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Families First of Minnesota

Families First of MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Early Head Start Winona Area Learning Center Address1299 W 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987 97 Miles Phone number(507) 287-2009 Website addresshttps://www.familiesfirstmn.org/services/early-head-start

Area Served: Winona County

First Congregational United Church of Christ

First Congregational United Church of ChristLink: view organization details

Free or Low-Cost Meals Address319 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 235-5382 Emailuccsecretary319@gmail.com Website addresshttp://www.fairmontucc.org

Area Served: Martin County

Home and Community Options, Inc.

Home and Community Options, Inc.Link: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities Iverson Court Apartments Address273 Orrin St, Winona, MN, 55987 97 Miles Phone number(507) 452-1021 Emailhco@hco.org Website addresshttps://www.hco.org/services

Area Served: Winona County

Hy-Vee

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Hy-Vee - Winona Address1475 W Service Dr, Winona, MN, 55987 97 Miles Phone number(507) 452-5254 Website addresshttps://www.hy-vee.com

Area Served: Winona County

Lake Mills Pharmacy Inc

Lake Mills Pharmacy IncLink: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address219 W Main St, Lake Mills, IA, 50450 97 Miles Phone number(641) 592-0141

Area Served: Faribault and Freeborn counties

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinLink: view organization details

Clinic Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake Mills Clinic Address309 S 10th Ave E, Lake Mills, IA, 50450 97 Miles Phone number(507) 668-2121 Website addresshttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/albert-lea/services-and-treatments/family-medicine

Area Served: Freeborn County

Midwest Dental

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Dental Clinic Midwest Dental - Winona Address1600 Gilmore Ave, Ste 200, Winona, MN, 55987 97 Miles Phone number(507) 708-6402 Website addresshttps://midwest-dental.com/services

Area Served: Winona County

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Mental Health Case Management Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Family Services Address17230 Noopiming Dr, Onamia, MN, 56359 97 Miles Phone number(320) 532-4163 Website addresshttps://millelacsband.com/government/resources1/mental-health-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Mille Lacs Band of OjibweLink: view organization details

Food Distribution Commodity Food Distribution Warehouse Address16745 Shaw Bosh Kung Rd, Onamia, MN, 56359 97 Miles Phone number(320) 362-1710 Website addresshttps://mlbo.dev/services/community-support-services

Area Served: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Options Pregnancy Center - Fairmont

Options Pregnancy Center - FairmontLink: view organization details

Birthing and Parenting Education Address322 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 238-2330 Emailcpcfmtmn@frontiernet.net Website addresshttps://fairmontpregnancyoptions.org/free-services

Area Served: Martin, Faribault, Watonwan and Jackson counties

Pine County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Finlayson Manor Address6524 Broadway St, Finlayson, MN, 55735 97 Miles Phone number(320) 280-0510 Website addresshttps://www.pinecountymn.gov/government/housing_and_redevelopment_authority/index.php

Area Served: Pine County

Prairie Lakes Transit

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Local Bus Service Address1023 North Dewey Street, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(800) 382-7433 Website addresshttps://www.pltransit.com/route-maps

Area Served: Faribault and Martin counties

Salvation Army - Fairmont

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 238-9797 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/heatshare-program

Area Served: Martin County

Salvation Army - Fairmont

Salvation Army - FairmontLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 238-9797 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Martin County

Salvation Army - Fairmont

Salvation Army - FairmontLink: view organization details

Holiday Program Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 238-9797 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/brighten-the-holidays

Area Served: Martin County

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Help Paying for Basic Needs Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

Salvation Army - Southwestern Minnesota

Salvation Army - Southwestern MinnesotaLink: view organization details

Transitional Housing Address303 Downtown Plz, Fairmont, MN, 56031 97 Miles Phone number(507) 326-5017 Website addresshttps://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/southwestern-minnesota-service-extension

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Watonwan and Yellow Medicine counties

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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Transportation
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- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

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