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Concluded: COVID 19 Housing Assistance Program (CHAPs)

August 24, 2020 By Semcac

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” to 898-211. The 211 helpline has dedicated multilingual staff available to answer questions about the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program, 8 a.m.– 8 p.m. Monday – Friday.

 

This program is no longer offered and has concluded. Thank you.

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Semcac Updates

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

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

2022 Flyer A Lea homeowner rehab program

Deadline for Energy Assistance applications- May 31st

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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Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance Applications were due May 31, 2022

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