Posts by Kayli Rivera
2024 Thanksgiving and Holiday Resources
Seasonal programs are happening throughout Minnesota! Greater Twin Cities United Way 211 maintains a list of agencies that offer a variety of seasonal resources. You can search by the county names (i.e. Hennepin County) to find different programs offered in your area. Some programs will only serve individuals who live in a specific city or…
Read More >Voting Information 2024
Election Day in Minnesota is Tuesday, November 8 Find My Polling Place Polling Place Finder: https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Enter your address into this Polling Place Finder to find out important voting information for your precinct, including: Your Polling Place (where you vote, map & directions) Districts for your precinct (including maps) “Candidates on My Ballot” (candidates and questions on…
Read More >Cold Weather Rule 2024
Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule (CWR) is a state law that protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30. To protect service from disconnection individuals must make and keep a payment plan that is agreed upon between the customer and utility company. The utility company…
Read More >Winter Clothing Events and Programs – 2024
This fall, programs across Minnesota are helping to keep children warm by hosting free winter coat and apparel events. These initiatives offer new and gently used winter clothing, including coats, gloves, hats, scarves, and more. Families can find warm attire for their children at various locations throughout the state. Follow the link to learn more…
Read More >June 2024 – Minnesota Statewide Flooding Response
Resources and information for Minnesota residents affected by the flooding Greater Twin Cities United Way 211 in partnership with statewide disaster response and relief organizations, federal, state, county, and city officials are coordinating the available resources and services for residents that have been affected by the devastating flooding occurring across Minnesota. Visit United Way’s 211…
Read More >Eviction Prevention Resources
Visit United Way 211’s COVID-19 City/County/Organization Based Financial Assistance for Individuals and Families webpage for limited city, county, and nonprofit organization programs across the state that may have additional financial resources. Find help with additional rent payment assistance by calling 211, texting your zip code to 898-211, or visiting the United Way 211 website –…
Read More >Free Tax Preparation Sites
Where can I file my taxes for free? It’s time to file your taxes! There are a few different options when it comes to filing your taxes. Minnesota Department of Revenue offers tax assistance to taxpayers. Individuals can visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue website to get information for all tax types including forms, fact…
Read More >Extreme Cold Resources – Winter 2023-2024
As temperatures begin to drop in Minnesota, overnight warming spaces are beginning to open across the state. These spaces are offered in addition to shelters. Click here to find warming spaces listed in your region.
Read More >Medicaid (Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare) Renewal
Minnesota has maintained healthcare coverage for its Medicaid enrollees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Minnesotans who newly gained eligibility or already had eligibility for Medicaid (called Medical Assistance in Minnesota) or MinnesotaCare have remained enrolled in the coverage. However, federal law now requires the restart of regular Medicaid (Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare) renewals.…
Read More >