RESOURCES & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
RESOURCES
We all need assistance at times. The resources on this page are available for those times.
HOME MAINTENANCE
The following is a list of information to help you care for your home investment, build your skills in home maintenance, and save money by accessing resources that offer free services (home energy audits, for example).
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Programs to save energy and money
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Home Energy Guide (PDF)
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Gardening and lawn care
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Minnesota Tool Library (yes, you can borrow tools!)
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XCel Energy programs for advice and assistance
FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE
It is always a good time to learn more about your money, your budget and what you can do to become more financially secure. In addition, sometimes financial help is needed. There are many programs available to help in all of these areas. Please note that the websites below contain much more information than the specific links listed here. They all have many other resources on them.
OTHER ASSISTANCE
Some of these resources are available outside of the pandemic supports; some of these have been put in place specifically during COVID-19. You can check to see about availability by accessing these links. These groups offer help for much more than can be listed here; check the websites for more information.
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Help with food and childcare support, and emergency assistance
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United Way (they offer a huge array of resources)
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Legal assistance
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Food shelves, free meals, discount groceries, senior meals (interactive map)
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Comprehensive catalog for Washington County