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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 [...]

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. [...]

Seeking Houston County Board Member, Consumer Member

November 9th, 2021|Updates|

There is an opening on the Semcac Board of Directors for a Consumer representative from Houston County. There are 21 members on the Semcac Board of Directors representing seven counties. In order to qualify, potential candidates must live in Houston County, and qualify as income eligible. Click for additional information and to apply.  Submit completed application as instructed. More info at:  Semcac Board of Directors  

Donation Matching Challenge, thru Dec 15, 2021

November 7th, 2021|Updates|

Semcac  is so grateful for the generosity of Bell Lumber & Pole, Co. They will match donations, $1 for $1 if from new donors or from previous donors who have increased their gift from last year... up to $20,000! The matching funds, from BLP, will be utilized to provide assistance in Freeborn County.  You can donate using PayPal or GiveMN with a card, or mail a donation.