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Emergency Financial Assistance

What it is

Help through temporary financial emergencies

A sudden bill or a missed paycheck can put a family at risk of losing their home or their way to work. Operation HELP provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, or car repairs so a temporary setback does not become a lasting crisis.

A case manager will work with you directly, with dignity and without judgment.

Operation HELP case manager assisting a resident
What we help with
Rent

Help keeping a roof overhead when rent is at risk.

Utilities

Support to keep the power, heat, and water on.

Car repairs

Help staying on the road so you can keep working and get you and your family where you need to go.

Who qualifies
  • Residents of St. Croix County, or the River Falls School District in Pierce County.
  • Some form of income other than Child Support, including part-time work, SSI or SSDI, unemployment, or workers compensation.
  • Available once in a twelve month period, and up to three times in total.
  • Must have lived in your current residence for at least 60 days.
About car repairs

Car repair assistance may be available if you are homeless and living in St. Croix County or the River Falls School District and have some type of income. A case manager will review your situation.

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"As a result of the assistance we received, we were able to maintain our self-respect and not have to sell our furniture to pay the rent."
St. Croix County resident
How to apply
1
Complete the online application. Be sure to fill in all required fields, since incomplete applications may not be processed.
2
Prefer to talk to someone? Call (715) 386-1300 or visit the Resource Center at 1830 Hanley Road, Suite 100, Hudson.
3
A case manager will follow up. It may take up to three business days to hear back.
Apply Online

Facing a financial emergency?

Apply online or call us. We are here to help.