By visiting one of Grassroots Outreach locations, you can obtain a community voice mail number.  You can use this number to put on job applications, housing applications, and stay in touch with friends and family.  You can retrieve your messages from any touch tone phone.

You can also receive Lifeline-supported phone service through our partner EnTouch Wireless. Eligible participants will receive a free monthly phone plan, which includes 1,000 minutes of talk, 500 units of text, and 100 MB of data.  In order to process an application you will need to bring a valid state-issued photo ID; proof of participation in a low-income government program (such as EBT, Section 8, or Medicaid) or proof of low-income status; and the last four digits of your Social Security number. Please note: due to network upgrades, we do not have any free phones available at this time. We offer Android smart phones available for $40 plus tax. Additionally, we are able to offer a free bring-your-own-device activation, as long as the phone is 4G T-Mobile device and the applicant has the required supporting documentation.

Documents needed to complete an application for a Lifeline cell phone:

1. A valid state-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, identification card, or a passport. We can also accept Prison IDs and Tribal IDs.
2. Proof of participation in a federal benefit program – this must be a current letter of participation; cards are not an acceptable form of proof.
3. Must have the last 4 numbers of your Social Security number – we recommend bringing the card with you as the auditors can ask for it

Outreach Times and Locations:

Outreach hours are limited until further notice due to COVID-19.

Our current outreach hours are:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00pm-2:00pm

All outreach is currently being held at our main office, which is located at:

Griggs Midway Building
1821 University Ave W. Suite N-184
St. Paul, MN 55104

If you cannot make the above outreach hours, please call our office at (651) 643-0883 to schedule an appointment.

For more information about the Outreach program, please contact Mark at mark@openaccessconnections.org