ResourceWest
Help Paying for Basic Needs
1011 1st St S, Ste 109, Hopkins, MN, 55343
(952) 933-3860
tracie@resourcewest.org
https://resourcewest.org/case-management
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
Offers emergency grants for one-time, short-term expenses for households to maintain or secure stability.
* These grants can be used to address emergencies related to transportation, medical, utilities, and other concerns.
* Assists with child care and academic assistance
Features
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Area Served by County
- Hennepin County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
Must live in one of the following cities: Hopkins, Minnetonka, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, or Woodland
Area Served
Western Hennepin County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (952) 933-3860 |
Last Update
3/7/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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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-8900.9300Utility Service Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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LH-5100.3300Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Definition
Programs that provide financial assistance that helps individuals who have a designated health condition or disability or require an operation such as a transplant pay for non-medical but related expenses, which may include travel expenses to and from treatment, home or housing costs, child care expenses or other related costs. Incidental medical expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.