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The Cornerstone Group (TCG)

The Cornerstone Group (TCG)Link: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Cedardale Place Apartments Address2211 Hartle Ave, Owatonna, MN, 55060 103 Miles Phone number(612) 998-1082 Emailinfo@tcgmn.com

Area Served: Steele County

The Food Group

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Food Distribution - Fare For All Hosanna Lutheran Church Address105 Hosanna Dr, Mankato, MN, 56001 103 Miles Phone number(763) 450-3880 Website addresshttps://thefoodgroupmn.org/groceries/fare-for-all

Area Served: City of Mankato and surrounding area

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Mankato Address1703 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 103 Miles Phone number(507) 345-7215 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Thrifty White Pharmacy

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Thrifty White Pharmacy - Waseca Address223 State St N, Waseca, MN, 56093 103 Miles Phone number(507) 835-1610 Website addresshttps://www.thriftywhite.com

Area Served: Waseca County

Transitional Housing of Steele County

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Transitional Housing Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 103 Miles Phone number(507) 446-9315 Emailsupport@transitionalhousingsc.com Website addresshttps://www.transitionalhousingsc.com/programs

Area Served: Steele County

Transitional Housing of Steele County

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Help Paying for Basic Needs - Eviction Prevention Address155 Oakdale St, Owatonna, MN, 55060 103 Miles Phone number(507) 446-9315 Emailsupport@transitionalhousingsc.com Website addresshttps://www.transitionalhousingsc.com/programs

Area Served: Steele County

Trellis Management Co.

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Alma Address105 E Walnut St, Mankato, MN, 56001 103 Miles Phone number(612) 215-6832 Emailinfo@trellismn.org Website addresshttps://trellismn.org

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Verndale Public School District

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Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5184 Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5184 Emailbludovissie@vps.verndale.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School District

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Early Childhood Screening District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5184 Emailjill.davis@co.wadena.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School District

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Kindergarten District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5184 Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Verndale Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 631-2281 EmailFedBirth-5@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Verndale Public School District

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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 631-2281 EmailFedBirth-5@fed.k12.mn.us Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Verndale Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address411 SW Brown St, Verndale, MN, 56481 103 Miles Phone number(218) 445-5184 Website addresshttps://www.verndaleschool.org

Area Served: Verndale Public School District

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

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - North Mankato Address1705 Commerce Dr, North Mankato, MN, 56003 103 Miles Phone number(507) 388-1617 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Nicollet County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Owatonna Address125 18th St SE, Owatonna, MN, 55060 103 Miles Phone number(507) 451-8326 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Steele County

Walgreens

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Medical Equipment and Supplies Walgreens - Mankato (Madison) Address1270 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN, 56001 103 Miles Phone number(507) 388-1315 Website addresshttp://www.walgreens.com

Area Served: Blue Earth County

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

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Food Shelf Address203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093 103 Miles Phone number(507) 833-4119 x302 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/food-shelf-programs

Area Served: City of Waseca

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093 103 Miles Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/in-a-pinch

Area Served: City of Waseca

Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center

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Food Distribution - Backpack Program Address203 3rd Ave NW, Waseca, MN, 56093 103 Miles Phone number(507) 833-4119 Emaildirector@wasecaservicecenter.org Website addresshttps://www.wasecaareaneighborhoodservicecenter.com/backpack-program

Area Served: City of Waseca

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