North Dakota Community Action Partnership

Emergency Services

Adult Homeless Shelter: Emergency shelter available for adults when all other resources are exhausted. Individuals receive case management services while residing in shelter. Stay for residents is 30 days. Available in Region I and Region VIII.

City Bus passes: Provided to in-need residents to assist with priority travel (e.g. school, employment, medical, etc.) Available in Region IV.

Communities United in Partnership (CUP): Area churches contribute to a fund using the money to meet emergency needs for residents in the community. This is a 24 hour emergency fund available with the assistance of the police department after hours and on the weekends. Available in Region IV.

Emergency Services: Funds are provided to income eligible individuals and families needing assistance with first month or past due rent, mortgage assistance, utilities, security and utility deposits, utility disconnect notices, prescriptions, medical needs, and transportation (specific services vary among agencies). Available at all Community Action Association Regions statewide.

Emergency Furnace & Water Heater Replacement: Assists households with repair and replacement of unsafe heating systems. Clients must be eligible for Fuel Assistance Program and may be required to contribute a co-payment. Available at all Community Action Association Regions statewide.

Energy Share of ND: A cooperative effort of CAAs in ND, utility companies and private donors assist eligible households in preventing electrical shutoffs. Assistance is provided in emergency situations and when all other resources have been exhausted. Available at all Community Action Association Regions statewide.