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Vita Tax Clinic:
VITA TAX – WE ARE FULL
We will finish all Income Tax Returns and Property/Renters Refunds that we have. Unfortunately, we are unable to take on any more appointments. Thanks for understanding.
Energy Assistance Program:
Notice of Public Hearing & Comment Period
The Minnesota Department of Commerce is holding a public hearing and comment period on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan and about Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP). The draft FFY2021 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) State Plan describes how federal LIHEAP funds will be used to help low-income households reduce their energy burdens. Commerce uses the comments received at the public hearing and during the comment period to develop the final state plan. You may read the state plan at mn.gov/commerce/industries/energy/service-providers/eap/
Public hearing: Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Time: 2:00pm Location: Webex, register here https://minnesota.webex.com/minnesota/k2/j.php?MTID=tbd7ecb59786d3732efbe80aaeeecb169Please share your comments about the FFY21 State Plan and about Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program (EAP). We are especially interested in these topics:
- EAP only serves 25% of the estimated income eligible population. What prevents some people from applying, even when their incomes are low enough to be eligible for Energy Assistance?
- What part of applying for Energy Assistance is most difficult? If you could change one thing about the application process, what would it be?
- Are Energy Assistance applications readily available in your community and/or easy to get? What is the easiest way to get one? What is one thing that would make getting an application easier?
- Any additional comments about Minnesota’s EAP?
Ways to comment:
- Online: gov/commerce/industries/energy/service-providers/eap/
- Email: mail@state.mn.us
- S. Mail: Michael Schmitz, Director, Office of Energy Assistance Programs, Minnesota Department of Commerce, 85 7th Place East, Suite 280, St Paul MN 55101-2198
- Fax: 651-539-0109
Public comment deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
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MVAC contact information:
Toll free: 1-800-767-7139 All numbers are area code (507) Brown County – 508-4041 Blue Earth County – 345-6822 Faribault County – 526-5291 Le Sueur County – 357-4246 Martin County – 238-1663 Nicollet County – 934-5224 Sibley County – 237-2981 Waseca County – 835-8240 Watonwan County – 375-5748 www.mnvac.orgThe 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail.
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Upcoming Events
MVAC has the following position open in our Le Center office:
County Support Specialist – Le Sueur County
Initial point of contact at MVAC Le Sueur County office in Le Center. Take applications, determine program eligibility, assist homeless with housing, provide information and referral, clerical support. Bilingual helpful. Office experience and education in office procedures preferred. 40 hrs. /wk. $15.39/hr., plus health insurance is offered, paid holidays and vacation time. Apply online at www.mnvac.org/careers and provide resume by August 14, 2020. MVAC Human Resources, 706 N. Victory Dr., Mankato, MN. MVAC is an EEO/AA Employer.
Starting Monday, August 3rd, FOCP is organizing lunches from Mankato School Districts that will be offered for no charge to youth 18 and under at the following locations and times:
10:50-11:10 am: Intersection of Lime Valley Ln and Lime Valley Main
11:20-11:40 am: Tourtellotte Park Parking Lot
11:50 am-12:10 pm: Bethel Baptist Church (1250 Monks Ave)
12:20-12:40 pm: Outside of Riverbend Mobile Park entrance
This program will run through Friday, September 4th.