Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, 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

May provide direct financial services for persons facing:

  • Rent eviction
  • Foreclosure
  • Utility disconnection
  • Security deposits
  • 1st months rent
  • Rent subsidies

Minimal assistance is also available for food, child care, transportation and work clothing and supplies. The purpose of these programs is to stabilize families in their home or re-house families that are homeless.

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Marshall County
    • Norman County
    • Polk County
  • Organization Type
    • Community Action Partnership
  • Specialization
    • People with low income

Eligibility

Eligibility varies, depending on the specific program.

Service areas:

  • West Marshall county
  • West Polk county
  • Norman county

Application Instructions

Call for an appointment at (800) 201-3475

Location

1407 Erskine St, Crookston, MN, 56716

Area Served

West Polk, West Marshall and Norman counties

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 800-201-3475
  • Main: 218-281-5832

Websites

Other Services at this Location

  • 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
  • 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.

Last Update

5/16/2024