Southwestern Minnesota Opportunity Council, Inc.

10/12/2026

We are so excited to be a part of this!! Thank you to Prime West for making free child care possible!!!

09/30/2026

09/18/2026

SMOC is looking for a reliable, skilled Maintenance & Repair Professional to provide as-needed services on a contracted basis.

If you’re experienced with general repairs, maintenance, and keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to connect!

📍 Flexible, as-needed opportunities - no set hours and no guarantee of certain hours
🛠️ Bring your skills and help SMOC keep our spaces safe, functional, and welcoming.

Interested? Contact SMOC today! (507)376-4195 or stop in at 1106 3rd Ave, Worthington.

09/15/2026

Our Spring 2027 Teacher Pathway scholarship is now open!
Take the next step toward becoming an educator🍎

Scan the QR code to apply or fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/qBeSPucobQAGf4Zn9
Deadline: November 13, 2026

09/15/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
WORTHINGTON HRA SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) WAITING LIST TO OPEN

The Worthington HRA will open its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list beginning October 1, 2026. The waiting list will remain open indefinitely, with no specified closing date, until further notice. Applications can be found at worthingtonhra.com, or in our office at 819 10th St, Worthington, MN 56187.

Completed applications will be accepted via email to [email protected], in person at 819 10th St, Worthington, MN 56187, or by mail to the same address.
Eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher program is based on household income, family size, and other factors as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Preference will be given, in the following order, to applicants who:
1. Are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, in accordance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA);
2. Reside within the Authority's jurisdiction — Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, and Redwood Counties, Minnesota; and
3. Are elderly, disabled, or have dependent children.

Placement on the waiting list does not guarantee the issuance of a Housing Choice Voucher. Applicants will be contacted in the order established by the Authority's waiting list policy as funding and vouchers become available.

For more information or to apply, contact:
Worthington HRA
819 10th St, Worthington, MN 56187
507-376-3655

The Worthington HRA is an Equal Opportunity Housing Provider.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

📝Today is National Voter Registration Day!! Register today or find trusted resources here 👇
https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

09/10/2026

🏡 Love working with children and families? Join our team! ❤️

SMOC Head Start is looking for a Home Visitor to serve families in Rock County!

Help children get ready to learn, support parents as their child’s first teacher, build strong family relationships, and connect families with resources in their community.

✨ Make a difference.
✨ Build relationships.
✨ Strengthen families.

📍 Rock County
💻 Apply today: www.smoc.us/employment

Come grow with SMOC Head Start! 🌱

09/08/2026

THE FIRST 20 COMPLETED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A $50 GIFT CARD AT THE 9/10/2026 RETREAT

We're getting so close to starting!!! If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie at SMOC: 507-295-4512

Have you ever wished something was different for kids or families in your community, but weren’t sure how to actually make change happen?

Our Parent Leadership Training Institute teaches people how schools and local government work, how to advocate for children and families, and how to turn an idea into real community change.

It’s open to parents, grandparents, guardians, foster and kinship caregivers, aunts, uncles—really anyone who wants communities to show up better for kids. We meet Thursday evenings starting September 10, and we provide dinner, childcare support, and transportation assistance.

You don’t need leadership experience. You just need something you care about. Scan the QR code and apply! Or email for questions: [email protected]

09/03/2026