Resources for Minnesotans to thrive in tough times:

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has provided Minnesota with many resources to help workers and families weather the economic downturn. Below are links to programs that can help you and your family:

Click here for a list of federal benefit programs for Minnesotans. Programs include energy and weatherization assistance, medical assistance, food assistance and headstart:
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_
locate_state&_nfls=false&_code=MN


Click here for financial aid programs available to students:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp



Click here for a list of Community Action Agencies that administer federal assistance programs specific to each county across the Minnesota:

http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.do?subchannel=null&programid=536917722&sc3=null&sc2
=null&id=-536893810&agency=Energy