Local Resources

Resources for Housing, Food, Transportation, healthcare, and more.

Information can be found here: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/2689/Basic-Needs

For people who may be in need of financial resources/services who may be ask risk of losing their housing or who are currently homeless
NOT crisis housing.

Call 763-324-1215 for more information

Visit: https://cornerstonemn.org/abuse-help-minnesota/support-for-crime-victims/
if you or someone you know if a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or human trafficking.

Bridging is a nonprofit that provides donated furniture and household goods to families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness and poverty. They serve all over the Twin Cities.
Visit https://bridging.org/ to learn more.

Free legal resources for tenants:

Call 612-725-5767 or visit www.homelinemn.org or www.lawhelpmn.org

Federal Funds to Assist with Back Rent: www.RentHelpMN.org

Financial Assistance available to those who qualify

Back rent and/or utilities can be paid as far back as March 2020.

Renters and Landlords can work together to get paperwork submitted through an online portal.

Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) was created to provide eligible households with discounted broadband service. Assurance Wireless offers a FREE cell phone and FREE cell phone service, including free Unlimited Monthly Data, Text and Minutes, to qualified customers.

They help households stay connected to jobs, critical healthcare and more.

https://www.assurancewireless.com

The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to make public transit more affordable for people with lower incomes. TAP provides a year-long reduced fare pass on a Go-To Card. It allows customers to use a bus or train for just $1 per ride – even during rush hour – with a 2½ hour transfer.

Visit https://www.metrotransit.org/tap-riders for more info.

The Vinland National Center provides behavioral health services to individuals with cognitive impairments. They provide treatment for addiction, while caring for mental health.

Visit www.vinlandcenter.org for more info

Hope 4 Youth a drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness (16-24 years old), open Monday through Thursday, 11 am-7 pm and Fridays, 11 am-5 pm.

Every youth that both calls and stays here should be told about H4Y’s services. They have laundry machines, computers, showers, a clothing closet, lockers, resources such as food and hygiene as well as Case Management services.