Additional Resources
There may be other resources available depending on your specific needs and your location.
Community Action Partnership
Energy Assistance Program
https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/
Hennepin County EA/EGA 612-596-1300 / 612-596-1900
Utility Assistance
Housing Help/Emergencies/Safety Needs
Building Blocks of Islam- Emergency Assistance (612) 615-9034: Clients need to call the number & leave a voicemail for emergency assistance; If client is HOMELESS, follow prompts so that a staff member can assist them w/ temporary stay in hotel; can assist w/ 1st month’s rent & deposit; gift cards for groceries; gas and/or public transit gift cards. Expect to get a follow-up phone call w/in 1 week if not homeless.
ZACAH- go to zacah.org to submit application for rental, deposit, food, assistance w/ other bills, etc. Also a resource for women & children fleeing domestic violence situations, as they own a transitional home that can house women and children until they get on their feet, usually 3-6 months of living rent-free.
Hennepin County Human Services
Offer assistance with food, finances, housing support, and child care.
MNBenefits.org
Single Adults (612) 596-1300
Families (612) 596-1900
Financial Rehabilitation Incorporated
Offers free financial counseling for individuals.
400 Selby Avenue Ofc, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Call (651) 777-7420 to schedule an appointment
Consumer Credit of Minnesota
Provide credit counseling, financial education, and debt management services.
5871 Cedar Lake Road S, Suite 105, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Call (952)-544-6800 to get more information
Single Adults:
Catholic Charities Opportunity Center
Offers numerous forms of financial assistance, referrals, and even credit counseling services.
740 17th Street East Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 204-8273
Families and Single Adults:
St. Stephen’s Human Services
Serves Hennepin County residents
Connects residents to resources they are in need of. Support a variety of services including affordable housing, shelters, government documents, etc.
2309 Hennepin Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-2298
Youth (under 24) and Young Families:
YMCA Youth Intervention Services
Provide educational support, violence prevention, life coaching, and a youth resource line.
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
(763) 493-3052
American Indian Families:
Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Supports American Indian Women and families in Minnesota with resources regarding sexual assault, domestic abuse, mental health, housing instability, and child care. Have support groups, counselors, and educators.
2300 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 728-2026
North Minneapolis Resident’s:
Northpoint Health and Wellness
https://www.northpointhealth.org
(612) 767-9500
Free budget, debt, credit, housing, and bankruptcy counseling. Consumer debt consolidation services are also available.
(651)-642-5990
Mental Health
Technology and Internet
Food Shelves – Food Assistance
○ No geographic restrictions apply
Employment
○ https://www.careerforcemn.com/
Childcare
Electric
Tenants that have received a “disconnect notice” can call this number and ask that their disconnection be put on a hold. If client has applied for utility assistance through RentHelpMN, client will need to be connected with a Field Partner, and field partner will need to confirm to Xcel that client has applied. Once confirmation of application has been made by Field Partner, Xcel will put applicant’s disconnect on hold and will also be open to making a payment arrangement w/ tenant if not all funds are covered.
Mortgage assistance
MN program (not yet open) – HomeHelpMN – https://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1520490996825&pagename=External%2FPage%2FEXTStandardLayout
Credit Repair resources – Specifically for past-due payment issues
Migrant Labor Representative
Faribault- Martha 507-497-1227
Mankato- Janie 507-344-2608
Willmar- Josie- 320-441-6575
Rochester- Silvia 507-923-2827
State Monitor Advocate- M. Estella-651-259-7592
They help get migrant workers connected with community resources, complaints applying for Unemployment Etc.
A landlord threatening eviction, giving an eviction notice, and filing a case with Housing Court is different from you being formally evicted. You are not formally evicted until Housing Court has made a ruling on your case. Project HOPE cannot provide legal advice or answer legal questions, but I highly recommend you contact the Volunteer Lawyers Network (612-728-5767) tomorrow morning, they are open 9am to 1pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You can also contact HOME Line for free legal advice about your situation (612-728-5767) – you’ll need to leave a voicemail and they call back within a day or two.
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