Program Details
Semcac
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
Description
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.
Additional Information
Provides one-time assistance with rent or a mortgage payment
Features
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Area Served by County
- Fillmore County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- Homeless
- People with low income
Eligibility
Recipients are households at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines and the household must be experiencing a housing crisis and a need for assistance.
Housing assistance and services may vary by region or agency. There are FHPAP programs in all Minnesota counties and six of the northern tribal nations including Red Lake, White Earth, Fond Du Lac, Bois Forte, Mille Lacs and Leech Lake.
Additional eligibility criteria may apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must meet program and income eligibility requirements. Participants must be able to continue to pay their housing payment after the one-time assistance.
Location
515 Washington St NW, Preston, MN, 55965
Area Served
Fillmore County
Phone Numbers
- Primary Contact for this program: 507-765-2761
Websites
Other Locations
- Houston County (Semcac) 138 E Main St, Caledonia, MN, 55921
- Winona County Office (Semcac) 420 E Sarnia St, Winona, MN, 55987
- Dodge County (Semcac) 105 S Mantorville Ave, Kasson, MN, 55944
- Mower County (Semcac) 111 N Main St, Austin, MN, 55912
- Freeborn County Office (Semcac) 204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
- Steele County (Semcac) 545 Dunnell Dr, Owatonna, MN, 55060
Other Services at this Location
- Emergency Shelter Provides a temporary place to stay for people that do not have housing
- Energy Assistance Program Helps renters and homeowners pay their home heating bills and may also assist homeowners to fix or replace their broken furnace
- Food Shelf Food support is available to people in need
- Local Bus Service - Rolling Hills Transit and Dial-a-Ride Bus transportation within a city, county or region
- Transportation - Volunteer Driver Program Program that provides rides for people in the community
- Weatherization Assistance Program Helps low-income homeowners and renters to reduce energy costs
Last Update
4/2/2024