Program Details
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County
Help Paying for Basic Needs
Short term help for basic needs like food, shelter and transportation
Description
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.
Additional Information
Emergency Rental Assistance provides a one-time payment for eligible households that need help getting caught up on late rent or paying the security deposit and first month of rent.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Hennepin County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have earned income at the time of enrollment
- Be a resident of Minnesota
- Be a United States citizen, or eligible non-citizen
- Household annual gross incomes must fall below 200% of the current federal poverty guidelines
- Household net assets must be $10,000 or less
- Account holder savings must come from the participant's earned income (wages/employment)
- Ability to purchase the asset within a maximum of 30 months
Application Instructions
Contact a local participating agency to be screened for eligibility and to request an application. Need proof of employment income and current address, and valid MN driver's license/ID card to enroll.
For additional information contact (218) 685-4486 or toll-free (800) 492-4805
Fee
There is no fee for this service.
Location
7101 Northland Circle N, Ste 123 The Triad Bldg, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428
Area Served
Hennepin County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 952-933-9639
Websites
Other Locations
- Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Minneapolis 2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
- Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County - Bloomington 1101 E 78th St, Bloomington, MN, 55420
Other Services at this Location
- Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Financial Management Education Classes, workshops and information about money management
- Low-Cost Auto Repair Low cost car repair services
- Utility Assistance Help to pay for utility services for people in need
Last Update
10/16/2024