Salvation Army - Brainerd Lakes
Help Paying for Basic Needs
208 S 5th St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
(218) 829-1120
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/brainerdlakes/programs-and-services
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
Provides help paying for basic needs
* Bus cards and gas money
* Mortgage or rent payment assistance
* Clothing or household goods
Features
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Area Served by County
- Crow Wing County
- Morrison County
- Todd County
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Specialization
- People with low income
Eligibility
For homeless people seeking shelter, people trying to get to medical appointments or people trying to get to work
For rent or mortgage help, residents of Crow Wing County with an emergency need and a referral
Application Instructions
For help with bus cards, gas money and homelessness, call the office during regular business hours
For rent or mortgage help, pick up application or request one be mailed. Applications can be picked up and dropped off during these hours: 8:00am - 12:00pm, and 1:00pm - 4:00pm Monday - Friday.
Assistance cannot be obtained over the phone or after hours.
Area Served
Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties depending on which program is being used
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 829-1120 |
Last Update
7/15/2024
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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BH-3800.5000Mortgage Payment Assistance Definition
Programs that make mortgage payments for people who are at risk of losing their homes without assistance. Mortgage payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements. Some of these programs may also provide assistance for people who have a mobile home sales contract or land contract and need help making a payment that is due. Land contracts are written legal agreements that are used to purchase real estate (e.g., vacant land), a house, an apartment building, a commercial building or other real property but are negotiated with the property owner rather than borrowing money from a bank or other lender.
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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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BM-6500.1500Clothing Definition
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing. Included are clothing exchange programs.
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BT-8300.1000Bus Fare Definition
Programs that provide cash or tokens for individuals who have no personal means of transportation and are unable to use public transportation (or a taxi service) for necessary local travel without assistance with the fare. Also included are programs that provide bus fare for people who need to travel out of town (e.g., for a funeral) but do not have the means to do so.
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BT-8300.2500Gas Money Definition
Programs that provide money or vouchers to purchase gasoline, most frequently for individuals who need their automobile for necessary local or out-of-town travel but cannot afford to run their vehicle without assistance, but occasionally for people driving through the local area who have become stranded.