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ROCS Outreach and Basic Needs Services | Rural Office of Community Services, Inc
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc offers the following basic needs services:
- Emergency Rental Assistance
Must be behind (i.e.: if rent is due on the 5th, come for assistance after the 5th). Eviction notice is not required, however, there will be a form the landlord needs to complete the verify rent is past due.
- Emergency Utility Assistance
Must be behind AND have disconnection notice.
Employment Program
Food Vouchers
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Public Transportation Pass Program
- Security deposit or first months rent
Can help with one or the other, but not both
School supply vouchers (income qualifications apply, children K-12)
Weatherization
See website for details and application information.
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc offers the following basic needs services:
- Emergency Rental Assistance
Must be behind (i.e.: if rent is due on the 5th, come for assistance after the 5th). Eviction notice is not required, however, there will be a form the landlord needs to complete the verify rent is past due.
- Emergency Utility Assistance
Must be behind AND have disconnection notice.
Employment Program
Food Vouchers
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Public Transportation Pass Program
- Security deposit or first months rent
Can help with one or the other, but not both
School supply vouchers (income qualifications apply, children K-12)
Weatherization
See website for details and application information.
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Emergency Services | Salvation Army Watertown, The
Assists individuals and families with rental assistance, utility assistance, prescription assistance, rooms, meals, bus tickets, and gas for transients, and clothing, household, and furniture vouchers for the thrift store.
Assists individuals and families with rental assistance, utility assistance, prescription assistance, rooms, meals, bus tickets, and gas for transients, and clothing, household, and furniture vouchers for the thrift store.
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Basic Needs Assistance - Spearfish / Belle Fourche Area | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Each conference seeks to serve the gaps in services in the communities they serve. Friends in need may be offered referral to other agencies, advocacy, or direct assistance: which may include utility bill and rent assistance payments, or clothing, food, pharmacy and transportation vouchers to meet basic, immediate and emergency needs.
Each conference seeks to serve the gaps in services in the communities they serve. Friends in need may be offered referral to other agencies, advocacy, or direct assistance: which may include utility bill and rent assistance payments, or clothing, food, pharmacy and transportation vouchers to meet basic, immediate and emergency needs.
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Welfare Office | Davison County
Provides the following financial assistance:
Economic Assistance: Provides emergency assistance to those in need. The amount of assistance granted is established in the County Guidelines and the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Economic assistance is not an on-going program, but is designed to address the immediate need. For all assistance granted, state statute requires that a lien is placed against the individual. Due to the attachment of a lien, the individual is encouraged to exhaust all other resources prior to making application with the county. The county will assist in making appropriate referrals and can act as an advocate on the individual's behalf. Types of assistance include: utility assistance (disconnect notice required), emergency transportation (gas voucher or but ticket), emergency shelter (one night hotel stay), and rent assistance (does not help with first months rent or rental deposit). Rent assistance is only for those individuals who have received a sheriff served 3-day eviction notice. Having the notice is required. Also, resident must have live in Davison County for at least 60 days.
Medical Assistance: The county is a resource of last resort and requires that all other resources be exhausted first. Medical assistance is determined by a formula established in state statute. The individual's availability and affordability of health care coverage will be one determining factor of eligibility. All medical services must meet the criteria of medical necessity set by state statue. The county works directly with medical providers and past and current employers in assessing eligibility. The county must approve non-emergency medical procedures prior to the services being performed. The county investigates any potential third-party payee. If the county approves financial assistance, a repayment plan will be established. Types of assistance provided: medication assistance and hospital bill assistance.
Funeral Assistance: Davison County Welfare provides financial assistance for funeral services and burials for qualified individuals.
Provides the following financial assistance:
Economic Assistance: Provides emergency assistance to those in need. The amount of assistance granted is established in the County Guidelines and the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines. Economic assistance is not an on-going program, but is designed to address the immediate need. For all assistance granted, state statute requires that a lien is placed against the individual. Due to the attachment of a lien, the individual is encouraged to exhaust all other resources prior to making application with the county. The county will assist in making appropriate referrals and can act as an advocate on the individual's behalf. Types of assistance include: utility assistance (disconnect notice required), emergency transportation (gas voucher or but ticket), emergency shelter (one night hotel stay), and rent assistance (does not help with first months rent or rental deposit). Rent assistance is only for those individuals who have received a sheriff served 3-day eviction notice. Having the notice is required. Also, resident must have live in Davison County for at least 60 days.
Medical Assistance: The county is a resource of last resort and requires that all other resources be exhausted first. Medical assistance is determined by a formula established in state statute. The individual's availability and affordability of health care coverage will be one determining factor of eligibility. All medical services must meet the criteria of medical necessity set by state statue. The county works directly with medical providers and past and current employers in assessing eligibility. The county must approve non-emergency medical procedures prior to the services being performed. The county investigates any potential third-party payee. If the county approves financial assistance, a repayment plan will be established. Types of assistance provided: medication assistance and hospital bill assistance.
Funeral Assistance: Davison County Welfare provides financial assistance for funeral services and burials for qualified individuals.
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Emergency Services | Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Not available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify.
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Not available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify.
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Emergency Assistance | Huron Ministerial Association
Provides food, gas, and lodging assistance to those in need. Additional assistance is offered for utilities and some rent.
Provides food, gas, and lodging assistance to those in need. Additional assistance is offered for utilities and some rent.
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Emergency Services | Hot Springs Ministerial Association
Helps with electricity, gas, water, medicine, rent, and other basic needs. Please email or go to the directory to contact any church in Hot Springs as any pastor is authorized to help with those needs.
Helps with electricity, gas, water, medicine, rent, and other basic needs. Please email or go to the directory to contact any church in Hot Springs as any pastor is authorized to help with those needs.
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Rent Assistance | Salvation Army of Sioux Falls, The
Provided to prevent evictions of current residence. Assistance is for rent only (not for deposits, first month's rent, or previous address). Assistance is for a one-time emergency situation only, not on a yearly basis.
Clients must have tried seeking assistance from Minnehaha or Lincoln County Human Services prior to a caseworker visit. The client must provide:
A Notice of Action from Minnehaha County or Lincoln County
An eviction notice
- Proof of income
- Proof of income can include the following: Wages, self-employment, Child Support, Alimony, Social Security, SSI, SSI State Supplement, BIA GA, TANF-Food Stamps, Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, Section 8, Veteran's Benefits, Retirement, Pensions, Annuities, Dividends, Rental Income, Tribal Lease, Per Capita Income, Prizes, Money from Family or Friends, and/ or all other sources of income for all persons living in the home.
Picture ID for all adults in the household
Social Security numbers for everyone in the household
Names and date of birth for all children in the household
Provided to prevent evictions of current residence. Assistance is for rent only (not for deposits, first month's rent, or previous address). Assistance is for a one-time emergency situation only, not on a yearly basis.
Clients must have tried seeking assistance from Minnehaha or Lincoln County Human Services prior to a caseworker visit. The client must provide:
A Notice of Action from Minnehaha County or Lincoln County
An eviction notice
- Proof of income
- Proof of income can include the following: Wages, self-employment, Child Support, Alimony, Social Security, SSI, SSI State Supplement, BIA GA, TANF-Food Stamps, Unemployment, Worker's Compensation, Section 8, Veteran's Benefits, Retirement, Pensions, Annuities, Dividends, Rental Income, Tribal Lease, Per Capita Income, Prizes, Money from Family or Friends, and/ or all other sources of income for all persons living in the home.
Picture ID for all adults in the household
Social Security numbers for everyone in the household
Names and date of birth for all children in the household
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Basic Needs Assistance | Love Inc of Greater Canton
Clearinghouse for local food pantry, gas vouchers, utility (including water, electric, and gas bills with a disconnection notice), and rent help. Love Inc is not income based, rather they are need based. If Love, Inc is unable to help, clients will be referred to the appropriate agency.
Programs include: Friday Backpack Program (healthy snacks for weekends), Adopt-A-Student Backpack Program (supplies and backpack for the school year), personal care pantry, winter coat drive, Helping Hands Baby Ministry, Love Inc's Clothing Closet (a thrift store for the Canton community), and budgeting classes.
Clearinghouse for local food pantry, gas vouchers, utility (including water, electric, and gas bills with a disconnection notice), and rent help. Love Inc is not income based, rather they are need based. If Love, Inc is unable to help, clients will be referred to the appropriate agency.
Programs include: Friday Backpack Program (healthy snacks for weekends), Adopt-A-Student Backpack Program (supplies and backpack for the school year), personal care pantry, winter coat drive, Helping Hands Baby Ministry, Love Inc's Clothing Closet (a thrift store for the Canton community), and budgeting classes.
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Baby ClothingCongregate Meals/Nutrition SitesClothing VouchersGas MoneyDiapersRent Payment AssistanceLaundry ProductsGeneral Clothing ProvisionPersonal Financial CounselingSchool SuppliesThrift ShopsCleaning ProductsChildren's ClothingLife Skills EducationUtility Service Payment AssistanceWinter ClothingPersonal/Grooming SuppliesFood Pantries
Contact Center | Yankton County
Helps residents of Yankton County with the following: food pantry, utility assistance, including past due and disconnect bills for water, lights, and heating, gasoline, partial rent, representative payee system, and emergency medication assistance.
Contact Center does not help with any kind of deposit (rent, utility, etc.)
Helps residents of Yankton County with the following: food pantry, utility assistance, including past due and disconnect bills for water, lights, and heating, gasoline, partial rent, representative payee system, and emergency medication assistance.
Contact Center does not help with any kind of deposit (rent, utility, etc.)
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Emergency Services | Salvation Army Aberdeen, The
Provides assistance with:
Clothing: Vouchers available by meeting with a case worker.
Utilities: Assistance available for water, lights, or electric heat. Available up to 1 time a year, must have a disconnection notice.
Prescriptions: Call for information.
Rent: Assistance is available once a year. First month rent or with eviction notice.
Personal hygiene items and laundry detergent
Other needs: varies based on ability
Diapers: Available based on donations
Spiritual support
School supplies
Provides assistance with:
Clothing: Vouchers available by meeting with a case worker.
Utilities: Assistance available for water, lights, or electric heat. Available up to 1 time a year, must have a disconnection notice.
Prescriptions: Call for information.
Rent: Assistance is available once a year. First month rent or with eviction notice.
Personal hygiene items and laundry detergent
Other needs: varies based on ability
Diapers: Available based on donations
Spiritual support
School supplies
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National Farmworker Jobs Program | Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Providing assistance to those who have worked on a farm or ranch within the past two years. If eligible, depending upon availability of funds, services may include: on the job training assistance, job search/placement assistance, financial support for education training and job placement, and supportive services such as, but not limited to: rental assistance and transportation costs, daycare expenses, tools, uniforms, and food.
Providing assistance to those who have worked on a farm or ranch within the past two years. If eligible, depending upon availability of funds, services may include: on the job training assistance, job search/placement assistance, financial support for education training and job placement, and supportive services such as, but not limited to: rental assistance and transportation costs, daycare expenses, tools, uniforms, and food.
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Housing Services | Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
ICAP Housing Services provides the following programs:
Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Programs: aims to help two specific groups - persons who are at great risk of homelessness and those who have become homeless. Services that can be provided include case management, security deposit and rent assistance. These services are aimed at helping participants to retain their housing, therefore avoiding homelessness, or to re-enter appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible.
Housing Repair / Rehabilitation: Provides a zero-interest, five-year decreasing balance loan for eligible homeowners to be used for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, in addition to making necessary repairs for health, safety and code compliance.
Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation: Eligible participants will work with program staff to identify their specific needs and to create a work plan. The Program Coordinator will find the best funding sources available to the homeowners and assist them throughout the process.
Weatherization and Furnace Replacement Program: Aimed at making housing for low-income persons more energy-efficient and less costly for the residents. The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather-strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced, if not repairable, through the program. In addition, some inefficient/high-cost non-operating appliances (range / refrigerator / water heater) can also be replaced in certain circumstances.
Homeless Rent and Deposit: Helping homeless households get into housing. Must provide steady and reliable source of income. Applicant must agree to case management services.
ICAP Housing Services provides the following programs:
Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Programs: aims to help two specific groups - persons who are at great risk of homelessness and those who have become homeless. Services that can be provided include case management, security deposit and rent assistance. These services are aimed at helping participants to retain their housing, therefore avoiding homelessness, or to re-enter appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible.
Housing Repair / Rehabilitation: Provides a zero-interest, five-year decreasing balance loan for eligible homeowners to be used for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, in addition to making necessary repairs for health, safety and code compliance.
Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation: Eligible participants will work with program staff to identify their specific needs and to create a work plan. The Program Coordinator will find the best funding sources available to the homeowners and assist them throughout the process.
Weatherization and Furnace Replacement Program: Aimed at making housing for low-income persons more energy-efficient and less costly for the residents. The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather-strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced, if not repairable, through the program. In addition, some inefficient/high-cost non-operating appliances (range / refrigerator / water heater) can also be replaced in certain circumstances.
Homeless Rent and Deposit: Helping homeless households get into housing. Must provide steady and reliable source of income. Applicant must agree to case management services.
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Welfare | Grant County
Services provided by this office are a last resort. If eligibility criteria are met, assistance may include burial assistance, medical expense assistance, utility assistance, and rent assistance.
Services provided by this office are a last resort. If eligibility criteria are met, assistance may include burial assistance, medical expense assistance, utility assistance, and rent assistance.
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Housing Services | Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
ICAP Housing Services provides the following programs:
Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Programs: aims to help two specific groups - persons who are at great risk of homelessness and those who have become homeless. Services that can be provided include case management, security deposit and rent assistance. These services are aimed at helping participants to retain their housing, therefore avoiding homelessness, or to re-enter appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible.
Housing Repair / Rehabilitation: Provides a zero-interest, five-year decreasing balance loan for eligible homeowners to be used for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, in addition to making necessary repairs for health, safety and code compliance.
Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation: Eligible participants will work with program staff to identify their specific needs and to create a work plan. The Program Coordinator will find the best funding sources available to the homeowners and assist them throughout the process.
Weatherization and Furnace Replacement Program: Aimed at making housing for low-income persons more energy-efficient and less costly for the residents. The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather-strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced, if not repairable, through the program. In addition, some inefficient/high-cost non-operating appliances (range / refrigerator / water heater) can also be replaced in certain circumstances.
Homeless Rent and Deposit: Helping homeless households get into housing. Must provide steady and reliable source of income. Applicant must agree to case management services.
ICAP Housing Services provides the following programs:
Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Programs: aims to help two specific groups - persons who are at great risk of homelessness and those who have become homeless. Services that can be provided include case management, security deposit and rent assistance. These services are aimed at helping participants to retain their housing, therefore avoiding homelessness, or to re-enter appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible.
Housing Repair / Rehabilitation: Provides a zero-interest, five-year decreasing balance loan for eligible homeowners to be used for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, in addition to making necessary repairs for health, safety and code compliance.
Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation: Eligible participants will work with program staff to identify their specific needs and to create a work plan. The Program Coordinator will find the best funding sources available to the homeowners and assist them throughout the process.
Weatherization and Furnace Replacement Program: Aimed at making housing for low-income persons more energy-efficient and less costly for the residents. The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather-strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced, if not repairable, through the program. In addition, some inefficient/high-cost non-operating appliances (range / refrigerator / water heater) can also be replaced in certain circumstances.
Homeless Rent and Deposit: Helping homeless households get into housing. Must provide steady and reliable source of income. Applicant must agree to case management services.
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Rent and Utility Bill Assistance | Community Outreach, The
Community Outreach assists people who are struggling with basic financial and non-financial needs by providing information, referral to other resources, and where appropriate, financial assistance in the following areas:
- Rental/security deposit and/or 1st month's rent for people seeking housing
Available once every 12 months
- Prevention assistance:
- Evictions
Available once every 12 months. Must be past due.
- Utility shut offs (for water, lights, and heating). Must be either past due or disconnected.
Available twice a year.
An ecumenical ministry supported by churches, Sioux Empire United Way, and other individual donors.
Community Outreach assists people who are struggling with basic financial and non-financial needs by providing information, referral to other resources, and where appropriate, financial assistance in the following areas:
- Rental/security deposit and/or 1st month's rent for people seeking housing
Available once every 12 months
- Prevention assistance:
- Evictions
Available once every 12 months. Must be past due.
- Utility shut offs (for water, lights, and heating). Must be either past due or disconnected.
Available twice a year.
An ecumenical ministry supported by churches, Sioux Empire United Way, and other individual donors.
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Welfare | Marshall County
Provides medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance to low income clients per statute. Any non-emergency medical treatment requires pre-approval.
If applying for rental or utility assistance, all other resources must have been exhausted first.
Economic assistance is for current amounts only.
No payment for deposits of any kind.
Assistance does require payback and a county lien is filed until paid in full.
Provides medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance to low income clients per statute. Any non-emergency medical treatment requires pre-approval.
If applying for rental or utility assistance, all other resources must have been exhausted first.
Economic assistance is for current amounts only.
No payment for deposits of any kind.
Assistance does require payback and a county lien is filed until paid in full.
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Supportive Services for Veterans Families | Cornerstone Rescue Mission
The SSVF program provides homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing.
For veterans and their families that meet all eligibility criteria and are enrolled with the program, the program can provide:
Outreach to Veterans
Case management
- Financial assistance (for securing/preserving housing)
Utility assistance for water, lights, and heating for current, past due, disconnection notices, previous address, and deposits
Rental assistance
Security deposits
- Other financial assistance
Child care costs
Moving costs
Transportation expense
Help applying for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance and other benefits
Help connecting Veterans with other community resources and services
The SSVF program provides homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing.
For veterans and their families that meet all eligibility criteria and are enrolled with the program, the program can provide:
Outreach to Veterans
Case management
- Financial assistance (for securing/preserving housing)
Utility assistance for water, lights, and heating for current, past due, disconnection notices, previous address, and deposits
Rental assistance
Security deposits
- Other financial assistance
Child care costs
Moving costs
Transportation expense
Help applying for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance and other benefits
Help connecting Veterans with other community resources and services
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Emergency Services | Salvation Army Vermillion, The
Provides emergency assistance for the following:
- Disconnection notices for water, lights, and heating
- Eviction notices
- Transportation - stranded motorist, medical appointments (gasoline), one-way bus tickets
- Emergency lodging for one night
- Clothing needs
- Prescription assistance
The Vermillion Ministerial Association is a supporter of the Vermillion Salvation Army.
Provides emergency assistance for the following:
- Disconnection notices for water, lights, and heating
- Eviction notices
- Transportation - stranded motorist, medical appointments (gasoline), one-way bus tickets
- Emergency lodging for one night
- Clothing needs
- Prescription assistance
The Vermillion Ministerial Association is a supporter of the Vermillion Salvation Army.
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Emergency Services | Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Not available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify.
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Not available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify.
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Emergency Services | Salvation Army Madison, The
Temporary emergency needs such as food, clothing, infant care, prescriptions, travel, lodging, and other miscellaneous services.
Temporary emergency needs such as food, clothing, infant care, prescriptions, travel, lodging, and other miscellaneous services.
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Welfare | Lake County
Must be a resident of Lake County to qualify for assistance. Must fill out application in Welfare Office. Assistance is NOT immediate and must be approved by the County Commissioners at their next scheduled meeting after the application process. Poor relief assistance is the last resort. Must seek assistance from all other agencies and/or groups before applying. One-time assistance only in a 12-month period.
Utilities: Must provide a notice of termination from the company/supplier. Available in limited amounts. Applicants must apply for Energy Assistance through the Office of Energy Assistance in Pierre, SD before we may assist. Maximum assistance of $420. Will not pay deposits, late fees or reconnect fees.
Rent: Must provide an eviction notice. Housing assistance is available in limited amounts and is paid per scale of household members at a maximum of $500. Will not pay deposits, late fees, rent to immediate family members or rent for residents in subsidized housing. If resident must apply for SD Rental Assistance programs and/or low-income housing before the county may assist.
Medical Bills: The hospital services received must constitute emergency, medically necessary services. The hospital and/or patient must demonstrate to the county that it has exhausted all avenues of payment, including the hospital accepting reasonable monthly payments from the patient. No assistance is available for one that has health care insurance.
Non-emergency Services - the county does not cover this type of medical assistance. Such as non-emergency hospital/physician/specialist office visits and/or hospital services, medical equipment, medications, health insurance premiums, home health services, dental or eye care and childbirth.
Any assistance approved creates a lien against the borrower/applicant and must be paid back to Lake County, SD.
Must be a resident of Lake County to qualify for assistance. Must fill out application in Welfare Office. Assistance is NOT immediate and must be approved by the County Commissioners at their next scheduled meeting after the application process. Poor relief assistance is the last resort. Must seek assistance from all other agencies and/or groups before applying. One-time assistance only in a 12-month period.
Utilities: Must provide a notice of termination from the company/supplier. Available in limited amounts. Applicants must apply for Energy Assistance through the Office of Energy Assistance in Pierre, SD before we may assist. Maximum assistance of $420. Will not pay deposits, late fees or reconnect fees.
Rent: Must provide an eviction notice. Housing assistance is available in limited amounts and is paid per scale of household members at a maximum of $500. Will not pay deposits, late fees, rent to immediate family members or rent for residents in subsidized housing. If resident must apply for SD Rental Assistance programs and/or low-income housing before the county may assist.
Medical Bills: The hospital services received must constitute emergency, medically necessary services. The hospital and/or patient must demonstrate to the county that it has exhausted all avenues of payment, including the hospital accepting reasonable monthly payments from the patient. No assistance is available for one that has health care insurance.
Non-emergency Services - the county does not cover this type of medical assistance. Such as non-emergency hospital/physician/specialist office visits and/or hospital services, medical equipment, medications, health insurance premiums, home health services, dental or eye care and childbirth.
Any assistance approved creates a lien against the borrower/applicant and must be paid back to Lake County, SD.
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ROCS Outreach and Basic Needs Services | Rural Office of Community Services, Inc
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc offers the following basic needs services:
- Emergency Rental Assistance
Must be behind (i.e.: if rent is due on the 5th, come for assistance after the 5th). Eviction notice is not required, however, there will be a form the landlord needs to complete the verify rent is past due.
- Emergency Utility Assistance
Must be behind AND have disconnection notice.
Employment Program
Food Vouchers
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Public Transportation Pass Program
- Security deposit or first months rent
Can help with one or the other, but not both
School supply vouchers (income qualifications apply, children K-12)
Weatherization
See website for details and application information.
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc offers the following basic needs services:
- Emergency Rental Assistance
Must be behind (i.e.: if rent is due on the 5th, come for assistance after the 5th). Eviction notice is not required, however, there will be a form the landlord needs to complete the verify rent is past due.
- Emergency Utility Assistance
Must be behind AND have disconnection notice.
Employment Program
Food Vouchers
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
Public Transportation Pass Program
- Security deposit or first months rent
Can help with one or the other, but not both
School supply vouchers (income qualifications apply, children K-12)
Weatherization
See website for details and application information.
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Veteran Re-Entry Services and Support | Watertown Sea of Goodwill
Guides soldiers and their families to the help they need through a one-stop call center for veterans.
The Sea of Goodwill is one place that will have a list of all the various official and unofficial support services available to help veterans.
This program helps veterans find assistance in the areas of; employment, housing, financial assistance, and mental and physical health needs.
Available 24 hours per day, the Watertown Police Department 911 Center serves as the call center for the Sea of Goodwill.
Guides soldiers and their families to the help they need through a one-stop call center for veterans.
The Sea of Goodwill is one place that will have a list of all the various official and unofficial support services available to help veterans.
This program helps veterans find assistance in the areas of; employment, housing, financial assistance, and mental and physical health needs.
Available 24 hours per day, the Watertown Police Department 911 Center serves as the call center for the Sea of Goodwill.
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Minnehaha / Lincoln County Human Services | Minnehaha County
Provides emergency assistance for those in either Minnehaha/Lincoln County with rent and deposits, Utility bills: Must have a disconnect notice for water, lights, or heating; Food and non-food items, Burial: Clients should begin by choosing a funeral home and meet with them prior to applying for assistance through Minnehaha County. Also provides transportation assistance, dental care, medical care (hospitalization) and Medications.
Minnehaha County residents can also receive assistance with Shelter, Gasoline or bus ticket for transients/nonresidents stranded here and needing to get home. Out of town travel assistance is not offered to MC residents. Identification and or birth certificate (if needed for the purposes of obtaining employment/housing).
The majority of assistance provided is in the form of a no-interest loan for which a lien is created. The client does not receive any bill from County but is expected to repay the debt, starting in a time frame created by the caseworker.
Applicants can choose to walk-in to the office or receive a phone call to complete an interview. Those applying for transportation, medications or ID/BC assistance should come into the office to apply.
Provides emergency assistance for those in either Minnehaha/Lincoln County with rent and deposits, Utility bills: Must have a disconnect notice for water, lights, or heating; Food and non-food items, Burial: Clients should begin by choosing a funeral home and meet with them prior to applying for assistance through Minnehaha County. Also provides transportation assistance, dental care, medical care (hospitalization) and Medications.
Minnehaha County residents can also receive assistance with Shelter, Gasoline or bus ticket for transients/nonresidents stranded here and needing to get home. Out of town travel assistance is not offered to MC residents. Identification and or birth certificate (if needed for the purposes of obtaining employment/housing).
The majority of assistance provided is in the form of a no-interest loan for which a lien is created. The client does not receive any bill from County but is expected to repay the debt, starting in a time frame created by the caseworker.
Applicants can choose to walk-in to the office or receive a phone call to complete an interview. Those applying for transportation, medications or ID/BC assistance should come into the office to apply.
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General ReliefUtility Service Payment AssistanceRental Deposit AssistanceHomeless ShelterIdentification Card Fee Payment AssistancePrescription Expense AssistanceDriver License Fee Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceFood VouchersBirth Certificate Fee Payment AssistanceBurial/Cremation Expense AssistanceCounty Government Departments/OfficesMedical Care Expense AssistanceGas MoneyBus Fare
