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Offer Help	Title	Location	Type	Outreach?	Deadline	Status
Help Now	Shakopee Community Education Hello! I am working alongside a single mother of 3. Recently the children shared they wanted to be a part of the chess club through Shakopee community Education. It is 89 a person. We were able to connect with Shakopee community education. They were able to offer us a discount. The total needed is 90, this would cover 2 children as the 3rd child is a little too young. Anything is greatly appreciated thank you! Submitted by: Scott County Child Protection	Scott County	Child Welfare Children Education	No	N/A	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Payment for CNA Test Single mom of 3 children re taking a CNA test at St. Paul College. She didn't pass the exam last time by 1 point. Passing this exam will allow her to begin working as a CNA and serve others as well as care for her children by providing a stable income. She has been studying to prepare for the re take. Submitted by: Scott County	Prior Lake	Child Welfare Children Domestic Issues Education Employment	Yes	02/14/2026	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Essentials for a mother and her child -Kids Crest toothpaste -Ziplock bags (quart) -Specific snacks for child with special needs: Chips Ahoy, brown sugar cinnamon Poptarts, Ripple Lays potato chips, Frito Twists BBQ) -Specific meal ifor child with special needs: Frozen chicken nuggets and pepperoni pizza Submitted by: Prior Lake-Savage School District	Prior Lake	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Disability Domestic Issues Furniture & Household Goods	No	1769731200	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Grandpa and Granson in need Hello! We recently had a grandson was placed with Grandpa a month ago. This placement is doing really well! The grandson was in treatment for 2 year and is an out of home placement youth. This youth has made so much progress and has gotten his life in a much better place. We really want to give him healthy coping activates. One of the ideas we had was having the youth weights. The ones we looked at was $200. We are asking for 150. Anything is greatly apreciated! Submitted by: Scott County Child Protection	Scott County	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Furniture & Household Goods	No	N/A	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Paying storage Hello! I am currently working with a client who is at risk for losing everything in their storage unit. The storage unit has many of the families belonging. The amount needed is $380, we were informed the amount is due February 11th. The storage room is Public storage in Burnsville. Anything is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Submitted by: Scott County Child Protection	Scott County	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Domestic Issues Furniture & Household Goods	No	1770768000	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Urgent Daycare Support Needed We are helping a single mom of three who has poured everything she has into launching her own business. She has sacrificed her own needs, pushed through setbacks, and stayed focused on building a stable future for her family. During this journey, small costs have added up—resulting in an outstanding daycare balance for items her children have needed. Today, she is faced with an urgent $100 payment to keep her kids enrolled in daycare. Without this, she risks losing the care and stability her children rely on. She does not have the means to cover it, and anything—truly anything—would make a difference for this mom who is fighting every day for her family’s future. Submitted by: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community	Scott County	Child Welfare Children New Family Support	No	01/24/2026	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Community Support Needed for Disabled Father Facing Temporary Hardship We are requesting assistance for a disabled male who is currently struggling to cover his internet bill of $173.93, which is due now. He relies solely on Social Security income and is the parent of a young child. Due to recent medical issues, his expenses were higher than usual this month, leaving him short on funds. Internet access is essential for him to manage medical appointments, communicate with providers, support his child’s needs, and stay connected to vital services. Any help toward this bill would make a meaningful difference and prevent further hardship. If you are able to assist or have resources to recommend, your support would be greatly appreciated. Submitted by: One Day at a Time Inc.	Savage	Utilities	No	01/31/2026	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Urgent Community Support Needed for a Young Pregnant Woman Experiencing Homelessness We are seeking immediate assistance for a young pregnant woman who is currently homeless and has no income. A kind landlord in Burnsville has temporarily allowed her to stay in a vacant apartment due to the extreme cold, but this is not a permanent housing solution. She urgently needs help to stabilize her situation and stay safe during her pregnancy. 🏠 Immediate Needs • Safe, stable housing • Food assistance • Gas cards for transportation • Winter clothing: • Jackets/Shirts: Medium–Large • Pants: Medium • Shoes: 7.5 • Winter jacket, gloves, hat, and boots 🐾 Support Animal Needs She has a support dog who is her emotional anchor. He urgently needs: • Neutering • Updated vaccines Any low‑cost vet recommendations or assistance would be deeply appreciated. 📄 Documentation & Transportation Support • She currently has an Indiana Driver Permit • She needs help navigating the process to obtain a Minnesota Driver’s License 💬 How You Can Help Any support—resources, referrals, donations, or guidance—will make a meaningful difference. She is doing her best to stay safe and stable during a very vulnerable time, and community support can help her move toward long‑term stability. If you have information, resources, or are able to assist in any way, please reach out. 💛 Thank you for caring for our neighbors in crisis Submitted by: One Day at a Time Inc.	Burnsville	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items Food Furniture & Household Goods Homelessness New Family Support Transportation	Yes	1772236800	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Mom of 6 Needing Help with Garbage Bill $305.26 Single mother of 6 (ages 17, 16, 9, 6, 2.5 and 2.5) is looking for help paying her garbage bill of $305.26. She took a leave of absence while her kids were sick which left her without a paycheck and many bills to pay. She used what funds she had to pay her rent and purchase a stove as the one she had stopped working. She goes back to work tomorrow and will able to pay her bill moving forward. Looking for any support as the garbage company won't pick up her garbage until her bill is paid. Submitted by: Pregnancy Choices Lifecare Center	Dakota County	Child Welfare Children Domestic Issues Furniture & Household Goods Utilities	No	1768521600	Closed - Filled through FISH
Help Now	Portable car seat in need Hello, I am currently working with a single mother who is amazing at utilizing her recourses. One of her barriers is having a reliable car. This mother utilizes the public transit multiple times a day. This Portable Car Seat will help this mother very much. This will take away the need of carrying a car seat wherever she goes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WMTQHCL?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apan_dp_NN50YKBRVMF68Q09TQSJ&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apan_dp_NN50YKBRVMF68Q09TQSJ&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_sms_apan_dp_NN50YKBRVMF68Q09TQSJ&titleSource=true&rsd=M1Opp8xwrhIGL7ZCDYWn8JsdKH9gMOmKF5ylXAJoDItZFjdp9XW%2BJEp%2FxxpVrTNElV4ZUpVLUHSCs2yKCvPwLALRCqYqJG3UsEi1dq9wVVrneGRW1JRx&edk=AQIDAHgZbAtVUtOwTOPkU6A%2Ft3uWZOdoM9ev8P9m78HNnFxQqQHk7eO%2FU0ae7c505DFk234TAAAAfjB8BgkqhkiG9w0BBwagbzBtAgEAMGgGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMsWu6ud7WowX1EY46AgEQgDuVWbtB22e%2Br0%2FEN44A%2BhAszb7QUDRa2YM7IYPBJ8kfKgTeYBE%2Fe9lTl98Lit2hHlsOyJXGE%2BcgUONWbg%3D%3D Submitted by: Scott County Child Protection	Scott County	Child Welfare Children Clothing & Personal Items New Family Support Safety Transportation	No	N/A	Closed - Filled through FISH