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
Eviction Prevention
As of July 31, 2024, Red River Valley Community Action no longer assists with this program. You may apply on your own at the following link:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/ndrh-housing-stability
ND Rent Help Housing Stabilization Program
As of July 31, 2024, Red River Valley Community Action no longer assists with this program. You may apply on your own at the following link:
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/ndrh-housing-stability
North Dakota Homeless Grant (NDHG)
Security Deposits and Rent Eviction Assistance
Funding may be available to pay rental arrears and security deposits.
Security Deposits: Must be literally homeless or in imminent risk of being homeless, and have completed a comprehensive housing assessment.
Rental Arrears: Must be homeless or at risk of being homeless and qualify with below 30% AMI (area median income) per HUD income guidelines.
North Dakota Homeless Grant Contact
Christy Berry, NDHG Case Worker
701-746-5431
Email: cberry@rrvca.com
Whole Families
This program works in conjunction with North Dakota Rent Help. Families that have received North Dakota Rent Help assistance in the past or are currently enrolled in the program may be eligible for supportive services to promote housing stability.
Services include, but are not limited to child care assistance, groceries, transportation, and car repairs.
Whole Families Program Contact
Christy Berry, Whole Families 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.
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 cvondal@rrvca.com)
Youth Homeless Experience Survey
Ernie's Place Contact
Charles Vondal, Case Manager
218-779-2273
Email: cvondal@rrvca.com
