Updates

As of October 1, 2019, Semcac’s Winona County Contact Office and Semcac Clinic will be relocated. The move will support a growing partnership with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center; Semcac Clinic and Semcac’s Winona County office will be moving from the current location in downtown Winona, to the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) building. The location was formerly Winona Health’s Urgent Care space and is located at 420 E. Sarnia Street, Suite 1600. The new location is a better fit for the services Semcac provides in Winona. It will offer more space for clients, patients and staff, which has [...]

On July 1, 2019, Semcac is pleased to welcome a new Executive Director, Doug Grout, to the Semcac family. Doug has dedicated his career to helping people. He has experience working with low-income households, people with disabilities, seniors, immigrants and minorities. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to learn and employ techniques in team building and management. Doug has a strong background of over 25 years’ experience working in the public and nonprofit sector. This includes significant experience administering successful affordable housing, redevelopment and rehabilitation loan projects. For the past six years, Doug has served as the Administrator [...]

Semcac’s Food Shelves Are Participating in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless The four Semcac Food Shelves are participating in the 2019 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, a donation drive sponsored by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Hunger Solutions, that takes place in July. As a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Semcac is eligible to receive a percentage of grant funds designated for this challenge. The grant amount given to the food shelf will depend upon the amount raised during the month of July. Therefore, more donations mean more [...]

If you are a resident of Stewartville-- We Need Your Help! Rolling Hills Transit is collecting information to provide you with the best possible service to meet your transportation needs. Surveys can be filled out in person at: Stewartville City Hall, Stewartville Public Library, and Stewartville Center for Active Adults or online. Respond to the survey online via Survey Monkey, here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FPPF99Q  If you have any questions please contact Jim Wolter at 507-634-4330 or jim.wolter@semcac.org Thank you for providing your feedback. We appreciate your time and will actively use it to improve our services.

Victoria Fenty, Semcac's Senior Dining Site Manager in LaCrescent was awarded the "Share the Spirit Award" by the LaCrescent Chamber of Commerce, on March 20, 2019! The award was given for her outstanding accomplishment of revitalizing Senior Dining Program in LaCrescent. Congrats Victoria, we are so lucky and happy to have you on our team!

37th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign Food insecurity means people do not have access to enough food for every person at all times to have an active, healthy life.  This can affect people’s wellness and their ability to function at school or work.  Food insecurity affects nearly 1 in 10 Minnesotans, 1 in 8 children, and the number of seniors facing food insecurity continues to increase. In 2018, Semcac food shelves in Rushford, Preston, Caledonia, and Kasson served 1,284 households with 7,632 visits and distributed 355,412 pounds of food. Clients may also receive information and referrals to other community services [...]

Semcac is seeking electrical, appliance and mechanical contractors. Work is performed in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Olmsted and Winona counties. Contractors must have current bonds, licenses, insurance and ability to work in accordance with MN energy program policies, standards and requirements. Applications must be received by Feb. 4, 2019 Read more on our Weatherization page. The RFQ and application info are also available, there. Contact: Melissa Feine, Weatherization Program Coordinator at 507.864.8204

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Congratulations to our Transportation Director, Erlene Welshons! She was awarded 2018 Transit Professional of the Year at the MN and WI Public Transportation Conference, this October, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Way to go Erlene! Well deserved. For more about Semcac's Transportation Department, including Rolling Hills Transit busing and the Volunteer Driver Program, visit our Transportation page.