Promoting Economic & Housing Independence

Resident Opportunity for Self-Sufficiency (Ross)

The Resident Opportunity for Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) program is available to eligible residents currently living in our Public Housing units. The program links residents to supportive services and activities, enabling them to make progress towards economic independence and housing self-sufficiency.

For more information contact Stacey at 218-309-0029 or staceyb@nwmnhra.org.

How ROSS Can Help

Employment

  • Skills assessment

  • Job search assistance

  • Digital literacy/computer skills

  • Resume writing and interviewing techniques

Disability Services

  • Accessible transportation services

  • Assistance with daily living

  • Disability services counseling

Health & Well-being

  • Health care referrals

  • Nutrition education

  • Referrals to drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs

Basic Needs

  • Benefits enrollment

  • Child care

  • English as a second language

  • Executive functioning and life skills

Education and Youth

  • After-school programs

  • Early childhood education

  • Tutoring

Financial Literacy

  • Financial coaching

  • Long-term financial planning

  • Money management

Aging In Place

  • Health care coordination

  • Meal services

  • Transportation services