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Riverway Learning Community Charter

Riverway Learning Community CharterLink: view organization details

School-based Preschool Charter School Address1200 Storrs Pond Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 132 Miles Phone number(507) 474-6120 Website addresshttps://www.riverwaylearningcommunity.org

Area Served: Winona County and surrounding area

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

Ruby's Pantry

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Food Distribution Austin Address700 12th St SW, Mower County Fairgrounds, Austin, MN, 55912 132 Miles Phone number(651) 674-0009 Emailgoodnews@rubyspantry.org Website addresshttps://rubyspantry.org/find-location

Area Served: Mower County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

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Food Shelf Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/cure-hunger

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/programs-and-serivces

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 373-8776 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/cure-hunger

Area Served: Freeborn County

Salvation Army - Albert Lea

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Utility Assistance - HeatShare Address302 Court St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(800) 842-7279 Website addresshttps://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/albertlea/utility-assistance

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Weatherization Assistance Program Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/weatherization-program

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Energy Assistance Program Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(800) 944-3281 Emaileap@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/energy-programs/energy-assistance-program

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Transitional Housing Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 373-1329 Emailsemcac@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Freeborn County

Semcac

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Freeborn County Office (Semcac) Address204 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 373-1329 Emailalbertleacc@semcac.org Website addresshttps://www.semcac.org/advocacy-resource-assistance/homelessness-prevention-rapid-rehousing

Area Served: Freeborn County

SMR Management

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Parkview Apartments - Sanborn Address201 E Pabst St, Sanborn, MN, 56083 132 Miles Phone number(507) 327-2137 Website addresshttps://www.smrrental.com

Area Served: Redwood County

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

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Forms Assistance - Immigration Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)

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

Legal Assistance Albert Lea Office Address146 W College St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(877) 696-6529 Emailalbertlea@smrls.org Website addresshttps://www.smrls.org/legal-services

Area Served: Most programs serve Freeborn, Mower, Rice, and Steele Counties. Service area may be dependent on program

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Perham Address211 Market Dr, Ste C, Perham, MN, 56573 132 Miles Phone number(218) 346-4840 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Otter Tail County

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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Head Start Winnebago Head Start Address100 1st Ave NE, Winnebago, MN, 56098 132 Miles Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Faribault County

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

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

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Early Head Start Winnebago Head Start Address100 1st Ave NE, Winnebago, MN, 56098 132 Miles Phone number(218) 281-5832 Website addresshttps://www.tvoc.org

Area Served: Faribault County

United Way of Freeborn County

United Way of Freeborn CountyLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Welcome Pantry Address411 1st Ave S, Ste A, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 373-8670 Emailinfo@unitedwayfc.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedwayfc.org/welcomepantry

Area Served: Freeborn County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Albert Lea Address703 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 132 Miles Phone number(507) 369-0260 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Freeborn County

Winona County Workforce Council

Winona County Workforce CouncilLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address1250 Homer Rd, Ste 200, Winona, MN, 55987 132 Miles Phone number(507) 205-6060 Emailcareerforce.winona@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/winona

Area Served: Winona County

Winona County Workforce Council

Winona County Workforce CouncilLink: view organization details

Job Training Address1250 Homer Rd, Ste 200, Winona, MN, 55987 132 Miles Phone number(507) 205-6060 Emailcareerforce.winona@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.careerforcemn.com/winona

Area Served: Winona County

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