Immigration Resources – 2025
United Way 211 is a free, confidential, and anonymous information and referral service. Below are immigration-related resources for individuals in Minnesota. Immigration Legal Help Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota provides immigration legal assistance. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides legal advice, advocacy, and representation to immigrants seeking assistance with family violence, adjustment of status, and citizenship matters.…
Read More >Tax Assistance Resources – 2025
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 >Give Kids a Smile
Give Kids a Smile is an annual event where dental professionals across Minnesota provide free dental care to low-income children during a statewide two-day event from Friday, February 7th, to Saturday, February 8th. Services may vary from preventive care, which includes cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatment, to restorative care, which includes fillings. Information on specific…
Read More >Cold Weather Rule 2024 – 2025
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 – 2025
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 >Extreme Cold Resources – Winter 2024-2025
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, depending on the outside temperature. Click here to find warming spaces listed in your region.
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 >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 >Statewide School Supplies 2024
It is almost time to head back to school. To find back-to-school resources near you, search by your region. Central Minnesota Resources: Click here Counties include: Benton; Crow Wing; Kanabec; Mille Lacs; Morrison; Pine; Sherburne; Stearns; Todd; Wright Metro Minnesota Resources: Click here Counties include: Anoka; Carver; Chisago; Dakota; Hennepin; Isanti; Ramsey; Scott; Washington North Central Minnesota Resources: Click…
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 –…
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