Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, Inc.

Emergency Shelter

Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing

Description

Offers temporary shelter for those who are homeless or need a place to stay. Space may be available on-site, or may be provided at other nearby locations.

Additional Information

Can provide short-term motel vouchers, along with case management services to reduce the length of time that households are homeless.

Supportive service includes: housing search and placement, housing stability case management, and financial education

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Aitkin County
    • Carlton County
    • Chisago County
    • Isanti County
    • Kanabec County
    • Mille Lacs County
    • Pine County
  • Organization Type
    • Community Action Partnership
  • Specialization
    • Homeless
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Serves single adults, couples without children, families

This organization provides housing referrals/resources to ex-offenders reentering the general population from a correctional facility.

Application Instructions

Eligibility varies by program, funding source and situation. Call (800) 832-6082 option #4 to do an intake to determine if making an application is appropriate in your situation.

Location

1700 Maple Ave E, Mora, MN, 55051

Area Served

Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 320-679-1800
  • Toll Free: 800-832-6082

Email

lap@lakesandpines.org

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • Community Action Agency Provides programs and services that help individuals and families with low incomes.
  • Early Head Start Program that serves infants and toddlers under the age of 3, and expectant families. Provides intensive, comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families and pregnant women
  • Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
  • Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Short-term help for low-income families, youth and single adults who are homeless or are about to become homeless
  • Head Start Program that supports children's growth from ages 3 - 5 through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being.
  • Home Repair Financial Assistance Loans to eligible homeowners to increase the accessibility of their house or make needed fixes
  • Personal Financial Counseling Help for people to gain control of their finances
  • Transitional Housing Time-limited housing and support services for individuals and/or families
  • Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs

Last Update

12/2/2025