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Founded in 1966, Minnesota Valley Action Council is a private, nonprofit community action agency serving the people of Minnesota. It develops resources and opportunities that empower low wage earners to secure housing, transportation and employment, and training for employment and educational opportunities to children. The agency provides various services, including emergency, adult basic education, career exploration and employment, self-employment, counseling, health, and food and clothing services. It also provides various housing programs, such as small cities development, housing, and various loan and weatherization programs. Located in Mankato, Minn., it also has offices in Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties in Minnesota. Under its Head Start program, it offers various care and educational services to children with disabilities. Through its basic needs program it provides assistance with utility bills and housing rents and provides emergency lodging facilities.

Maple River Loaves & Fishes Food Shelf serves the Mapleton community by providing essential food assistance to those in need. This local ministry is dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the area. In addition to the food shelf, the community is enriched by various local ministries, including the Community Closet, which offers gently used clothing to residents. Faith Bible Church, located in the heart of Mapleton, actively engages in outreach efforts to embrace and support the broken and burdened within the Maple River community. Generated from the website

Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a non-profit organization based in Saint James, MN, dedicated to providing a wide range of programs and services to support individuals and families in need. From assisting pregnant people, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to offering employment and training opportunities, MVAC strives to address various community needs. With a focus on areas such as health, nutrition, housing, energy assistance, and transportation, MVAC aims to promote self-sufficiency and well-being among residents in the region. Through volunteer opportunities, donations, and sponsorships, the organization continues to make a positive impact on the community. Generated from the website