PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

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ASSET DEVELOPMENT

Saving Our Cents

Saving Our Cents is a program where participants save monthly in an Individual Development Account (IDA) for up to four years.  Their accumulated savings is matched at withdrawal on a 2:1 basis with federal and private funds and may be used for purchasing a first home, starting a small business or paying for secondary education.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Budget Counseling

Assistance with budgeting, education in money management, and solving financial problems is provided. Check the Upcoming Events page for a Budget Class or call to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

Self Reliance

Geared toward self-sufficiency, comprehensive case management assists people with low incomes to become economically independent and meet personal goals.

EDUCATION

State HIV Prevention Program

A statewide prevention initiative focused on community based interventions for at-risk populations for HIV.  The initiative focuses on three areas: 1) HIV Prevention; 2) housing assistance; and 3) case management services, as well as providing free confidential HIV testing.  See RRVCA's HIV Prevention web page for more information.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

VITA helps low income, elderly, non-English speaking, and disabled persons complete their federal and state income tax returns. (February - April 15)

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Services

Assistance and referrals for immediate emergency needs such as health care, utility disconnections and rent deposits.

Energy Share

Funded by utility companies and private donations, this service provides emergency funds to help pay utility bills of low-income people.

Ernie J. Norman Center

Owned by RRVCA, this home provides temporary safe housing and case management for women and children, who are homeless due to eviction and/or lack of money.

Legal Aid

Staff and students of the UND Law School provide legal counsel on civil cases to low-income people. RRVCA is a weekly outreach location for legal aid. Services for Legal Aid are made available September - May.

Shelter Plus Care

The Shelter Plus Care Program is a program designed to provide housing and supportive services on a long-term basis for homeless persons with disabilities and their families who are living in either places not intended for human habitation or emergency shelters.  The program allows for a variety of housing choices and a range of supportive services in response to the needs of the hard-to-reach homeless population with disabilities.  The Privacy Policy for the Shelter Plus Care Program is available here.

HOUSING

Flood Rehab

Assistance repairing or replacing basement walls, foundations, wiring, furnaces, hot water heaters, and other items not covered by other government or insurance funds.

Home Ownership

Low-income families, with stable incomes and good credit ratings, are assisted in the purchase of a moderately priced home and, if necessary, rehabilitation costs.

Home Rehab

Low-income homeowners are assisted with all forms of rehabilitation including electrical, plumbing, heating, siding, foundation, and roofing.

NUTRITION

Food Fellowship

A prepared & perishable food gleaning program serving the Greater Grand Forks community. This program recovers & distributes food to local food cupboards and agencies that provide daily meals.

SENIORS

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

This program will provide one box and one bag (25 lbs.) of groceries to each person (60 years of age and older) who meet the preset income qualifications. Each client will receive groceries every other month.

Market Express

Grocery shopping and delivery service made available to Grand Forks residents who are low-income, elderly and/or have a disability. This is a free service to seniors in our community.

Senior Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC)

Elderly and disabled persons are assisted by a counselor to help understand their medical and health insurance bills. Internet service at RRVCA is made available to all seniors who express interest.

WEATHERIZATION

Furnace Clean and Tune

Income eligible clients receive a free inspection, cleaning, and tuning of their gas furnace.

Helping Hand Assistance

This funding is used to make non-weatherization repairs such as, electrical, plumbing, & roofing, etc.

Painting Project

Volunteer program where low income, elderly, disabled, or larger families are helped with painting the exterior of their homes.

Weatherization

Homeowners and renters meeting financial guidelines are eligible for free home improvements that increase energy efficiency & decrease heating bills by concentrating on the problems of general heat loss and air infiltration.