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Dept of Commerce RFQ for Solar PV Installers

November 5th, 2021|Updates|

Service Providers who are interested in adding solar PV to their list of WAP measures should publicize this RFQ to solar installers or qualified electricians in their areas. A RFQ entitled 2021 Residential Solar Photovoltaic Installation Program for Minnesota’s Weatherization Assistance Program is currently open, with an application deadline of November 12th. The RFQ seeks qualifications from solar photovoltaic (solar PV) installers statewide to allow Commerce to assemble a list of potential contractors for WAP solar projects statewide. Interested parties should submit s Statement of Qualifications which synopsizes the solar installer/firm’s qualifications, the capabilities possessed which allows them to successfully [...]

Freeborn County Office has Moved

August 23rd, 2021|Updates|

Semcac's Freeborn County contact office, located in Albert Lea, now has a new home! We are now located at:  204 West Clark Street, Albert Lea  56007 Phone number and fax has remained the same. Phone: (507) 373-1329 Fax:(507) 373-7266 Appointments preferred, if possible. Please excuse any inconveniently placed items due to move, for the time being.  

Concluded: Transit Program for COVID 19 Positive Clients

October 30th, 2020|Updates|

This program has concluded and no longer offered.     MnDOT, Minnesota Council on Transportation Access and Minnesota Department of Health awarded Semcac Transportation funding for administering the COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation Program. The program is for the 80 counties in Greater Minnesota. Effective immediately- COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation service is now up and running! This service is for non-emergency COVID 19 Positive Client Transportation or individuals suspected to be COVID 19 positive for only medical trips. Allowing access to medical clinics for testing, medical treatments, and Pharmacy pickups.  The only limitation is the trip must be non-emergency and [...]

Concluded: COVID 19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAPs)

August 24th, 2020|Updates|

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance payments to help prevent eviction, prevent homelessness, and maintain housing stability for eligible renters and homeowners. Local administrators will review applications from individuals and families requesting assistance, verify eligibility, and process payments for eligible expenses on behalf of households.  Semcac is one of the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program local administrators around the state that is working with individuals located in southeastern Minnesota. For complete details about who is eligible to apply and what costs are covered by the program, visit www.211unitedway.org or www.housinghelpmn.org.  Interested applicants may also call 211 (Toll Free: 1.800.543.7709) or text “MNHOME” [...]

Concluded: Seeking Proposals for Community Needs Assessment Project

July 14th, 2020|Updates|

Semcac is seeking proposals from a qualified, outsourced party to conduct the agency's Community Needs Assessment. This includes surveying, researching, analyzing and reporting. Please see full RFP for more details.  Proposals due electronically to Semcac by August 15, 2020. RFP Semcac 2020_22021 Community Needs Assessment Project

Winona Contact Office & Clinic Relocation

September 23rd, 2019|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 [...]

Welcoming New Executive Director, July 1st

June 21st, 2019|Updates|

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 [...]