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Donation Vehicles

The Benefits of Donating Your Car: Tax Write-Offs and Community Impact Have you ever considered donating your vehicle but weren’t sure about the benefits? Donating your car not only provides you with a valuable tax write-off but also plays a crucial role in supporting community members who need reliable transportation.

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Understanding Homelessness in Our Community

What the Studies Show… At Tri-CAP, we’re dedicated to helping those in need across Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. To better support our community, we look at studies like the 2023 Minnesota Homeless Study, which gives us important insights into homelessness. On October 26, 2023, Wilder Research conducted a statewide

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Tax Assistance Program

Tri-CAP: Your Partner in Navigating Tax Assistance tel:320-251-1612Tax season can be stressful, but you don’t have to face it alone. Tri-CAP is here to provide free tax preparation services or supported self-filing. Our goal is to provide support, technical assistance and resources to ensure you maximize your refund! We can

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Rebuilding Lives Program

Tri-CAP’s Rebuilding Lives Program: Helping You Build a Brighter Future Are you facing a challenging life transition and need support to regain your footing? Tri-CAP’s Rebuilding Lives Program might be just what you need. We’re currently open for enrollments and ready to assist households across Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi,

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Build your life with FAIM

Tri-CAP’s Family Assets for Independence in MN (FAIM) Do you have dreams but don’t have the finances to make them happen? FAIM is an asset building program (3:1 match) with the potential to receive $16,000 to support a purchase of a vehicle, homeownership, small business development or higher education costs.

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Tri-CAP’s New Branding Launch

Tri-CAP’s New Branding Launch We’re excited to share our new brand identity at Tri-CAP, marking a major milestone in our journey. This refresh captures the vibrancy and resilience of our community, inspired by the energy of those we serve. “Our brand should be bright and vibrant, just like the people

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Tri-CAP Receives Otto Bremer Trust Grant for $55,000

Tri-County Action Program Inc. (Tri-CAP) is pleased to announce they have received a $55,000 grant from Otto Bremer Trust. These funds will help support the Tax Program that Tri-CAP administers at many sites. Tri-CAP’s mission is to expand opportunities for the economic and social well-being of our residents and our

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“Legend of the Old Crowe”

I have always appreciated a good tale. My Dad and Grandpa could readily spin an impromptu yarn, a dubious talent spawned by their Swedish heritage. The Vikings of old were fond of their legends and Nordic sagas. Notations on their nautical maps even ended with, “beyond this point there be

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