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Did you know, you may qualify for Minnesota’s Child Tax Credit of $1,750 per qualifying child. You can receive a refund even if you do not owe tax. Many families qualify for free tax preparation services.

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360 Communities

360 CommunitiesLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Lewis House - Eagan Call for Location 1 Mile Phone number(651) 452-7288 Website addresshttps://360communities.org/violence-prevention/lewis-house

Area Served: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Dakota County Office Address2496 145th St W, Rosemount, MN, 55068 5 Miles Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Dakota County

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul

Interfaith Action of Greater Saint PaulLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Project Home Address1041 Grand Ave, Ste 312, St. Paul, MN, 55105 9 Miles Phone number211 Emailinfo@interfaithaction.org Website addresshttps://interfaithaction.org/what-we-do/projecthome

Area Served: Ramsey County Some services available to residents of Dakota and Washington counties

Women's Advocates, Inc

Women's Advocates, IncLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter AddressPO Box 4039, St. Paul, MN, 55104 10 Miles Phone number(651) 227-8284 Emailresources@wadvocates.org Website addresshttps://www.wadvocates.org/our-services/shelter-healing

Area Served: St. Paul and surrounding area

Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative

Beacon Interfaith Housing CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Administrative Office Address2610 University Ave W, Ste 100, St. Paul, MN, 55114 11 Miles Phone number(651) 789-6260 Website addresshttps://www.beaconinterfaith.org/what-we-do/shelter-families

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

People Serving People Inc. - PSP

People Serving People Inc. - PSPLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address614 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 12 Miles Phone number(612) 348-9410 Emailinfo@peopleservingpeople.org Website addresshttps://www.peopleservingpeople.org/about/programs-and-services

Area Served: Hennepin County

Tubman

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Domestic Violence Shelter Harriet Tubman Center East Address1725 Monastery Way, Maplewood, MN, 55109 15 Miles Phone number(612) 825-0000 Website addresshttps://www.tubman.org/get-help/shelter-housing/about-our-shelter.html

Area Served: Twin Cities Metro area

Hope for the Journey Home Family Shelter

Hope for the Journey Home Family ShelterLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address8260 4th St N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 15 Miles Phone number(651) 738-2223 Emailpbrokman@guardian-angels.org Website addresshttps://www.guardian-angels.org/hope

Area Served: Washington County

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties

Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota CountiesLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Scott County Office Address738 1st Ave E, Shakopee, MN, 55379 17 Miles Phone number(952) 496-2125 Website addresshttps://capagency.org

Area Served: Scott County

Family Promise in Anoka County

Family Promise in Anoka CountyLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address363 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 23 Miles Phone number(763) 568-7365 Emailinfo@familypromiseanoka.org Website addresshttps://www.familypromiseanoka.org/Shelter

Area Served: Anoka County

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and Faribault

Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield and FaribaultLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Community Action Center (CAC) of Northfield Address1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Ste HS-200, Northfield, MN, 55057 24 Miles Phone number(507) 664-3550 Emailinfo@communityactioncenter.org Website addresshttps://communityactioncenter.org/programs/homes

Area Served: Northfield School District #659

HOPE Coalition

HOPE CoalitionLink: view organization details

Domestic Violence Shelter Goodhue County Office Address1926 Old West Main St, Ste 104, Red Wing, MN, 55066 34 Miles Phone number(800) 369-5214 Emailinfo@hope-coalition.org Website addresshttps://hope-coalition.org/haven-of-hope

Area Served: Goodhue and Wabasha counties

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.

Ruth's House of Hope, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Ruth's House AddressPO Box 593, Faribault, MN, 55021 35 Miles Phone number(507) 332-2236 Emailinfo.ruthshouse@gmail.com Website addresshttps://ruthshousemn.org/apply-for-housing/supportive-housing

Area Served: Rice County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Zumbrota Office Address1414 Northstar Dr, Zumbrota, MN, 55992 42 Miles Phone number(800) 277-8418 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/housing/housing-assistance

Area Served: Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Olmsted counties

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Steele County (Semcac) Address209 E Main St, Ste A, Owatonna, MN, 55060 49 Miles Phone number(507) 541-7134 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Steele County Car Repair Program serves Dodge, Freeborn, Steele and Waseca counties Volunteer Driver program serves Steele and Waseca counties

Partners for Housing

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Emergency Shelter Union Street Place Address221 Union St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 50 Miles Phone number(507) 931-3100 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Nicollet County

New Pathways, Inc.

New Pathways, Inc.Link: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address310 Ashland St S, Cambridge, MN, 55008 52 Miles Phone number(763) 691-0121 Emailhello@newpathwaysmn.com Website addresshttps://www.newpathwaysmn.com/#Programs

Area Served: City of Cambridge

Semcac

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Emergency Shelter Dodge County (Semcac) Address105 S Mantorville Ave, Kasson, MN, 55944 57 Miles Phone number(507) 634-4350 Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Dodge County

Partners for Housing

Partners for HousingLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Welcome Inn Address419 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 60 Miles Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Partners for Housing

Partners for HousingLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Theresa House Address423 S Broad St, Mankato, MN, 56001 60 Miles Phone number(507) 387-4061 Website addresshttps://partnersforhousing.org/emergency-shelters

Area Served: Blue Earth County

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