Healthy Community Initiative

Epic Enterprise Inc, located in Dundas, MN, has been enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities since 1976 by providing services that focus on employment opportunities, community involvement, and the arts. The organization aspires to create a more inclusive community that embraces diversity and supports all individuals in finding purpose. Through partnerships with over 60 local businesses, Epic offers tailored employment opportunities that allow adults with disabilities to contribute meaningfully to their communities. The organization also encourages community support through donations and advocacy, emphasizing the importance of relationships in fulfilling its mission. Generated from the website

Lonsdale Area Food Shelf is a community-based organization in Lonsdale, MN that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need. They offer a variety of food items and support services to help alleviate hunger and food insecurity in the local area. Generated from their business information

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.