West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc.
Help Paying for Basic Needs
West Central Minnesota Communities Action - Elbow Lake (Industrial)
411 Industrial Park Blvd, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531
Distance: 1362 Miles
(218) 685-4486
office@wcmca.org
https://wcmca.org
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
Funds available for essential services needed on an emergency basis.
Areas of assistance typically include emergency housing, rent or foreclosure prevention. Other areas include fuel or energy assistance, and help with emergency food needs.
Information about additional resources is available by phone or online
Features
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Area Served by County
- Douglas County
- Grant County
- Otter Tail County
- Pope County
- Stevens County
- Traverse County
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Organization Type
- Community Action Partnership
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Specialization
- People with low income
Application Instructions
Contact the main office for application and program information.
Fees
There is no fee for this service.
Area Served
Services are primarily focused on Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, and Stevens counties.
Individual programs may serve counties outside this area.
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 685-4486 | |
| Toll Free | (800) 492-4805 |
Last Update
9/27/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Affordable Housing Program
- Chore Services (Waiver)
- Emergency Shelter
- Energy Assistance Program
- Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota (FAIM)
- Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
- Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling
- Healthy Aging Classes
- Home Accessibility Modification
- Home Repair and Maintenance
- Home Repair Financial Assistance
- Homemaker Services
- House Cleaning
- Minnesota Urban and Rural Homesteading (MURL)
- Rehabilitation Loans - Small Cities Housing
- Snow Removal
- Transportation - Ready Ride
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Yard Work
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BD-1800.2250Food Vouchers Definition
Programs that supply food coupons which can be exchanged in designated grocery stores, supermarkets and/or farmers markets for food products. The vouchers are generally provided to low income individuals and families on an occasional or ongoing basis, but may also be available to other specified populations; and may be issued in paper or electronic formats.
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BH-1800Emergency Shelter Definition
Programs that provide a temporary or transitional place to stay for newcomers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.
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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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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.