Keystone Community Services (KCS)
Help Paying for Basic Needs
Merriam Park Community Center
2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104
(651) 917-3883
info@keystoneservices.org
https://keystoneservices.org/food-shelf/crisis-support
Service Details
Description
Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs
Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds.
Additional Information
Keystone connects people in crisis situations to resources for housing, utilities, medical costs, moving expenses and transportation.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Ramsey County
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Organization Type
- Living At Home / Block Nurse
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Residents can access financial assistance if they live in the service area. Call for specific area info
Business Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
City of St. Paul
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 645-0349 |
Last Update
10/3/2024
Other Locations
- West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida St, St. Paul, MN, 55102
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BH-3800.5150Moving Expense Assistance Definition
Programs that provide cash grants for people who cannot make a necessary move without assistance. Also included are programs that help people with expenses related to moving a house from one piece of property to another. Moving expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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BH-3800.7000Rent Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that make rental payments for people who are at risk of eviction without assistance. Also included are rent supplement programs that provide assistance with ongoing monthly rental costs. Rent payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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BT-8300Transportation Expense Assistance Definition
Programs that provide immediate cash, bus tokens, loans, loan/insurance payment support or other forms of financial assistance for people who otherwise have no means of transportation. Transportation expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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BV-8900Utility Assistance Definition
Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off; offer discounted utility services; provide disconnection protection; arrange for notification regarding pending disconnection; make available special services such as large print utility bills or levalized energy bill payment arrangements which support people's ability to make their payments; or supply wood, propane, butane or other fuel for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Utility assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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LH-5100Medical Expense Assistance Definition
Programs that pay the health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary care without assistance. Medical expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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YL-3300.6500Poverty Level Definition
People whose annual income is within the federal poverty level guidelines which vary according to family size and are revised annually.