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Information and referral service to members of organized labor and their families

• Publicly funded agency administers federal, state, and public assistance programs, including, but not limited to, cash programs, food support, child care assistance, medial assistance, long term care and waiver assistance programs.

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered:

• City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood

• Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders

• Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more

• SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase

• Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Assists fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. Weekly parenting groups offer parenting skills and fathers receive support from other peer fathers in similar circumstances. Additionally, the Father Project offers 1:1 advocacy and case management, and access to services including:

• Child support

• Education and GED

• Employment

• Family activities

• Legal service

Orientation and overview of Community Action Duluth's programs and offerings

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered:

• City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood

• Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders

• Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more

• SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase

• Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Provides household stability counseling, case management, planning and longer-term support to address multiple needs and barriers. Also assists clients with finding employment, creating resumes, etc. Offers limited emergency financial assistance for transportation to employment for residents of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Shorewood and Woodland. This financial assistance is provided on a limited, case-by-case basis to help with prescription co-pays, minor car repairs, bus cards, employment related expenses, etc.

Information, resources, and referral office to help people through difficult times. Staff provide an immediate assessment of emergency needs and offer resources to help deal with homelessness, chemical dependency, domestic abuse, unemployment, gambling addictions, mental health problems, and help with public assistance. Additional services offered at the center include:

• 7 bus passes for the general public daily; usually gone by 9:10 am. Can be accessed twice per month and an intake form must be filled out.

• Free telephone line, mailboxes for people who are homeless, hygiene items, and household goods

• Safe Bay is located in the parking lot and offers individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest without fear of crime, harassment, or being moved along by law enforcement or private security guards. Individuals and families can access showers, breakfast and housing navigation services provided by Daminao Center.

• Work related transportation:

• Gas vouchers: MUST have valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of employment. Can only be accessed once per year.
• Bus pass: MUST have ID and proof of employment. The value of a bus pass is $25 and can only be accessed once per year.

• Provides computer classes - Work readiness skills - Working Assessment - Orientation: Comprehensive Orientation to Promoting Employability (COPE) - Resumes: Resume preparation assistance - GED referral

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered:

• City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood

• Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders

• Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more

• SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase

• Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

Educational Program - Programs provided by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs to help with business skills, connections, and potential growth, including workshops and training. For current programs, click here Loans and Advising - Loans with no-cost advising. Loans offered:

• City of Cook Economic Recovery Fund: Loan for local business in the city of Cook who are recovering from the summer 2024 flood

• Gap Financing: Loan covers the "gap" between various sources of funding and the total cost of the project. Used for commercial real estate projects, such as mortgage or major renovation and has more flexibility than traditional lenders

• Healthy Food Fund: Specialized loan for local food retailers and producers that helps with replacing dated equipment, investing in technology, expanding business, purchasing inventory, hiring staff, updating building, purchasing new or existing store, and more

• SBA Microloan: Start up loan for working capital, inventory, or equipment purchase

• Working Capital Loan: Loan provides access to cash for various projects and investments such as marketing campaigns, purchased inventory, upgrade equipment, or expand business operation.

• Links to Human Service Programs

• Job Search

• Programs and services based on needs of service area

• Provide low-income housing and rental assistance

• public housing - transitional housing.

Workshop topics include, but are not limited to:

• Assertive communication
• Computer classes
• Decision making and goal setting
• Identifying interests, skills, values, and strengths
• Job interview skills
• Job seeking strategies
• Personality and creativity
• Resume and cover letter writing
• Self-esteem
• Stress management

Community service liaisons offer the following services:

• Advocate for working family issues, including affordable health care, improved transit, and an economy that works for all

• Coordinate strike and layoff training for unions

• Mobilize union members and community and religious organizations in support of workers' struggles for justice

• Provide information and referral services for a variety of resources, including health care, food, financial assistance, and foreclosure prevention

• MFIP / Minnesota Family Investment Program

• GA / General Assistance For Adults With No Children

• MSA / Minnesota Supplemental Aid For Elderly and Disabled (physically and mentally)

• Crisis / Emergency Assistance / Housing crisis

• Or apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov