Semcac’s Outreach Services offers homeless prevention and assistance as funding is available. The following programs are administered through Semcac’s Contact Centers in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties:
Housing Assistance
This program is designed to decrease homelessness by providing one-time assistance with a rent or mortgage payment for households that need a short-term “bridge” until their financial situation is expected to stabilize. Participants must meet program and income guidelines and be able to financially sustain their housing payment after Semcac’s assistance. Households interested in applying for the Family Homeless Prevention Program must have a verifiable crisis situation that may cause them to lose their housing.
Please contact your local office for more information and application assistance:
Dodge County 507 634 4350
Fillmore County 507 765 2761
Freeborn County 507 373 1329
Houston County 507 725 3677
Mower County 507 433 5889
Steele County 507 451 7134
Winona County 507 452 8396
Transitional Housing Program
This program provides information, referral, advocacy, and first month’s rent and/or security deposit assistance to doubled up or homeless households moving into a housing unit. Participants also agree to follow-up visits.
On-going rent subsidy may be provided until the household is able to sustain their rental housing.
Grant Program: Transitional Housing Program under the Department of Human Services’ Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) under Minnesota Statutes, Section 256K.48
Grantee Agency: Semcac
Address: 204 S. Elm Street P.O. Box 549, Rushford MN 55971
Phone: Call the county office listed above
Email: semcac@semcac.org
Leadership & Oversight
Executive Leadership: Jennifer Hengel, Executive Director
Grant Oversight: Wendy Todd, Outreach & Emergency Services Director
Emergency Services Program
The Emergency Services Program offers information and referral services to individuals experiencing homelessness with local resources and support services. Motel vouchers may be issued to eligible households who demonstrate a plan for securing permanent housing.
Grant Program: Emergency Services Program under the Department of Human Services’ Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) under Minnesota Statutes, Section 256K.49
Grantee Agency: Semcac
Address: 204 S. Elm Street P.O. Box 549, Rushford MN 55971
Phone: Call the county office listed above
Email: semcac@semcac.org
Leadership & Oversight
Executive Leadership: Jennifer Hengel, Executive Director
Grant Oversight: Wendy Todd, Outreach & Emergency Services Director