General
Community Resources
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The
Directory of Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota is
a listing of not-for-profit associations,
organizations, and mutual assistance and fraternal groups in the
state of Minnesota that primarily serve communities of color. Threre
is a searchable
online version which contains all of the information
in the latest print edition. The latest print edition can be ordered,
as well as downloaded in pdf form. Click
here to visit the CURA online
directory. |
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Family & Children’s
Service (FCS). Offers
many programs and events that are open for participation. They
also go “on the road” to neighborhood meetings,
community festivals, conferences and other events where they
can make a difference in people’s lives. On their site
there is a list of services and events that you and your family
can benefit from. |
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Family
Means provides an array of counseling,
education and support so individuals and families can thrive during
each stage of life, and believes a family consists of two or more
people, whether living together or apart, related by blood, marriage,
adoption
or commitment to care for one another. |
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HOURCAR. A
non profit organization that buys, insures, and maintains a fleet
of member-shared cars. HOURCAR takes on all the responsibilities
of owning the vehicles, including paying for fuel. HOURCARs are
parked in hubs near members’ homes and workplaces. Members
make HOURCAR reservations online or by phone, and pay monthly
dues and car usage fees. You pay only for what you use! |
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Keep
it Local. A
one stop internet shop for things from autos to buying and
selling goods. Keep it local is an online shopping site that
lists areas throughout the state of Minnesota. |
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Minneapolis
3-1-1. Need to report a broken street light? Is there
a stray dog roaming your neighborhood? Do you just want a question
about the City of Minneapolis answered? Minneapolis 311 can help. Just
call 3·1·1 weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00
PM and a 311 agent will assist you. Minneapolis
311 is part of an ongoing effort to make Minneapolis more accessible
to people who live, work and enjoy the city and its resources. |
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Minneapolis
Community Education. Here
you can learn skills that will enhance you in many different
ways, from learning how to do simple repairs around your
house to the basics of financial management to resume writing
and skill building for better jobs in the future. In addition,
they also provide physical fitness activities for you and
your family to enjoy. Courses are offered at various schools,
as well as online. Costs and locations may vary.
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Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations.
Can be a helpful resource to you and your family,
by providing you with various programs, networking events
and much more. |
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The
Minneapolis Urban League is a minority, community-based organization
that has served Minneapolis since 1926. Each year,
over 20,000 people look to the Urban League for assistance
in overcoming barriers that prevent them from accessing quality
employment, housing, education, social services, and health care. |
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The
Minnesota Minority Encouragement Program (MMEP) provides
programs and services to the community, parents, educators,
and
students.
Through
parental
involvement,
summer enrichment, and professional development, each program provides
tools for students of color to advance successfully through the
school system. It is through the collaborative efforts of the schools,
communities, businesses, policymakers, and organizations that MMEP
can serve students of color. |
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Get
your children involved in community activities and athletics. Get
involved with your local community/recreational center. There
are many scattered throughout Minneapolis, offering events,
tips, and opportunities for you and your children year round.
For more information click on the following link to find the
nearest community and/or recreational center near you. |
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Sabathani
Life Skills Center can
provide you wil jok skill training in partnership with the
Minnesota Workforce Center and MFIP (MN Family Investment Act)
and Dislocated Worker Partner clients, these classes can enhance
your career. Regular scheduelled offerings include: Technology
Equipment Training on 24 computers, Mastering the PC and Multi-media
Accessories for the Workforce; Rule III Childcare/Infant-Toddler
CPR & First Aid; Medical Terminology for the Health Care and
Dentistry Fields; as well as general Office Assistant Training.
Click
here to learn more about the courses offered. |
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Minnesota
Minority Encouragement Program's Summer Enrichment Guide. Our
Summer Enrichment Guide connects students
to programs
that
increase
their
chances
of going to college. It is an easy to use listing that reaches
a wide range of K-12 students, families, educators and people who
work with youth in Minnesota.The guide provides valuable information
about scholarship opportunities for summer programs as well as
helpful hints on choosing a program. |
The
Reuse Center
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The
Reuse Center. Offers
low cost reusable building materials that have been donated
by individuals and manufacturers' surplus. You can save a bundle
on your home maintenance projects, when purchasing cabinets,
doors,
plumbing
supplies, light fixtures, and much more. The Reuse Center carries
all types of items, for homes of all ages.
The
Reuse Center is located at 2801 21st Avenue South, for
more information click
here to visit their website or call 612-724-2608.
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Twin
Cities Beehive. This
is a service of United Way providing people with information
resources such as transportation, housing, and educational
services. Click on the link or call their referral services
at 2-1-1.
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Twin
Cities Free Market. The Free Market SM is an innovative
residential materials exchange program to divert reusable and
repairable items from the waste stream. Find free reusable
items from appliances, bathroom fixtures, furniture, and much
more. And find a home for things that you want to give away. |
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Twin
Cities Green Guide. Educates
Twin Cities Metro area residents about environmental issues,
serves as a quick environmental reference tool and promote
a self-sustaining and community-oriented lifestyle. |
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No
Phone? No problem. Get
free voice mail so you get the messages you need to succeed. |
Home
Improvement
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CenterPoint
Energy Home Improvement. Get
tips and tricks on how to make better use of your energy, or receive
an energy audit. |
City
of Minneapolis
(Do
it Yourself guide)
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City
of Minneapolis. Looking
at doing a home maintenance or renovation project on your
own? It is recommended that you learn the rules and regulations
of doing so in compliance with city ordinance. For more
information click on the following link, which will provide
you with detailed information and resources for home improvement
projects. |
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The
Hearts & Hammers Twin Cities Inc. is a private
non-profit organization that serves local communities by organizing
volunteers
to revitalize the homes of homeowners so they may continue
living in a home of warmth, security and pride. This is done
by solely relying on a strong pool of volunteers and the financial
support
of
local
organizations. If you would like your home to be considered
for Hearts & Hammers assistance, click
here for their resources
page. This page goes over the guidelines for the home selection,
qualification application and much more. |
Home
Depot How to Clinics
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The
Home Depot Weekly how to Clinics. From installing
a ceiling fan to decorating your windows, free National Clinics
from The Home Depot will teach you how to create projects that
will improve the look and value of your home. There’s
no need to pre-register – click on the link for the schedule
and show up at The Home Depot nearest you for the clinic of
your choice. |
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Nothside
Neighborhood Housing Services. Offers a three-hour
course on educating new homeowners about the financial
opportunities and responsibilities of their new homes and
are shown how to make the necessary maintenance and repairs
to protect their equity on their low to moderate incomes.
This three-hour class is held twice a month in Northside
NHS offices at the following location.
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Xcel
Energy. Offers you and your family tips and tricks
on how to keep your energy costs affordable. |
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Financial
Matters
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Accountability
Minnesota. Provides accounting assistance and tax help
to low-income individuals and small business owners. In order
to qualify for free help on your taxes: your annual income must
be; $27,000 or less for individuals or $37,000 for families.
At times there will be Free Tax clinics at various sites, check
their web site frequently for times. |
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CenterPoint
Energy. Saves
you on everything from energy conservation services to specialized
payment programs like the No Surprise Bill and Budget Plan Programs. |
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CEE
Financial Resources can help make all your home improvement
projects come to life. Take advantage of the various home improvement
financing, forclosure prevention, credit counseling prgrams, and
home performance inspection services. For more information click
here to visit their website, or call 612-335-5884. |
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Nine
Public Programs in One Screening Tool. For
a smart, one-stop approach to screening families for public
programs including health care, child care, tax credits,
food support, and energy assistance. |
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Renewable
energy. For
a few dollars a month, you can support for renewable energy
sources such as wind, hydro, refuse-derived and biomass fuel
power. Watch your Xcel Energy bill for an enrollment form.
Depending on where you live, you may also be able to order
power from Great River Energy, which supplies renewable power
to 28 electric cooperatives in Minnesota. |
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Housing
Resource Centers. Provides residences with extensive,
high quality and individualized assistance with home improvement
projects and home improvement loans. Assistance is provided
at no cost. Locations in Northeast and South Minneapolis.
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LSS
Financial Services. Combines housing education
with budget counseling, the financial counselors will assist families
with a wide variety of housing issues, including pre-purchase, post-purchase,
foreclosure and delinquency problems. LSS Financial counselors are
certified in foreclosure prevention, homeowner education and counseling,
and
reverse mortgage counseling. For more information, call 1-888-577-2227
or visit their web site. |
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Mortgage
Foreclosure Prevention Program. Twin Cities Habitat
For Humanity provides counseling, advocacy, referrals to additional
resources and, in some cases, financial assistance to families
facing foreclosure. |
