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Military OneSource

Military OneSourceLink: view organization details

Parenting Support AddressPO Box 2127, Chesapeake, VA, 23327 Phone number(800) 342-9647 Website addresshttps://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting

Area Served: Statewide

Military OneSource

Military OneSourceLink: view organization details

Helpline AddressPO Box 2127, Chesapeake, VA, 23327 Phone number(800) 342-9647 Website addresshttps://www.militaryonesource.mil/connect

Area Served: Statewide

Living Waters Lutheran Church

Living Waters Lutheran ChurchLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Sauk Rapids Food Shelf Address1911 4th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(320) 255-1135 Website addresshttp://www.lwlcmn.org/food-shelf

Area Served: Sauk Rapids

Milestones

MilestonesLink: view organization details

Early Learning Scholarship Address314 10th Ave S, Ste 180, Waite Park, MN, 56387 Phone number(320) 251-5081 Emailinfo@milestonesmn.org Website addresshttps://www.milestonesmn.org/early-learning-scholarships

Area Served: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties

Apply Online: https://earlylearningscholarshipshub.mn.gov

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address665 Franklin Ave NE, St. Cloud, MN, 56304 Phone number(320) 252-1010 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://www.ridemetrobus.com/home/dial-a-ride

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission

Metro Bus - St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit CommissionLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Transit Center Address510 1st St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301 Phone number(320) 251-1499 Emailinfo@stcloudmtc.com Website addresshttps://ridemetrobus.com/fixed-route

Area Served: St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

LawHelpMN.org

LawHelpMN.orgLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Call for Location Website addresshttps://www.lawhelpmn.org

Area Served: Statewide

La Leche League of Minnesota

La Leche League of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Support Group - Breastfeeding Call for Location Phone number(507) 400-0928 EmailMankatoLLL@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.lllofmndas.org/minnesota.html

Area Served: South Central Minnesota - Mankato and St. Peter Twin Cities Metro area East Central/Northern Minnesota

LawFirm.com

LawFirm.comLink: view organization details

Legal Education and Information Address1330 Boylston St, Ste 400, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467 Phone number(888) 538-1356 Website addresshttps://www.lawfirm.com

Area Served: Nationwide

Megabus

MegabusLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Call for Location Phone number(877) 462-6342 Website addresshttps://us.megabus.com/passengers-with-disabilities

Area Served: Midwest area

Kozy Cab

Kozy CabLink: view organization details

Transportation Call for Location Phone number(320) 248-1169

Area Served: Statewide

Little Star Foundation

Little Star FoundationLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Medical Costs Address174 Watercolor Way, Ste 103 B343, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459 Phone number(800) 543-6565 Emailinfo@littlestar.org Website addresshttps://www.littlestar.org

Area Served: Nationwide

Metes & Bounds Management

Metes & Bounds ManagementLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Dewey Place / The Pines Address455 Dewey St, Foley, MN, 56329 Phone number(320) 968-7791 Website addresshttp://metesbounds.com

Area Served: Benton County

Lighthouse Counseling Ltd

Lighthouse Counseling LtdLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Lighthouse Counseling - St. Cloud Address1637 4th Ave N, Ste 105, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379 Phone number(855) 454-2463 Website addresshttps://www.lighthousecounseling.com

Area Served: Benton County

Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM)

Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM)Link: view organization details

Transportation Address1010 Dale St N, St. Paul, MN, 55117 Phone number(866) 467-1724 Website addresshttps://www.mtm-inc.net/minnesota/recipients

Area Served: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington and Wright counties

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support Address800 Florida Ave NE, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 20002 Phone number(202) 651-5855 Emailclerc.center@gallaudet.edu Website addresshttps://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/national-resources

Area Served: Statewide

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)

Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Link: view organization details

Attorney Referral Service Address1825 I St NW, Ste 800, Washington, DC, 20006 Phone number(202) 295-1500 Website addresshttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Area Served: Nationwide

Minnesota P.E.O. Sisterhood

Minnesota P.E.O. SisterhoodLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Call for Location Emailpeo.home.fund@gmail.com Website addresshttps://www.mnpeo.org/mn-peo-home-fund.html

Area Served: Statewide

Open Path Psychotherapy Collective

Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveLink: view organization details

Counseling Services Call for Location Emailinfo@openpathcollective.org Website addresshttps://openpathcollective.org/client/faq

Area Served: Nationwide

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian FamiliesLink: view organization details

Ombudsman Address23 Empire Dr, St 102, St. Paul, MN, 55103 Phone number(651) 643-2523 Emailintake.oaif@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/oaif

Area Served: Statewide

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Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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