Coats, hats, mittens, scarves, snow pants, snowsuits and coats are collected and distributed to families in need. Accepts donations of winter clothing that is clean and in good condition. Donations are accepted and distributed during October distribution days only.

Provides backpacks and other school supplies for children preparing for a new school year

Employment program prepares low-income adults for skilled jobs. Program includes: - Work skills training: Courses including basic computer skills, communication, critical thinking, customer service, and more - Personal empowerment: Courses with an emphasis on developing habits and attitudes of personal stability, responsibility, and professional success - One-on-one coaching: An individual coach works with each participant during the program, job search, and a year into employment - Internship opportunities: Participants gain experience and boost their resumes during internships at local nonprofits and companies - Employment placement: Participants culminate their training program with a full time, living wage position

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 households in a financial crisis because of a threat of utility shut-off, eviction, or foreclosure.

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. EGA can offer emergency help with moving expenses, furnishings, and appliances, home repairs, to prevent foreclosure, employment-related expenses, shelter, and utility bills.

Minnesota's version of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Statewide MFIP helps families work their way out of poverty by providing temporary cash and food benefits to eligible families. Statewide MFIP has a 60-month limit, there are some limited exceptions and extentions to the time limit. Participants are required to follow certain work rules. Failure to meet work rules will result in their MFIP grants being sanctioned or reduced. In addition: - Child support will be pursued in those situations where one or both parents are absent - A woman expecting a baby may receive assistance for herself during her pregnancy - Children who are being cared for by certain relatives may receive assistance NOTE: MFIP recipients may be eligible for Emergency Assistance, Child Care Assistance, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Provides legal advice, advocacy, representation, and referral services to low-income taxpayers who are having issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Also provides education to taxpayers where English is a learning language. May also provide service regarding issues with the Minnesota Department of Revenue provided there is also an IRS issue.

1 - 4 bedroom units, no pets allowed Note: There is currently a waiting list for this program

Do you struggle with the complex and often convoluted language of tax returns? Do you want to understand how to enhance your tax time experience? Available for seniors over 55 and those with low to moderate income, this service allows participants to maximize the benefits of both income tax returns and property taxes. ? AARP Volunteer Tax Preparers assist income tax returns from February to April 15th on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Additionally, they go over property taxes or renter's rebates from June through August on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., no appointment is needed. Call the Center at (218) 751-8836 for more information.

WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children younger than age five who qualify under income guidelines.

Privately owned market-rate and subsidized housing with these features: - Beauty salon - Community room - Controlled access - Dogs under 20 pounds, cats and other small animals allowed - Elevator - Fitness center - Laundry facilities - Off street parking - Park within one mile - Social activities - Transportation provided - Water and heat included in rent There is a 1 - 6 month waiting list for both subsidized and market rate availability.

MN Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program: helps low-income homeowners make their homes more livable, accessible, and energy-efficient. Eligible improvements include plumbing, electrical wiring, roofing, heating, accessibility improvements, and remedy of any defect preventing the structure from meeting code requirements. Loan places a 15-year mortgage on the property and is forgivable after 15 years only if it remained the owner's principal place of residence. Includes mobile homes in a mobile home park, with a 10 year term. MN Housing Accessibility/Emergency Loan Program: assists homeowners needing emergency assistance and/or essential accessibility improvements to their home. Guidelines and terms for this loan program are the same as for the Rehab Loan Program.

A walk in resource center to offer support and resources to those in need. The center supports individuals in crisis and help them connect to resources. The resource center helps with: - Advocacy - Employment - Housing resources - Limited financial assistance for eligible households. Assistance may cover an essential need or transportation for a bus token or gasoline. - Resource navigation and more

Minnesota's Medicaid program for people with low income. Most people who have MA receive health care through health plans. Members who do not receive health care through a health plan receive care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services they provide. MA pays for a variety of services like doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays. Some services and prescriptions may require prior approval. MA pays for medical bills going back three months from the month the application is received. NOTE: People with disabilities who work, even if they're over the income or asset limits of MA, may still qualify for a program called Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities - MA-EPD.

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Provides legal advice and/or representation in cases involving: - Denial of relocation benefits based on government displacement and non-return of security deposits - Discrimination - Eviction (Unlawful Detainer) - Illegal lockouts and utility terminations by landlords - Maintenance and repairs in rental housing - Mortgage foreclosures and cancellations of contracts for deed - Public and subsidized housing admissions and terminations

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. Provides funding for eligible individuals seeking chemical dependency services is available through the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund. Chemical dependency assessment is available for eligible individuals and both voluntary and court-ordered individuals. Possible referrals and arrangements made for primary treatment, extended care, halfway house and other services.

Service that distributes food to people in emergency situations

WIC is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children younger than age five who qualify under income guidelines.

Provides family subsidized and market rate housing - Included in rent: cold/hot water, sewer and heat - Coin operated laundry facility and hook ups - Attached garage - Playground

Primarily offers market rate but also has some apartments available as Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 residences. Senior apartment complexes are located throughout the state of Minnesota. Senior independent living sites may feature the following amenities: - 24 hour on site staff - Activities - Community and guest room - Elevator and laundry facilities - ER system throughout building - Dogs under twenty pounds and cats welcome - Off street parking - Park within one mile - Requires a security deposit - Secured building - Service coordination - Water and heat included in rent

Primarily offers market rate but also has some apartments available as Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 residences. Senior apartment complexes are located throughout the state of Minnesota. Senior independent living sites may feature the following amenities: - 24 hour on site staff - Activities - Community and guest room - Elevator and laundry facilities - ER system throughout building - Dogs under twenty pounds and cats welcome - Off street parking - Park within one mile - Requires a security deposit - Secured building - Service coordination - Water and heat included in rent

- WIC is a free nutrition and health assessment program that provides supplemental food vouchers for use at many grocery stores and farmers' markets - Purpose of WIC is to promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age five - Provides referrals to health and social services

Helps individuals and families with low incomes (including temporary low incomes) get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. Provides extra support to help stretch a household's food budget - it is not meant to cover all the groceries a family needs. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) program provides free employment and education training and support for people getting SNAP benefits. SNAP E&T participants gain support, skills, training, or experience to reach their goals. Many organizations, including technical and community colleges, community-based organizations, county agencies, tribes, and CareerForce Centers provide SNAP E&T programs and services. Programs can include career planning, job search, training for in-demand jobs, student support, financial support, and continued support once a participant has a job.

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs: - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples