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Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Nor-Plain Apartments Address330 1st St NE, Plainview, MN, 55964 109 Miles Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Wabasha County

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment Authority

Southeastern Minnesota Multi-County Housing And Redevelopment AuthorityLink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for Families Nor-Plain Apartments Address330 1st St NE, Plainview, MN, 55964 109 Miles Phone number(651) 565-2638 Website addresshttps://www.semmchra.org/rental-housing

Area Served: Wabasha County

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Transportation - Hiawathaland Dial-a-Ride and HART Program Hiawathaland Transit Office Address55049 241st Ave, Plainview, MN, 55964 109 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailtdispatchers@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Rice, and specifically the communities of Cannon Falls, Randolph, Red Wing, Lake City, Frontenac, Pine Island, Plainview, Elgin, Wabasha, Kellogg, Winona, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Northfield and Faribault

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Hiawathaland Transit Office Address55049 241st Ave, Plainview, MN, 55964 109 Miles Phone number(866) 623-7505 Emailinfo@threeriverscap.org Website addresshttps://www.threeriverscap.org/hiawathaland-transit

Area Served: Counties of Goodhue, Wabasha, and Rice, and specifically the communities of Cannon Falls, Randolph, Red Wing, Lake City, Frontenac, Pine Island, Plainview, Elgin, Wabasha, Kellogg, Winona, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Northfield and Faribault

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Drug - Wadena Address321 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-4050 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Wadena County

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Head Start Elgin Head Start Address52497 275th Ave, Elgin, MN, 55932 109 Miles Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Wabasha County

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.Link: view organization details

Early Head Start Elgin Head Start Address52497 275th Ave, Elgin, MN, 55932 109 Miles Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Wabasha County

Velair Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Valleyhigh Flats Address3433 Kenosha Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 109 Miles Phone number(507) 512-1030 EmailValleyhighFlats@velairmanagement.com Website addresshttps://velairmanagement.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Velair Property Management

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Subsidized Housing - Privately Owned Valleyhigh Flats II Address3450 Kenosha Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 109 Miles Phone number(507) 512-6867 EmailValleyHighFlats2@VelairManagement.com Website addresshttps://velairmanagement.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Wadena County Family Services Collaborative

Wadena County Family Services CollaborativeLink: view organization details

Family Services Collaboratives Address22 Dayton Ave SE, Wadena County Public Health, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 639-7313 Emaillaure.laughlin@wcmn.us

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride (Friendly Rider) Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

Wadena County Friendly Rider Transit

Wadena County Friendly Rider TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service - Friendly Rider Address229 Harry Rich Dr, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-5730 Website addresshttps://friendlyrider.com/563/Ride-the-Bus

Area Served: Serves Cass, Wadena, Otter Tail and Todd counties

Wadena County Human Services

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Child Support Services (CSS) Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttps://mn-wadenacounty.civicplus.com/504/Child-Foster-Care

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-safety-and-family-preservation/parent-support-outreach-program-psop

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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Apply for Waiver Programs Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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County Programs for Food Support Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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County Programs for Income Assistance Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

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County Programs for People with Disabilities Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Wadena County Human Services

Wadena County Human ServicesLink: view organization details

County Programs for Families Address124 1st St SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 109 Miles Phone number(218) 631-7605 Website addresshttp://www.co.wadena.mn.us/197/Human-Services

Area Served: Wadena County

Apply Online: https://mnbenefits.mn.gov

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