Financial Support

Click here for more resources if your student is experiencing homelessness.

If you need help applying for benefits like SNAP (food stamps), MFIP (cash assistance), and unemployment and childcare through the state, the Office of Multicultural Services is able to assist. Their number is 612-348-2193. For assistance in Spanish, families can call Dennis Dice at 612-596-2034.

Learn your rights if you are experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.

Metro Transit $1 Rides

The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to make public transit more affordable for lower income residents. TAP provides a reduced fare pass on a Go-To Card. It allows customers to use a bus or train for just $1 per ride – even during rush hour – with a 2½ hour transfer.

If interested, apply online at Metro Transit or call Lily at 612-668-3733 to enroll.

COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)

TO APPLY:

Call 211 (Toll Free: 1.800.543.7709; Local: 651.291.0211)

Visit 211unitedway.org

Text “MNRENT” or “MNHOME” to 898-211

Additional CHAP information is at: http://www.mnhousing.gov/sites/np/covid19housingassistanceprogramFAQ

If you need language or technology assistance, call CLUES at 651-768-0000 or the CHAP Rapid Response Staff at 651-243-0688. Find more information here.

LEDC Housing Assistance

Learn more about this housing assistance program!

Emergency rental assistance due to COVID-19

Hennepin County residents who have been financially harmed by COVID-19 may qualify for emergency assistance to help with rent and other housing costs.

Even though there is a temporary hold on evictions as part of Governor Walz's executive order, rent is still due and landlords may be able to evict tenants with past due rent once restrictions are lifted. Rental assistance can be used to pay this month's rent and utilities, as well as past due rent and utilities from previous months.

Renters are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure rent support is received in time.

Receive Childcare Assistance through Hennepin County

The child care assistance program helps families pay for child care so parents can work, look for a job or attend school. The program is available for children younger than 13 and for children with special needs who are younger than 15.

Rent and Housing Support from Hennepin County

$15 MILLION in CARES Act funds appropriated by the Hennepin County Board for rent assistance is now available through an online application.

To start an application, complete this online form. If you need help applying, call 612-302-3160.

If you apply for these funds you will also be reviewed for eligibility for Emergency Assistance.

Stable Homes, Stable Schools

Green Central is part of the Stable Homes, Stable Schools program. This program provides rent assistance to qualifying Green Central families. Please contact our Social Workers for more information:

Daniel Perez-Amparo - 612-668-3750

Konni Welk - 612-668-3756

A message from our PTO:

The Green Central Parent Teacher Organization is raising funds for our families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would like to donate to the “Support for Green Families” fund, you can do so via: PayPal (paypal.me/greencentralPTO), Venmo (@GreenCentral-PTO) or Cash App ($greencentralPTO).

***The application is currently closed due to insufficient funds***

If you are in need of financial help, please apply for funds by filling out a short application available online at: tinyurl.com/supportgreenfamilies (password: wearegreen).

PTO members will be reviewing applications and will begin distributing funds as soon as possible.

This is our time to come together as a community to support one another. While we can’t be together in person, we can still share our love and light with one another.

Unemployment Benefits

If you recently lost your job, you may be eligible to receive Unemployment Benefits. Visit the website to learn more about qualifying and how to apply.