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Resource Library
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housing resources
Agate Housing & Services
Agate provides emergency shelter for adults, as well as free showers and public meals at their downtown location. They also offer documentation services such as ID support and birth certificate replacement applications.
Align Mpls
Align Mpls' Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance in cases of short-term financial crisis to Minneapolis tenants who are not eligible for county rental assistance.
The Bridge for Youth
The Bridge for Youth provides emergency shelter and supportive housing for youth and young adults.
Community Action Partnership Emergency Rental Assistance
Eligible Hennepin County renters can receive financial assistance with past-due rent or security deposits.
Hennepin County Energy Assistance
Hennepin County's EAP provides grants to cover utility bills for low income households, and may offer crisis assistance funds depending on eligibility.
Hennepin Waypoint
A mapped database of Hennepin County resources for folks in need, from medical assistance to food and shelter.
HOME Line
Free legal help for Minnesota renters, available via phone hotline, toll-free, or email. Services available in English, Spanish, and Hmong.
Housing in Action
HIA (Formerly Urban HomeWorks) provides affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for low-income households throughout the Twin Cities.
Housing Link
Housing Link's search engine finds affordable housing listings, filterable by geographical area and specific categories such as Section 8 & subsidized housing.
The Link
The Link provides emergency shelter, housing, crisis intervention, and supportive services to young people who are facing homelessness, sexual exploitation, and/or involvement in the juvenile justice or child welfare systems. Their programs include the Live Out Loud Project, a rapid re-housing program for LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 18-23.
MNDHS Emergency Assistance
Families with low incomes experiencing household emergencies such as evictions, foreclosures, or utility shutoffs may qualify for the MN Dept of Human Services' emergency cash-grant program.
NeighborWorks Home Partners
NWHP helps people buy, fix, and keep their homes. Eligible Hennepin County homebuyers can apply to their Hennepin County HRA Homebuyer Assistance Program, which provides up to $30,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.
Rebuilding Together Minnesota
Rebuilding Together strives to sustain healthy homes for all. Their programs include the Home Repair Program, providing volunteer-delivered housing repairs; and the Safe at Home program, providing home safety modifications for seniors and individuals living with disabilities.
RS Eden
RS Eden offers permanent and supportive housing, assistance with reentry after incarceration, and substance use recovery programs.
StreetWorks Outreach Collaborative
Streetworks offers a variety of services to MN youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including emergency shelter, counseling, harm reduction supplies, and medical services.
The Tenant Resource Connection
A phone line and collection of resources for tenants facing eviction, including legal help; housing & shelter; mediation; economic assistance; and veterans' services.
Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP)
VEAP offers rent and utility assistance to eligible residents of Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, and South Minneapolis zip codes 55410, 55417, & 55419.
violence prevention & Conflict Resolution
Behavioral Crisis Response Teams (City of Minneapolis)
BCRT provide 24/7 intervention and de-escalation to those experiencing a mental health emergency. To request BCRT to a non-emergency situation, call 612-348-2345. In an emergency, call 911. BCRT may call the police if the situation requires.
Center for Multicultural Mediation
CMM is dedicated to conflict resolution specifically involving Somali & East African Communities in the Twin Cities. They work to help the people of these communities overcome legal and systemic barriers to resolution, offering mediation; facilitation; training & education; and African youth support services.
Community Mediation & Restorative Services
CMRS is a non-abolitionist nonprofit partnered with local courts to provide mediation in civil disputes and restorative justice practices in criminal cases.
Conflict Resolution Center
CRC provides low-cost mediation services and conflict resolution training for individuals and organizations.
Cope Mobile Crisis Response
The Cope mobile crisis team responds to anyone in Hennepin County who needs an urgent response. Crisis services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Bi-lingual staff and interpreters are available.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
The Dispute Resolution Center offers a range of services for resolving disputes outside of the legal system. They take on issues from housing disputes to child custody. DRC also works closely with the Ramsey County court system as an alternative to criminal prosecution for crimes of all levels.
Neighborhood Safety (City of Minneapolis)
Minneapolis violence prevention groups and resources, including Group Violence Intervention, which works to address gun violence associated with gangs; and MinneapolUS, offering teams of community-based violence interrupters.
Mediation & Conflict Solutions
MCS works with people across southeast Minnesota who want to solve their own issues efficiently and effectively, without using the formal court system. They offer a variety of mediation structures, including remote options.
Missions Inc. Programs
MIP provides housing, emergency shelter and supportive services to domestic abuse survivors and those seeking recovery from substance use disorders. Their Domestic Violence hotline is open 24 hours at 763-559-4945.
Relationships Evolving Possibilities
Call or text REP's secure emergency hotline (952-737-3730) Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm - 12am, for a non-police response to nonviolent emergencies.
Restorative Justice Community Action
RJCA fosters restorative justice by facilitating community conferences between perpetrators of harm and those impacted by their actions, in order to discuss the root causes and create ways to repair harm.
Food Access
360 Communities
360 Communities supports a network of five food shelves that provide food and resources to individuals and families during difficult times.
Calvary Food Shelf
Calvary Food Shelf provides food assistance for neighbors in South Minneapolis and the Twin Cities by appointment.
Community Aid Network MN
A grassroots, volunteer-led mutual aid organization providing free food distribution and delivery.
Community Emergency Service Neighborhood Food Market
Fresh, high quality groceries including culturally familiar foods, available by appointment on weekdays. Call or schedule online.
The Division of Indian Work's Food Shelf
A culturally-sensitive food shelf serving the urban American Indian population. A diaper bank is also available, as well as infant milk supplies.
Dream of Wild Health
An intertribal nonprofit striving to restore health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways.
East Side Neighborhood Services
The ESNS food programs include Glendale Food Shelf; the Senior Food Shelf; and the High Rise Mobile Food Shelf.
Fare For All
Fare For All is a pop-up grocery selling fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off of retail prices.
First Nations Kitchen
FNK provides hot meals and produce to indigenous people and others who would not otherwise have access to high-quality, fresh food in an environment of radical hospitality and cultural empowerment.
The Food Group
Get help applying for SNAP, and find your local food shelf through their interactive map.
Groveland Food Shelf
Groveland Food Shelf is a non-profit providing emergency groceries for those in need.
Hastings Family Service
Hastings Family Service provides nutritious foods and personal care items through the Market food shelf programs, Meals on Wheels, and supportive services.
The Humanity Alliance
The Humanity Alliance provides free weekend meal deliveries across the Twin Cities to those experiencing food insecurity.
Hunger Impact Partners' Free Meals for Kids App
Free Meals for Kids is a mobile app that locates free meals for children across Minnesota.
Indigenous People's Task Force
Food distribution, grocery box delivery, and weekly hot meals available.
Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
Free food shopping by appointment, and emergency food bags for those in immediate need.
Keystone Community Services
Keystone provides food services and crisis support to young people, families, and seniors via food shelves, a foodmobile, and free farmer’s markets.
Loaves & Fishes
Loaves & Fishes provides free meals for those in need throughout the Twin Cities & Greater Minnesota; no questions asked. Find a FREE Community Meal near you: https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/community-meal-sites/
Contact:
office@loavesandfishesmn.org
612-377-9810
Contact:
office@loavesandfishesmn.org
612-377-9810
Meals on Wheels MN
Meals on Wheels delivers fresh, nutritious meals directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities.
Minnehaha Food Shelf
Providing food for South Minneapolis neighbors every Tuesday.
Mount Olivet Grab-N-Go Community Meals
Mount Olivet hosts a weekly curbside / drive-thru Community Dinner. No personal information, including finance or demographics, is required.
NAMI MN Food Resources
A comprehensive list of where to find food support in MN, including local restaurants offering free meals, compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness MN in response to the 2025 federal shutdown.
Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House's Food Support Program includes two free food markets, fresh produce distribution events, and other food support related services and assistance.
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Food Shelf
Supplemental food as well as personal hygiene items, pet food, cleaning supplies, and infant supplies.
Open Arms
Open Arms of Minnesota cooks and delivers medically tailored meals to critically ill Minnesotans and their loved ones.
Harm reduction, Mental Health,
& Healthcare
The Aliveness Project
TAP supports people living with and at risk of HIV through transformative resources and direct assistance, and offers free community wellness services such as PrEP, PEP, HIV/STI testing, & the Syringe Service Program.
Community University Health Care Center
CUHCC is a community clinic that welcomes patients of every age, race, color, ethnicity and language. They offer services on a sliding scale to patients of all income levels, and can help locate resources for food, shelter, health care, and prescription refills.
The Family Partnership
TFP aims to disrupt cycles of poverty, adversity and trauma with mental health, early childhood education, family home visiting, anti-sex trafficking, and advocacy services for families and individuals.
Hennepin County Walk-In Behavioral Health Support
Hennepin County residents ages 18+ can drop in M-F, 9am to 9pm, to receive support and referrals for mental health or substance use issues. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Inclusive Therapists
A search engine & directory of culturally responsive mental health services, centering the needs of BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and disabled communities.
Kente Circle
Culturally sensitive individual, family, relationship, and group therapy for diverse communities in the Twin Cities.
Mental Health MN's Minnesota Warmline
A free support line for those struggling with mental health but not experiencing a crisis or emergency, run by peers with first-hand experience living with a mental health condition. The Warmline is available 9am - 9pm; calls are free and may remain anonymous if desired. Call 651-288-0400; 855-WARMLINE toll-free; or text "Support" to 85511.
Portico Healthnet
Portico helps uninsured Minnesota individuals and families access affordable coverage and care.
Post-Pandemic Mental Health: Data and Resources
A collection of studies, statistics, & resources on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) for young people affected by mental health issues after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Seward Community Support Program & Drop-In Center
A group of mental health practitioners working with Hennepin County adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness to increase stability, health, wellness, and community. They assist with community care; resource & housing access; employment; crisis support; and more.
Southside Harm Reduction Services
SHRS works within a harm reduction framework to promote the human rights to health, safety, autonomy, and agency among people who use substances. Their services include safe use supply delivery by text; street outreach; an online harm reduction library; and a Minneapolis drop-in center.
Walk-In Counseling Center
Free, anonymous drop-in counseling, available in person, by phone, or online.
The Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line
The Wildflower Alliance supports healing and empowerment for those impacted by psychiatric diagnosis, trauma, extreme states, homelessness, problems with substances and other life-interrupting challenges.
Their Peer Support Line is open 6pm - 8pm CT M-Th, & 6pm - 9pm CT F-Sun, at 888-407-4515. This line does not collect personal information, perform assessment, or call crisis or the police.
Their Peer Support Line is open 6pm - 8pm CT M-Th, & 6pm - 9pm CT F-Sun, at 888-407-4515. This line does not collect personal information, perform assessment, or call crisis or the police.
business, fINANCE, & Workforce
38th Street United
"Dedicated to securing and deploying resources that support the people and places along, and near, the 38th Street corridor through a cultural, historical, and present day lens.
Contact:
info@ppna.org
(612) 722-4817
Contact:
info@ppna.org
(612) 722-4817
Butterfly Lotus Healing Sanctuary LLC,
Annette Bryant, a native of Chicago now residing in Minnesota, is an author, transformational well-being coach, and travel agent, dedicated to helping individuals heal and create healthy conversations about sex and sexuality. She performs with the Zamya Theatre Project to raise awareness about homelessness and runs Ohenewaa Healing Point LLC and Butterfly Lotus Healing Sanctuary LLC. Annette’s mission is to touch lives globally through her work in the arts, well-being retreats, and her written and spoken messages.
Contact:
ohenewaatravel@gmail.com
651-387-1298
Contact:
ohenewaatravel@gmail.com
651-387-1298
Emerge
Emerge provides workforce development, job placement, and professional training services.
Contact:
info@emerge-mn.org
Contact:
info@emerge-mn.org
Hennepin County
Hennepin County offers programs to supplement families' and individuals' incomes. The type of assistance people receive depends on their life circumstances, family size and type, and other factors. We can help you find the program that works best for you.
Contact:
612-596-1300
Contact:
612-596-1300
Hired
Hired prepares people for employment, through one-on-one employment coaching, career training, and connection to business resources and financial assistance.
Contact:
information@hired.org
612-808-9500
Contact:
information@hired.org
612-808-9500
Lake Street Council
A variety of resources and programs to support to businesses and nonprofits along Lake Street.
Contact:
zmartinez@lakestreetcouncil.org
612-822-0232
Contact:
zmartinez@lakestreetcouncil.org
612-822-0232
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)
Offers networking, advocacy, loans and technical assistance to small businesses.
Contact:
info@mccdmn.org
612-789-7337
Contact:
info@mccdmn.org
612-789-7337
Prepare & Prosper
Free tax preparation and financial services for low- to moderate-income households.
Contact:
contact@prepareandprosper.org
651-287-0187
Contact:
contact@prepareandprosper.org
651-287-0187
Raise the Barr
Raise the Barr provides one-time emergency grants to single-parent students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Learn more about the grant program and their financial literacy resources on their website.
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company (TCM CDC)
Provides access to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program.
Contact:
info@tcmcdc.com
651-481-8081
Contact:
info@tcmcdc.com
651-481-8081
Women Venture
Offers classes, consulting and loans to support small business owners who are women.
Contact:
info@womenventure.org
612-224-9540
Contact:
info@womenventure.org
612-224-9540
Advocacy, Legal, & lgbtqia+
Cultural Wellness Center
This group fosters the power of citizens to heal themselves and build community. Through work with individuals, communities, families, academic institutions, government agencies, philanthropists, and other non-profit organizations, they build a body of knowledge and web of relationships that support community engagement, intercultural communication, and personal responsibility.
Contact: info@culturalwellnesscenter.org
612-721-5745
Contact: info@culturalwellnesscenter.org
612-721-5745
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis
The League of Women Voters Minneapolis is dedicated to ensuring our communities are aware of and have access to accurate information on voting and elections. Online resources have been expanded to include online voter registration forms and mail in voting (absentee) applications, paper forms, and voting information in these eleven languages. There are YouTube videos on voting in Minnesota in these eleven languages, making accurate voting and election information even more accessible.
Contact: vote@lwvmpls.org
Contact: vote@lwvmpls.org
Legal Rights Center
Nonprofit law firm offering adult criminal and juvenile delinquency defense to low-income households, restorative justice, and youth advocacy.
Contact:
office@legalrightscenter.org
612-337-0030
Contact:
office@legalrightscenter.org
612-337-0030
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Free civil legal aid for seniors, low-income individuals, or individuals with disabilities.
Contact: 612-334-5970
Contact: 612-334-5970
Minnesota Freedom Fund
Minnesota Freedom Fund pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot otherwise afford to. To receive funds, complete the referral form here: https://mnfreedomfund.org/bailbond-referral
Mitchell Hamline Self Help Clinic
The Self Help Clinic is a student-run group that provides assistance with completing a self-help form for the following legal issues: Criminal Expungement, Child Support Modification, Dissolution/Divorce, Establishing Custody and Parenting Time, Eviction Expungement, Modifying Parenting Time. Services are free and the clinic accepts appointments and walk-ins.
Contact:
selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
Contact:
selfhelp.clinic@mitchellhamline.edu
Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN)
A nonprofit that connects low-income Minnesotans to free legal support and representation from pro-bono lawyers.
Online intake form: www.vlnmn.org/intake
Contact: (612) 752-6677
Online intake form: www.vlnmn.org/intake
Contact: (612) 752-6677
Call Blackline
You will be connected to a Black, Indigenous, and/or POC for peer support through an LGBTQ+ lens. BIPOC priotized.
1 800 604-5841
1 800 604-5841
Trans Lifeline
Mon-Fri 12pm-8pmCST. You will be connected to a trans/nonbianary operator for peer support. Languages English and Espanol (oprime 2)
(877) 565-8860
(877) 565-8860
Youth, seniors, & misc. resources
KWST
Connects youth in Minneapolis Public Schools who are receiving special education services with adult mentors and advocates.
Contact:
www.kwstbdg.org/pages/contact-us/
(612) 349-2748
Contact:
www.kwstbdg.org/pages/contact-us/
(612) 349-2748
Youth Services Network
A centralized resource for finding youth services, including available emergency shelter for young people under 18.
State Resources for SEniors in Minnesota
This guide is meant to help seniors live comfortably during their golden years. It details state and federal government programs that can support older adults to live comfortably.
More resources at caring.com
More resources at caring.com
Trust Inc
TRUST Inc. is a nonprofit that serves aging adults to live independently at home.
Contact:
TRUST@trustinc.org
(612) 827-6159
Contact:
TRUST@trustinc.org
(612) 827-6159
Wheels for Women
The Newgate Driving School offers free cars to single mothers, through Wheels for Women. To qualify, you must be a single woman, have at least one child younger than 18, not own a vehicle, and earn $35,000 or less per year.
Contact:
contact@newgateschool.org
612-378-0177
Contact:
contact@newgateschool.org
612-378-0177
Community Action Partnership Vehicle Repair Assistance
Hennepin County CAP offers financial assistance for vehicle repairs to Hennepin County residents who income qualify. Cars can't be older than 20 years.
Contact:
vehiclerepair@caphennepin.org
952-933-9639
Contact:
vehiclerepair@caphennepin.org
952-933-9639
Farah & Farah
Hurricane Prep: Before, During, and After the Storm
How Data Science Can Help Fight Climate Change
Thank you to Ada in Ms. Amy Dean's class for this resource!
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