Rent & Utilities
Energy Share
Funded by utility companies and private donations, this program provides emergency funds to help pay a PORTION of up to three months of electric bills. The client is responsible for making a payment arrangement with the utility company for any remaining balance. To qualify, you must be on LIHEAP (fuel assistance) and have more than one fuel source (it cannot be all electric). Please note that if approved, payment can take up to 6 weeks to post to your account.
Energy Share Program Contact
April Aker, Emergency Services Case Manager
701-746-5431
Email: aaker@rrvca.com
NDHG (North Dakota Homeless Grant)
It is this agency's policy not to utilize NDHG funding for clients that receive any other subsidy from any other entity or program.
NOTE: This program is currently paused, as funding has been exhausted.
Homeless Prevention
Populations Served: NDHG Homeless Prevention aims to serve individuals/families below 30% AMI who are at imminent risk of homelessness and who lack sufficient resources to prevent homelessness.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Proof of "at-risk" of homelessness;
- Proof of income for all adults in the household (must be below 30% AMI).
NDHG Program Contact
April Aker, Emergency Services Case Manager
701-746-5431
Email: aaker@rrvca.com
HOME ARP Supportive Services
Due to restructuring at the agency, we are not enrolling new clients at this time. Call our office to be put on the list to be contacted when the program resumes. In the meantime, please reach out to other community resources. Resources Link
The Community Action HOME ARP Supportive Services Program provides comprehensive support to eligible individuals and families, empowering them to achieve and maintain safe, secure housing.
Services May Include:
- Rental Assistance: Providing crucial financial support to secure or maintain permanent housing;
- Financial Assistance: Offering flexible aid to address immediate housing-related needs;
- Housing Search & Placement: Guiding individuals and families through the process of finding suitable housing;
- Housing Stability Case Management: Delivering personalized support to navigate challenges and build long-term stability;
- Credit Repair Assistance: Empowering individuals to improve their financial standing through budgeting;
- Mediation Services: Facilitating resolutions to housing-related disputes.
HOME ARP Supportive Services Contact
Christy Berry, HOME ARP Case Manager
701-746-5431
Email: cberry@rrvca.com
Self-Reliance
This program can provide work boots and clothing, replacement ID cards and birth certificates. Limited funds available.
Self-Reliance Program Contact
April Aker, Emergency Services Case Manager
701-746-5431
Email: aaker@rrvca.com
Ernie's Place
Transitional housing for homeless youth ages 18-24 from North Dakota and Minnesota.
Programs and services will be adaptable to each youth's needs and may include transitional housing, budgeting, employment skills, basic life skills, education assistance and housing stability training.
Ernie's Place Referral Form (return to Christy Berry)
Youth Homeless Experience Survey
Ernie's Place Contact
Christy Berry, Lead Case Manager
701-746-5431
Email: cberry@rrvca.com
