HEAD START GIVE YOUR CHILD A Apply Now Developing Resources and Opportunities for People and Communities The Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a Community Action Agency helping those in need secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and training for employment, as well as creating educational opportunities for children. Established in 1965 under the Equal Opportunity Act, MVAC serves the people of Region Nine in Southern Minnesota. MVAC is not part of the government, nor is it a political entity. MVAC is a private, non-profit organization that uses federal, state and local resources to provide assistance wherever needed. This assistance comes in the form of established programs in six main program areas available for people in low-wage work. Residents in need in Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties count on MVAC for resources and opportunities that help improve their situation and quality of life. MVAC Program Areas Pregnant Women, Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Employment & Training | Energy | Housing Transportation | Finances See all program areas MVAC Offices are open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Donate Now Donate a Vehicle VITA Tax Program Volunteer Opportunities Tax Season will soon be upon us. We are looking for volunteers to help support this program. Training is provided. please contact Lynn to volunteer Watch this video to find out more The Young Adult, Adult/Dislocated Worker, and Senior Employment Programs have openings to help you. Click on the photos to fill out a referral for each of these programs. Young Adult Services Adult/Dislocated Worker Program Senior Employment Program Register your Lip Sync Team Today! Contact Ann@mnvac.org to register your team (up to 10 people) Want to be a sponsor? Yes even though we have paused the date we are still moving forward and planning this spectacular event! Contact Ann@mnvac.org to become a sponsor Registration Form Featured Event: Lip Sync Battle After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone the Lip Sync Battle until the COVID pandemic is under control. We want thisevent to be fun, entertaining and safe for all participants and attendees, and we look forward to rescheduling at a later date. We aregrateful for your support and want you to know this is just a “pause” and we will be back. Upcoming Events We Take Action! Click here to see how we take action! Chart of Programs in Each County Watch Our Story Services & Resources at Your Fingertips ApplyMN ApplyMN is Minnesota’s secure, online system you can use to apply for health care, cash assistance, SNAP (food support), emergency help, and child care assistance programs. Apply Today Voter Registration Voter registration is a very simple process. Minnesota Valley Action Council staff can help you with it. Get Registered Phone Service Link Up Minnesota is a program designed to provide eligible individuals with a reduction of one-half of the local telephone service connection and installation charges, up to $30. Learn More Website Resources View a list of relevant resources, organization and contact links that may offer additional valuable information. View Resources Tax Prep Access free tax prep sites and additional information to assist you with your taxes. Find Assistance Partnership Minnesota Valley Action Council is a proud partner of the American Job Center network! Regional Resource Guide View Resource Guide Connect on Facebook! SHOW MORE Contact Us! Toll Free: 1-800-767-7139 Brown County: 507-508-4041 Blue Earth County: 507-345-6822 Faribault County: 507-526-5291 Le Sueur County: 507-357-4246 Martin County: 507-238-1663 Nicollet County: 507-934-5224 Sibley County: 507-237-2981 Waseca County: 507-835-8240 Watonwan County: 507-375-5748 Quick Links Support MVAC Programs Thrift Stores About Us Contact Programs Pregnant Women, Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Employment & Training Energy Housing Transportation Finances Inquiries Office Locations Request Help Careers CareerForce Main Office Visit. 706 North Victory Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 Call. 1.800.767.7139 Email. lynn@mnvac.org Employee Login Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Site Map © 2021 Minnesota Valley Action Council. All rights reserved.