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Category: MVAC Blog

How Energy Programs Help

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On April 27, 2021August 4, 2022By Ann MacgregorIn MVAC Blog

Minnesota Valley Action Council provides several different programs to meet the needs of low-income adults/families. Our Energy Related Repair Program,...

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The “Working poor” and poverty…

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On September 26, 2018August 4, 2022By Ann MacgregorIn MVAC Blog

By Amanda Mackie A recent New York Time article explored the idea that most Americans believe jobs are the solution...

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Head Start Works!

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On August 10, 2018August 4, 2022By Ann MacgregorIn MVAC Blog, Uncategorized

Head Start Works! What is Head Start? So many folks don’t really know what the program is.  Head Start is...

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Green Energy and MVAC

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On July 24, 2018August 4, 2022By Ann MacgregorIn MVAC Blog, Uncategorized

Our solar powered building. The renovation of the old Shopko building began in August 2012. Employees of MVAC were able...

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Welcome to our new blog

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On July 23, 2018August 4, 2022By Ann MacgregorIn MVAC Blog

Who we are and what we do Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a community action agency. We are for...

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