Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

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

Programs connect individuals and families with resources and partner organizations and develop personal relationships through customized and comprehensive service.

Funds are meant to give people access to housing, transportation, healthcare, and employment by providing financial assistance to bridge a temporary gap.

Services provided may include financial help for rent/deposit, car repair, emergency medical/dental needs, and utilities.

Services available will vary by county and community.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Goodhue County
  • Olmsted County
  • Rice County
  • Wabasha County

• Organization Type
  • Community Action Partnership

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients

• Specialization
  • Family
  • Individuals with criminal histories accepted
  • People with low income

Eligibility

Households must:

• Show proof of financial status (income, costs)
• Show proof of the crisis (such as eviction notice or bill).
• Show other ways they have looked for help
• Live in Goodhue, Rice, Olmsted or Wabasha counties

The housing related assistance accepts individuals with criminal histories reentering the general public population from a correctional facility.

Application Instructions

Call (800) 277-8418 to complete and intake over the phone

Fee

There is no fee for this service.