - Financial assistance - Ongoing case management- Rental education through RentWise

Preparation for Employment and Independent Living:

- Assistance with taxes and obtaining legal documents (birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s licenses) - Budgeting and financial planning - College preparation and FAFSA completion - Job searching, resume writing, and interview skills - Nutrition and cooking support

Recreational Activities:

- Art projects, field trips, movie days, and other social activities

1900 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Provides a drop-in center open to the public. The drop-in center offers socialization, activities, and recreational activities to all interested, low-income adults, and individuals living with mental health challenges. Every week consists of two activities at the drop-in center. Visit website for updated information about activities being provided on specific days of the month.

What's Here

105 1st Street SE, Austin, MN 55912

Offers a community center where parents, caregivers, and relatives can find guidance, emotional support, and community. Offers classes and groups aimed at help children thrive from infancy through school-age years. Services include:

- Advocacy services: Connects clients with necessary resources to address medical, social, community, legal, financial, educational, and other needs

- Community programs

- Early childhood education for parents

- Language interpretation and translation services available in-person, via phone, and virtually

- Parenting connections: Welcoming space where parents and caregivers can come together for encouragement, practical parenting ideas, meaningful conversation, and community support.

- Parenting Toddlers/Preschoolers program: Sessions focused on managing emotions, setting loving limits, creating healthy screen-time routines, building confidence, and establishing bedtime habits. Each class begins with parent-child interactive time before parents move into the education portion.

- Raising Resilient Kids: Helps parents with children ages 5–10, support social-emotional skills, navigate digital media, use positive discipline, stopping the bully and things that will foster confidence and resilience. Parents and children start together with games and activities before transitioning into learning.

421 East Hickory Street, Mankato, MN 56001

Community center where adults in mid-life and beyond pursue activities and events that improve their quality of life.

What's Here

310 East 38th Street, Suite 120, Minneapolis, MN 55409

Provides outreach and support for youth who are experiencing homelessness. Drop-in outreach provides a safe, welcoming space for youth to access assistance. Services include:

- Assistance with obtaining and maintaining housing

- Coordinated entry assessments

- Connections to housing resources and referrals to community supports

- Ongoing case management

- Support in building social connections

- Support in maintaining and increasing financial stability

- Snacks available during drop-in hours