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Gommunity Action Agency People Are Our Busine,ss

Semcac es una Agencia de Acclon de Comunidad que fue formada conforme al Acto de Oportunidad Economica de 1964. Confiadocon la adrninistradon 10 que el Presidente Lyndon Johnson llamo " la Guerra en la Pobreza, " las Agencias de Accion de Comunidad, siguen ayudando a la gente que lucha con la pobreza a alcanzar la independencia. La rnision de Semcac es de asistir a la gente a alcanzar 0 mantener la independencia por su propio y recursos de comunidad. La agencia fue establecida como consecuencia de ciudadanos que vienen juntos al Condado Winona para hablar de la pobreza. EI esfuerzo Winona Distinguido trajo a el Condado Fillmore yael Condado Houston para formar el Consejo de Acclon del Ciudadano de Minnesota del Sureste, Inc., que fue incorporado como los no lucrativo 501(c)(3) en 1966.

SEMCAC, Inc. se convlrtlo el nombre legal de la agencia cuando el Condado de Dodge y el Condado Steele unieron la agencia en 1975. EI Condado se hizo el sexto condado

Ayuda a la Gente, Cambia Vidas Helping People, Changing Lives

Semcac is a Community Action Agency that was formed under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Entrusted with leading what President Lyndon Johnson called the "War on Poverty," Community Action Agencies continue to help people struggling with poverty to achieve self-reliance. Semcac's mission is to assist people to achieve or maintain independence and self-reliance through their own and community resources. The agency was established as a result of citizens coming together in Winona County to discuss poverty in their communities. The Winona County effort brought in Fillmore County and Houston County to form the Southeastern Minnesota

"Semcac" en 1995. Los comisionados de Condado Freeborn designaron Semcac como la

Agencia de Acdon de Comunidad de su condado que comienza el 1 de enero de 2004, despues de que los cortes de finanzas del estado en 2003 hablan forzado la agencia anterior a cerrarse.

En la fundaclon de la agencia, la Ciudad de Rushford ofredo la casa a la oficina central de Semcac sin nlnqun cargo. Como la agencia credo, dos sitios adicionales en Rushford fueron usados para el personal administrativo. En 1992, Semcac com pro un edificio en Rushford de modo que el personal administrativo de la agencia y la Citizen's Action Council, Inc., which oficina central pudieran trabajar was incorporated as a non-profit juntos bajo un mismo techo. 501(c)(3) in 1966.

SEMCAC, Inc. became the agency's legal name when Dodge County and Steele County joined the agency in 1975. Mower County became the sixth county of the agency's service area in 1985. The agency's legal 1995.

del area de servicio de la agencia en name became "Semcac" in 1985. EI nombre legal de la agencia The

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Adernas de la Oficina Administrativa en Rushford, Semcac puede ser encuentra en 7 centros distinguidos, 4 estanterfas de alimento, 16 posiciones de Head Start, 58 sitios de alimentadonpara las personas mayores de edad, y la Clfnica de Semcac en Winona. Semcac por condado:

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commissioners of Freeborn County designated Semcac as their county's Community Action Agency beginning January 1, 2004, after state funding cuts in 2003 had forced the previous agency to close.

At the agency's founding, the City of Rushford offered to house Semcac's headquarters for no charge. As the agency grew, two additional sites in Rushford were used for administrative staff. In 1992, Semcac purchased a large building in Rushford so that the agency's administrative staff and program headquarters could again come together under one root

In addition to the Administrative Office in Rushford, Semcac can be found at 7 county contact centers, 4 food shelves, 16 Head Start locations, 58 Senior Dining sites, and the Semcac Clinic in Winona. Below is a table showing which Semcac programs are available by county:

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Carte del Director Ejecutivo Wayne Stenberg

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Letter from Executive Director Wayne Stenberg

Dear Eventos sin Fronteras Readers:

Me gustaria darle las gracias al editor de I want to thank the editor of Eventos for Eventos por proveer la oportunidad para providing me the opportunity to inform the informar a la comunidad Hispana de los Hispanic community of services offered by servicios quien nuestra agencia ofrece e our agency and explain our unique governing igualmente por proveer la oportunidad para body as well. Your publication is important to describir nuestro cuerpo governante us as it provides an additional avenue through exclusivo. Su publicacion es importante para which we can reach people who may be in nosotros como esto proporciona una avenida need of our services.

adicional por la cual podemos alcanzar a la gente que puede estar en la necesitados de nuestros servicios.

Tomaria varias horas para hacerle justicia a los varios programas y servicios cuales Semac provee. EI nombre Semcac se ha hecho slnonlrno de la preocupaclon para la gentegente de todos los efios y condiciones sociales diferentes .. Semcac proporciona un paraguas de programas de servicio humanos, muchas personas podrian lIamar a Semcac " la red de seguridad social. " que buscan el alimento, el alojamiento, el transporte y otros servicios basicos a traves de Minnesota del Sudeste. Con la ayuda de la comunidad local, Semcac sigue avanzando su rnlslon de asistir a la gente a alcanzar 0 mantener la independencia y la confianza si misma por sus propio recursos y recursos de la comunidad. Bajo el paraguas de Semcac usted encontrara los programas que sirven mismo a los jovenes y al mas viejo de nuestra pobladon, De un lado del espectro tenemos a Head Start sirviendo a ninos de 3-4 efios y sus familias, al otro lado del espectro tenemos a Senior Nutrition quien provee com ida nutritiva para gente de 60 efios y mayores. Tenemos otras iniciativas tambien que proveen alojamiento, comida y transportacion para todas las edades.

significativo a programas y servicios en una With help from the local community, Semcac manera oportuna y gratis al cliente. continues to advance its mission to assist Empleados blllnques estan disponibles en people to achieve or maintain independence locales limitadas para asistir a clientes que and self-reliance through their own and hablan Espanol. La agencia tambien coordina community resources.

citas con lnterpretes entrenados y servicios

de lnterprete telefonlcos. Los lIamadores con Under Semcac's umbrella you will find la habilidad limitada para el Ingles, pueden programs that serve the very young to the ser puestos el asimiento hasta que un oldest of our population. We have Head Start lnterprete sea conectado a la lIamada. on one end of the spectrum serving children

ages 3-4 and their families, and on the other Otra vez, estamos agradecidos a Eventos por end of the spectrum Senior Nutrition esta oportunidad especial de promover los providing nutritious meals to people ages 60 programas y servicios de Semcac. Por favor and over. We have other initiatives as well tome un momento para leer rapidamente that provide for housing, food and

transportation for people of all ages.

Wayne Stenberg Executive Director Semcac

As the agency's executive director I work closely with the Semcac Board of Directors. Community Action Agencies have unique, tripartite governing bodies. The Semcac Board of Directors is required by federal law to have representation from three sectors: 1/3 represent consumers; 1/3 represent public officials; and 1/3 represent private, community organizations. Persons interested in serving on the Semcac's Board may request information at (507) 864-7741.

To learn more about Semcac, go to www.semcac.org or call your local Semcac office to make an appointment. Semcac will provide for effective communication between clients with limited English proficiency and Semcac staff by making appropriate language assistance services available when clients need these services. Clients will be provided meaningful access to programs and services in a timely manner and at no cost to the client. Bilingual employees are available at limited locations to assist Spanish-speaking customers. The agency also coordinates telephone interpreter services. Callers with limited English proficiency may be put on hold until an interpreter is connected to the call.

Again, thank you to Eventos for this special opportunity to promote Semcac's programs and services. Please take a moment to read through this edition of Eventos and learn more about how Semcac is helping people and changing lives in Southeast Minnesota.

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Para manejar todos estos programas, los recursos son necesarios. La agencia emplea a aproximadamente 240 personas en 11 condados y ventajas del servicio generoso de mas de 3,800 voluntarios. Los gastos anuales de Semcac han hecho un promedio de aproximadamente 12.4 millones de dolares durante los diez afios pasados. Aproximadamente el 54 por ciento del red ito de la agencia viene de subvenciones federales; el 16 por ciento viene de subvenciones estatales; y el 30 por ciento viene de subvenciones privadas de agencias del United Way y fundaciones de area, subvenciones de adminlstradon local y contratos, contribuciones de participantes de programa, y donaciones de negocios locales, iglesias, organizaciones clvicas e inclusion de individuos la Junta directivo de la agencia y empleados. Mientras algunos programas son financiados federalmente, otros programas, como los estanterlas de alimento, confiamos casi completamente en donaciones privadas para proporcionar servicios para aquellos luchando con la pobreza.

Hoy hay aproximadamente 1,000 Agencias de Accion de la Comunidad que sirven a los residentes del 96 por ciento de los condados dentro de los Estados Unidos. Estas agencias pueden ser corporaciones privadas, no lucrativas 0 agencias publicas, Hay 28 Agencias de Acclon de Comunidad en Minnesota, y todos excepto uno es corporaciones privadas, no lucrativas. Dos otras Agencias de Accion de Comunidad en el Sudeste Minnesota son Three Rivers Community Action, Inc., cubriendo Goodhue, Rice y las condados de Wabasha, y Olmsted County Community Action Services, la unlca orqanlzacion publica en Minnesota y almacenado bajo el departamento del condado de trabajos comunitarios. Para averiguar mas sobre las Agencias de Accion de Comunidad del Minnesota, vaya a website siguiente: HIPERENLACE www.mncaa.org.

Programas par cor-dado Dodge Filmore Freeborn Houston Mower Olmsted Steele Winona
Progra ms by cou nty
Servicios de autobus • • • • •
Bus Services
Aststencia de Energia • • • • • • •
Energy Assistance
Clinical Familiar • • •
Family Planning Clinic
Estanterias de alimento • • •
Food Shelves
Head Start • • • • • •
Prevencion de • • • • • • •
Homeless Prevention
Refugio para indigentes •
Homeless Shelter
Presta mas para la vivienda • • • • • • • •
Housing Rehab Loans for
Homeowners
Meals on Wheels • • • • • • • •
Servicio de Emergencia • • • • • • •
de Outreach
Outreach Emergency
Services
P,,§stamos para la vrvienda • • • • • •
Rental Rehab Loans
Progra ma de Mayores/Cuidadores • • • • •
Retired & Senior
Volunteer Program
Progra ma de Mayores/Retirados • • • •
Senior & Caregiver Advo-
cacy Program
Alimsntadon par mayores • • • • • • • •
de edad
Senior Dining
Programa de Conductor voluntano • • • • •
Volunteer Driver Program
Clirnatizacion • • • • • • • •
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To operate all of these programs, resources are needed. The agency employs about 240 people in 11 counties and benefit from the generous service of over 3,800 volunteers. Semcac's annual expenses have averaged about $12.4 million over the past ten years. About 54 percent of the agency's revenue comes from federal grants; 16 percent comes from state grants; and 30 percent comes from private grants from United Way agencies and area foundations, local government grants and contracts, contributions from program participants, and donations from local businesses, churches, civic organizations and individualsincluding the agency's Board of Directors and employees. While some programs are primarily federally funded, other programs, such as the four food shelves, rely almost entirely on private donations in order to provide services for those struggling with poverty.

Today there are approximately 1,000 Community Action Agencies serving residents of 96 percent of the counties within the United States. These agencies can be either private, nonprofit corporations or public agencies. There are 28 Community Action Agencies in Minnesota, and all but one are private, non-profit corporations. The two other Community Action Agencies in Southeast Minnesota are Three Rivers Community Action, Inc., covering Goodhue, Rice and Wabasha counties, and Olmsted County Community Action Services, the only public organization in Minnesota and housed under the county's department of community services. To find out more about Minnesota's Community Action Agencies, go to the following website: www.mncaa.org.

Las Agencias de Accion de Comunidad tienen Community Action Agencies have unique

cuerpos unlcos gobernantes. La ley federal governing bodies. The Semcac Board of

requiere que la Junta directivo Semcac tenga Directors is required by federal law to have

la representadon de tres sectores: 1/3 representation from three sectors: 1/3

representan a consumidores; 1/3 1/3 bll

representan a funcionarios publicos; y 1/3 represent consumers; represent pu IC

representa organizaciones de comunidad officials; and 1/3 represent private,

privadas. Cada uno de los siete regates de community organizations. Each of Semcac's

Se:mca~ de cond,ados de area de servicio Aunque los programas y servioos hayan Although programs and services have s~ven primary service area countiesDodge, pnrnano, Doge, Flllm~re, Freeborn, ~?uston, cambiado por los efios desde la fundadon de changed over the years since the agency's Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele Mower, Steele and Wlnona-es permltido dos, " , "and Winonais allowed two representatives

representantes de cada sector. Los la aqencia en 1966, Semcac estan dedlcados founding In 1966, Semcac remains dedicated f h ct C I ct d ~

id I'd t" d I b did II flohti d helol I hi romeac se or. onsumersareee e lor

consurm _ores son e eg~ os para ~r'!llnos e a a po reza yea gente para ayu ase e os to Ig tlng poverty an e ping peop e e p fo _ ea te ms P bllc officials a e appointed

cuatro anos. Los funclonarlos publlcos son' I I ' I hid h h Th 'I' h' ur y r r . u I I I r I

desl d lslonad d' t' ld rrusrnos y e uno a otro. Los articu os en esta t emse ves an eac ot er. e artie es In t IS by county commissioners. Private sector

esiqna os por cormsiona os IS IngUi os. bll , , f ' d II b I bll t' ff d tall b t S '

Los miembros de sector privados representan pu icaoon 0 recen mas ~t:a es so re os pu ica Ion 0 er m,ore e I sa ou emcac s members represent local organizations and

organizaciones locales y son designados por programas de Semcac y services, programs and services. are appointed by the board. Persons

el b~!do. Las personas, inte:resaron en la interested in serving on the Semcac Board of

poroon s<?~re la ~unta dlr~?:lvo de Semcac CENTROS DE CONTACTO Directors may request information at (507)

~~~1~ solldtar la lnformadon en (507) 864- CONTACT CENTERS 864-7741.

Para aprender mas sobre Semcac, vaya al HIPERENLACE www.semcac.org, 0 llamese 0 visite su oficina local Semcac sequn la lista debajo. Para los sitios de cena y centros de Head Start, lIame a la Oficina Administrativa 0 su Centro de Contacto de Semcac local. Empleados bilinglies estan disponibles para asistir a clientes que hablan espafiol. En la mayor parte de las oficinas, la agencia usa la Linea de Lengua, usted puede ser puesto el asimiento hasta que un lnterprete sea conectado ala lIamada.

Administrative Office (507) 864-7741

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Freeborn County (507) 373-1329 2202 Stevens St.

Albert Lea, MN 56007

Houston County (507) 725-3677 138 E, Main Caledonia, MN 55921

Mower County (507) 433-5889

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Steele County (507) 451-7134 545 Dunnell Dr, Owatonna, MN 55060

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To learn more about Semcac, go to www.semcac.org, or call or visit your local Semcac office according to the list below. For Senior Dining sites and Head Start centers, call the Administrative Office or your local Semcac Contact Center. Bilingual employees are available at limited locations to assist Spanish-speaking customers. At most locations, the agency uses The Language Line, so you may be put on hold until an interpreter is connected to the call.

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Semcac Head Start is a high-quality preschool program serving six counties in Southeast Minnesota:

Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona. Our staff is family-focused parents and teachers work together to plan activities that support each child's growth and well-being. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Eligible families have children between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age. Our focus is to serve families with limited income based on federal guidelines. All interested families are encouraged to apply. Staff will work with each family to determine eligibility.

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Children participate in a variety of educational activities that encourage a love of learning and lifelong healthy habits. Children receive medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy creative play in safe settings indoors and outdoors. Head Start helps all children succeed. As a result, children get along with others, solve problems, and are more confident. The children also improve their listening and speaking skills. With these skills children leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning and ready to

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Our program is ready to meet the needs of children and families who speak languages other than English. Classrooms use English to better prepare children for successful entry into kindergarten in an English-based school system. Using English also helps all children feel welcome. We balance this with our respect of each family's home culture. We encourage use of native language outside of class and enjoy honoring different cultures as part of our classroom activities.

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The recent passage of a state differentiated ~rom. the law in Arizona has become a overall pattern of immigrant political hot button through behavior.

out the country. The thought Ultimately, Americas' is that it will help curb would dependence on drugs from be busboys, roofers and lawn South and Central America is mowers from Mexico and helping shape immigration Central America from using policy. Rounding up lowthe Arizona desert to get to skilled Mexican workers and the U.S. because legal paths walling off the entire border are closed and they want is not likely to solve the work. larger problem. Hopefully, However most Americans some good can come fro the understand that the majority Arizona law, as it could force of immigrants are an asset. the federal government to Most migrants trudge finally address the problem through the desert for days or and c.ome up ~ith a workable accept high risks with human solution creatI~g an or~erly traffickers. They come in syste~ to bnn~ unskilled search of a paying job a labor into the Untied States.

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Arizona is attempting to solve a problem created by bad federal policy. For much of the last decade the U.S. has needed young, hungry labor and Latin America has had an excess supply of it. But Washington has refused to devise a legal immigration plan that could respond to this market reality.

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pague la deuda. Las cartas pueden ser acornpefiadas con lIamadas telef6nicas de la agencia de colecci6n. De acuerdo al FDCPA, despues de la comunicaci6n inicial, ya sea por telefono 0 por correo, el collector debe enviar un "aviso de validaci6n". EI aviso de validaci6n notifica al consumidor que tiene el derecho de disputer la deuda y de pedir verificaci6n en un plazo de 30 dlas despues de recibir el aviso. Frecuentemente, los consumidores no disputan la deuda ni piden verificaci6n, siendo uno de los errores mas comunes, Todo 10 que usted necesita hacer es redactor

by: Mark Vavreck una carta indicando que usted "EI respeto al derecho ajeno es la quiere disputer y verificar su deuda. paz" Estas famosas palabras del EI colectores esta obligado a parar President Mexicano Benito Juarez todos los esfuerzos de colecci6n son poetlcas y ponderosas. hasta que la deuda sea verificada. Oca 5 ion a I mente pod e m os Es ilegal que el colector envle otra encontrarnos defendiendo a otros a carta 0 lIame al consumidor por costa de nuestros propios derechos. telefono antes de que la deuda sea

verificada. Una vez que este

Conociendo sus derechos de verificada, el proceso de reembolso consumidor es el primer paso para continua. Aunque usted puede conseguir seguridad financier y recibir varias cartas 0 lIamadas tranquilidad. Algunas veces telef6nicas, por 10 general despues incurrimos deudas que por una u de la tercera carta el colector puede otra raz6n no podemos pagar. comenzar el proceso de colecci6n Cuando esto ocurre, es importante ante un tribunal.

saber el proceso y el procedimiento

de la colecci6n de una deuda. Cuando el colector 10 demanda ante

un tribunal, usted recibe el Citatorio Para empezar, es importante saber y I a D e man d a , ya 5 e a los derechos suyos y los del personalmente 0 por correo. EI collector. Primeramente es illegal Citatorio suele confundir a muchas que un colector 10 insulte 0 acose. personas porque no contiene un EI collector de deudas 0 abogado no ruirnero de archivo del tribunal. De tiene derecho a gritarle 0 abusar de h ec h 0, co m u n men te e ste usted verbalmente. Muchos documento no es sometido al colectores acostumbran algunas tribunal. No obstante, es muy veces a amenazar a los importante que usted actue consumidores con amenazas rapldarnente si recibe estes extrefias, Por ejemplo, amenazas documentos. Un Citatorio es diciendo que van a vender su casa, general mente un documento de quitarle a su mascota 0 que 10 van a una pagina que indica que "usted deportar. Estas amenazas son tiene 20 dlas no incluyendo la fecha despreciables, falsas e ilegales bajo de entrega para contestar a la el Acto de Practices Justas de Demanda". Esto significa que si Colecci6n de Deudas (FDCPA). EI usted no contesta al colector ya sea FDCPA es una ley federal que admitiendo 0 negando cada parrafo protege a los consumidores contra que se encuentra en la Demanda en los abuses y el acoso de abogados y el plazo de 20 dlas, usted estara en colectores de deudas. defecto y el colector podra obtener

un juicio de defecto. Si esto sucede, Una deuda es comunrnente enviada usted tendra una sentencia contra auncollectordedeudasdespuesde usted que puede afectar tres meses de no recibir pago. negativamente su reporte de Normalmente, el collector envla credito,

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E1fER1f'8S™ Semcac - Energy Assistance septiembre 2010 11

HELPING WITH HEATING COSTS AND HOME REPAIRS

By Gerry Krage,

Community Development Director

The Energy Assistance Program is a federally funded program administered through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The program provides financial assistance to help with a household's winter heating bills. Both homeowners and renters may apply. A household must complete the application process to determine eligibility and the amount of their utility assistance. Financial assistance payments are made directly to the household's utility company. Whether a household qualifies for the program and how much financial assistance a household receives is determined by the household's income, number of household members, and the amount of energy use of the home. Verification of the last three months of a household's income is needed to apply. Current income guidelines are show below.

Household
Size Income
1 $5,655
2 $7,395
3 $9,135
4 $10,875
5 $12,615
6 $14,355
7 $16,095
8 $17,835
9 $19,575
10 $21,315 call 1-800-944-3281 to speak to an Energy Assistance Program representative or call your local Semcac Contact Center.

Semcac's Weatherization Assistance Program also helps with heating costs by providing home improvements to reduce energy consumption. Each home is inspected before and after work is done in order to ensure that homes are more energy efficient upon project completion. Homeowners are made aware of all areas of the home on which work will be completed. Improvements may include exterior wall and attic insulation, air infiltration and bypass sealing, and the testing, repair or replacement of the home's mechanical systems to ensure efficiency and safety. Homeowners and renters who apply and are eligible for the Energy Assistance

Program are automatically screened for participation in the Weatherization Assistance Program. Priority is given to households with at least one senior citizen, individual with a disability or child, or to households with the highest heating costs.

Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Semcac Weatherization has received an enormous boost in funding to complete nearly three times the number of housing units typically weatherized each yearfrom 300 to 850 homes and rental units for residents of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele and Winona counties. This expanded initiative will help to reduce fuel consumption in each dwelling by up to 30 percent depending on current usage and heating systems. To respond to the challenge of nearly tripling its output, Semcac's Weatherization Assistance Program has hired nine new employeesseven in the field and two to assist with program ad min istration. Licensed Minnesota contractors have also been contracted to perform the work needed to help keep up with the additional volume. In addition to the many homeowners and renters that will see lasting impact from this expansion, the project has benefited local contractors, lumbar yards and manufacturers of energy products If you are someone you know, is interested in receiving this benefit you can contact are main office at 1-800- 944-3207 for more details.

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En este caso, el consumidor sera contactado por el colector para Pedir una declaraci6n de valores que requiere enviar una declaraci6n financiera indicando el nombre de su empleador e informaci6n bancaria. Es muy importante que usted Ilene completamente estos documentos y los envfe al colector de deudas. De 10 contra rio, el colector puede someter papeles adicionales al tribunal para su detenci6n. EI siguiente paso de este proceso es la congelaci6n de cuentas bancarias hasta 25%.

Frecuentemente, los consumidores se sorprenden cuando se enteran que el colector ha congelado sus cuentas. EI consumidor tiene el derecho de reclamar que cierta suma del dinero congelado sea exento. EI consumidor puede presentar un Aviso de Exoneraci6n donde puede enumerar todos sus bienes ylo dinero no sujeto a colecci6n incluyendo Seguro Social, pensiones 0 beneficios publicos, Por consiguiente, el colector puede hacer un reclamo y hacer una objeci6n al tribunal. Si esto sucede, usted debe de hacer un pedido de audiencia con el tribunal en el plazo

de 10 dfas 0 el colector tendra el derecho de colectar todo el dinero.

Recuerdo que el abuso 0 acoso es ilegal y usted tiene el derecho de demandar al colector de deudas si sus derechos han sido violados. En estos casos, el colector ofrece un acuerdo financier 0 borran su deuda. Pero cuando no hay abuso o acoso, la negociaci6n es generalmente la mejor herramienta.

EI mejor momento para negociar con un acreedor 0 un colector de deudas es antes de recibir el Citatorio y la Demanda. Recuerde que el respeto al derecho ajeno empieza en el hogar.

Escrito por el abogado Mark Vavreck. EI es abogado en la oficina de leyes de Scrimshire, Martineau, Gonko & Vavreck. Tamblen es un abogado voluntario con Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN). Si necesita asesorfa legal, llamenos al: 651- 379-4223, los martes de Ham a 2 pm y los rnlercoles de 4pm a 6pm.

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Semcac Head Start

New Mower County Home-Based Option Available

Every child deserves a Head Start!

Semcac Head Start is a no-cost pr-e-school program for 3 and 4 year old children and their families. In addition to our center-based classrooms in several counties, we are now offering a home-based option for families in

Mower County (outside of the Austin area).

Head Start offers quality learning activities for children and information and support for parents as they help their children grow to their full potential. Families of children with special needs are welcome,

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Semcac: Family Planning Services

Semcac Family Planning Clinic believes that education is an important part of health. Education materials are available in writing or online. Clinic staff always welcomes you to call with questions, too. Located in downtown Winona, the clinic is in the Plaza Square at 76 W. 3rd Street, across the street from Winona Public Transit. The clinic is open weekdays 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m., with evening hours one night of the week (currently Tuesday). Call 1- 507-452-4307 or 1-800-657-5121

for more information.

Family planning services on a

sliding-fee scale

by Chrissy Feine

Health Services Director

Semcac's Family Planning Clinic offers affordable reproductive health services to people of all ages with or without health insurance. All fees are based on the annual household income of the patient and the number of persons supported by that income. (Quite often patients pay little to nothing.) We also offer programs to assist with the costs of exams and birth control. Confidentiality is our top priority as is providing a nonjudgmental atmosphere where questions and concerns can be addressed.

Services provided include:

• Annual exams that encompass

overall health with an emphasis on reproductive well ness (pelvic exams, pap smears, etc.)

• Pregnancy testing

• Screening for sexually transmitted infections

• Emergency contraception

·Numerous options for birth control.

Unsure of what type of appointment you need? Clinic staff will assist you by asking general questions to be sure your needs are met. The Family Planning Clinic also offers the HPV vaccine Gardasil, and we can assist with the cost of this series of three vaccinations.

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by Wendy Todd

Outreach & Emergency Services Director

Semcac's outreach staff is also providing special programs with funding from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. For a short time crisis financial assistance is available for newly unemployed or underemployed individuals and families that have an unexpected or emergent household expense that jeopardizes their stability during the transition to finding gainful employment. A new homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program is also available with limited-time stimulus funding; the program assists qualified homeless households or households at-risk of losing their rental housing with longer term financial assistance and case management.

Outreach staff in three counties offer Dollars and Sense Classes. These fun, free, 3-hour financial literacy classes cover budgeting, savings, debt reduction, credit repair, and identity theft. An evening meal is included. Classes fill up quickly, so call your local Semcac Contact Center to register.

Semcac:Transportation

currently has 151 volunteer drivers who donated 21,107 hours of service last year. Volunteer drivers are men and women willing to share their time and vehicle to help meet the needs of their community. They provide transportation for local trips and long distance trips mainly to Rochester and La Crosse.

Semcac has four food shelves that provide individuals and families with a variety of nutritious foods and the opportunity to stretch limited household budgets. The Food Shelves are sustained by donations of dollars, food and personal care items. Semcac's food shelves are in Kasson at 507-634-4350, ........ _".-

Preston at 507-765-2761, Caledonia at 507- ••

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Become a volunteer driver! Volunteer drivers set their own schedule and destinations, driving as often as they wish. Drivers benefit by receiving personal satisfaction of helping others, plus they are reimbursed for their mileage at the current

lth rate of $0.50 per mile. Other perks include

WI parking and meal reimbursements as allowed, training opportunities and volunteer recognition events. If you have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, a good driving record, and are at least 21 years of age, you

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and an extensive Volunteer Driver Program In

the five counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Winona. To be eligible for the Volunteer Driver Program, you must be one of the following:

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Dodge County 507-634-4350

Fillmore County 507-765-2761

Freeborn County 507-373-1329

Houston County 507-725-3677

Mower County 507-433-5889

Steele County 507-451-7134

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services regardless of race, color, sex,

religion, disability or national origin. For either Semcac Transportation service in

Fillmore, Houston or Winona counties, call 1- Semcac's Bus Service is available for the 800-944-3874. In Dodge County, call 1-800- public, with the exception of the Blooming 528-7622. For the Volunteer Driver Program Prairie Bus that is dedicated for senior transit. in Steele County call 1-866-238-9389. Senior

citizens in the Blooming Prairie area may call The Semcac Volunteer Driver Program is the Senior Dining site at 507-583-7369 for funded in by the Minnesota Department of bus transportation.

Human Services, Blue Plus of Minnesota,

UCare of Minnesota, local governments, client and other private donations, and a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging. Public Transit is primarily funded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Greater Minnesota Transit Fund.

Last year, Semcac's Public Transit Service provided 38,961 rides for individuals going to and from work, personnel appointments or shopping and for children going to and from preschool and childcare. The Volunteer Driver Program provided 15,510 rides, primarily for medical appointments. The VDP

At local Contact Centers, Semcac's outreach staff offers a personal connection between low-income families and community resources and services. Staff provides advocacy, information and referrals, assists with completing applications for services, and

administers a variety of emergency -Age 60 or over

assistance programs. -Medical Assistance client

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Home ess Prev~.ntlon ~Is~nce proqrarns information about all of the above programs.

can help families experiencing a houslnq Please call' Houston, and Winona Counties

crisis. Semcac may be able to help eligible .

households at risk of losing their housing with

a one-time rent or mortgage payment to

ensure they are able to maintain their

housing. Also, Semcac can help qualified

homeless individuals and families with a first

month's rent or security deposit to get them

into rental housing. At Semcac's Freeborn

County Homeless Shelter, homeless

individuals and families may receive housing

for up to 90 days in one of three shelter units.

Each household completes a budget and

growth plan and works daily with staff to

secure permanent housing and transition

back into the community.

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• A limited number of 10' f ~ 0 mph 0 tog rap her s , wide X 8' deep exhibitor vldeoqraphers, formal-wear booths are available. shops, cake decorat~rs,

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• Booth location is on a first- gift registries, limousines,

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EXPOS will publish in all • Latin Big-Band Concert editions of Minnesota

Diversity Life Reporter & • Lowrider & Custom Car Show Eventos Spanish & English

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To: Quince Corner

Yes! Please enter my name in your free drawings for your Quinceafiera Free "Mini" Dream-Prize Package Drawings. I understand that I must be present to win.

Name: _

Address: _

City: State: Zip: _

Tel: Email: _

Birthday: _

I understand that I may submit only one entry form for each drawing, and that I must submit a new entry form for each additional drawing in which I wish to participate. All entry forms from entrants physically attending any of our EXPOS will be entered into our annual Quinceafiera Free "MAXI" Dream-Prize Package Drawing. Entrants need not be present to win the "MAXI" prize, but must have attended one or more of our EXPOS.

Entry forms are available online at www.guincecorner.com and at participating sponsor business locations.

I understand that I must be 12 by the first day of the month of the drawing, and that I cannot be more than 15 by the first day of the month of the drawing. I understand that I must have valid photo identification to claim my prize.

I understand that the free drawings will be held in conjunction with Eventos-sponsored Diversity Resource Fairs & Quinceafiera & Latino Bridal EXPOS, and that I do have to be present to win a "MINI" Dream Prize Package. I understand the prize is non-transferable, and that it will be delivered in accordance with the date of my personal Quinceafiera celebration. Furthermore, I agree to allow photos that may be use in the promotion of future such drawings.

Entry forms may be submitted online, or at any participating sponsor's business location. Call 507951-7658 to find out a location near you, or mail Entry Form to: Eventos Quince Corner, 118 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 106, Hayfield, MN 55940. Entry forms must be received no later than 10 days prior to drawing dates.

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Austin

Queen of Angels Catholic Church 1001 E Oakland Ave

Austin, MN 55912

507 433-1888

Domingos 11 am

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Comunidad Bautista Internacional 2600 West 82nd St

Bloomington, MN 55430

952 888-2103

Domingos 9:45 am

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Church of st. Boniface 418 Main St

Cold Springs, MN 56320 320 685-7733 Domingos 12:30 pm

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Eagan, MN 55122 651454-2079

Sabados 7 pm

Faribault

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Faribault, MN 55021

507 334-2266

Domingos 11:30 am

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9th Ave. 17th St.

Faribault, MN 55021

507 334-7046

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St. Mary's Catholic Church 165 N Waterville Ave

Le Center, MN 56057 507357-4838

Domingos 12 pm

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Church of St. Phillip 306 N Holcombe Ave Litchfield, MN 55355 320693-3313 Domingos 12:30 pm

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St. Peter & Paul catholic Church 105 N 5'" St

Mankato, MN 56001 507 388-2995 Domingos 1 pm

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Centro Cristiano Nueva Esperanza 1530 Oakdale Ave

West St. Paul, MN 55118 651 453-1181

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st. Paul, MN 55130

612 774-2770

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3400 Park Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 612 825-6864 X 565 Domingos 12 pm

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763 784-1607

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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 503 Lyon St

Marshall, MN 56258

507 532-5711

Domingos 12 pm

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Iglesia Cristiana del Valle 17297 Glacier Way Rosemount, MN 55068 952 431-5858

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Northfield

Iglesia de Santo Domingo 116 Linder St N Northfield, MN 55057

507 645-8816

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350 Atwood St S Shakopee, MN 55379 952 445-1229

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1004 Chestnut Ave Olivia, MN 56277 320523-1517

Sleepy Eye Church of st. Mary 6361" Ave N

Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 507 794-4171 Domingos 11:30 am

Owatonna

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Owatonna, MN 55060 507451-1588

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Church of st. Mary 713 12th st SW

Willmar, MN 56201 320 235-0118

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524 13th sr SW

Willmar, MN 56201

320 235-9736

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Church of St. Joseph 426 W 8'" St

Red Wing, MN 55066 651388-1133

Segundo Domingo del mes 2 pm

Renville

Church of the Holy Redeemer 106 SE 3rd St

Renville, MN 56284 320329-3884

Domingos 12 pm

Hispanic Assembly of God 3821 Abbot Dr

Willmar, MN 56201

320 235-2529

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Rochester

St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church

1114 3rd St SE Rochester, MN 55904 507338-7313 Domingos 12 pm

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St. Mary's catholic Church 1215]'h Ave

Worthington, MN 56187

507 376-6005 Domingos 11

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507 288-4342

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2911 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901

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i,CUAL ES EL PESO DE TU ALMA?

Gerardo y Maria Rodriguez

A veces cuando vamos al nando hasta nuestra casa, las supermercado compramos bolsas quizas corten nuestra muchas cosas. Si cargamos piel y lastimen nuestras rnanuestras compras en bolsas nos duramente. No importa rapldarnente hasta el carro no el peso de 10 que Ilevas en las sentimos el peso, casi 10 hace- bolsas, sino el tiempo que las mos autornaticamente. Pero cargas ...

si dejamos el carro un poco

mas lejos de la puerta del su- As! es cuando cargamos un permercado, ya sentimos que rencor, una tristeza, un odio las bolsas se hacen mas pe- en nuestro corazon, cuando sadas, y en nuestras manos comienza es suave, quizas empiezan un hormigueo, y si manana suavice, pero quidefinitivamente, vamos cami- zas no ... y 10 arrastramos por

Iglesia COIllllIlidad autista Internacional

Fieles al principio biblico, nosotros, la Comunidad Bautista Intemacional, nos disponemos a servir en todas aquellas areas que esten al alcance de nuestras posibilidades.

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Servicios los Domingos a las lOam 2600 West 82nd St.

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muchos afios y eso nos sabe cada vez mas pesado .... mas doloroso, mas atroz, porque nos maltrata, nos corta, deja heridas, cicatrices ...

A veces escuchamos que "el perdon liberta" y dudamos de eso, pero eso es verdad ... el perdon realmente te hace libre.

No arrastres cadenas como los "fantasmas" de las peliculas antiguas .... deja las cade-

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Si todos nosotros no nos perdonaramos mutuamente, e[ peso seria tan terrible que no so porta ria mos.

Muchas veces me enoje por cosas tontas, otras veces por cosas serias, pero al final nunca me coste mucho pedir perdon porque me pongo a pensar: "Si no perdono hago la voluntad de satanas, y el no es mi duefio, mi duefio es Cristo, y el quiere que yo perdone!" y, tarnbien me doy cuenta, de que no puedo dormir si no arreglo mis pendientes antes de ir a la cama.

Creo que es un buen habito, antes no 10 hacia, cuando era mas joven crela que tenfa el rnundo en mis manos, me enojaba y creia que la responsabilidad de pedir perdon siempre era de los demas, CUEm equlvocada estaba yo. Cuando creef me di cuenta de que me siento muy bien cuando pido perdon y esa sensacion es "priceless".

Pide a Dios que te de la fortaleza para reconocer tus errores, curar tus heridas, sanar los dolores que te marcaron mucho en tu vida. Dios puede hacerlo! No cargues toda la vida las "bolsas" IIena de tus rencores, porque cada vez se haran mas pesadas.

Cuandola rabia y el enojo IIegan a tu corazon es muy facil que el orgullo se instale en tu vida. Y para eliminarlo, se hara mas diffcil,

Muchos de nosotros -los seres humanos- cargamos marcas muy duras de nuestra infancia, golpes, malos tratos, violencia domestics ffsica y verbal, rechazo, abandono, son muchas las marcas. Y si no perdonamos, podemos empezar un drculo

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vicioso que no termlnara mas, podernos trasmitirlo a nuestros hijos y ellos -a su vez- a los suyos .... sin parar.

He tenido, personalmente, la oportunidad de vivir ambos lados de la moneda, sufri malos tratos y rencor, y tam bien experimente perdonar y vivir en libertad.

La pregunta es: LCual es el peso de tu alma? ... ciertamente dependera de ti.

Dios no puede ser burlado, si no perdonamos, es mejor tener cuidado cuando usamos esa oraclon, porque aquf no estamos hablando sobre deuda financiera, sino de todo tipo de deudas, of ens as, malos tratos. Hagamos la voluntad de Dios y seamos felices.

Ponte a cuenta con Dios y con tus semejantes si lastimaste alguien 0 si fuiste lastimado, hay solucon desde que pises en el orgulJo.

Haz el test y pesa tu alma. No hay felicidad si no hay perdon.

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Semcac's Senior Services Department offers several programs available to all older people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national Also part of the Senior Services origin. Department at Semcac, the Senior

& Caregiver Advocacy Program Semcac Senior Nutrition provides supports and empowers seniors both Senior Dining sites and Meals and caregivers by addressing their on Wheels. Semcac has nearly 60 individual needs and preferences, Senior Dining sites in 11 counties so that they may remain living where people age 60 and over and safely and independently in their their spouses regardless of age own homes and communities as enjoy a mid-day meal, friendship, long as possible. People that may volunteer opportunities and special benefit from this program include programs. Meals on Wheels anyone age 60 and over, adults of operates in 8 counties and offers any age who have disabilities and people age 60 and over who are are on (or eligible for) Medicare, confined to their home or unable to family members who help their prepare a balanced meal with elders with daily tasks, and friends nutritious meals delivered to their or neighbors who are concerned door. Meals are prepared at the about seniors. Semcac's two Senior Dining sites or catered from a advocates-one serving Dodge and hospital, nursing home or Steele counties and the other restaurant, depending on which is serving Fillmore and Houston available in the area being served. counties-meet with seniors and Limited dietary alternatives are their caregivers through available. Volunteer coordinators confidential home visits to provide along with volunteer deliverers are information and referrals regarding responsible for carrying out Meals housing options; respite care and on Wheels in each community. companionship; financial, legal and

insurance issues; health and safety;

Semcac receives federal and state long-term care consultation; and funding under a contract with the any other needed service. The Southeastern Minnesota Area advocates also help to determine Agency on Aging in order to offer eligibility and assist with completing Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels. applications for Medicaid, Medicare Local contributions from counties, D, Minnesota Health Insurance cities, United Way agencies, and Proqrams, prescription drug business and individual donations discount programs, Energy including participant contributions' Assistance, Food Support and home are vital for the programs~ delivered meals, phone discounts continuation. Participants in both and more. Advocates are trained to programs are given the opportunity help seniors and caregivers identify to donate toward the cost of the and meet their needs and provide meal. ongoing contact and continuing

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For the advocate in Dodge and 'Transportation: volunteer driver Steele counties, contact . Melissa programs and public transportation A I mer bye-mall a t agencies melissa.almer@semcac.org or 507-

446-0177 !n Steele County or 507- 'Cultural: art centers and societies 634-4330 In Dodge County. For the '

advocate in Fillmore and Houston historical sites and societies, nature

counties, contact centers

Carrie Enright at

carrie.enright@semcac.org or 507- 'Human service agencies: Red

864-8225. TDD is 1-800-627-3529. Cross, clothing centers, client

advocacy and basic needs services Semcac's Retired & Senior

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'Nutrition: food shelves, home delivered meals, Senior Dining sites

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'Nonprofit agencies: senior centers, United Way agencies, chambers of commerce, public television

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