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Spare Key

Help Paying for Basic Needs

480 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN 55101

Eligibility

Assistance Guidelines includes eligibility criteria
  • Be certified by a social worker or medical professional to be experiencing a critical illness or serious injury
  • The family member's medical care has resulted in a demonstrated significant reduction of income
  • The family member's medical care has resulted in a demonstrated significant increase in expenses
  • Be a United States citizen

Application process

Application information and guidelines are available online.

Site Service Area

National

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
  • Family

Payment

  • Free / no cost to eligible clients
Offers cash or other short term aid to people in a crisis that is affecting their access to basic needs Emergency assistance can vary based upon eligibility and available funds. MORE INFORMATION Provide assistance to families with a critically ill or seriously injured family member. The Help Me Bounce platform combines crowdfunding with Spare Key's direct financial support, using social media to raise more funds to support a family with financial needs. Spare Key assists with major financial needs.

Last Update

02/05/2026

Providing organization

Spare Key

Organization URL

https://sparekey.org