Semcac Inc.

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2011

Signed

Aug 14, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$14,300,054

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Semcac head start is a high quality program serving six counties in southeast minnesota: dodge, fillmore, houston, mower, steele and winona. Head start is family-focused; parents and teachers work together to plan activities that support each child's growth and well-being. Most head start families have incomes at or below the federal poverty level. Children participate in a variety of educational activities that encourage a love of learning and lifelong healthy habits. The children work on their listening and speaking skills. As a result, they learn to get along with others, solve problems, and gain confidence. Children also receive medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy creative play in safe settings indoors and outdoors. Children leave head start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning and ready to succeed. During the 2010-2011 head start program year, the lives of young children ages 3 to 5 were enriched and their families were empowered as shown through the following results: - 412 children from 383 families received quality learning and care.- 270 children were screened for developmental progress.- 50 children received special education and related support services.- 318 parents set goals to strengthen their self-reliance.- 92% of families received at least one family service, such as parenting education, health education, or housing assistance.- 97% of children received medical exams; 96% had dental exams; and 98% were current with immunizations.- 94% of children were enrolled in medicaid or private health insurance by the end of the year.- 233 children transitioned from head start to kindergarten for fall 2010.- 489 volunteers, including 111 head start parents, gave 4,357 hours of service to the program.

Activity 3

Semcac senior nutrition serves mid-day meals monday through friday to persons 60 years of age or older and their spouses, regardless of age, through senior congregate dining and meals on wheels. The programs target the low-income, nutritionally at risk senior. The programs promote healthy living by (1) providing a meal that meets 1/3 of recommended daily allowance standards, (2) offering nutrition and health-related presentations at our sites, and (3) providing opportunities to socialize and provide meaningful volunteer duties. For most participants, these programs provide the main meal of the day; and, the fact that our meals are low cost and affordable allows them to stay within their budgets. Studies have shown that our programs keep seniors living in their own homes and postpone long-term care placements as long as possible.senior congregate dining provides seniors with an opportunity to receive a low-cost, nutritious meal, enjoy the fellowship of neighbors and friends, and take part in programming and/or volunteer activities. Approximately 42% of the persons served are 80 years old or older, 48% are low income (meet federal poverty level or below), and 63% live alone. In 2011, senior dining empowered seniors to maintain their health and nutritional well-being, while offering educational programs and an opportunity for socializing, as shown through the following results:- 245,529 hot, nutritious meals were served in a congregate setting to 6,848 seniors at 56 sites in 11 counties.- about 1,465 volunteers helped to serve these meals.meals on wheels provides the homebound senior with the similar meal delivered to their home. Some of the participants are recuperating from surgery or illness, some are physically disabled, and many are unable to shop and cook due to limitations brought on by advanced age. Local community volunteers do the home delivery. Their daily visit doubles as a safety check for the meals recipient. There have been times when this safety check has resulted in saving the life of a senior. Approximately 64% of the people served are 80 years of age or older, 64% are low-income (meet federal poverty level or below), and 73% live alone. In 2011, meals on wheels helped seniors remain in their own home and maintain their health as shown through the following results:- 80,240 nutritious, home-delivered meals were served to 672 seniors in over 43 communities within 8 counties.- about 1,260 volunteers helped to serve these meals.

Filer

EIN

41-0907135