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Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)Link: view organization details

Legal Assistance Rochester Office Address903 Center St W, Ste 230, Rochester, MN, 55902 112 Miles Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailrochester@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice and Wabasha Counties

Titan Development and Investments

Titan Development and InvestmentsLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Northgate Plaza Address902 11th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 112 Miles Phone number(507) 289-6400 Website addresshttps://titandevelopment.us

Area Served: Olmsted County

Titan Development and Investments

Titan Development and InvestmentsLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Central Towers Address200 1st Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 112 Miles Phone number(507) 289-6400 Website addresshttps://titandevelopment.us

Area Served: Olmsted County

United Community Action Partnership

United Community Action PartnershipLink: view organization details

Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) United CAP - Morton Address39512 Reservation Highway 1, Morton, MN, 56270 112 Miles Phone number(507) 720-5874 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Lower Sioux Indian Community (Renville and Redwood counties)

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Clara City Community Haus Apartments Address507 Division St N, Clara City, MN, 56222 112 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 x17 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Chippewa County

Velair Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Century Heights Address2111 Wheelock Dr NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 112 Miles Phone number(507) 237-6948 EmailCenturyHeights@velairmanagement.com Website addresshttps://velairmanagement.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Velair Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Washington Village West Address950 11th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 112 Miles Phone number(507) 281-2707 EmailWashingtonVillage@velairmanagement.com Website addresshttps://velairmanagement.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Velair Property Management

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing First Avenue Flats Address400 1st Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 112 Miles Phone number(507) 512-5674 Email1stAveFlats@velairmanagement.com Website addresshttps://velairmanagement.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Village Ranch, Inc.

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Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Village Ranch, Inc. - Rochester Address1117 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 112 Miles Phone number(320) 286-2922 Website addresshttps://www.villageranch.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Rochester (Civic Center) Address1112 Civic Center Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 112 Miles Phone number(507) 206-5173 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Zumbro Valley Health Center

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Mental Health Clinic Zumbro Valley Health Center - Northgate Address1112 7th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901 112 Miles Phone number(507) 289-2089 Website addresshttps://www.zvhc.org/mental-health-services

Area Served: Olmsted and Fillmore counties

Zumbro Valley Health Center

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Mental Health Clinic Zumbro Valley Health Center - Recovery Programs Address29 7th St NE, Rochester, MN, 55906 112 Miles Phone number(507) 289-2089 Website addresshttps://www.zvhc.org/mental-health-services

Area Served: Olmsted and Fillmore counties

Apple Tree Dental

Apple Tree DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Rochester Center for Dental Health Address973 Skyline Dr SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 113 Miles Phone number(507) 424-1040 Emailcberge@appletreedental.org Website addresshttps://www.appletreedental.org

Area Served: Rochester and the surrounding communities of Oronoco, Postdamn, Elgin, Eyota, Marion, Pleasant Grove, Stewartville, Rock Dell, Kasson, Mantorville and Douglas

Aspen Dental

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Dental Clinic Aspen Dental - Rochester Address1290 Salem Rd SW, Ste 10, Rochester, MN, 55902 113 Miles Phone number(507) 686-6782 Website addresshttps://www.aspendental.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Blue Sky Dental

Blue Sky DentalLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Address18 3rd St SW, Ste 300, Rochester, MN, 55902 113 Miles Phone number(507) 258-5260 Emailinfo@BlueSkyDentalClinic.com Website addresshttps://www.blueskydentalclinic.com

Area Served: Rochester area

CareerForce Rochester

CareerForce RochesterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address2070 College View Rd E, Rochester Comm and Tech College, Rochester, MN, 55904 113 Miles Phone number(507) 292-5152 Emailcareerforce.rochester@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers

Area Served: Olmsted County

CareerForce Rochester

CareerForce RochesterLink: view organization details

Job Training Address2070 College View Rd E, Rochester Comm and Tech College, Rochester, MN, 55904 113 Miles Phone number(507) 292-5152 Emailcareerforce.rochester@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/recently-unemployed/layoff/dwp-overview.jsp

Area Served: Olmsted County

Catholic Charities of Southern MN

Catholic Charities of Southern MNLink: view organization details

Emergency Shelter - Winter Warming Centers Rochester Community Warming Center Address200 4th St SE, Rochester, MN, 55904 113 Miles Phone number(507) 226-8033 Emailinfo@ccsomn.org Website addresshttps://www.ccsomn.org/programs/warming-centers

Area Served: Rochester area

Christ United Methodist Church

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address400 5th Ave SW, Rochester, MN, 55902 113 Miles Phone number(507) 289-4019 Website addresshttps://www.cumethodist.com/saturdaynoonmeals

Area Served: Olmsted County

Community Cafe

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Community Cafe - Grand Rapids Address3130 SE 2nd Ave, Kiesler Wellness Center, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744 113 Miles Phone number(218) 259-9270 Emailinfo@communitycafemn.org Website addresshttps://communitycafemn.org/blog

Area Served: Itasca County

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Financial Assistance
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- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
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Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
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Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
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- Job Training
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