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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 7 days a week. Additionally, Agate provides short term rental assistance for LGBTQ families experiencing homelessness.
Contact: info@agatemn.org or 612-874-0311
Contact: info@agatemn.org or 612-874-0311

Align Mpls
Provides an emergency rental assistance program for Minneapolis renters who are not eligible for county rental assistance.
https://www.alignmpls.org/contact-us
https://www.alignmpls.org/contact-us

CLUES (Communidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio)
CLUES is administering state FHPAP funding. Hennepin County residents with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines who are experiencing a housing crisis can apply. To access resources, call the hotline. CLUES navigators will get back to you in 12-15 days. Contact: 651-243-0688

Community Action Partnership Emergency Rental Assistance
Hennepin County renters who aren't already receiving subsidies and meet the income guidelines can receive up to $1500 in 24 months.
Contact: rentalassistance@caphennepin.org
Contact: rentalassistance@caphennepin.org

Hennepin County
Hennepin county resources for unsheltered persons with various resources from medical assistance to food shelves.
Contact:
streets.to.housing@hennepin.us
612-248-2350
Contact:
streets.to.housing@hennepin.us
612-248-2350

Hennepin County Emergency Assistance
Income-qualifying Minnesotans can apply for assistance for electric, heat, and water payments through one application. Apply through your county's Community Action Partnership.
Contact: https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/energy-assistance-contact.html
Contact: https://caphennepin.org/what-we-do/energy-assistance-contact.html

HOME Line
Free legal advice for Minnesota tenants, through the tenant hotline: 612-728-5767. Limited tenant organizing services.
Contact:
https://homelinemn.org/hotline/e-mail-an-attorney/
612-728-5767
Contact:
https://homelinemn.org/hotline/e-mail-an-attorney/
612-728-5767

Housing Link
Housing Link provides a free search engine for affordable housing listings by area. Search by City, ZIP, and filter for things like "Accepts Section 8," and more.
Contact: info@housinglink.org
612-522-2500
Contact: info@housinglink.org
612-522-2500

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Minneapolis (JFCS)
JFCS provides one-time financial assistance to Hennepin County residents to cover first month's rent in a new location or a one-time financial disruption.
Contact: 952-546-0616
Contact: 952-546-0616

MN Energy Assistance
To apply for one-time emergency assistance through the County, submit an application online.
Contact: 612-596-1300
Contact: 612-596-1300

Neighbor Works
This program by Hennipen county is an initative to reduce racial disparites in homeownership. Qualifying participants are able to get up to $30,000 as a down payment for a home.
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710

Neighbor Homeworks
NeighborWorks Home Partners’ mission is empowering individuals and communities by helping people buy, fix and keep their homes.
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710
Contact:
hello@nwhomepartners.org
651-292-8710

Rebuilding Together
The Home Repair program provides volunteer-delivered safe and healthy housing repairs including interior improvements (i.e. installing flooring, patching and painting), siding, windows, and landscaping. It also provides sub-contractor delivered repair or replacement of essential systems, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and roofs that are critical to healthy, livable homes.
Contact: 651-776-4273
Contact: 651-776-4273

RS Eden
a nonprofit that assists families and individuals struggling with housing and substance abuse. Good resource for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Contact: 612-287-1600
Contact: 612-287-1600

Tenant Resource Center
A coordinated effort to connect tenants who are at risk of eviction with various resources including: legal, mediation, housing, shelters, emergency assistance, and workforce.
Contact:
Housing.Assistance.triage@hennepin.us
(612) 767-9737
Contact:
Housing.Assistance.triage@hennepin.us
(612) 767-9737

The Bridge for Youth
The Bridge for Youth centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships.

The Link
A rapid re-housing program for LGBTQI youth between the ages of 18-23. The program provides housing for youth through market rate apartments or shared housing in the TC
Contact:
scassidy@thelinkmn.org
612-232-5320
Contact:
scassidy@thelinkmn.org
612-232-5320

Urban HomeWorks
Urban HomeWorks (UHW) provides affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities for low-income households throughout the Twin Cities. To receive updates about available rental units, email: rental@urbanhomeworks.org
612-724-9002
612-724-9002

Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP)
If you live in South Minneapolis zip codes 55410, 55417 or 55419, you can apply for assistance with your rent, security deposit, or utilities. Learn more and find the application here:
https://veap.org/get-help/apply-for-financial-assistance/
Contact:
info@veap.org
952-888-9616
https://veap.org/get-help/apply-for-financial-assistance/
Contact:
info@veap.org
952-888-9616

Streetworks
Streetworks is a collaborative of youth-serving agencies who work with youth ages 13-24. They provide counseling, harm reduction supplies, and medical services.
Contact:
612-354-3345
Contact:
612-354-3345
violence prevention & Conflict Resolution

Behavioral Crisis Response Teams (City of Minneapolis)
Minneapolis Behavioral Crisis Response Teams provide free intervention and de-escalation to those experiencing a mental health emergency. As of Nov. 2023, they are available Monday-Friday, 24 hours. To connect with the CRT, call 9-1-1. The CRT may call the police if the situation requires.
"Non-Emergency: 612-348-2345
For the Behavioral Crisis Response Team, dial 9-1-1"
"Non-Emergency: 612-348-2345
For the Behavioral Crisis Response Team, dial 9-1-1"

Center for Multicultural Mediation
CACR is dedicated to conflict resolution specifically between Somali & East African Communities in the Twin Cities. They work to help the people of these communities in overcoming legal and systemic barriers to resolution. They offer Mediation, Facilitation, an African Youth Diversion Program, and Training and Education.
Contact:
contact@cmmediation.org
612-259-7705
Contact:
contact@cmmediation.org
612-259-7705

Community Mediation & Restorative Services,
CMRS is a non-abolitionist organization partnered with local courts to provide mediation in civil disputes and restorative justice practices in criminal cases. They can be reached through their website or at 763-561-0033.
Referrals@CMRSmn.org
(763) 561-0033
Referrals@CMRSmn.org
(763) 561-0033

Conflict Resolution Center
Low-cost mediation services and conflict resolution training for individuals and organizations
Contact:
mediation@crcminnesota.org
612-822-9883
Contact:
mediation@crcminnesota.org
612-822-9883

COPE: Mobile Crisis Response
"The Cope mobile crisis team responds to anyone in Hennepin County who needs an urgent response.
Cope has bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff available for face-to-face, phone, and video visits and uses interpreters when needed. Call 612-596-1223; they are available 24/7.
If the situation is life-threatening or you need immediate response, call 911."
In Hennepin County: 612-596-1223
Cope has bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff available for face-to-face, phone, and video visits and uses interpreters when needed. Call 612-596-1223; they are available 24/7.
If the situation is life-threatening or you need immediate response, call 911."
In Hennepin County: 612-596-1223

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.
651 292-7791
651 292-7791

Neighborhood Safety (City of Minneapolis)
Group Violence Intervention (GVI) works to address gun violence associated with gangs. MinneapolUS offers teams of community-based violence interrupters who prevent violence before it starts. To learn more, contact the Neighborhood Safety Department.
violenceprevention@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-2301
violenceprevention@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-2301

Mediation & Conflict Solutions
Mediation and Conflict Solutions works to help people "who want to solve their own issues efficiently and effectively, without using the formal court system." MCS offers a range of options for how mediations are conducted to fit each individual situation. They operate all over Southeastern Minnesota, including remote options.
507-285-8400
507-285-8400

Missions Inc.
Provides behavioral health, chemical health, and domestic violence services to people experiencing homelessness, chemical addiction, or violence.
Online contact form: www.missionsinc.org/contact/
24-hour hotline: 763.559.4945
Online contact form: www.missionsinc.org/contact/
24-hour hotline: 763.559.4945

REP Emergency Hotline
Call REP's secure emergency hotline (952-737-3730) for a non-police emergency response. NOTE: As of 3/2022 they are focusing on non-violent emergencies ONLY.
Contact:
contact@repformn.org
HOTLINE: 952-737-3730
Contact:
contact@repformn.org
HOTLINE: 952-737-3730

Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA)
RJCA brings residents and victims together with adults/youth who have committed crimes to participate in a “community conference,” an alternative sentencing option that strengthens accountability and opens a line of communication.
Contact:
tsigel@rjca-inc.org
(612) 746-0780
Contact:
tsigel@rjca-inc.org
(612) 746-0780
Food Access

C-Spot Neighborhood Pantry (Corcoran)
The food shelf is open from 12 to 4pm, Monday through Thursday at 3451 Cedar Ave S. Call before visiting to make sure there is food available.
Contact:
alicia@corcoranneighborhood.org
info@agatemn.org
Contact:
alicia@corcoranneighborhood.org
info@agatemn.org

Calvary Food Shelf
Calvary Lutheran Church offers a food shelf that is open to all. As of November 2023, the food shelf is closed while they relocate to their new location at 3901 Chicago Ave.
612-827-2504
612-827-2504

Fare For All
"Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store. We sell packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40% off of retail prices.
fareforall@thefoodgroupmn.org
763-450-3880
fareforall@thefoodgroupmn.org
763-450-3880

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

Open Arms
A nonprofit that delivers food to people experiencing illness.
Contact:
meals@openarmsmn.org
612-872-1152
Contact:
meals@openarmsmn.org
612-872-1152

Sabathani Community Center
Sabathani operates a food distribution center, located at 310 East 38th St in Minneapolis, from M-Th 9:30am-3pm, and 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10am-1pm. Sabathani can deliver food by request for seniors or others who can't attend in person.
Contact:
info@sabathani.org
612-821-2308
Contact:
info@sabathani.org
612-821-2308

Sanctuary Supply Depot
The Supply Depot is accepting donations of food and supplies; they coordinate with mutual aid organizers and encampment support folks. To access mutual aid resources, visit tcmap.org

Second Harvest Heartland
Get help applying for SNAP food assistance, and find your local food shelf through their map: www.hungersolutions.org/find-help/
Contract Form: https://secure.2harvest.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5326&_ga=2.24697914.1233670493.1647556377-590208784.1647556377#.YjO42HrMLb0
Contact:
6514845117
Contract Form: https://secure.2harvest.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5326&_ga=2.24697914.1233670493.1647556377-590208784.1647556377#.YjO42HrMLb0
Contact:
6514845117

Sisters Camelot
Distribute pre-packed bags of groceries as well as bulk produce at Bethany Community Church, Walker Church, Park Avenue Church, and Indigenous Roots in St. Paul on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check the schedule for these events on their facebook page.
Contact: collective@sisterscamelot.org
Contact: collective@sisterscamelot.org

Soup for You
"Soup for You! operates out of the basement of Bethany Lutheran Church at 2511 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Open Weekdays, Noon to 1pm
Mon – Fri: Lunch
Weds: Grocery Pick-Up"
Open Weekdays, Noon to 1pm
Mon – Fri: Lunch
Weds: Grocery Pick-Up"

Southside Food share
a volunteer run orginization that delivers hot meals to encampents 4 days a week.
Contact: sewardcafe@gmail.com
Contact: sewardcafe@gmail.com

Twin Cities Mutual Aid Project
A map that tracks donation requests and available mutual aid resources in the Twin Cities.
Contact:
support@tcmap.org
Contact:
support@tcmap.org
Harm reduction, Mental Health,
& Healthcare

Community University Health Care Center (CUHCC)
Community clinic that welcomes patients of every age, race, color, ethnicity and language to help locate resources for food, shelter, health care, and prescription refills.
Contact: 612-301-3433
Contact: 612-301-3433

Hennipen County Walk-in Behavioral Health
Mon-Friday 9am to 9pm. If you are 18+, you can walk in without an appointment and recieve support and refferals for mental illness or substance use issues. you may be connected to crisis residence wihdrawl managment or recovery programs. no one is turned away for inability to pay.
Contact: 612-879-3115
Contact: 612-879-3115