Updates

Accepting Bids! Project: Update Wage Rates & Pay Structure

August 9th, 2023|News, Updates|

Semcac is accepting bids to update the agency’s current pay structure and wage rates. Scope of Services: Provide for a review of 100+ jobs within the agency for the establishment of pay ranges and step progressions within the ranges. Review all current job classifications, confirm, and recommend changes. Identify potential pay compression issues and provide potential solutions. Analyze and recommend changes to the present compensation structure to meet market analysis. This recommendation may include recommendations for individual positions as well. Semcac’s objectives: Attract and retain qualified employees; Ensure positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, [...]

News Article: MN Digs Deep to Provide Housing Aid

June 22nd, 2023|News, Updates|

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Mike Moen, Producer The U.S. is in the midst of a housing crisis, with a shortage of affordable homes and concerns about people facing homelessness. Minnesota is using extra aid recently approved by lawmakers, and community groups hope it helps meet the demand. This spring, the state adopted a $1 billion housing omnibus bill, which has several provisions aimed at creating more housing stability for those who struggle with access. Emma Schmit, housing director for Lakes and Prairies Community Action Partnership in northwestern Minnesota, said the funding boost is timely, as her team can only help [...]

Request for Quotes – vehicles

June 7th, 2023|News, Updates|

Semcac's Transportation program, Rolling Hills Transit, is seeking RFQ's for purchasing landscaping maintenance vehicles Semcac Rolling Hills Transit is considering the following project; the purchase of a fleet & facilities maintenance vehicle that is capable of supporting building and landscaping maintenance of the transit facility. In order for a vendor to be qualified for this project, the following requirements must be addressed and considered in the submittal of the Request For Quote form. Either ¾ or 1 ton pickup Regular cab 8 ft box Gas V8 engine 4 wheel drive 8 ft hydraulic V-plow Total price for both items [...]

Semcac Clinic- Pee 4 Pizza Event- Winona Radio Interview

March 29th, 2023|News, Semcac in the Media, Updates|

(KWNO)- Semcac Clinic will be holding their annual Pee for Pizza event on Tuesday, April 11 at Semcac Clinic, 420 E Sarnia Street, suite 1600, inside the Hiawatha Mental Health building from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is a free and open event for anyone to come and be tested for STD’s/STI’s. There will be free pizza and coffee for those who participate. Trudy Johnson, outreach and clinic manager for Semcac, and Kelsey Anderson, clinic director, spoke with KWNO more in-detail about the upcoming event. Semcac Clinic’s ‘Pee for Pizza’ Set for April 11 | Winona Radio [...]

Energy Assistance Program processing applications from week Apr. 24, 2023

October 24th, 2022|Updates|

We are currently working applications that we received the week of Apr. 24, 2023. Applications can take 8 to 10 weeks to complete, you will be notified by mail or email if you qualify or not. During this time, we encourage you to contact your energy provider to schedule a reasonable payment plan. Please call or email our office if you are facing disconnection or low (20% or less) to no fuel and your vendor has refused you a delivery. You were sent a letter of receipt when your application was received in our office and it can take [...]

Seeking Consultant for Strategic Plan, RFP Deadline Extended- June 9

May 2nd, 2022|Updates|

Semcac is seeking responses to an RFP for our agency Strategic Planning process. Semcac's strategic plan is a 5-year plan.  View the RFP, here: Strategic Plan RFP due Jun 9 2022 Semcac, a nonprofit Community Action Agency (CAA), is seeking proposals from qualified parties for assistance in preparing, moderating and creating a Strategic Plan. The agency-wide Strategic Plan needs to follow the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards. Responses from interested parties due June 9, 2022.  

Vax Van – Accepting rides to/from medical appointments

January 12th, 2022|Updates|

Want a free ride to/ from a vaccine site? OR  Schedule a ride to a medical appointment, paid by your health insurance company! Schedule your FREE ride with our latest transportation option- the Vax Van! Call Semcac's Transportation Dispatch main line to reserve your ride: 1-800-528-7622   (#3) The VAX VAN is wheelchair accessible and anyone can ride! Rides are free, donations accepted but not required. Semcac is dedicated to helping people get vaccinated, in southeastern Minnesota. We provide safe, reliable transportation to vaccine appointments and vaccine sites. Operating in the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona. [...]