Program Information

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.

Eligibility

Minnehaha County and Lincoln County residents and emergency assistance for transients

Disabilities access

Accessible parking, restrooms, routes, and entrances.

Required Documents

1. Photo ID and social security cards for all members of the household 2. Two months wage / income verification 3. For utility requests, a disconnect notice 4. For rent request, copy of lease (that includes a list of everyone who is approved to live at that address) 5. Eviction notice if applicable

Application Process

Accepts appointments for hospital bill requests, or walk-ins (handled on a first-come, first-served basis).