Program Information

My Neighbor serves as a bridge, offering assistance and resources through: information and referral;assessing the needs for financial assistance to include gaps and ensuring that the funding gets to those who truly have crisis needs, and using the available resources and tools to help solve situations, to prevent this same situation from re-surfacing, and to improve someone's situation for the long term and in essence creating a self-reliant member of the Brookings community.

The program can cover some items that are not normally covered (i.e. daycare);it depends on the situation, but the key is based upon self sufficiency. Also, people do not qualify just because of income, low or otherwise, the eligibility comes from the specific case. This program is to be considered a LAST resort, meaning referrals will be given to clients to check out before any assistance is given.The program MAY BE ABLE TO HELP with the following: rent, rent deposit, utility bills that are current, past due, or disconnection notice for water, lights, heating, and trash, utility deposits for water, lights, and heating, daycare, small car repairs, car payment (if employed), and small health care needs.

The program DOES NOT HELP with the following: cable, cell/phone, internet, shelter in the form of temporary housing or hotel stays, transportation in the form of gasoline, bus tickets, or taxi, personal needs such as furniture, clothing, laundry, personal or hygiene needs, Christmas presents, food or meals, and prescriptions

My Neighbor program is for people that LIVE and WORK in Brookings.

Eligibility

Must live and work in Brookings. Must demonstrate current employment or very recent history of self-sufficiency through employment.

Disabilities access

Accessible entrance, restroom, and parking.

Required Documents

To be determined at initial contact. Will need proof of employment (paystub).

Application Process

Fill out the online request form on website, text, email or call for assessment (Please leave a message). It is HIGHLY recommended that you complete the ONLINE request form if possible to speed up the process.