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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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
Owns and operates a number of permanent housing units throughout Minnesota. Duluth, Mankato, and Saint Cloud offer permanent supportive housing and affordable, independent permanent housing in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester. These units consist of efficiencies, one-bedroom, two-bedrooms, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which are similar to a tiny home. Tenant screening criteria can be more lenient than community landlords.

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Veteran Homes
Military Reserves
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
National Guard Personnel
Veterans
Active Military
Provides Minnesota's veterans with legal information, referrals, and legal advice regarding most legal topics. Legal representation services for veterans who are in housing court on a case-by-case basis. Veteran advocate lawyers are only licensed to advise on Minnesota state law but can connect veterans with legal resources in other states that will meet their legal needs. Legal clinics are also available across the state throughout the year to assist veterans with questions, legal forms, and counsel. Visit website for event details.

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Military Reserves
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Community Legal Clinics
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
National Guard Personnel
Lawyer Referral Services
Veterans
Active Military
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
Provides Minnesota's veterans with legal information, referrals, and legal advice regarding most legal topics. Legal representation services for veterans who are in housing court on a case-by-case basis. Veteran advocate lawyers are only licensed to advise on Minnesota state law but can connect veterans with legal resources in other states that will meet their legal needs. Legal clinics are also available across the state throughout the year to assist veterans with questions, legal forms, and counsel. Visit website for event details.

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Military Reserves
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Community Legal Clinics
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
National Guard Personnel
Lawyer Referral Services
Veterans
Active Military
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
Military and Veteran Rendezvous Weekend: Provides active military, qualifying veterans, and their family members an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with a weekend getaway at one of the family YMCA camps. Military and Veteran Family Sports Outings: Provides veterans, active service members and families to get together to enjoy Minnesota sports and cheer on their teams at one of these events. Service Matters: Veterans can receive a 20% discount and no enrollment fee on a single membership for 6 months. Veteran Kids to Camp: Provides day camp opportunities for kids of veteran and military families. YMove: In partnership with the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), provides a free 6 month membership to active military personnel participating in the Military Outreach Initiative program. Visit www.asymca.org for more information.

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Veterans
Active Military
Social Services for Military Personnel
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Provides air transportation to post 9/11 combat wounded and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. Passengers are transported to and from the medical facility for the benefit of the service member, not the passengers. Passenger eligibility requires the service member to be undergoing continuing medical care, either hospitalized or as an outpatient. Passengers must be family or a very close personal friend of the service member.

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Active Military
Mercy Transportation
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Air Transportation
Retired Military
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
Provides Minnesota's veterans with legal information, referrals, and legal advice regarding most legal topics. Legal representation services for veterans who are in housing court on a case-by-case basis. Veteran advocate lawyers are only licensed to advise on Minnesota state law but can connect veterans with legal resources in other states that will meet their legal needs. Legal clinics are also available across the state throughout the year to assist veterans with questions, legal forms, and counsel. Visit website for event details.

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Military Reserves
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Community Legal Clinics
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
National Guard Personnel
Lawyer Referral Services
Veterans
Active Military
Information line staffed by specialists answering questions, providing resources and referral to government offices, and/or research the request of the inquirer. Frequently requested information is available by phone recordings 24 hours/7 days a week. U.S. Government services and information include: - Apply for passports or renew a passport - Consumer issues on when services go wrong, purchases, and how to be a safe consumer - Disability programs and services - Disaster and emergencies on how to prepare for, and recover from disasters - Education programs including primary, secondary, and higher education - Government agencies and elected officials within federal, state, and local government - Government benefits, grants, and loans - Health resources from the government - Housing resources - Jobs and unemployment - Laws and legal issues on reporting, research U.S. laws, and file a complaint against the government - Military and veteran programs - Money and taxes - Questions about U.S., programs and most requested facts - Small business startup, get financing help and more - Travel and immigration information - Voting and elections on common questions and processes

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Consumer Education
Immigration Issues
Federal Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices
Active Military
Passports
County Government Information Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Federal Government Information Services
State Government Complaints/Ombudsman Offices
Government Consumer Protection Agencies
Government Publications
Veterans
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
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, etc. - Complementary paperback books, stationery, stamps, 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
Owns and operates a number of permanent housing units throughout Minnesota. Duluth, Mankato, and Saint Cloud offer permanent supportive housing and affordable, independent permanent housing in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester. These units consist of efficiencies, one-bedroom, two-bedrooms, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which are similar to a tiny home. Tenant screening criteria can be more lenient than community landlords.

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Veteran Homes
Military Reserves
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
National Guard Personnel
Veterans
Active Military
Provides programs for military veterans who are in need of assistance, career transition, financial education, and housing. Military Assistance Response Program: - Accepts monetary donations on-line to support military veterans in need and their families - Donated funds are provided to assist families with quality of life issues - Funding from the program provides assistance in critical areas such as utilities, auto payments, insurance, auto repair, food, and rent for situations that require a quick turnaround NOTE: Second requests will be accepted, but they must be for essential reasons, with immediate needs supported by the Chain of Command or verifying individuals with at least 45 days separating the two requests.

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Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
National Guard Personnel
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Automobile Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Coast Guard Personnel
Prescription Expense Assistance
Military Reserves
Navy Personnel
Air Force Personnel
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Army Personnel
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Marine Corps Personnel
Military Personnel/Contractors
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Military Donations/Relief Programs
Active Military
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Owns and operates a number of permanent housing units throughout Minnesota. Duluth, Mankato, and Saint Cloud offer permanent supportive housing and affordable, independent permanent housing in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester. These units consist of efficiencies, one-bedroom, two-bedrooms, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which are similar to a tiny home. Tenant screening criteria can be more lenient than community landlords.

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Veteran Homes
Military Reserves
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
National Guard Personnel
Veterans
Active Military
Distributes money through grants and loans to currently-serving Minnesota military members and their families that are experiencing financial stress. Examples of types of grants/loans may include but are not limited to: appliance replacement or repair, vehicle repair, airline tickets for parents to visit and be with their wounded warriors, financial assistance for mortgage/rent payments, and undesignated financial assistance.

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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Appliance Repair
General Appliance Provision
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Air Fare
Active Military
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Personal Loans
Rent Payment Assistance
Resource fair addresses concerns of WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Desert Storm vets, along with OIF/OEF returnees. Also, attention is given to concerns of veterans of other conflicts and to those with peace time service. Family members of re-deployed personnel may be interested in many of the services that are offered. All veterans are welcome, regardless of discharge status. The following resources are available: - - AA, GA, NA - - Agent Orange/Gulf War information - - Assistance with applications - - Clothing - - Consumer credit counseling - - Dental and eyewear voucher referrals - - Drug and alcohol treatment Information - - Employment assistance - - Female veterans representative - - Free haircuts - - Housing and shelter information/referrals - - Lunch served - - Probate, estate and funeral planning - - Social services benefit application - - Tax information and assistance - - VA benefits/enrollment/referrals - - Veteran's service officers - - Vet service organizations: American Legion, DAV, Marine Corps League, VFW, Purple Heart, VVA - - Vision evaluations - - Vocational referrals - - Wellness exams - - Wills - -

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Veterans
Active Military
Resource and Service Fairs
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Nurse advice line providing health care support to TRICARE beneficiaries 24 hours/7 days a week. Members can access the website to create an account and get information about their plan benefits.

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Retired Military
Medical Information Services
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Military Reserves
Active Military
Owns and operates a number of permanent housing units throughout Minnesota. Duluth, Mankato, and Saint Cloud offer permanent supportive housing and affordable, independent permanent housing in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester. These units consist of efficiencies, one-bedroom, two-bedrooms, and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which are similar to a tiny home. Tenant screening criteria can be more lenient than community landlords.

Categories

Veteran Homes
Military Reserves
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
National Guard Personnel
Veterans
Active Military
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

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Military Family Service/Support Centers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
National Guard Personnel
- Caregiver Support: Provides social connection to other caregivers in similar situations, fostering support groups by location. Retreats, support groups, and online groups offered to members. - Critical Financial Assistance: Rent, mortgage, utility, and medical bills; based on need - Donations: Online and mail donations accepted - Holiday Program: Back to School Brigade, Holiday Meals for Military, Star Spangled Baby Showers, Holiday Toy Drive, Homefront Celebrations, Military Child of the Year events. Visit website for events in the area. - Vehicle Repair

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Holiday Gifts/Toys
Physical Disabilities
Active Military
Rent Payment Assistance
Military Donations/Relief Programs
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Free School Supplies
Holiday Donations
Community Baby Showers
Families of Military Personnel/Veterans
Veteran Home Loans
Automobile Insurance Payment Assistance
Automobile Purchase Loans
Christmas Baskets
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Moving Expense Assistance
School Supplies Donation Programs
Water Service Payment Assistance

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