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Outreach & Emergency Services

Semcac Outreach & Emergency Service programs support the mission of Semcac by striving to empower families and individuals to financially stabilize their lives, prevent homelessness, provide nutritious food to those in need, provide assistance during crisis situations, offer assistance with accessing other Semcac services and community resources.

 Click on any of the programs below for more information.

THE OUTREACH SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

Advocacy & Emergency Assistance

Semcac Outreach Services staff are located at each of the Semcac contact center locations, in the seven counties of Steele, Dodge, Winona, Freeborn, Fillmore, Mower and Houston.  Our staff offers assistance for households struggling with financial hardships by helping them to access Semcac programs and services, along with other community resources. The Outreach Services staff advocates for clients, provides information and referrals, assists with completing applications for services, and administers crisis assistance as funding is available.

Car Repair Program

Available in the counties of Dodge, Steele and Waseca – car repair program.  Please talk to a case manager / staff member about other potential options for transportation assistance.

 
 

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 Food Shelves

Semcac operates four food shelves, providing families in need with nutritious food. Emergency food is available to any household experiencing a food crisis, regardless of income. These food shelves are located in Rushford, Kasson, Preston and Caledonia.

 

 

Homeless Prevention & Assistance

Semcac Outreach Services offer homeless prevention and assistance as funding permits. The services are administered through the seven Semcac Contact Centers. The following outreach services are provided:

Family Homeless Prevention Services

  • One time assistance with rent or mortgage payments.

Rapid Re-Housing Program

  • Assistance for homeless persons.

Read about some of our Outreach & Emergency Services Successes!

Client Success Story of ‘Sue’

Client Success Story of Cindy

Client Success Story from the Kasson Food Shelf staff 

Client Success Story from the Austin staff 

Donate to Semcac Outreach & Emergency Assistance at GiveMN

Outreach & Emergency Services

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Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Winona & Steele | Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha & Waseca  View the list of services offered in each county.

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