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Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provides help with: * Shelter associated payments, such as rent, mortgage, room and board, property taxes, association dues, homeowners' insurance * Utility Assistance (such as electric, gas, propane, water, sanitation/sewer, cell phone, internet, etc.) * Healthcare Insurance Premiums * Personal Needs Funds (Cash grant)

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION The Salvation Army provides bus and gas money to those in need of transportation assistance. Emergency gasoline is available for people who need to get to work or obtain medical assistance from the remote areas of Otter Tail County. Emergency bus tickets are available for funerals, medical emergencies, or transients in crisis. Financial assistance is available for rent or for rental loan programs. Assistance is dependent on the program's available funds.

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Helps people with mental illness avoid homelessness by providing them with temporary rental assistance in their community. This allows people to have housing while they are on a waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent housing subsidy programs. Housing support services are provided to participants through a local mental health authority. Subsidies are determined by a calculation using gross income. The resident's rent is based on the resident's income. Funding from the program may be used: * To pay rent directly to a landlord * For security and utility deposits * To pay for the full rent, for up to 90 days, during medical or psychiatric crisis

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless. Resources and money help with: * Preventing homelessness * Getting back into housing right away * Staying in housing Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction. MORE INFORMATION Case managers can aid in the search for affordable housing, connect people to employment resources, and work with the individual or family on creating a plan for long-term housing stability.

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless. Resources and money help with: * Preventing homelessness * Getting back into housing right away * Staying in housing Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction. MORE INFORMATION Case managers can aid in the search for affordable housing, connect people to employment resources, and work with the individual or family on creating a plan for long-term housing stability.

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

This is a privately owned building that provides rental housing to income eligible households that is lower than the market rate rent for the area. This type of affordable housing assistance may have additional eligibility requirements. MORE INFORMATION * Oasis Case Managers are able to complete Coordinated Entry Assessments with youth ages 18 - 24 on-site. Call (952) 512-2061 for more information or visit during drop-in hours. * Oasis for Youth provides case management support and rental assistance to youth living in Richfield, Bloomington, Edina and surrounding suburbs who are at risk of losing their housing. Foster Youth to Independence Housing Program is for youth 18 - 24 with foster care experience currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness that are housed in an apartment in their community with Housing Choice Vouchers.

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Programs connect individuals and families with resources and partner organizations and develop personal relationships through customized and comprehensive service. Funds are meant to give people access to housing, transportation, healthcare, and employment by providing financial assistance to bridge a temporary gap. Services provided may include financial help for rent/deposit, car repair, emergency medical/dental needs, and utilities. Services available will vary by county and community.

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless. Resources and money help with: * Preventing homelessness * Getting back into housing right away * Staying in housing Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction. MORE INFORMATION Case managers can aid in the search for affordable housing, connect people to employment resources, and work with the individual or family on creating a plan for long-term housing stability.

The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) helps low-income families with or without children, unaccompanied youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless. Resources and money help with: * Preventing homelessness * Getting back into housing right away * Staying in housing Assistance usually takes the form of short-term help with rent. It may also help with utility costs. Payments may help to prevent foreclosure or eviction. MORE INFORMATION Case managers can aid in the search for affordable housing, connect people to employment resources, and work with the individual or family on creating a plan for long-term housing stability.

Helps people with mental illness avoid homelessness by providing them with temporary rental assistance in their community. This allows people to have housing while they are on a waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent housing subsidy programs. Housing support services are provided to participants through a local mental health authority. Subsidies are determined by a calculation using gross income. The resident's rent is based on the resident's income. Funding from the program may be used: * To pay rent directly to a landlord * For security and utility deposits * To pay for the full rent, for up to 90 days, during medical or psychiatric crisis MORE INFORMATION This agency offers Bridges Regional Treatment Center (RTC) housing vouchers, providing temporary rental assistance for people with mental illness who are transitioning to the community from Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center or Forensic Services at St. Peter.

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Offers emergency assistance to individuals and families in crisis Assists with: * Evictions, utility disconnects, or other hardships * Vouchers for use in the Thrift Store in order to obtain needed clothing and furniture

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Programs connect individuals and families with resources and partner organizations and develop personal relationships through customized and comprehensive service. Funds are meant to give people access to housing, transportation, healthcare, and employment by providing financial assistance to bridge a temporary gap. Services provided may include financial help for rent/deposit, car repair, emergency medical/dental needs, and utilities. Services available will vary by county and community.

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Community Care works with other churches and area organizations to help meet the needs of those struggling with house payments or rent, electric bills and other basic necessities. Does not provide rides or other transportation assistance.

Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * General Assistance (GA): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Helps people with mental illness avoid homelessness by providing them with temporary rental assistance in their community. This allows people to have housing while they are on a waiting list for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers or other permanent housing subsidy programs. Housing support services are provided to participants through a local mental health authority. Subsidies are determined by a calculation using gross income. The resident's rent is based on the resident's income. Funding from the program may be used: * To pay rent directly to a landlord * For security and utility deposits * To pay for the full rent, for up to 90 days, during medical or psychiatric crisis MORE INFORMATION This agency offers Bridges Regional Treatment Center (RTC) housing vouchers, providing temporary rental assistance for people with mental illness who are transitioning to the community from Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center or Forensic Services at St. Peter.

Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provides rent and utility assistance to qualified households in the form of a grant. There is no expectation that you will pay back any assistance you receive. If eligible, all payments are issued directly to property owners or rental offices. No payments will be issued directly to tenants or family members of tenants.