Child and Adult Care Food Program – food and nutrition education
George J. Williams Memorial Food Bank – provides food
Senior Employment Program – linkage to on-the-job training, assistance with obtaining un-subsidized jobs
Low Income Home Energy Assistance and Weatherization – weatherization services, and financial assistance with heating costs
Head Start program – child development services
Welcome Home Program – transitional housing, outreach services, clothing, food, assistance with obtaining permanent housing
Crossroads Shelter for Homeless Women & Children – transitional housing, counseling, support
Rental Assistance – homeless prevention and rapid re-housing
I CARE – financial assistance with heating costs
General Assistance – financial assistance with utilities, burials, medical expenses, rent/mortgage, bus tokens, cab fare, one way bus tickets.
Angel Cars – offers cars
WE CARE – emergency assistance
Support Siouxland Soldiers – assistance with applying for benefits, financial assistance with rent/mortgage and utilities
Holiday Gifts and Special projects – toys and food for Thanksgiving and Christmas
ECIP – Energy Crisis Intervention Program – furnace repairs/replacements, weatherization services
Jean Logan, Executive Director
Energy Assistance
past 30 days income, check stubs, current Fip Statement
current child support printout for 30 days/yearly
current Title XIX cards
Social Security statement/printout
Unemployment printout for past 30 days
veterans benefits
federal income tax return
rent receipt (with landlord’s name, address, telephone number)
current heat and electric vendor bills
Social Security cards for all household members
Homeless prevention
eviction notice (written documentation from landlord)
written rental agreement
foreclosure documentation
Social Security cards for all household members
due date if you are exiting a halfway house/treatment facility
documentation if your residence has been Red Tagged
proof of income for the past 90 days (job, benefits, etc)
Rapid Re-Housing
must reside in a shelter/transitional housing/place not meant for human habitation
must provide documentation from an outside agency on that specific situation
Social Security Cards for all household members
proof of income for the past 90 days (job, benefits, etc)
General Assistance
income at or below 100% of Federal Poverty guidelines
Angel Car
must live in Woodbury County
must be a single parent living with child(ren)
must have no operational vehicle
must have a job
must have a valid driver’s license
must be able to obtain vehicle insurance
must have a good driving record
must be able to pay for license plates, tax and registration fees
Please Note: These services may be provided directly or as guidance assistance by the shelter. Please contact the shelter to get more information.