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Minor & Critical Home Repair

• Home Preservation is an exterior home preservation program that provides painting, landscaping, and minor repair services for homeowners in need

• Home Preservation helps low-income homeowners, impacted by age, disability, and family circumstances, who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes

• We use volunteers, sweat equity, and no interest loans to make repairs affordable, helping low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes

• Home Preservation is a supplement to our core building program. It enables us to serve more families and increase volunteer opportunities.

• Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, healthcare, VA home loans, education benefits and CD treatment. - Assists veterans in completing paperwork for discharge upgrades and military record requests. - Provide program information relating to Agent Orange, radiation, asbestos, and chemical/biological exposures. - Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA medical appointments. - Assist veterans and their families in finding and maintaining adequate housing. - Coordinate with other support agencies as necessary to meet individual veteran needs.

Provides the following services:

• Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.

• Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues

• In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Provides the following services:

• Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.

• Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues

• In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Helps service members, veterans, survivors, and their families navigate the Veterans Administration benefits system. Members are assigned a Veteran Service Representative based on their location. A Veteran Service Representative may assist with the following:

• Access benefits to disability compensation, pensions, survivors' pension, and other benefits. Must be temporarily disabled and unable to work for at least 30 days to be eligible for disability compensation.

• Enroll in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care for medical, dental, emergency hospital care, nursing home benefits, and long-term care

• Find mental health resources, military sexual trauma resources, mobile crisis teams, emergency suicide care, and treatment

• Obtain military treatment and medical health records

• Obtain burial benefits for veterans and eligible family members in federal, state, or private cemeteries

• Request military discharge papers

• Resolve and find resources such as housing assistance, homelessness, chemical health, and co-occurring disorders

• Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, health care, VA home loans, education benefits and CD treatment. - Assists veterans in completing paperwork for discharge upgrades and military record requests. - Provide program information relating to Agent Orange radiation, asbestos and chemical/biological exposures - Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA medical appointments - Assist veterans and their families in finding and maintaining adequate housing. - Coordinate with other support agencies as necessary to meet individual veteran needs.

Resource line and website for military service members, veterans, and their families. Access free, confidential support and resources on a wide range of topics, including:

• Adoption and foster care

• Caregiver support

• Counseling services: Free, confidential counseling for service members, families, and survivors. Topics include stress, relationships, parenting, grief, and more

• Education and employment

• Family and Relationships: Resources for parenting, relocation, life transitions, bereavement, and more

• Financial and legal assistance

• Housing referrals

• Individualized consultations to support the move to civilian life

• Information on travel discounts, entertainment, and leisure activities for military families

• Mental health resources

• Military benefits information

• New-Mil Parent Support: Personalized guidance for expectant parents and families with children

• Peer support

• Special needs support

• Military Veterans Organization Post home for veterans of:
• WWI
• WWII
• Korea
• Vietnam War
• Grenada
• Lebanon
• Panama
• Persian Gulf
• Active in the support of youth baseball, high school oratorical competition, Boy's State, Scouting, Scholarship programs, school patrols, etc.

• Military Veterans Organization Post home for veterans of: - WWI, WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lebanon/Grenada, Panama, Gulf War/War on Terrorism

• Active in the support of youth basesball, high school oratorical competition, Boy's State, Scouting, Scholarship programs, school patrols, etc.

Minor & Critical Home Repair

• A Brush with Kindness(ABWK)is an exterior home preservation program that provides painting, landscaping, weather stripping, and minor repair services for homeowners in need

• ABWK helps low-income homeowners, impacted by age, disability, and family circumstances, who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes

• We use volunteers, sweat equity, and no interest loans to make repairs affordable, helping low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes

• ABWK is a supplement to our core building program. It enables us to serve more families and increase volunteer opportunities

• We partner with Aitkin county veteran service office, the D.A.V and Veteran clubs.

A support center providing a safe and welcoming space where individuals can receive the help they need. Services offered may include:

• Mental Health Support: Offers direct access to trauma-informed therapy, crisis intervention, and assistance connecting to specialized community resources. Financial supports are provided at no cost to remove barriers to essential mental health care.

• Peer Support: A judgement-free environment designed for connection with others who share similar experiences

• Support Center Amenities: Spaces include the Gathering Grounds Coffee Bar, a gym, a lounge area, kitchen, an event center for community engagement, creative labs, and a conference room

• Therapeutic Studios: Dedicated woodworking and art studios that provide purpose-driven activities to help process trauma and build focus

Provides the following services:

• Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.

• Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues

• In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Provides the following services:

• Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.

• Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues

• In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Service all claims with US Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: - Pensions

• Compensation

• Education and training

• Vocational rehabilitation

• Home Loan Guarantees

• Life insurance

• Benefits for survivors

• Burial benefits

• Health care benefits

• Federal benefits

• Minnesota Department benefits

• Dental

• Optical

• Emergency medical and educational

Provides the following services:

• Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.

• Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues

• In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Provides the following services:

• Financial assistance with rent, utilities, rent and utilities arrears, transportation, basic needs, food, application fees, time-limited housing subsidies, emergency shelter, household necessities, etc. NOTE: Financial assistance may vary and is not guaranteed for every applicant.

• Information and coordination related to public benefits, veterans' benefits, housing stability, employment, and legal issues

• In-House Services: Housing stability case management, rental subsidies, legal, employment, justice-involved coordination, healthcare navigation, landlord engagement, outreach, documentation specialist, financial coaching, and free voluntary representative payee services

Supports military members, veterans, and their families in maintaining their well-being through providing counseling, case management, outreach, referrals, and education. Provides the following services:

• Counseling services: Individual and couples counseling; family counseling; deployment and reintegration support; diagnostic assessments; or trauma-focused behavioral therapy

• Caregiver Support and Respite Care

• Case management

• Financial counseling

• Homeless initiatives: Referrals to short and long-term shelter options

• Meals on Wheels Program

• Support groups: Military sexual trauma, Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) group, family recovery, PTSD, and women's groups

• Assists veterans in applying for state and federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits to include pension and compensation, Healthcare, VA home loans, education benefits and CD treatment. - Assists veterans in completing paperwork for discharge upgrades and military record requests. - Provide program information relating to Agent Orange, radiation, asbestos, and chemical/biological exposures. - Provide transportation for veterans to and from VA medical appointments. - Assist veterans and their families in finding and maintaining adequate housing. - Coordinate with other support agencies as necessary to meet individual veteran needs.

• Toll-free information and referral helpline for all veterans and their families with information about medical treatment, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling, benefits advocacy, food, shelter, employment, training, legal aid, suicide prevention, and more

• Resource center for information on Veterans Affairs benefits, employment, and events?

• Employment job opportunity postings

Drop-in center that provides hospitality and assistance to people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and loneliness. Offers hygiene products, access to private showers and bathrooms, clothing (when available), meals, beverages, over the counter medication, and assistance in searching for resources. Additional services include:

• ACCESS/People Inc. (mental health outreach) site

• Arts enrichment and health/wellness classes

• Assistance in filling out forms and applications

• Guest computers available, with internet access

• Lockers for storage

• Outreach to veterans

• Socializing and hospitality, spiritual and emotional support

• Twin Cities Community voicemail site

?- Use of phone for local and long-distance calls

In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), the CORE program offers casework, outreach, referral, and education. Behavioral Health Counseling:

• Deployment and reintegration support

• Diagnostic assessments

• Individuals and couple counseling

• Family counseling and support

• Trauma-focused Behavioral Therapy

Caregiver Support Respite:

• Caregiver coaching and counseling

• Classes and workshops to caregivers

• Emergency care planning

• Support groups

Case Management:

• Case management services to create a personalized plan identifying beneficial services and resources based on an individual's situation

Financial Counseling:

• Budget and financial counseling services

• Credit improvement

• Debt management

• Foreclosure prevention

• Homeownership

• Student loan counseling

Homeless Initiative:

• In a collaboration with Minnesota's Heading Home, staff work with homeless veterans to find solutions for short and long-term shelter

Veterans Support Groups:

• Men's veterans PTSD support group

• Women's support groups for family members of veterans

Provides the following services:

• Bereavement counseling

• Community outreach and education

• Employment referral

• Family counseling for military related issues

• Individual and group counseling for Veterans, service members, and their families

• Military sexual trauma counseling and referral

• Substance use disorder assessment and referral

Provides a broad range of counseling, referral, and other services to help veterans, service members, and their families in a non-medical setting.

• Bereavement counseling

• Community engagement (provides education on the Veteran community and military culture, and builds referral networks to expand support for Veterans, service members, and their families)

• Couples and family counseling

• Group counseling

• Individual counseling for spouses, children, and significant others

• Intimate partner violence support

• Military sexual trauma counseling

• One-on-one counseling for issues including PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma

• Referral services to appropriate resources in the community, including addiction and substance use, homelessness, suicide prevention, and veteran connections

• Significant others support group

• Telehealth

• Transitional counseling

• Workshops and classes (Veterans recreational groups)

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

• Assists veterans and dependents in obtaining state and federal benefits based on eligibility

• Provides rides to veterans, e.g. appointments at Veteran's Administration in Minneapolis

• Home visits for homebound or nursing home residents