DESCRIPTION: Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home. Services may include: * Addition of attic or wall insulation * Reduction of air leakage * Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters * Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Provides minor indoor and/or outdoor home repair and maintenance or handyman work to help keep homes safe. MORE INFORMATION Provides home assessments to give insight into the energy use of your home and help prioritize energy saving improvements. * Home assessments for Duluth residents of all incomes, including renters * Some services—including assessments, weatherization, and air sealing services—are available free of cost to income-qualified applicants.

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include: * Help paying energy bills * Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered * Information on efficient and safe use of energy * Helping you work with your energy suppliers * Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home

DESCRIPTION: Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include: * Help paying energy bills * Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered * Information on efficient and safe use of energy * Helping you work with your energy suppliers * Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home

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. MORE INFORMATION Can provide emergency services such as rent or deposit assistance, help to avoid having utilities shut-off, and other one-time emergency needs to low-income individuals and families.

DESCRIPTION: Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home. Services may include: * Addition of attic or wall insulation * Reduction of air leakage * Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters * Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home MORE INFORMATION West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. is a community action agency.

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include: * Help paying energy bills * Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered * Information on efficient and safe use of energy * Helping you work with your energy suppliers * Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home

DESCRIPTION: Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home. Services may include: * Addition of attic or wall insulation * Reduction of air leakage * Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters * Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

DESCRIPTION: Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include: * Help paying energy bills * Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered * Information on efficient and safe use of energy * Helping you work with your energy suppliers * Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home MORE INFORMATION The Energy Assistance program helps eligible applicants pay their utility bills. The Energy Related Repair Program provides emergency repair or replacement of broken/non-functioning heating systems like a furnace for Energy Assistance clients.

DESCRIPTION: Programs that help pay for basic needs include: * Emergency General Assistance (EGA): Help to resolve a one-time crisis that immediately threatens a basic health or safety need (such as food, shelter or utilities) * [General Assistance (GA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/ga.jsp): Cash assistance to help cover basic needs for people without children who can't work enough to support themselves, and whose income and resources are very low * [Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-and-families/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/mfip.jsp): Helps families with children meet their basic needs, while helping parents move to financial stability through work * [Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA)](https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/economic-assistance/income/programs-and-services/msa.jsp): Money to help pay for basic needs of people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) * [Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)](https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&dDocName=cm_003003&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased): Provides money to newly arrived refugees who are making the transition to life in the United States and are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

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. MORE INFORMATION Offers basic needs services including showers, hygiene kits, housing guides, rental assistance, HeatShare utility assistance, laundry vouchers and transportation vouchers for those who are needing help getting to work before they've received their first paycheck, for motorists in the Rochester area, and to get homeless neighbors to and from medical appointments.

DESCRIPTION: Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity MORE INFORMATION One-time rent, mortgage or utility payment

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. MORE INFORMATION Can provide emergency services such as rent or deposit assistance, help to avoid having utilities shut-off, and other one-time emergency needs to low-income individuals and families.

DESCRIPTION: Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity MORE INFORMATION Utility assistance may include help with natural gas, electricity, water, propane, and fuel oil bills. Assistance is offered as funding is available. Service availability varies from county to county.

DESCRIPTION: Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home. Services may include: * Addition of attic or wall insulation * Reduction of air leakage * Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters * Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home

DESCRIPTION: Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include: * Help paying energy bills * Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered * Information on efficient and safe use of energy * Helping you work with your energy suppliers * Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home MORE INFORMATION The Energy Assistance program helps eligible applicants pay their utility bills. The Energy Related Repair Program provides emergency repair or replacement of broken/non-functioning heating systems like a furnace for Energy Assistance clients.

DESCRIPTION: Energy Assistance Program (EAP) services may include: * Help paying energy bills * Help with utility disconnections or getting fuel delivered * Information on efficient and safe use of energy * Helping you work with your energy suppliers * Repairing or replacing a broken furnace or heating system, if you own your home MORE INFORMATION Renters and homeowners may apply for Energy Assistance once each heating season to receive help with their primary heating bills. Services include: * Bill payment assistance * Home energy crisis intervention * Outreach * Energy advocacy * Information about utility consumer rights * Referrals

DESCRIPTION: Non-governmental energy assistance program that helps pay for home utilities, such as natural gas, oil, propane or electricity MORE INFORMATION HeatShare provides emergency utility assistance for people with a one-time emergency need. Funds are typically used to pay for natural gas, oil, propane, and electricity.

DESCRIPTION: Provides services to income-qualified homeowners and renters to reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient while protecting the health and safety of household members Local Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) providers will do an energy audit to determine if weatherization is needed and will create a plan for the most cost-effective energy efficient improvements for your home. Services may include: * Addition of attic or wall insulation * Reduction of air leakage * Replacement or repair of furnaces, boilers, and water heaters * Education on how you can reduce energy usage in your home