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Providing assistance to those in need. May be able to help with rent, utilities, clothing, furniture, household items or transportation.
Assistance is provided on a case by case basis following an in-home visit.
Providing assistance to those in need. May be able to help with rent, utilities, clothing, furniture, household items or transportation.
Assistance is provided on a case by case basis following an in-home visit.
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Furniture
General Household Goods Provision
Rent Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Provides assistance with rent (does not require eviction notice; cannot assist with deposit) and utilities.
Provides assistance with rent (does not require eviction notice; cannot assist with deposit) and utilities.
Provided to prevent shut-off of current residence utilities only (not for deposits or previous addresses). Assistance is for a one-time emergency situation, not on a yearly basis.
Client must have tried seeking assistance from Minnehaha or Lincoln County Human Services prior to caseworker visit.
The maximum assistance provided is capped at $250.00.
The client must provide:
Notice of action from Minnehaha County or Lincoln County
disconnection notice
proof of income includes 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
Name and date of birth for all children in the household
Provided to prevent shut-off of current residence utilities only (not for deposits or previous addresses). Assistance is for a one-time emergency situation, not on a yearly basis.
Client must have tried seeking assistance from Minnehaha or Lincoln County Human Services prior to caseworker visit.
The maximum assistance provided is capped at $250.00.
The client must provide:
Notice of action from Minnehaha County or Lincoln County
disconnection notice
proof of income includes 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
Name and date of birth for all children in the household
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
LIHEAP (Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program)
Heating, cooling, weatherization and crisis assistance for tribal members within Pine Ridge Tribal Land.
CSBG (Community Service Block Grant)
Limited household assistance for self-sufficiency, homelessness, medical, emergency travel, youth and community activities.
LIHEAP (Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program)
Heating, cooling, weatherization and crisis assistance for tribal members within Pine Ridge Tribal Land.
CSBG (Community Service Block Grant)
Limited household assistance for self-sufficiency, homelessness, medical, emergency travel, youth and community activities.
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Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Native American Community
Cultural Heritage Groups
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Weatherization Programs
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
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Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
If eligible, temporary emergency financial assistance is available for children's needs of up to $1,500. All other avenues must be exhausted before applying for assistance.
If eligible, temporary emergency financial assistance is available for children's needs of up to $1,500. All other avenues must be exhausted before applying for assistance.
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Membership Organizations
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Youth
Offers utility assistance to community members facing disconnection of services.
Call any Belle Fourche church to apply
Assistance is limited to once per calendar year
Funds may be limited
Generally assistance is limited to $100.00; special exceptions may be made
Offers utility assistance to community members facing disconnection of services.
Call any Belle Fourche church to apply
Assistance is limited to once per calendar year
Funds may be limited
Generally assistance is limited to $100.00; special exceptions may be made
Provides energy assistance to low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy.
Provides energy assistance to low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy.
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Cultural Heritage Groups
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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County Government Departments/Offices
Bus Fare
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
General Relief
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Homeless Shelter
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 - www.rocsinc.org for application information and COVID-related programs and services
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 - www.rocsinc.org for application information and COVID-related programs and services
Categories
Weatherization Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies
Home Rehabilitation Programs
School Supplies
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Services include spiritual services, utility bill expense assistance (on individual case basis), rent payment assistance (on individual case basis), mortgage payment assistance (on individual case basis), clothing, shelter, emergency services, character building programs, and offer some hotel assistance if funding allows.
Please note - there is no physical homeless shelter, but shelter may be provided in the form of a hotel voucher (if funding is available).
Services include spiritual services, utility bill expense assistance (on individual case basis), rent payment assistance (on individual case basis), mortgage payment assistance (on individual case basis), clothing, shelter, emergency services, character building programs, and offer some hotel assistance if funding allows.
Please note - there is no physical homeless shelter, but shelter may be provided in the form of a hotel voucher (if funding is available).
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Homeless Shelter
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Homeless Motel Vouchers
General Clothing Provision
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Baby Clothing
Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries
Rent Payment Assistance
Community Meals
Children's Clothing
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
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Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
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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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County.
Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.
Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance, utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and burial and funeral assistance.
The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County.
Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.
Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance, utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and burial and funeral assistance.
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Notary Public Services
County Auditor Offices
County Government Departments/Offices
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Voter Registration Offices
Absentee Ballots
County Board of Supervisors Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Election Information
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
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Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
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.
Categories
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Relief
County Government Departments/Offices
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
The county is a resource of last resort, available only after all other resources have been exhausted.
Any applicant who receives assistance will have a lien filed in their name for that amount and will be responsible for repayment of that lien to the County.
Requests for assistance with:
- Rent/Deposit
Partial assistance with the current month's rent.
Rental deposits are limited to the availability of grant funds.
- Mortgage
Partial assistance of one month's payment if applicant meets program qualifications.
- Utilities
Partial assistance with past due bills for water, electric, natural gas and propane usage.
Additional utility charges and fees limited to the availability of grant funds.
- Transportation Costs
Assistance with bus passes or gasoline for verifiable medical appointments or new employment.
- Medical
Assistance may include emergency prescription medications, specialty physician services, hospitalizations, and insurance premiums. Services may require prior approval.
- Burial or Cremation
Pennington County residents without resources or family members to assist.
The county is a resource of last resort, available only after all other resources have been exhausted.
Any applicant who receives assistance will have a lien filed in their name for that amount and will be responsible for repayment of that lien to the County.
Requests for assistance with:
- Rent/Deposit
Partial assistance with the current month's rent.
Rental deposits are limited to the availability of grant funds.
- Mortgage
Partial assistance of one month's payment if applicant meets program qualifications.
- Utilities
Partial assistance with past due bills for water, electric, natural gas and propane usage.
Additional utility charges and fees limited to the availability of grant funds.
- Transportation Costs
Assistance with bus passes or gasoline for verifiable medical appointments or new employment.
- Medical
Assistance may include emergency prescription medications, specialty physician services, hospitalizations, and insurance premiums. Services may require prior approval.
- Burial or Cremation
Pennington County residents without resources or family members to assist.
Categories
County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Bus Fare
The Contact Center helps residents of Yankton County with the following:
A food pantry
Utility assistance, including past due and disconnect bills for water, lights, and heating
Gasoline
Partial rent
Representative payee system
Emergency medication assistance
- Children's backpacks available. Typically available in August.
2024: Collaboration with United Way. August 15, 2024 at Contact Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Students must be enrolled in the Yankton School District. Deadline to register for a backpack is August 9, 2024.
Contact Center does not help with any kind of deposit (rent, utility, etc).
The Contact Center helps residents of Yankton County with the following:
A food pantry
Utility assistance, including past due and disconnect bills for water, lights, and heating
Gasoline
Partial rent
Representative payee system
Emergency medication assistance
- Children's backpacks available. Typically available in August.
2024: Collaboration with United Way. August 15, 2024 at Contact Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Students must be enrolled in the Yankton School District. Deadline to register for a backpack is August 9, 2024.
Contact Center does not help with any kind of deposit (rent, utility, etc).
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Food Pantries
School Supplies
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Representative Payee Services
County Government Departments/Offices
General Relief
Gas Money
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides support to veterans through financial aid, legal guidance, transportation, therapy, treatment access, disability claims assistance, and equine therapy.
Offers advocacy services to address barriers veterans face. If direct help isn't available, staff will connect individuals to the appropriate resources.
Provides support to veterans through financial aid, legal guidance, transportation, therapy, treatment access, disability claims assistance, and equine therapy.
Offers advocacy services to address barriers veterans face. If direct help isn't available, staff will connect individuals to the appropriate resources.
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Individual Advocacy
Veterans
Issue Advocacy
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Equestrian Therapy
Individual Counseling
Veteran Reintegration Counseling
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
Categories
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
The Auditor's office provides that following services for Oglala Lakota County - County Government Services, Notary Public services available (some fees may apply), Health Nurse, Utility Assistance, Emergency Medical Expense Assistance, Election Information, and Voter Registration.
These services are provided, via contract, by the Fall River Auditor's Office.
The Auditor's office provides that following services for Oglala Lakota County - County Government Services, Notary Public services available (some fees may apply), Health Nurse, Utility Assistance, Emergency Medical Expense Assistance, Election Information, and Voter Registration.
These services are provided, via contract, by the Fall River Auditor's Office.
Categories
Notary Public Services
Voter Registration Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Absentee Ballots
County Auditor Offices
Election Information
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify. (Not available to those who reside in Sioux Falls).
Categories
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
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, and pharmacy to meet basic, immediate 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, and pharmacy to meet basic, immediate needs.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Baby Clothing
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Clothing Provision
Food Pantries
Bus Fare
Prescription Expense Assistance
Gas Money
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: Applications open Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2024. Distribution day is Saturday, August 10, 2024. To get an application, go to SA office. People on SNAP automatically qualify. People who qualify receive a card that they need to bring that to the distribution date. Students are also given a brand new pair of shoes.
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: Applications open Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2024. Distribution day is Saturday, August 10, 2024. To get an application, go to SA office. People on SNAP automatically qualify. People who qualify receive a card that they need to bring that to the distribution date. Students are also given a brand new pair of shoes.
Categories
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
Laundry Products
Diapers
Personal/Grooming Supplies
School Supplies
Prescription Expense Assistance
Faith Based Counseling
Clothing Vouchers
Mortgage and utility assistance for South Dakota residents through Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF).
Mortgage assistance: This program is a LOAN program, up to a maximum of $25,000, will be in the form of a zero-interest loan, payable when the property is either transferred/sold or refinanced. Applicants will be required to contact their mortgage service provider to determine if other alternatives are available. Homeowners in need of immediate assistance should contact their loan servicer to discuss alternative options to prevent foreclosure or a HUD-approved Counseling Agency.
Available utility assistance is not a loan, but a grant, so utilities will NOT have to be paid back.
Must meet the following criteria:
Income qualifications (vary by county)
Household has experienced a significant financial hardship due to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020. (Must be COVID-related)
Household can demonstrate a risk of housing instability or homelessness which may include a past due utility or mortgage notice.
Link to Application
To receive additional funding after their original assistance period has passed applicants should not complete a new application. They will be notified by email when they become eligible to reapply and they can log on to their applicant dashboard to reapply. Applicants are also free to reach out to their caseworker directly with questions about additional funding.
Mortgage and utility assistance for South Dakota residents through Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF).
Mortgage assistance: This program is a LOAN program, up to a maximum of $25,000, will be in the form of a zero-interest loan, payable when the property is either transferred/sold or refinanced. Applicants will be required to contact their mortgage service provider to determine if other alternatives are available. Homeowners in need of immediate assistance should contact their loan servicer to discuss alternative options to prevent foreclosure or a HUD-approved Counseling Agency.
Available utility assistance is not a loan, but a grant, so utilities will NOT have to be paid back.
Must meet the following criteria:
Income qualifications (vary by county)
Household has experienced a significant financial hardship due to COVID-19 on or after January 21, 2020. (Must be COVID-related)
Household can demonstrate a risk of housing instability or homelessness which may include a past due utility or mortgage notice.
Link to Application
To receive additional funding after their original assistance period has passed applicants should not complete a new application. They will be notified by email when they become eligible to reapply and they can log on to their applicant dashboard to reapply. Applicants are also free to reach out to their caseworker directly with questions about additional funding.
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COVID-19
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Housing Complaints
Utility Service Payment Assistance