Community Resources
Providing help when you need it most
We maintain a list of community resources to direct you toward the help you or a loved one may need. Below is a series of links to community connections related to health, wellbeing, housing, financial assistance, small business support, and other community programs for you to use or share with family or friends that need a little extra support.
Community Down Payment Assistance Fund (MMCDC)
Learn more about the Forgivable First Generation Homebuyers Community Down Payment Assistance Fund for Minnesotans.
Down Payment Help (NeighborWorks Home Partners)
“How much down payment do I need?” This resource from NeighborWorks Home Partners helps you find the answer for yourself!
Emergency Financial Assistance (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help provide necessary funds for well-balanced meals.
Energy Assistance (Xcel Energy)
Xcel energy offers energy assistance to improve your financial stability in the event of lost hours and wages.
Food Resources (Ramsey County)
Get help and links to resources to find food or affordable food options near you.
Homeownership Programs (Minnesota Housing)
Minnesota Housing offers a variety of loan programs for first-time and repeat homebuyers and a refinancing loan program to help make owning a home more affordable.
Housing Resources (Family Housing Fund)
Need housing help? Here’s a list of resources, organizations, and links to direct services provided to families and individuals in need.
Housing Services & Support (Ramsey County)
Emergency shelter resources and services for people who are experiences homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
Hunger Solutions
A map to find information and resources, including a food shelf list in your area.
Summer Meals (Saint Paul Public Schools)
Learn the schedule and location for free summer meals for kids and teens.
Tenant Hotline (HOME Line)
HOME Line provides a hotline service for any Minnesota renter and offers free legal advice to tenants.
United Way 211
Free and confidential health and human service support for all people in Minnesota.