Red River Valley Community Action

Emergency Services

Emergency Services: Assistance and referrals for immediate emergency needs such as health care, utility disconnections and rent deposits.

Energy Share: Funded by utility companies and private donations, this service provides emergency funds to help pay utility bills of low-income people.

Ernie J. Norman Center: Owned by RRVCA, this home provides temporary safe housing and case management for women and children, who are homeless due to eviction and/or lack of money.

Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Dakota provides legal counsel on civil cases to low-income people. RRVCA is a biweekly outreach location for legal aid. Call RRVCA to schedule an appointment.

Shelter Plus Care: The Shelter Plus Care Program is a program designed to provide housing and supportive services on a long-term basis for homeless persons with disabilities and their families who are living in either places not intended for human habitation or emergency shelters. The program allows for a variety of housing choices and a range of supportive services in response to the needs of the hard-to-reach homeless population with disabilities. The Privacy Policy for the Shelter Plus Care Program is available here.