Viewing needs in: South Metro Community Services

Offer Help	Title	Location	Type	Outreach?	Deadline	Status
Help Now	Utility Assistance for Single Mother A single mother is currently facing financial hardship. Her work hours were reduced last month, and her electric bill is significantly higher than usual. She is a hardworking and dedicated parent doing everything she can to keep her family afloat. She is in need of assistance to keep the electricity on for herself and her children. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Utilities	No	07/04/2025	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Bus transportation for participant We need a bus pass for this individual in order to get him to a court appointment in Duluth, MN. He has minimal funds and will be using what minimal funds he does have for groceries and sober housing in Duluth after his court appointment. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Substance Abuse Transportation	Yes	1749168000	Closed - Not Filled
Help Now	Travel Support for Youth Basketball Team A coach of an Under-12 AAU basketball team is seeking assistance with travel expenses for a tournament in Iowa this weekend. He needs support to cover the cost of a hotel room and gas. If funded, he will be leaving on Friday, June 6th. Any help to get the team there would be greatly appreciated! Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Children	No	06/06/2025	Closed - Not Filled
Help Now	Gas Assistance for Young Dad Working Toward Recovery We are seeking gas cards to support a young father currently participating in an outpatient treatment program. He is deeply committed to his recovery and is working hard to rebuild his life and provide for his child. Reliable transportation is essential for attending treatment sessions, job obligations, and family visits. Any amount is appreciated. Your generosity will make a real difference in helping him stay on track and move forward. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	Dakota County	Substance Abuse Transportation	No	1749168000	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Assistance Needed for Phone Bill for Man in Recovery I have a participant who was recently released from jail and is currently in intensive outpatient treatment. His phone bill is past due, and he owes $50. He has expressed that he’s feeling pressured and doesn’t want to fall back into old behaviors to pay it. Any help with this bill would be greatly appreciated so he can keep his phone on and stay focused on his recovery. Your support would mean so much to him. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Mental Health Safety Substance Abuse	No	04/10/2025	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Support Needed for Car Repair to Ensure Continued Treatment A gentleman currently in treatment is in need of financial help to cover a car repair. The total cost for the repair is $100, and he has $75, but he is short by $25. This repair is crucial for him to continue his journey to recovery, as it will allow him to attend his Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and other substance use disorder treatment appointments. Any assistance towards the remaining balance would be deeply appreciated and will help keep him on the road to recovery. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Car Repair	Yes	03/19/2025	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Seeking Support to Keep a Client in Recovery on the Road to Success I am reaching out on behalf of one of our clients currently enrolled in Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. He is facing a significant financial challenge that, if not addressed, could disrupt his recovery and treatment. The client works part-time, but despite his efforts, he is still struggling to make ends meet. He is currently unable to come up with $280 to pay his car insurance premium. If he is unable to secure these funds by the due date, he will be required to pay a six-month premium upfront or lose his car insurance altogether. This situation is critical, as maintaining transportation is essential for his ability to attend IOP sessions, therapy appointments, and other recovery-related activities. Without reliable transportation, his ability to continue his treatment and progress in his recovery would be severely impacted. We are requesting assistance to help cover this $280 payment. Your support would enable him to maintain his insurance coverage, ensuring he can continue his treatment and stay engaged in his recovery process. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Substance Abuse Transportation	Yes	03/24/2025	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	A Mother’s Fresh Start A single mother who has worked hard to graduate from treatment in Scott County is now returning to her home in Burnsville to rebuild her life and reunite with her two children. During her time in treatment, she continued paying rent for her apartment, even though she wasn’t living there, demonstrating her deep commitment to maintaining stability for herself and her family. She has already secured employment, taking proactive steps toward financial independence. However, she is struggling with a $400 overdue balance on her electric bill. While her utilities won’t be shut off during the winter months, the overdue amount continues to grow. Without assistance, she will not be able to catch up on the balance by March when protections end. This financial burden is a significant roadblock in her journey to rebuild her life and maintain her recovery. With support, she can overcome this obstacle and continue creating a stable, healthy environment for herself and her children. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Child Welfare Utilities	No	02/15/2025	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Help Sarah Overcome Hardship and Achieve Her Dream of Becoming an Addiction Counselor! Sarah is an incredible woman taking a bold step toward making a difference in her community. She recently started school to become an addiction counselor, inspired by her passion for helping others navigate recovery and build better lives. While Sarah received some scholarship funds, she had to use the additional money to secure daycare for her 6-year-old daughter, ensuring she can focus on her studies and give her best to this important career path. Now, Sarah is in need of IT supplies, including a used computer, to keep up with her coursework and succeed in her program. She’s determined and resourceful, but this essential tool is just out of reach without a little help. Your support can make a life-changing difference for Sarah and her daughter. Every donation brings her closer to achieving her dream of becoming a counselor and helping others transform their lives. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	Burnsville	Education Employment	No	01/08/2025	Closed - Canceled
Help Now	Single Mom with Recent Amputation trying to Avoid Eviction Tiana is a single mom who has had a recent foot amputation is needing help with rent. Tiana lives with her 7 year old daughter in an apartment in Eagan. She has been unable to work over the past 5 years due to her health. She has had multiple surgeries over the past year. She receives MFIB and Food Support and has applied for Social Security Disability but the application is still in process. Tiana got behind in rent with increased expenses due to her medical condition and back to school supplies for her daughter. She is having a hard time catching up while living on a fixed income. Tiana is applying for emergency assistance but is worried it won't come in time. Tiana has received an eviction notice and needs to pay $540 to prevent her and her daughter from becoming homeless. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Submitted by: South Metro Community Services	All Locations	Child Welfare Disability Housing Mortgage/Rent	No	10/01/2024	Closed - Filled through FISH