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Project Homeless Connect

Project Homeless Connect will bring together local organizations in the Stearns, Benton and Sherburne county area. This will provide a one-stop shop for the homeless population to receive services and information.

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Tri-CAP Weatherization Program completes 600 homes with Stimulus Funds!

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Tri-County Action Program, Inc. was allocated $4.7 million dollars to complete weatherization program services on homes located in Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties. These funds allow an average cost of $6,500 per home; Tri-CAP’s average cost is now approximately $5,100. We

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Ranked eighth and ninth in job creators with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and Weatherization for Low-Income Persons are operated locally through Tri-County Action Program, Inc in Waite Park, MN.

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Giving Thanks Campaign

Tri-CAP has helped countless local families through hard times. We are grateful for the communities support throughout our 45 years of service to Central Minnesota.

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St. Joseph City Service Ready to Roll!

Check out this article written by our Transportation Director Linda Elfstrand talking about city service in St. Joseph: ARE YOU READY TO RIDE? Beginning on Monday, October 18th, 2010 and then every Monday and Thursday following, the Transit Connection will be offering general public dial-a-ride bus service within the city

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Food and Housing Programs

It’s hard to feel optimistic about the economy when one report states that it’s on its way up, some say it’s still in a recession and others say there has been no change. Regardless of what the “experts” say, many are still struggling to find and maintain affordable housing and

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Using Debit Cards

Nowadays, it’s so easy to just whip out that little plastic card to pay for your purchases – and it may also be dangerous to do so. The “plastic” I’m talking about isn’t your charge card: It’s your debit card. While it may seem like a credit card, it’s not.

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Energy Efficiency and What YOU Can Do

What does it mean to be energy efficient? It’s not a difficult task to do! You can make small changes around your home that can make a BIG difference in your energy bills and in the environment.

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