Developing Resources and Opportunities for People and Communities

The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and training for employment, as well as creating educational opportunities for children. Established in 1965 under the Equal Opportunity Act, MVAC serves the people of Region Nine in Southern Minnesota.

MVAC is not part of the government, nor is it a political entity. MVAC is a private, non-profit organization that uses federal, state and local resources to provide assistance wherever needed. This assistance comes in the form of established programs in six main program areas available for people in low-wage work. Residents in need in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties count on MVAC for resources and opportunities that help improve their situation and quality of life.

MVAC Program Areas

Pregnant Women, Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Employment & Training | Energy | Housing
Transportation | Finances

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MVAC Offices are open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Donate a Vehicle

The 2022 tax season will begin taking appointments mid-January.

Volunteer Preparers are needed!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer preparer, contact lynn@mnvac.org

THANK YOU SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA!

$91,000!!!!

The Young Adult, Adult/Dislocated Worker, and Senior Employment Programs have openings to help you.

Click on the photos to fill out a referral for each of these programs.

Young Adult Services Adult/Dislocated Worker Program Senior Employment Program

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Chart of Programs in Each County

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Services & Resources at Your Fingertips

ApplyMN

ApplyMN is Minnesota’s secure, online system you can use to apply for health care, cash assistance, SNAP (food support), emergency help, and child care assistance programs.

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Voter Registration

Voter registration is a very simple process. Minnesota Valley Action Council staff can help you with it.

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Phone Service

Link Up Minnesota is a program designed to provide eligible individuals with a reduction of one-half of the local telephone service connection and installation charges, up to $30.

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