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Grocery Assistance Needed for Local Family of Four

A local family is experiencing a recent loss of employment, creating unexpected financial strain. As they work through this transition and anticipate returning to work in the coming weeks, funds are currently very tight. The family includes a mom, dad, and two young girls. They are seeking assistance with groceries to help bridge the gap during this challenging month. Support with grocery gift cards or essential food items would be greatly appreciated as they navigate this temporary setback and work toward stability.
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No03/31/2026
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Storage Unit Access for Vital Documents

We are supporting a young mother with one child who is actively working to exit homelessness and secure stable housing. She is in the final stages of qualifying for an apartment but is unable to complete her application process without her birth certificate and Social Security card. Unfortunately, these critical documents are currently in her storage unit. Due to a missed payment while navigating homelessness, she is temporarily unable to access the unit. She needs $157 to bring the storage unit current and retrieve the required identification documents so she can move forward with her housing application. This small but urgent amount will directly remove a barrier to housing stability for this young family and help them take the next step toward permanent housing.
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Car repair

Money for car repair
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No03/14/2026
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Older couple experiencing homelessness in need of financial assistance in covering hotel

Elderly couple experiencing long term homelessness in need of assistance with extended hotel stay, particularly towards the end of the month as their public benefits provide for a tighter budget in covering full month of expenses. They are presently working on applying for long-term housing and would greatly benefit from some extra help until they obtain it.
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Family in need of assistance with transportation

A family of five with limited financial resources in need of temporary help with bus cards while their car is being repaired, adding that funds for gas cards would be helpful for the future. Family has recently relocated to Savage and timing of this assistance with these needs would be helpful as they are working to secure items for their new home.
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🍼 Immediate Need: Diapers + Wipes for Local Mom

We received a call Friday night from a local mom who needs help with the basics for her little one. She is currently in need of: • Diapers • Wipes • Diaper cream She does not have a vehicle and has limited ability to get around the city with her children, which makes even quick store trips really difficult. We are hoping to raise $70 to cover these essentials and get them delivered to her as soon as possible. If you’d like to help support this need, you can: 💙 Donate funds 💙 Drop off items 💙 Sponsor the full request Every small bit helps this mom breathe a little easier this week. Thank you for always showing up for our neighbors. 💛
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No02/28/2026
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🚗 Urgent Community Need – Booster Seats for Kids’ Safety

We were recently contacted by the Shakopee Public Schools district office with an immediate and heartfelt request. They are working with several local families who do not currently have safe booster seats for their children, and they are in urgent need of 10 booster seats to help keep kids protected while traveling to and from school and activities. Safety shouldn’t be a luxury — every child deserves to ride safely. ❤️ Each booster seat costs about $76, and we’re reaching out to our incredible FISH community to help sponsor: • 1 seat • 2 seats • or even the full set of 10 Every single donation makes a difference.
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No02/28/2026
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Cleaning and Organization Need

I am working with a family who is in need of assistance with home organization and cleaning. The family moved from a townhome to a smaller apartment in October and hasn't been able to stay on top of these household tasks. This need is a borderline hoarding situation so ideally we are looking for a small group of people who could assist for a period of time to get the apartment to a point that is manageable. The client is aware that the situation has gotten to a borderline hoarding point and that she is in need of help. The family does have a plan for supports to be able to maintain the home once it is at a management point.
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No02/21/2026
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PO Box for Homeless Family

I am currently working with a single dad and his teenage son who are homeless. They do not have a physical address they are able to use to accept mail which has shown to be a struggle with school enrollment as well as obtaining legal documents and just overall mail services. The family has very limited income and would really benefit from assistance with this. The family is looking at a XS PO Box with a six month rental in hopes that they will be able to fund the PO Box after the 6 months is up.
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No02/14/2026
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Family in New Prague Needs Our Help ASAP

We just received an urgent call through the FISH line from a New Prague family at risk of having their utilities shut off today. A balance of $300 stands between them and losing essential services. No family should have to worry about their lights or heat being turned off. If you’re able to step in and help bring immediate relief, we would be so grateful.
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