Category: Financial Supports
The FATHER Project’s mission is to assist fathers in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from supporting their children economically and emotionally. Services offered include: Case management: a professional father advocate provides expert consultation on issues facing fathers and support for effective parenting. Parenting support: parenting classes help fathers learn practical skills and receive support from other … Read more
Sharing and Caring Hands is a compassionate response to the needs of the poor. We are set up to be a safety-net organization to help with whatever needs are not being met. This includes but is not limited to providing meals, clothing, showers, shelter, transportation help, rent deposits, rent help, medical assistance, dental care, furniture, … Read more
Housing and emergency housing aid for low-income families. Emergency and temporary housing resource. Four food shelves provide individuals and families with a variety of nutritious food and the opportunity to stretch limited households budgets. The food shelves are sustained by donations of dollars, food and personal care items. Donations are needed year-round! Utility and heat … Read more
Minnesota Valley Action Council(MVAC) is a community action agency. We are for communities, not for profit. We are a private organization that has served south central Minnesota since 1965. MVAC provides services in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties. MVAC develops resources and opportunities that empower people in … Read more
Founded in 1902, Union Gospel Mission (UGM) is a Christian ministry dedicated to serving people facing homelessness, poverty, or addiction in our community. By meeting physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, our Mission is changing lives! The Mission helps people rebuild their lives by providing safe shelter, nutritious food, medical and dental care, and a broad variety of life-changing … Read more
VeTouch is a volunteer-based, veterinary student club at the University of Minnesota that stands for Veterinary Treatment Outreach for Urban Community Health. VeTouch provides vaccines and preventative care for the pets of Twin Cities residents receiving low/no income or experiencing houselessness. VeTouch clinics are hosted on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00-4:00 pm … Read more
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The mission of The Aliveness Project is to encourage self-empowerment and provide direct services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The Aliveness Project has been an active leader in the HIV community in Minnesota ever since. We offer a food shelf and hot meals to support daily nutrition, outreach and case management services to get people tested and … Read more