About Us

We are a community-based organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, exciting community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers.

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a new Home and Community based Service (HCBS) that supports people with disabilities in finding a housing; setting a basic living budget; creating natural community support by connecting with landlords and neighbors; and assisting people with understanding the rules and responsibilities of a lease.     

Support an individual’s transition into housing Increase long-term stability in housing in the community Avoid future periods of homelessness or institutionalization We offer both Housing Transition and Housing Sustaining. Transition services are provided to those that need help plan for, find, and move into housing. Sustaining services are provided to those that need help maintain living in their current housing.     

• To qualify for HSS, you must meet the following criteria:  
• 18 years of age and receiving Medical Assistance 
• Have a disability or a disabling condition 
• Be experiencing housing instability 
• Have a need for services due to limitations caused by individual disability 
• Note: Admission into Community One HSS program is subject to State of MN Department of Human Services (DHS) Eligibility Verification Review.    

 Documents needed for DHS Eligibility Verification Review:  

• Professional statement of need,
•  OR Medical opinion form, 
• OR Proof of recipient of SSI or SSDI AND  MNChoices Assessment, 
• OR Long term Care Coordination Plan, 
• OR Coordinated Entry Assessment .