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Community Action Reaches the 50 Year Milestone

April 22, 2014 By semcac

Nationally, Community Action Agencies have been helping people for 50 years, in 2014! On August 20, 1964 in Washington, DC, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA). The EOA created a variety of programs, including Community Action Agencies, to help address the War on Poverty. Semcac was one of those agencies established to address local poverty problems in rural, urban and suburban communities across the country. Semcac was established in 1966. Semcac, a Community Action Agency, will reach the 50 year milestone in 2016.  

“In the last 50 years, Community Action has been extremely successful helping people achieve and maintain economic security despite experiencing budget cuts, shrinking resources, and increased demands for services during challenging economic times,” said Don Mathis, President and CEO of the Community Action Partnership national office. “We understand our residents’ unique needs, and have developed programs that will best serve them and their families.”

Learn more about Community Action Partnerships .  Discuss and read more on Twitter #CommunityAction50

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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 … Continue reading →

New Residential Rehab Program, Albert Lea Homeowners

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MN ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Semcac Energy Assistance Program  Deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 season was MAY 31, 2022.   Applications must be postmarked by May 31. There is crisis assistance funds remaining for approved, eligible households until July 1st. … Continue reading →

NEW Program- Vax Van!

Need a ride to or from a vaccine site or appointment? Contact us! 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 … Continue reading →

AmeriCorps Opportunity – Weatherization & Energy

Help Minnesotans Save with the Home Energy Initiative Nationally, the average household spends about 3.5% of their monthly income on home energy costs, but in Minnesota some families are paying 20-30%. Together we can change this! Semcac is looking for … Continue reading →

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