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Kandiyohi County Food Shelf

Kandiyohi County Food ShelfLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address624 Pacific Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 235-2641 Emailalana@kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com Website addresshttp://kandiyohicountyfoodshelf.com

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRA

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRALink: view organization details

Subsidized Housing for People with Disabilities West Central Mental Health Housing Address917-919 20th Ave SE, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 235-8637 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/KCHRA

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRA

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRALink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Country View Place Call for Location 93 Miles Phone number(320) 235-8637 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/KCHRA

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRA

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRALink: view organization details

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing Lakeview Apartments Address300 7th St NW, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 235-8637 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/KCHRA

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRA

Kandiyohi County HRA, McLeod County HRA & Willmar HRALink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Highland Apartments Address115 Becker Ave SE, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 235-8637 Website addresshttps://www.facebook.com/KCHRA

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center

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Birthing and Parenting Education Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center - Staples Address616 4th St NE, Staples, MN, 56479 93 Miles Phone number(218) 895-5200 Emailoffice@lakesareapregnancy.org Website addresshttps://lakesareapregnancy.org/free-services

Area Served: Todd County

Library CareerForce Corner in St. Peter

Library CareerForce Corner in St. PeterLink: view organization details

Job Training Address601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 934-7420 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-peter

Area Served: Nicollet County

Library CareerForce Corner in St. Peter

Library CareerForce Corner in St. PeterLink: view organization details

Career Counseling Address601 S Washington Ave, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 934-7420 Emailcareerforce@state.mn.us Website addresshttps://careerforce.mn.gov/careerforce-location/library-careerforce-corner-st-peter

Area Served: Nicollet County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Countryside Estates - Willmar Address1226 Dana Dr SE, Unit 1300, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Kandiyohi County

Life Style, Inc.

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Sunshine Apartments Address107 2nd St SW, Morristown, MN, 55052 93 Miles Phone number(507) 451-8524 Emailinfo@lifestyleinc.net Website addresshttp://www.lifestyleinc.net

Area Served: Rice County

Lighthouse Counseling Ltd

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Counseling Services Lighthouse Counseling - Willmar Address311 4th St SW, Ste 227, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(855) 454-2463 Website addresshttps://www.lighthousecounseling.com

Area Served: Willmar and surrounding areas

Medical Supplies, Inc.

Medical Supplies, Inc.Link: view organization details

Medical Equipment and Supplies Address312 4th St SW, Ste 3, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 231-3655

Area Served: Kandiyohi County and surrounding counties

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

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Legal Assistance Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Willmar Office Address415 7th St SW, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 235-9600 Emailinfo@mylegalaid.org Website addresshttps://mylegalaid.org/get-legal-help

Area Served: Big Stone, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Renville, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Community Based ServicesLink: view organization details

Dental Clinic Special Care Dentistry Willmar Address1604 1st St S, Ste 140, Willmar, MN, 56201 93 Miles Phone number(320) 231-5315 Website addresshttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/services/direct-care-treatment/programs-services/community-dental-clinics

Area Served: Willmar and surrounding area

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Head Start Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 345-6822 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

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

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Home Repair Financial Assistance Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 934-5224 EmailLoans@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/home-improvement-loans

Area Served: Nicollet County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 934-5224 Emailtkahle@mnvac.org Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org/programs/housing/homelessness-prevention-2

Area Served: Nicollet County

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC)

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Early Head Start Nicollet County - Minnesota Valley Action Council Address600 S 5th St, Ste 121, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 345-2410 Website addresshttps://www.mnvac.org

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

Nicollet County Department of Human ServicesLink: view organization details

Child Support Services (CSS) Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://dcyf.mn.gov/individuals-and-families/family-services/child-support

Area Served: Nicollet County

Nicollet County Department of Human Services

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Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing Address622 S Front St, St. Peter, MN, 56082 93 Miles Phone number(507) 934-8559 Website addresshttps://www.co.nicollet.mn.us/234/Child-Foster-Care-Licensing

Area Served: Nicollet County

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