Community Aid Of Elk River

Caer provides emergency financial assistance to help people maintain or obtain housing, gas and electric utilities. We seek to prevent eviction and utility shut off on behalf of our clients. Our service area is extended for this assistance to residents in the cities of elk river, big lake, becker, otsego and zimmerman. In 2023, 122 households received housing or utility assistance.

Caer initiated our "car caer" program more than 15 years ago as part of our commitment to help clients remain mobile so they can work or look for work. This program provides transportation assistance by helping individuals with vehicle maintenance. We partner with a local business that provides facilities and volunteer mechanics who provide the expertise and labor to fix or maintain a vehicle. Caer pays for the necessary parts or supplies. These parts and supplies are purchased through the shop owner at wholesale prices. In 2023, 16 households received help through car caer.

In 2023, caer helped over 400 households with miscellaneous needs including school supplies, winter outerwear and gas cards.