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Join us at MSU-Mankato Centennial Student Union Ballroom
Warm Your Heart is MVAC’s annual fundraiser that consists of tasting the best and most unique soups from around southern Minnesota, silent and live auction and ends with live entertainment.
Your Heart proceeds will benefit the “We Care” micro loan home repair loan.
Single General Admission Tickets $50
Reserved Table for 8 $600
Thank you to these Restaurants!
Belgrade Bar & Grill; Boat House Grill & Bar; Busters Bar & Grill; Hooligan’s; Knotty Bar & Grill; La Plaza Fiesta; Lola’s; MSU – University Dining Services; Number 4; Old Main Village: Pub 500; River City Eatery; Starfire Grill; Tav on the Ave; The Loose Moose; The Woods Grill and Bar; Wooden Spoon; WYSIWYG
If your restaurant is interested in competing please contact Sheila Ous 507-345-6822 or download registration
Currently looking for Sponsors and Restaurants
Thank you to these Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor ~ MinnStar Bank; Print Sponsor ~ Corporate Graphics Commercial; Media Sponsor ~ Alpha Media.; Gold Sponsors ~ Brown & Brown Insurance; Nash Brothers Construction; UnitedHealth Group; Denim Sponsors ~ Pierce Accounting and Tax Services; Spherion; First National Bank; Monarch Healthcare Management; Gislason & Hunter; Wine Sponsor ~ Javens Family Vineyard & Winery
If you are interested in a sponsorship or donating a live or silent auction item, please contact Sheila Ous or Ann Macgregor 507-345-6822
MVAC HAS SMALL CITIES HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS AVAILABLE
Minnesota Valley Action Council has Small Cities Home Repair loans available in the following communities: Kasota; Welcome; and Fairmont. These loans do have an income limit. Contact Sheila 507-345-2416 for Kasota and Kaye 507-238-1663 for Welcome and Fairmont today
These loans are only available for a limited time!
Head Start is taking applications for 2018–2019 school year! Apply on-line or call to schedule an appointment.
To volunteer to be on the board, please contact MVAC at 507-345-6822 or email Amanda for an application
Upcoming Events
MVAC has the following position available:
Vocational Advisor – Mankato
Will assist youth, age 16 to 24, plan for their future, achieve academic & training goals, gain work skills, & obtain/retain employment. Exp. in client assessment, plan development, case mgmt., & group facilitation. College degree in Human Services related field beneficial. 40 hrs./wk. $16.47/hr. if have college degree. Health insurance offered. Pd. holidays & vac. Apply online at www.mnvac.org also provide resume or submit application and resume by February 27th to MVAC HR, 706 N. Victory Dr., Mankato, MN. MVAC is an EEO/AA Employer.
MVAC has the following position available:
Head Start Home Visitor – Sibley County
Responsible to strengthen the parent-child relationship by helping families recognize the satisfaction and value of engaging with their children and supporting their learning through daily, routine experiences in the home and community by providing weekly home visits to the families and provide social experiences at a classroom site. Provide families with assessments, referrals and linking them to community services and resources. Develop and maintain professional working relationships with families, partners, co-workers and supervisors. Bilingual beneficial. A minimum of a home-based CDA credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and be able to demonstrate competency to plan and implement home based learning experiences is required. Advanced degree, Bachelors or Associate’s degree in early childhood or related degree is preferred. Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families to appropriate services is beneficial.
This position requires strong computer, communication and organizational skills. Experience working with children and families is required. 36 hours/week. $15.12/hour with no degree and $15.80/hour with degree. In area travel required for position. Health insurance is offered and benefits include paid holidays and vacation. Submit application to MVAC HR, 706 N. Victory Dr., Mankato, MN 56001. Application available online at www.mnvac.org. MVAC is an EEO/AA Employer