Housing, Legal and Business Startup Help



Having positive role models and access to support networks goes a very long way in helping individuals navigate through many of life's hard decisions and new experiences. The resources below provide you with contact information for organizations and individuals that can provide a helping hand with questions and advice related to housing, legal and business start-up issues and experiences..



Housing, Legal and Business Startup Resources



Housing - Financial Assistance For Tenants



The links below provide housing assistance and support for families and individuals experiencing financial difficulty


United Way 2-1-1: is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that families and individuals in Minnesota can call to obtain free and confidential information on health and human services.

Phone: 651-291-0211 (or 211 on mobile)

Website: www.211unitedway.org


COVID-19 Housing Assistance

Website: www.mnhousing.gov

Phone: 651.291.0211 ​


Hennepin County Emergency Rental

Website: www.hennepin.us/rent-help

Phone: : 612-348-3000


Ramsey County Emergency Rental

Website: www.ramseycounty.us

Phone: 651-266-4884



Legal Mentors By County



Minnesota State Law Library provides connections to legal support by county


Search For Legal Help By County

Website: https://mn.gov/law-library


Help in Ramsey County

Call: 651-266-8391

Website: www.ramseycounty.us

Address: 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. St. Paul, MN


Help in Hennepin County

Call: (612) 752-6677

Website: https://mn.gov/law-library


The Legal Rights Center

Call: 612-337-0030

Website: www.legalrightscenter.org



MN Department of
Human Resources



Minnesota Department of Human Resources: Connects you with state and county services to help meet your and your family's basic needs.


You can use ApplyMN to apply for:

Cash assistance

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Child care assistance

Emergency assistance


Website: applymn.dhs.mn.gov

Phone: (612) 545-9700



Minneapolis Business Mentors



MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS MENTORS is a premier source of small business advice for entrepreneurs and established businesses. We were founded and staffed by experienced executives and business owners.


We are a volunteer, nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the success of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Minneapolis area


Website: www.mbmentors.org

Phone: 612-590-7453



Score - Business Mentor


SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives.


SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. You can get paired with a mentor, find a workshop, or go to a SCORE business site for help. Entrepreneurs can access free, confidential business mentoring in person at 300 local chapters or remotely via email, phone and video.


SCORE mentors, all experts in entrepreneurship and related fields, meet with their small business clients on an ongoing basis to provide continued advice and support.


Website: www.score.org/find-mentor

Phone: (952) 938-4570



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