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Emergency Services

Rent & Utilities

Utility meters.

Energy Share

Funded by utility companies and private donations, this program provides emergency funds to help pay a maximum of three months of electric bills.  To qualify, you must be on LIHEAP (fuel assistance) and have more than one fuel source (it cannot be all electric).

Energy Share Application

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 50% 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

Man starring off in to the distance.

This program can provide work boots and clothing, replacement ID cards and birth certificates.

Self-Reliance Application

Self-Reliance Program Contact

April Aker, Emergency Services Case Manager
701-746-5431
Email: aaker@rrvca.com


 

Ernie's Place

Homeless man waiting outside of a shelter.

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.

Youth Homeless Experience Survey

Ernie's Place Contact

Charles Vondal, Case Manager
218-779-2273
Email: cvondal@rrvca.com

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