November Resource Update: Hoarding, Thanksgiving, Legal Aid
Resources to Help with Hoarding
Hoarding is a complex mental health disorder that has public safety implications: characterized by collecting items, difficulty getting rid of items and problems with organization to the point that it causes distress in a person's life and limits the use of living spaces in their home.
Minnesota Hoarding Task Force has great services: https://mnhtf.org/ including step by step of what to do: Whether you're struggling yourself, supporting a loved one, or working as a professional. The website also includes: a curated directory of organizations, assessment tools, support groups, books, and downloads — organized by who you are and what you need, a “How to Help” Brochure, Comprehensive Resource List, and offers a virtual meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month at ll am for a Hoarding Professionals Community Consult group to discuss cases, get support, and share resources.
Crisis Clean Team @ https://www.crisiscleanteam.com/service-areas-minnesota Works with client Waivers to help with the costs associated with clean-up.
Give A Gobble: White Bear Area Food Shelf Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
Every year local businesses and neighbors come together to provide our community with turkeys and all the essentials needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving feast. This year's meal kit includes: Turkey, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Canned Green Beans, Milk, Gravy Mix Packet, Cranberry Jelly, Stuffing Mix, and a Pumpkin Pie!
Meals will be distributed on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24.
Pre-registration for meals will open November 9 (open to all, first come first serve)
Holiday Hours at the White Bear Food Shelf
Curbside Pick-Up will be closed Nov 23-27 for Give a Gobble and the Holiday.Community Market will be open Monday Nov 23 and Tuesday Nov 24 from 1:00-4:00. The market will be closed Nov 25-27. Regular hours and distributions will resume November 30.
Free Legal Clinics
Free legal clinic for low-income veterans on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Free consultations cover housing, family law, criminal matters, benefits, employment, taxes, and other legal issues.
Free virtual legal assistance provided by Minnesota Immigration Legal Collaborative Hub on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays through December (Nov. 11, Nov 25, Dec. 9, Dec. 23).
Virtual Immigration Clinics - Volunteer Lawyers Network
1st thru 4th Thursdays of the month (no 5th Thursdays, holidays) 2:30-4:30pm. Use this link: https://zoom.us/j/93435904916
2nd Fridays of the month, 2:30-4:30pm. Use this link: https://zoom.us/j/96801734923
Refugee and Immigrant Helpline - MN DHS Call 1-800-814-4806 Or Email Dhs.Rpo.Helpline@State.Mn.Us Español | Pусский | Af Soomaali | Українська
The Refugee and Immigrant Helpline is a connection to helpful information, resources and services in your community. Call today for information about JOBS, FOOD, HOUSING, LEGAL HELP, and MORE! Get a referral to Resettlement Network Services. Navigators are ready to answer questions in: English - Russian - Spanish - Ukrainian. Interpreters who speak more languages are available to connect to your call.
Beautiful Laundrette Legal Clinic - St. Paul
Beautiful Laundrette, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and SMRLS host free legal clinics focusing on advice on immigration, family law and housing law issues, with some help in other civil legal areas available. Located at 625 Stryker Ave, St Paul MN 55107. Clients must complete an income screening and appointments are recommended.
To sign up, please contact 1-877-696-6529 and ask to sign up for the clinic.
Upcoming Dates/Times - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
November 20, 2026
December 11, 2026
Home Improvement Program for Suburban Ramsey County Homeowners
Ramsey County offers two home improvement programs; the Critical Repair Grant Program and the Residential Rehab Deferred Loan Program, to help homeowners with low-to-moderate incomes to make health and safety improvements, repairs and fix code related issues. Modifications to improve the mobility of disabled and/or elderly occupants are also allowable. Cosmetic, recreational and/or luxury improvements, working capital, payment for owner's labor, debt service or refinancing existing debts are ineligible. The programs are not emergency services programs and are not able to help with emergency situations that require immediate attention.
Note: The programs are not currently accepting applications and there is high interest. If you would like to be placed on the Home Improvement programs interest list, please complete this form, and when funding becomes available, you will be alerted with all others on the list.
If you have questions, please call 1-800-525-6214 or email RCHOMES@slipstreaminc.org
Minnesota Homeowners Association (HOA) Law
Did you know that HOAs are required to follow fair payment rules? This means that they must accept any payments, big or small, and they must offer a reasonable payment plan for any dues. With a new HOA reform bill passed this year, there are new rights and protections for homeowners in condos, townhomes, and other common interest communities. You can learn more about the updates on our Facebook page.
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