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Resource Library
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housing resources
Agate Housing & Services
Agate provides emergency shelter for adults, as well as free showers and public meals at their downtown location 7 days a week. Additionally, Agate provides short term rental assistance for LGBTQ families experiencing homelessness.
Contact: info@agatemn.org or 612-874-0311
Contact: info@agatemn.org or 612-874-0311
Align Mpls
Provides an emergency rental assistance program for Minneapolis renters who are not eligible for county rental assistance.
https://www.alignmpls.org/contact-us
https://www.alignmpls.org/contact-us
CLUES (Communidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio)
CLUES is administering state FHPAP funding. Hennepin County residents with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines who are experiencing a housing crisis can apply. To access resources, call the hotline. CLUES navigators will get back to you in 12-15 days. Contact: 651-243-0688
Community Action Partnership Emergency Rental Assistance
Hennepin County renters who aren't already receiving subsidies and meet the income guidelines can receive up to $1500 in 24 months.
Contact: rentalassistance@caphennepin.org
Contact: rentalassistance@caphennepin.org
Hennepin County
Hennepin county resources for unsheltered persons with various resources from medical assistance to food shelves.
Contact:
streets.to.housing@hennepin.us
612-248-2350
Contact:
streets.to.housing@hennepin.us
612-248-2350
Hennepin County Emergency Assistance
Income-qualifying Minnesotans can apply for assistance for electric, heat, and water payments through one application. Apply through your county's Community Action Partnership.
Contact: https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/energy-assistance-contact.html
Contact: https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/energy-assistance-contact.html
HOME Line
Free legal advice for Minnesota tenants, through the tenant hotline: 612-728-5767. Limited tenant organizing services.
Contact:
https://homelinemn.org/hotline/e-mail-an-attorney/
612-728-5767
Contact:
https://homelinemn.org/hotline/e-mail-an-attorney/
612-728-5767
Housing Link
Housing Link provides a free search engine for affordable housing listings by area. Search by City, ZIP, and filter for things like "Accepts Section 8," and more.
Contact: info@housinglink.org
612-522-2500
Contact: info@housinglink.org
612-522-2500
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)
JFCS provides one-time financial assistance to Hennepin County residents to cover first month's rent in a new location or a one-time financial disruption.
Contact: 952-546-0616
Contact: 952-546-0616
MN Energy Assistance
To apply for one-time emergency assistance through the County, submit an application online.
Contact: 612-596-1300
Contact: 612-596-1300
Neighbor Works
This program by Hennipen county is an initative to reduce racial disparites in homeownership. Qualifying participants are able to get up to $30,000 as a down payment for a home.
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710
Neighbor Homeworks
NeighborWorks Home Partners’ mission is empowering individuals and communities by helping people buy, fix and keep their homes.
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710
Rebuilding Together
The Home Repair program provides volunteer-delivered safe and healthy housing repairs including interior improvements (i.e. installing flooring, patching and painting), siding, windows, and landscaping. It also provides sub-contractor delivered repair or replacement of essential systems, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofs that are critical to healthy, livable homes.
Contact: 651-776-4273
Contact: 651-776-4273
RS Eden
a nonprofit that assists families and individuals struggling with housing and substance abuse. Good resource for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Contact: 612-287-1600
Contact: 612-287-1600
Tenant Resource Center
A coordinated effort to connect tenants who are at risk of eviction with various resources including: legal, mediation, housing, shelters, emergency assistance, and workforce.
Contact:
Housing.Assistance.triage@hennepin.us
(612) 767-9737
Contact:
Housing.Assistance.triage@hennepin.us
(612) 767-9737
The Bridge for Youth
The Bridge for Youth centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships.
The Link
A rapid re-housing program for LGBTQI youth between the ages of 18-23. The program provides housing for youth through market rate apartments or shared housing in the TC
Contact:
scassidy@thelinkmn.org
612-232-5320
Contact:
scassidy@thelinkmn.org
612-232-5320
Urban HomeWorks
Urban HomeWorks (UHW) provides affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for low-income households throughout the Twin Cities. To receive updates about available rental units, email: rental@urbanhomeworks.org
612-724-9002
612-724-9002
Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP)
If you live in South Minneapolis zip codes 55410, 55417 or 55419, you can apply for assistance with your rent, security deposit, or utilities. Learn more and find the application here:
https://veap.org/get-help/apply-for-financial-assistance/
Contact:
info@veap.org
952-888-9616
https://veap.org/get-help/apply-for-financial-assistance/
Contact:
info@veap.org
952-888-9616
Streetworks
Streetworks is a collaborative of youth-serving agencies who work with youth ages 13-24. They provide counseling, harm reduction supplies, and medical services.
Contact:
612-354-3345
Contact:
612-354-3345
violence prevention & Conflict Resolution
Behavioral Crisis Response Teams (City of Minneapolis)
Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response Teams provide free intervention and de-escalation to those experiencing a mental health emergency. As of Nov. 2023, they are available Monday-Friday, 24 hours. To connect with the CRT, call 9-1-1. The CRT may call the police if the situation requires.
"Non-Emergency: 612-348-2345
For the Behavioral Crisis Response Team, dial 9-1-1"
"Non-Emergency: 612-348-2345
For the Behavioral Crisis Response Team, dial 9-1-1"
Center for Multicultural Mediation
CACR is dedicated to conflict resolution specifically between Somali & East African Communities in the Twin Cities. They work to help the people of these communities in overcoming legal and systemic barriers to resolution. They offer Mediation, Facilitation, an African Youth Diversion Program, and Training and Education.
Contact:
contact@cmmediation.org
612-259-7705
Contact:
contact@cmmediation.org
612-259-7705
Community Mediation & Restorative Services,
CMRS is a non-abolitionist organization partnered with local courts to provide mediation in civil disputes and restorative justice practices in criminal cases. They can be reached through their website or at 763-561-0033.
Referrals@CMRSmn.org
(763) 561-0033
Referrals@CMRSmn.org
(763) 561-0033
Conflict Resolution Center
Low-cost mediation services and conflict resolution training for individuals and organizations
Contact:
mediation@crcminnesota.org
612-822-9883
Contact:
mediation@crcminnesota.org
612-822-9883
COPE: Mobile Crisis Response
"The Cope mobile crisis team responds to anyone in Hennepin County who needs an urgent response.
Cope has bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff available for face-to-face, phone, and video visits and uses interpreters when needed. Call 612-596-1223; they are available 24/7.
If the situation is life-threatening or you need immediate response, call 911."
In Hennepin County: 612-596-1223
Cope has bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff available for face-to-face, phone, and video visits and uses interpreters when needed. Call 612-596-1223; they are available 24/7.
If the situation is life-threatening or you need immediate response, call 911."
In Hennepin County: 612-596-1223
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
The Dispute Resolution Center offers a range of services for resolving disputes outside of the legal system. They take on issues from housing disputes to child custody. DRC also works closely with the Ramsey County court system as an alternative to criminal prosecution for crimes of all levels.
651 292-7791
651 292-7791
Neighborhood Safety (City of Minneapolis)
Group Violence Intervention (GVI) works to address gun violence associated with gangs. MinneapolUS offers teams of community-based violence interrupters who prevent violence before it starts. To learn more, contact the Neighborhood Safety Department.
violenceprevention@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-2301
violenceprevention@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-2301
Mediation & Conflict Solutions
Mediation and Conflict Solutions works to help people "who want to solve their own issues efficiently and effectively, without using the formal court system." MCS offers a range of options for how mediations are conducted to fit each individual situation. They operate all over Southeastern Minnesota, including remote options.
507-285-8400
507-285-8400
Missions Inc.
Provides behavioral health, chemical health, and domestic violence services to people experiencing homelessness, chemical addiction, or violence.
Online contact form: www.missionsinc.org/contact/
24-hour hotline: 763.559.4945
Online contact form: www.missionsinc.org/contact/
24-hour hotline: 763.559.4945
REP Emergency Hotline
Call REP's secure emergency hotline (952-737-3730) for a non-police emergency response. NOTE: As of 3/2022 they are focusing on non-violent emergencies ONLY.
Contact:
contact@repformn.org
HOTLINE: 952-737-3730
Contact:
contact@repformn.org
HOTLINE: 952-737-3730
Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA)
RJCA brings residents and victims together with adults/youth who have committed crimes to participate in a “community conference,” an alternative sentencing option that strengthens accountability and opens a line of communication.
Contact:
tsigel@rjca-inc.org
(612) 746-0780
Contact:
tsigel@rjca-inc.org
(612) 746-0780
Food Access
C-Spot Neighborhood Pantry (Corcoran)
The food shelf is open from 12 to 4pm, Monday through Thursday at 3451 Cedar Ave S. Call before visiting to make sure there is food available.
Contact:
alicia@corcoranneighborhood.org
info@agatemn.org
Contact:
alicia@corcoranneighborhood.org
info@agatemn.org
Calvary Food Shelf
Calvary Lutheran Church offers a food shelf that is open to all. As of November 2023, the food shelf is closed while they relocate to their new location at 3901 Chicago Ave.
612-827-2504
612-827-2504
Fare For All
"Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store. We sell packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off of retail prices.
fareforall@thefoodgroupmn.org
763-450-3880
fareforall@thefoodgroupmn.org
763-450-3880
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes provides free meals for those in need throughout the Twin Cities & Greater Minnesota; no questions asked. Find a FREE Community Meal near you: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/community-meal-sites/
Contact:
office@loavesandfishesmn.org
612-377-9810
Contact:
office@loavesandfishesmn.org
612-377-9810
Open Arms
A nonprofit that delivers food to people experiencing illness.
Contact:
meals@openarmsmn.org
612-872-1152
Contact:
meals@openarmsmn.org
612-872-1152
Sabathani Community Center
Sabathani operates a food distribution center, located at 310 East 38th St in Minneapolis, from M-Th 9:30am-3pm, and 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10am-1pm. Sabathani can deliver food by request for seniors or others who can't attend in person.
Contact:
info@sabathani.org
612-821-2308
Contact:
info@sabathani.org
612-821-2308
Sanctuary Supply Depot
The Supply Depot is accepting donations of food and supplies; they coordinate with mutual aid organizers and encampment support folks. To access mutual aid resources, visit tcmap.org
Second Harvest Heartland
Get help applying for SNAP food assistance, and find your local food shelf through their map: www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/
Contract Form: https://secure.2harvest.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5326&_ga=2.24697914.1233670493.1647556377-590208784.1647556377#.YjO42HrMLb0
Contact:
6514845117
Contract Form: https://secure.2harvest.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5326&_ga=2.24697914.1233670493.1647556377-590208784.1647556377#.YjO42HrMLb0
Contact:
6514845117
Sisters Camelot
Distribute pre-packed bags of groceries as well as bulk produce at Bethany Community Church, Walker Church, Park Avenue Church, and Indigenous Roots in St. Paul on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check the schedule for these events on their facebook page.
Contact: collective@sisterscamelot.org
Contact: collective@sisterscamelot.org
Soup for You
"Soup for You! operates out of the basement of Bethany Lutheran Church at 2511 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Open Weekdays, Noon to 1pm
Mon – Fri: Lunch
Weds: Grocery Pick-Up"
Open Weekdays, Noon to 1pm
Mon – Fri: Lunch
Weds: Grocery Pick-Up"
Southside Food share
a volunteer run orginization that delivers hot meals to encampents 4 days a week.
Contact: sewardcafe@gmail.com
Contact: sewardcafe@gmail.com
Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project
A map that tracks donation requests and available mutual aid resources in the Twin Cities.
Contact:
support@tcmap.org
Contact:
support@tcmap.org
Harm reduction, Mental Health,
& Healthcare
Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC)
Community clinic that welcomes patients of every age, race, color, ethnicity and language to help locate resources for food, shelter, health care, and prescription refills.
Contact: 612-301-3433
Contact: 612-301-3433
Hennipen County Walk-in Behavioral Health
Mon-Friday 9am to 9pm. If you are 18+, you can walk in without an appointment and recieve support and refferals for mental illness or substance use issues. you may be connected to crisis residence wihdrawl managment or recovery programs. no one is turned away for inability to pay.
Contact: 612-879-3115
Contact: 612-879-3115
Inclusive Therapists
Inclusive Therapists is a directory for culturally responsive mental health therapy for BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals.
Kente Circle
Individual, couple, family, and group therapy for diverse communities in the Twin Cities.
Contact:
info@kentecircle.com
612-243-1600
Contact:
info@kentecircle.com
612-243-1600
Minnesota Warmline
Available from 9am-9pm. You will speak with a trained peer specialist who has firsthand experience living with a mental health condition who will listen and provide resources. please bite that this service is for when youre struggling with your mental health but aren't when you're experiencing an emergency or crisis.
651-288-0400 or text "SUPPORT" TO 85511
651-288-0400 or text "SUPPORT" TO 85511
Portico
Helps uninsured individuals and families access affordable coverage and care.
Contact:
info@porticohealthnet.org
651.489.2273
Contact:
info@porticohealthnet.org
651.489.2273
The Aliveness Project
Our community care services - from our PrEP, PEP, and HIV/STI testing clinics to our syringe service program - are available to the public, no strings attached.
These services are also completely free, even if you don't have insurance. Just ask. We'll ensure you get the care you need.
These services are also completely free, even if you don't have insurance. Just ask. We'll ensure you get the care you need.
The Family Partnership
Mental health therapy, early childhood education, family home visiting and advocacy services, for all individuals and families seeking services.
Online contact form: www.thefamilypartnership.org/contact/
612-728-2061
Online contact form: www.thefamilypartnership.org/contact/
612-728-2061
Twin Cities Syringe Exchange Calendar
This calendar outlines when various syringe exchange services are open and available to the public in Minnesota. The calendar includes the name of a site, the address, phone number, their hours, and their services, organized by which days they are open. The information on this calendar was most recently confirmed in March 2023.
SEWARD COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP) & DROP-IN CENTER
Is a group of mental health practitioners committed to supporting community members in regards to harm reduction, conducts wellness checks, and provides trainings/education about recovery and living skills.
Contact: 612-333-0331
Contact: 612-333-0331
Southside Harm Reduction
SSHR works within a harm reduction framework for those who use substances, delivering supplies to those who use; street outreach at encampments; and skill-sharing around harm reduction practices.
Contact:
shrs@southsideharmreduction.org
Text: (612) 615-9725
Contact:
shrs@southsideharmreduction.org
Text: (612) 615-9725
Walk-In Counseling Center
Free, anonymous therapy during walk-in clinic hours; appointments held remotely over Zoom.
Contact: 612-870-0565
Contact: 612-870-0565
Wildflower Alliance
The Wildflower Alliance supports healing and empowerment for our broader communities and people who have been impacted by psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, extreme states, homelessness, problems with substances and other life-interrupting challenges.
Contact:
888-407-4515
Contact:
888-407-4515
business, fINANCE, & Workforce
38th Street United
"Dedicated to securing and deploying resources that support the people and places along, and near, the 38th Street corridor through a cultural, historical, and present day lens.
Contact:
info@ppna.org
(612) 722-4817
Contact:
info@ppna.org
(612) 722-4817
Butterfly Lotus Healing Sanctuary LLC,
Annette Bryant, a native of Chicago now residing in Minnesota, is an author, transformational well-being coach, and travel agent, dedicated to helping individuals heal and create healthy conversations about sex and sexuality. She performs with the Zamya Theatre Project to raise awareness about homelessness and runs Ohenewaa Healing Point LLC and Butterfly Lotus Healing Sanctuary LLC. Annette’s mission is to touch lives globally through her work in the arts, well-being retreats, and her written and spoken messages.
Contact:
ohenewaatravel@gmail.com
651-387-1298
Contact:
ohenewaatravel@gmail.com
651-387-1298
Emerge
Emerge provides workforce development, job placement, and professional training services.
Contact:
info@emerge-mn.org
Contact:
info@emerge-mn.org
Hennepin County
Hennepin County offers programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes. The type of assistance people receive depends on their life circumstances, family size and type, and other factors. We can help you find the program that works best for you.
Contact:
612-596-1300
Contact:
612-596-1300
Hired
Hired prepares people for employment, through one-on-one employment coaching, career training, and connection to business resources and financial assistance.
Contact:
information@hired.org
612-808-9500
Contact:
information@hired.org
612-808-9500
Lake Street Council
A variety of resources and programs to support to businesses and nonprofits along Lake Street.
Contact:
zmartinez@lakestreetcouncil.org
612-822-0232
Contact:
zmartinez@lakestreetcouncil.org
612-822-0232
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)
Offers networking, advocacy, loans and technical assistance to small businesses.
Contact:
info@mccdmn.org
612-789-7337
Contact:
info@mccdmn.org
612-789-7337
Prepare & Prosper
Free tax preparation and financial services for low- to moderate-income households.
Contact:
contact@prepareandprosper.org
651-287-0187
Contact:
contact@prepareandprosper.org
651-287-0187
Raise the Barr
Raise the Barr provides one-time emergency grants to single-parent students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Learn more about the grant program and their financial literacy resources on their website.
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company (TCM CDC)
Provides access to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program.
Contact:
info@tcmcdc.com
651-481-8081
Contact:
info@tcmcdc.com
651-481-8081
Women Venture
Offers classes, consulting and loans to support small business owners who are women.
Contact:
info@womenventure.org
612-224-9540
Contact:
info@womenventure.org
612-224-9540
Advocacy, Legal, & lgbtqia+
Cultural Wellness Center
This group fosters the power of citizens to heal themselves and build community. Through work with individuals, communities, families, academic institutions, government agencies, philanthropists, and other non-profit organizations, they build a body of knowledge and web of relationships that support community engagement, intercultural communication, and personal responsibility.
Contact: info@culturalwellnesscenter.org
612-721-5745
Contact: info@culturalwellnesscenter.org
612-721-5745
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis is dedicated to ensuring our communities are aware of and have access to accurate information on voting and elections. Online resources have been expanded to include online voter registration forms and mail in voting (absentee) applications, paper forms, and voting information in these eleven languages. There are YouTube videos on voting in Minnesota in these eleven languages, making accurate voting and election information even more accessible.
Contact: vote@lwvmpls.org
Contact: vote@lwvmpls.org
Legal Rights Center
Nonprofit law firm offering adult criminal and juvenile delinquency defense to low-income households, restorative justice, and youth advocacy.
Contact:
office@legalrightscenter.org
612-337-0030
Contact:
office@legalrightscenter.org
612-337-0030
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for seniors, low-income individuals, or individuals with disabilities.
Contact: 612-334-5970
Contact: 612-334-5970
Minnesota Freedom Fund
Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot otherwise afford to. To receive funds, complete the referral form here: https://mnfreedomfund.org/bailbond-referral
Mitchell Hamline Self Help Clinic
The Self Help Clinic is a student-run group that provides assistance with completing a self-help form for the following legal issues: Criminal Expungement, Child Support Modification, Dissolution/Divorce, Establishing Custody and Parenting Time, Eviction Expungement, Modifying Parenting Time. Services are free and the clinic accepts appointments and walk-ins.
Contact:
selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
Contact:
selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
A nonprofit that connects low-income Minnesotans to free legal support and representation from pro-bono lawyers.
Online intake form: www.vlnmn.org/intake
Contact: (612) 752-6677
Online intake form: www.vlnmn.org/intake
Contact: (612) 752-6677
Call Blackline
You will be connected to a Black, Indigenous, and/or POC for peer support through an LGBTQ+ lens. BIPOC priotized.
1 800 604-5841
1 800 604-5841
Trans Lifeline
Mon-Fri 12pm-8pmCST. You will be connected to a trans/nonbianary operator for peer support. Languages English and Espanol (oprime 2)
(877) 565-8860
(877) 565-8860
Youth, seniors, & misc. resources
KWST
Connects youth in Minneapolis Public Schools who are receiving special education services with adult mentors and advocates.
Contact:
www.kwstbdg.org/pages/contact-us/
(612) 349-2748
Contact:
www.kwstbdg.org/pages/contact-us/
(612) 349-2748
Youth Services Network
A centralized resource for finding youth services, including available emergency shelter for young people under 18.
State Resources for SEniors in Minnesota
This guide is meant to help seniors live comfortably during their golden years. It details state and federal government programs that can support older adults to live comfortably.
More resources at caring.com
More resources at caring.com
Trust Inc
TRUST Inc. is a nonprofit that serves aging adults to live independently at home.
Contact:
TRUST@trustinc.org
(612) 827-6159
Contact:
TRUST@trustinc.org
(612) 827-6159
Wheels for Women
The Newgate Driving School offers free cars to single mothers, through Wheels for Women. To qualify, you must be a single woman, have at least one child younger than 18, not own a vehicle, and earn $35,000 or less per year.
Contact:
contact@newgateschool.org
612-378-0177
Contact:
contact@newgateschool.org
612-378-0177
Community Action Partnership Vehicle Repair Assistance
Hennepin County CAP offers financial assistance for vehicle repairs to Hennepin County residents who income qualify. Cars can't be older than 20 years.
Contact:
vehiclerepair@caphennepin.org
952-933-9639
Contact:
vehiclerepair@caphennepin.org
952-933-9639
Farah & Farah
Hurricane Prep: Before, During, and After the Storm
How Data Science Can Help Fight Climate Change
Thank you to Ada in Ms. Amy Dean's class for this resource!
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