In addition to our resale shop, which is open to the public, the PROP Shop provide services which offer clothing, housewares and furniture to local families in need. Families are referred to the PROP Shop by human services organizations in the area. Specially trained volunteers assist families in finding the items they most need.
Our Family Services Area is open:
Tuesday – Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: closed
Please note that our Family Services hours are separate from our store hours. This is due to restocking needs and staffing constraints. Please call 952-224-7052 with any questions or concerns.
To access our services please contact one of the organizations below. You will need to bring a referral from one of these organizations as well as a picture ID and proof of residency. See below for accepted forms of these items. If you have questions about this process, please contact Kyle Rose, PROP Shop Family Services Coordinator at kyle@propshopep.org or Amy Hanson, Family Services Coordinator, at amyh@propshopep.org. You can reach the Client Services department at (952) 244-7052.
Eden Prairie & Chanhassen residents:
PROP at www.propfood.org, (952) 937-9120
PROP assists Eden Prairie and Chanhassen people with food and emergency assistance. PROP also refers clients to the PROP Shop on an as-needed basis for clothing, furniture and housewares.
FamiLink at www.edenprairie.org/vcurrent/live/article.asp?r=1537, (952) 294-5950
FamiLink assists Eden Prairie and Chanhassen people with questions about housing, financial assistance, education, employment, family or healthcare support, legal services, childcare or other resources. FamiLink also refers clients to the PROP Shop on an as-needed basis for clothing, furniture and housewares.
Need help NOW or live outside Eden Prairie & Chanhassen?
For assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week or if you live outside of Eden Prairie or Chanhassen, or for different types of assistance from those listed above, contact
United Way 211 at www.unitedwaytwincities.org, or call 2-1-1. Cell phone users can call (651) 291-0211 or 1-800-543-770.
United Way 211 provides trained information specialists and volunteers who can connect you to community resources including childcare, counseling, food, healthcare, housing, legal help, transportation, and youth & senior services.
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Accepted Forms of Identification and Proof of Residency:
Picture ID: a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or other identification with your picture and name.
Proof of Residency within Eden Prairie or Chanhassen: a recent gas or electric bill, within the last 30 days OR your current lease OR mortgage payment statement OR Hennepin or Carver County economic assistance statement, within the last 30 days.