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Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)Link: view organization details

Local Bus Service Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/maps-fares

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART)

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Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Southern Minnesota Area Rural Transit (SMART) - Owatonna Address140 32nd Ave NW, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(855) 762-7821 Emailsservice@cedarvalleyservices.org Website addresshttps://smartbusmn.org/senior-disabled-transportation

Area Served: Scheduled transit services in Owatonna Dial-a-ride services in Steele County

Steele County Children's Mental Health Collaborative

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Children's Mental Health Collaboratives Address333 E School St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(507) 444-8635 Emailthiller@isd76.org

Area Served: Steele County

Sterling Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Owatonna Pharmacy Address410 Hoffman Dr, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(507) 451-0240 Website addresshttps://yoursterlingpharmacy.com

Area Served: Steele County

TEAM Academy

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs Charter School Address220 17th Ave NE, Waseca, MN, 56093 102 Miles Phone number(507) 833-8326 Website addresshttps://www.team.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca County and surrounding area

TEAM Academy

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Kindergarten Charter School Address220 17th Ave NE, Waseca, MN, 56093 102 Miles Phone number(507) 833-8326 Website addresshttps://www.team.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca County and surrounding area

TEAM Academy

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School-based Preschool Charter School Address220 17th Ave NE, Waseca, MN, 56093 102 Miles Phone number(507) 833-8326 Website addresshttps://www.team.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Waseca County and surrounding area

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

The Center Clinic

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Clinic The Center Clinic - Owatonna Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/clinic-services

Area Served: Southern MN

The Center Clinic

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Reproductive and Sexual Health The Center Clinic - Owatonna Address134 Southview St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(507) 633-9200 Emailcontact@thecenterclinic.org Website addresshttps://www.thecenterclinic.org/copy-of-our-mission

Area Served: Southern MN

Trinity Lutheran Church - Owatonna

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address609 Lincoln Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 102 Miles Phone number(507) 451-4520 Emailtrinity@tlcowatonna.org Website addresshttps://www.tlcowatonna.org/tableforall

Area Served: City of Owatonna

United Community Action Partnership

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 102 Miles Phone number(320) 523-1842 Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/rental-mortgage-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Energy Assistance Program Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 102 Miles Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emaileapucap@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/energy-assistance

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Weatherization Assistance Program Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 102 Miles Phone number(800) 992-1710 Emailassistancerequest@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing/weatherization

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 102 Miles Phone number(877) 523-1842 Emailjeand@unitedcapmn.org Website addresshttps://www.unitedcapmn.org/programs/housing

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

United Community Action Partnership

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Financial Management Education Olivia Office Address1635 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277 102 Miles Phone number(320) 523-1842 Website addresshttps://unitedcapmn.org

Area Served: Kandiyohi, McCleod, Meeker and Renville counties

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Normandy Apartments Address208 14th Ave NE, Waseca, MN, 56093 102 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 x13 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Waseca County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Rural Subsidized Housing for Families Southview Apartments Address100 10th Ave SW, Fairfax, MN, 55332 102 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 x13 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Renville County

Van Binsbergen and Associates

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Subsidized Housing for Families Westcourt Address500 S 13th St, Olivia, MN, 56277 102 Miles Phone number(320) 269-6640 Emailoffice@vanbllc.com Website addresshttps://www.vanbllc.com

Area Served: Renville County

Verndale Area Food Shelf

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Food Shelf Address402 NE Clark Dr, Verndale, MN, 56481 102 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5568 EmailVerndaleAreaFoodShelf@gmail.com Website addresshttps://sites.google.com/view/verndaleareafoodshelf

Area Served: Wadena County

Wabasha - Kellogg Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address2113 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN, 55981 102 Miles Phone number(651) 565-3559 Website addresshttps://wabasha-kellogg.k12.mn.us

Area Served: Wabasha-Kellogg Public School District

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