At Home Group removes obstacles to employment thus offering a permanent solution to homelessness. 
The focus of our support is workers who are homeless or precariously housed. All of the programs help displaced workers and those getting jobs for the first time with the uniforms, tools, or bus fare they need to be able to accept employment. Daily, homeless people are offered jobs but have to turn them down because of the lack of funds to buy a bus card, uniform or tools. A simple thing, like receiving a bus card so they can get to work, can change someone's life forever and in extension the lives of everyone in their family. All items are purchased for the clients; no one receives cash.
Five programs are offered to adults (18+) who are homeless or precariously housed. All programs require submission of an application and a meeting with a staff person to determine eligibility for assistance. The application can be completed on this Internet site by clicking on Apply for Assistance and it will be emailed to At Home Group. Names of references must be given on the application. Once the paper work is received an appointment is scheduled.
At Home Group Programs
Wes Revely Tools For the Job: This program is dedicated to Wes Revely. Wes is remembered by his friends for his great spirit and caring nature. He loved life, everything from racing motorcycles to mentoring youth. To keep his spirit alive, his friends have set up the Wes Revely Tools For the Trade Program. Just as Wes directly gave of himself to help others, this fund provides tools directly to individuals who are homeless or precariously housed so they can go back to work. It is a permanent solution to homelessness, allowing each person to be self-sufficient and able to purchase or rent their own home. At Home Group is honored to pay tribute to Wes in this way. To learn more about Wes please go to this link.
Workers who qualify may receive assistance with acquiring appropriate work clothes, uniforms, shoes or boots for their profession. Workers in contract professions like carpenters, beauticians, etc. get back to work immediately once they get assistance with job-related expenses such as uniforms and tools. Applicants must provide employment verification and a list of items needed including the cost of the items. Maximum assistance: $500 per person.*
On the Bus: Individuals receive bus cards for interviews and/or the first month of em-ployment. This is the most crucially needed program At Home Group offers. [Interviews: Max is $10.] [First month of employment: Max per person is $85.]
Your Own Business: Individuals with experience or training in a particular field can get assistance with getting tools, licenses, marketing help, etc. for starting their own business. An application, business plan, equipment list and budget must be submitted before a meeting is scheduled. The client will have several meetings where they will receive suggestions on how to strengthen their proposals. The process takes about 3 months. Then, the request is submitted to the Review Committee for final approval. Maximum assistance: $2,000*
Blythe Brenden ** and Women in Medicine Funds: Both of these assist women with education, certification and the tools for vocational careers in an educational program specifically related to the medical field. On completion of classes, uniforms and/or other necessary equipment may be provided. Maximum assistance: $1,200*
Education: [Available only to People Serving People residents at this time due to limited funds.] Tuition assistance for job training or vocational education is offered. The school location, cost, and dates must be provided. Maximum assistance: $1,200*
*It is not guaranteed that any one applicant will receive assistance totaling the maximum amount listed above.
**Brenden-Mann Foundation: Blythe Brenden, founder of the Brenden-Mann Foundation, serves as a board member for Abbott Northwestern Hospital, the Guthrie Theater, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. In 2003, Brenden became president of the Ordway Circle of Stars. Brenden founded the Brenden-Mann Foundation with funds disbursed from her grandfather-the late Tedd Mann, who founded the Mann Theatres chain after he died. The foundation's money is expressly used for philanthropic activities per her grandfather's request.
