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Offer Help	Title	Location	Type	Outreach?	Deadline	Status
Help Now	Request for Grocery Gift Cards $400 Walmart Grocery Giftcard Requesting grocery gift card assistance for an individual who is experiencing an unexpected housing transition due to her landlord ending her lease months earlier than anticipated. This situation has placed her and her family in a difficult position, as they are now working diligently to save every available dollar for moving expenses, security deposits, application fees, and other costs associated with securing new housing. While prioritizing her housing stability, her family's budget for everyday necessities, including groceries, has become extremely limited. Grocery gift cards would provide meaningful support during this challenging time by helping her meet her household's needs while allowing her to preserve her limited financial resources for the upcoming move. This assistance would help reduce some of the stress and uncertainty she is facing and allow her to focus on obtaining safe and stable housing for her and her family. Any grocery gift card support would be greatly appreciated and would make a significant difference as she navigates this unexpected transition. Thank you for your consideration and compassion in supporting this individual and their family during a vulnerable time. Submitted by: Mt. Olivet Rolling Acres	Belle Plaine	Food	No	N/A	Active Offers
Help Now	Adult Community Mentors for Middle School Students- 2 hours a month A Burnsville Middle School is looking for local community adult mentors for our 8th Grade Hope for Tomorrow mentor program. 8th grade students are nominated by school staff to participate in Hope for Tomorrow. Students are recommended based on their potential for personal growth and academic achievement through the encouragement and guidance of another caring adult in their lives. -Our program consists of 1 weekday meeting each month from 8:00am-10:00am September- May (including 2 field trips). -Volunteer mentors are what allow us to invite students to participate. If you or someone you know may be interested and would like more information- please reach out! Submitted by: ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage	Burnsville	Children Education	Yes	1789430400	Active
Help Now	Every Penny counts As our client Jean counts her pennies, she will be short this month due to lack of hours at work. She is on a very tight budget and has problem solved to cover her basic needs by asking for help from family. Next month kids will go back to school and she expect her work hours to go back to normal. Help need is to cover her car payment to get to work and car insurance, as well as a GAS bill. She is researching why the gas is more than expected (Furnace is off and only using microwave) with the help of her landlord. Amounts needed: Car payment 255.00, car insurance 85.38, Gas bill 147.00 (late pays in total for catch up). Total ask is 487.38 We will update the due dates and vendor pay address soon. Submitted by: Scott County	Belle Plaine	Transportation Utilities	No	1787270400	Active
Help Now	Help a Family of Five Get Ready for the School Year This hardworking family of five could use a helping hand as the new school year approaches. Due to scheduling conflicts, they will be unable to attend the Family Resource Center’s school supply giveaway, leaving them without the supplies their children need to start the school year prepared. In addition to school supplies, one of the children is in need of back-to-school clothing. She is starting school this fall and typically wears hand-me-downs from her older siblings, but many of the clothes she has available are now stained, worn out, or have holes. Mom works hard to provide for her family but lives paycheck to paycheck, making it difficult to cover these extra back-to-school expenses. The family is seeking: * School supplies * A backpack * New back-to-school clothing for one child (appropriate for elementary school) Your support will help ensure these children start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and excited to learn. Every donation makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping this family begin the school year on the right foot. Submitted by: FISH	Savage	Children Clothing & Personal Items Education	No	1788134400	Active Offers
Help Now	Help a Hardworking Mom Prepare for Her Baby This hardworking single mom is expecting her second baby this November after experiencing multiple pregnancy losses. She is excited and hopeful as she prepares to welcome her little one into the world. She is doing it all on her own while raising her amazing 5-year-old son, who has autism. With the baby’s father incarcerated for the foreseeable future, she is working hard to provide for her family but needs a little extra support as she gets ready for this new chapter. She is in need of the basic baby essentials, including: * Crib * Crib mattress * Newborn and infant clothing * Diapers * Baby wipes * Bottles * Baby bath items * Blankets * Burp cloths * Baby toiletries * And other newborn essentials Every donated item will help ease the financial burden on this devoted mom and ensure her new baby has a safe and loving start. If you’re able to help with any of these items, your generosity will make a meaningful difference for this growing family. Submitted by: FISH	Shakopee	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Furniture & Household Goods New Family Support	No	1790726400	Active Offers
Help Now	Help a Young Student Start the School Year with Confidence We are working with a single mom of 4 who is facing eviction proceedings while supporting four children on a single income. This has created an immense burden for this family. While we are helping them navigate the past-due rent, one of the daughters is starting school soon and urgently needs new clothes and shoes. A contribution of $250 will allow her to go shopping for the clothes and shoes she needs for the upcoming school year. Anything is appreciated! Submitted by: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community	Scott County	Children Clothing & Personal Items	No	N/A	Active Fulfilled Offers
Help Now	Single mom seeking temporary shelter Hi everyone. I'm reaching out to ask for help with a few nights hotel stay for a single mom and her two kids. She is currently homeless and temporarily staying with her mom but she is only allowed to stay a few nights, per her mom's apartment lease. Mom has been working hard to try to find a shelter with a Scott county housing coordinator but has had no luck. Submitted by: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community	Scott County	Homelessness Housing	No	N/A	Active
Help Now	Utility Help I am currently working with a family who has fallen behind on their gas and electric bills. They have disconnect notices for both bills. The father fell off a ladder earlier this summer and has only recently been cleared to work again and starts back at work soon. Any funds towards this would be helpful! Thank you Submitted by: Scott County	Elko New Market		No	1786579200	Active
Help Now	Elderly adult needing help with moving Hi everyone. I have a single elderly woman who needs help with moving. She is living in the same building but to the 3rd floor and there is no elevators. She is struggling with her hips and knee arthritis and cannot move anything on her own. She is asking for help to cover moving fees with Moving Things, a moving company. The fees are about $650 and she will be moving end of September or beginning of October. Thank you for your consideration! Submitted by: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community	Scott County	Furniture & Household Goods Senior	No	N/A	Active
Help Now	Gift card for Laundry Mat I am working with a mother who is working full time and attending treatment at night. She fell behind on doing laundry and is in need of a gift card to cover the costs to get caught up on laundry. She already has the soap needed and needs funds to cover washer loads and dryer. She is planning to go to Metro coin, who takes gift cards. Submitted by: Scott County	All Locations	Clothing & Personal Items	No	1786752000	Active Fulfilled Offers