Goal is to revitalize neighborhoods by assisting in providing decent, safe, and affordable housing in Western South Dakota. Provides assistance to families to buy and fix their homes through: down payment and closing cost assistance, rehab loans (can only be utilized with homes on a permanent foundation, no manufactured homes on rented lots), affordable housing, credit counseling, home-buyer education, and foreclosure prevention and counseling. Rehab loans include 3 - 5 year forgivable loans, deferred loans, and low interest loans depending on the homeowners income and can be used for a variety of Life Safety repairs such as heating, plumbing, electrical, windows, rood, decks and steps, handicap access, etc. Loan terms, conditions, and availability are subject to change without notice. The property must be located on a permanent foundation, and the occupant must own the land or have qualifying land lease.

Helpline for student loan borrowers who have a private loan from a bank or credit union. This helpline discusses options for payment reductions and catching up missed loan payments. Options include settling previous debts and issuing a new loan with low interest rate.

Provides a variety of consumer, home and small business loans specifically designed for individuals and families who do not have access to mainstream financial services. Provides one-on-one credit coaching services to clients that are in need of credit repair and debt consolidation.

Provides adequate, healthy, and affordable housing according to safety living standard and to create a suitable living environment to meet the needs of elderly, families, and individuals of SWO. Programs include: Homebuyers Program - Provides down payment financial assistance to enrolled Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal members who are seeking to purchase a primary home. Contact office for application and criteria guidelines. Housing Authority - Provides decent, safe and sanitary housing for all Tribal members seeking to eradicate substandard housing and eliminate homelessness through provision of supportive services and financial assistance programs. - T Yamni Program - One-Stop Homeownership Program assists Tribal members with homeownership opportunities. Partners with SWO's Housing Authority and Homebuyer program: Assessment Site Selection Financial Credit Management Homeownership Education Financial Resource Options Default Counseling & Foreclosure Intervention

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

CCCS offers a variety of education programs and information to help you make informed financial decisions and live better. Available classes include: - Credit When Credit Is Due: A 6 hour financial education course that covers all aspects of credit and borrowing. The course teaches people how to better manage their money and steps to take to improve their credit score. Graduates of the course receive information to send to the credit bureaus to add a positive statement on their credit reports. - Make Your Move: An educational program for anyone looking to purchase a home or refinance a home. Make Your Move takes a complicated subject and makes it simple. This course meets HUD guidelines. You will learn all about the home buying process. The Ins and Outs of Renting: A 2 hour rental education course for anyone already renting or looking to rent. Learn the rights and responsibilities of being a renter, what questions you should ask before renting, and tips to get the right rental for you. Classes for groups can be scheduled by phone and taught at location. No charge for this service.

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

​Financial Counseling: helps individuals develop a plan to address their financial situation by reviewing income, budget, and current creditors. Online counseling available on website. Housing Counseling: Helps individuals gain and maintain safe and affordable housing through pre-purchase counseling, mortgage counseling and refinance options, foreclosure prevention, and rental delinquency counseling.

Center for Financial Resources: Provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus.  First Time Home Buyer Sessions: A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars: Provides comprehensive information on the following topics - Money management strategies, including saving for a home, Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner, Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender, Predatory lending awareness, Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor, Home maintenance and the home inspection process, and Homeownership resources and applicable referrals

Beresford Faith in Action serves individuals and families in need with Food Pantry, Crisis Fund (1 time / year) depending on availability of funds - Rent (can include rent or deposit); Utility assistance including: deposit, past due bill, and disconnect notices for trash, water, lights, and heating; and help with budgeting/financial planning. Backpack School program - weekend food for Beresford School students. Faith in Action also networks clients with other organizations/ resources that may help them with their situation.

A bonded, non-profit credit counseling agency offering debt management programs, financial counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and housing counseling.

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Provides the following services: housing counseling, credit counseling, support services and referrals, Veterans' assistance, homebuyer programs, rehab assistance, food security assistance, small business counseling, financial literacy and homebuyer education, after school nutrition program, construction trades and skills training, coordinating homebuying experience from intake to closing, COVID-19 community food and essentials relief, and homeless outreach services and relief.

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

Financial assistance is provided to households who are willing to go through financial education and learn to be accountable for their spending and saving. Services include supportive housing for adults, rapid re-housing for families, homeless prevention for families, rental assistance, utility assistance, financial advising and education, food box program, clothing closet for adult and children, representative payee services for individuals on SSI/SSDI, and street outreach.

Center for Financial Resources: Provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus.  First Time Home Buyer Sessions: A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars: Provides comprehensive information on the following topics - Money management strategies, including saving for a home, Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner, Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender, Predatory lending awareness, Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor, Home maintenance and the home inspection process, and Homeownership resources and applicable referrals

A free, relationship enrichment program open to the public. It serves individuals, couples, and families. The goal of the program is for participating adults to develop the skills they need to experience healthy relationships and improve their path toward financial wellness and employability. ​Relationship education and family support topics include: communication skill, controlling emotions, conflict resolution, making wise choices, setting life goals, mentorship, stress management, advocacy, and parenting strategies. ​Financial wellness/employability services include: financial literacy, job search assistance, money management, joint budgeting, interview practice, resume coaching, and job skills and interest assessments.

This class will show how to get rid of debt, manage money, spend, and save wisely.

Provides lower debt payments and many creditors reduce interest rates and eliminate late fees. Through the Debt Management Program, make one payment which is then disbursed to all creditors on the program.

Center for Financial Resources provides financial counseling and education; homeownership counseling and education; debt management plans; bankruptcy counseling; and Sharpen Your Financial Focus. First Time Home Buyer Sessions A certified housing counselor works with clients one on one to complete a pre-purchase counseling reviewing items such as: credit report, current mortgage products, individual budge and affordability considerations and additional financial counseling support as needed. Homebuyer Education Seminars provide comprehensive information on the following topics Money management strategies, including saving for a home Credit reports, scoring and wise use of credit as a homeowner Financing options (including FHA, VA, and RD loans) and working with a lender Predatory lending awareness Shopping for a home and working with a Realtor Home maintenance and the home inspection process Homeownership resources and applicable referrals Home Ownership Counseling and Education Financial Fitness Education

*SEHP does not provide any kind of financial assistance for rent or rental deposit. Programs and Services: First Time Homebuyer Education (Attendees may be eligible to receive discounts on closing costs.) Adult/Youth Financial Literacy and Debt Management (We teach tenants how to evaluate their current financial condition, budget their expenses, and set financial goals so they are able to pay their monthly rent on time.) Credit Review Services (We assist clients establish credit and improve credit scores.) Rental Education (Clients learn about tenant-landlord relationships, financial planning, credit restore & rescore.) Classes are offered by appointment either as an individual or in a group session (virtual, in person, or online course).

Employment Assistance - Career planning, development of jobs search skills, interviewing, networking, and resume assistance. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) - Provides information and referrals to local resources for Air Force Families with an exceptional family member (whether medical, emotional, physical or educational). Military and Family Life Counselor Program - Masters or doctorate-level licensed counselors provide short term, non-medical counseling services to service members and their families at no-cost (anger management, communication, relationship issues, conflict resolution, parenting, decision making skills, deployment stress, coping skills, homesickness, relocation adjustment, reintegration, separation, sadness, grief and loss). Personal Financial Management - Provides counseling and education with budget and savings management. This can be done in a one-to-one financial counseling setting or in a class. In conjunction with the American Center for Credit Education, provides classes such as Credit when Credit is Due, Money In Motion, and Home Buying classes for financial education. Readiness program - Assists military members and their families to prepare and go through deployments, TDY's, and remote tours. The Readiness program offers assistance with pre-deployment counseling, preparing practical aspects of separations, providing support to families, and offering reunion support.

Clearinghouse for local food pantry, gas vouchers, utility (including water, electric, and gas bills with a disconnection notice), and rent help. Love Inc is not income based, rather they are need based. If Love, Inc is unable to help, clients will be referred to the appropriate agency. Programs include: Friday Backpack Program (healthy snacks for weekends), Adopt-A-Student Backpack Program (supplies and backpack for the school year), personal care pantry, winter coat drive, Helping Hands Baby Ministry, Love Inc's Clothing Closet (a thrift store for the Canton community), and budgeting classes.