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Minnesota Valley Action Council COVID-19 Update
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:
MVAC has temporarily closed all offices to the public. Call your county office for assistance. We are still working and will assist you over the phone, by email, etc. Direct contact is no longer taking place for everyone’s safety. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
HOMELESS PREVENTION:
If you are currently homeless or about to become homeless please click here to apply for the Homeless Prevention Program If you need assistance filling out the Pre-Application contact your local MVAC County Office (listed below)
MVAC Weatherization Program Update:
Minnesota Valley Action Council’s Weatherization Program has suspended our services until further notice. Please continue to apply for Energy Assistance to be placed on a waiting list to check for eligibility. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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.orgAGAIN Thrift and More and our New Ulm Thrift Store
AGAIN Thrift and More will open on Monday May 18th at 10 a.m. The New Ulm Thrift Store opening: TBA
The Sunday Half Price clothing sale is suspended until further notice.
Minnesota Valley Action Council COVID-19 Update for Tax Clinic
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All Tax Clinics are postponed!
We are not able to take on any new returns at this time. If you would like to file you own taxes please go to https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/free-electronic-filing
Click on “2019 Certified free file software” to find the websites that are available to help with tax filing. If you have any questions, contact Crystal at 507-345-2426 or cdomeier@mnvac.org.
The 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail.
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HVAC/Electricians
Minnesota Valley Action Council is accepting RFQ’s for HVAC and electrical work for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Please contact Kris Perendy at 507-345-2434 to request an RFQ and the general Instructions. Minnesota Valley Action Council encourages M/WBE, and Labor Surplus Area Firms to apply. All RFQ responses must be received by Minnesota Valley Action Council by 5:00 PM on June 5, 2020. Late RFQs will not be considered.
Bulk Suppliers
Minnesota Valley Action Council is accepting RFQ’s for weatherization material bulk supplies for the Weatherization Assistance Program. Please contact Kris Perendy at 507-345-2434 to request an RFQ and the general Instructions. Minnesota Valley Action Council encourages M/WBE, and Labor Surplus Area Firms to apply. All RFQ responses must be received by Minnesota Valley Action Council by 5:00 PM on June 5, 2020. Late RFQs will not be considered.
Applications are now available for the Energy Assistance Program that runs from September 2019 through July 2020. The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps low income households pay a portion of their heating and electric bills. This program is available to both individuals and families who are income eligible. For more information and application click here
Head Start is taking applications for 2019–2020 school year! Apply on-line or call to schedule an appointment.
Head Start Fact Sheets
Upcoming Events
If you are facing a homeless crisis or know someone that is, MVAC may be able to help. Fill out the Pre-Application at www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/homeless-prevention-pre-application/