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Semcac
Semcac is the designated Community Action Agency for seven counties in southeastern Minnesota- Steele, Dodge, Freeborn, Mower, Fillmore, Houston, and Winona. Since 1966, Semcac has mobilized and targeted resources to change the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals and families.
Semcac offers the folowing programs:
Energy Assistance Program: Low-income households may receive financial assitance to help cover a portion of their heeting expenses. Crisis assistance and heating-related emergency repairs are also available.
Weatherization: Low-income homeowners and renters are provided an engery audit and conservation measures to help lower heating consumption and expenses.
Head Start: An equal opportunity, family-focused pre-school program, Head start is committed to enriching childern ages 3-5 years and empowering their families.
Homeless Prevention and Assistance: Programs may be available to help households maintain their housing or to help homeless households obtain housing.
Volunteer Driver Program: Volunteer drivers provide transportation for persons age 60 and over and clients of the county department of human services. Rides for medical appointments are the priority.
Call 1-800-528-7622 for more information.
Rehab Loan Program for Homeowners: No or low-interest loans may be available for housing rehab projects.
Call Cindy Vitse or Vonda Budde for more information. 507-864-7741
Meals on Wheels: Noon meals are delivered to homebound seniors. There is no income eligibility.
For more information contact the following people.
Owatonna- Ded McNeil 455-3195
Ellendale- Mary Edon 684-3311
Blooming Prairie- LuAnn Fairbairn 583-7369
Medford Care Connection 213-0465
Senior Dinning: Noon meals are served in congregate setting to persons 60 years of age or older. There is no income eligibility.
Ellendale- Mary Edon 684-3311
Blooming Prairie- LuAnn Fairbairn 583-7369
Bus Service in Blooming Prairie: Seniors may ride the bus to and from Senior Dining, as wll as for other local shopping needs.
For more information call: LuAnn Fairbairn 583-7369
Retired & Senior Volunteer Programs: People age 55 and over are matched with volunteer oppotunities.
For more information call: Sharon Rustad 507-864-8227
Senior & Caregiver Advocacy Program: Seniors and their caregivers are assisted with accessing health and community-based services.
For more information call: Melissa Almer 507-450-8848
