Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2018, Semcac assisted 24,603 unduplicated individuals in addition to those whom were provided 53,787 rides via public transit. 3,215 of clients had disabilities. 7,847 were 60+ years old. 7,392 were children (age 17 years and under). Volunteers gave 72,629 hours of service to Semcac in 2018. Semcac has partnerships with 973 organizations.
Current Goals
In fiscal year 2019, Semcac aims to serve over 337 children via Head Start and Early Head Start programs, Semcac aims to provide over 52,000 rides via public transit and over 11,000 rides to seniors via the Volunteer Driver Program. Semcac aims to provide over 900 patients with family planning and reproductive/sexual health services via Semcac Clinic in Winona. Semcac aims to offer approximately 160,000 meals to seniors via Senior Dining and approximately 68,000 meals via Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors. Semcac aims to assist over 1,000 households via our four food shelves, with food security. Semcac aims to prevent homelessness for approximately 130 households and provide shelter to approximately 15+ households via the Freeborn County Homeless Shelter. Semcac aims to provide information/ resources and referrals to outside agencies, to approximately 9,000 individuals. Semcac aims to provide financial education and budget counseling to over 150 households. Semcac aims to assist approximately 6,000 households with energy assistance services including approximately 175 households receiving weatherization services. Semcac aims to rehabilitate homes that need handicap accessibility improvements, roofing, plumbing, heating furnaces and the like.
is working to complete the construction of a new transportation building to serve as a bus garage and dispatch center, located in Kasson,
Community or Constituency Served
The majority of the persons served are low-income or living in poverty. Additionally, higher-risk populations including seniors and young children. The southeastern-most corner of Minnesota, including the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Steele and Winona are the seven counties that Semcac is designated to serve. Semcac also provides limited services in the extended four counties of Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca.
Geographic Area Served
Semcac is the Community Action agency designated to serve the 7 southeastern MN counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Winona. Additional services are provided in the (4) counties of Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca.
