Manitowoc Drive Thru Food Pantry

Manitowoc Drive Thru Food Pantry

Mobile Free Food Distribution

Dates: Monday, February 1st and 8th

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Grow it Forward: 1501 Marshall St, Manitowoc

PLEASE NOTE

Stay in your car. One box per household unless you are picking up for someone else.

Grow it Forward is a non-profit organization providing people in need with dignified access to good food, along with opportunities to grow, cook, share, and advocate for it.

DONATE!

If you have the means, please consider making a monetary donation to support programs like these ➡️ https://grow-it-forward.networkforgood.com/projects/96954-grow-it-forward-hunger-relief-fund


Lakeshore CAPAs COVID-19 social distancing continues, please note there are still food pantries in Lakeshore CAP’s 9-county TEFAP oversight that are serving households in need. See this list for pantries and their distribution days/times/requirements:

TEFAP 9-County Food Pantries

Virtual Peer Specialist Training

Virtual Peer Specialist Training

Virtual Peer Specialist Training

Only 50 applications accepted. Applications open at noon on February 8, 2021. Application CLOSES:noon on March 8th, 2021.

Join our virtual training to become a a Certified Peer Specialist, someone who has lived experience with mental illness and/or substance use and has formal training to support recovery. You must apply and pass an interview to be eligible for the training.

TRAINING DATES:

  • April 5th through 9th
  • April 12th through 16th
  • April 19th through 23rd and April 26th
    5 PM – 8 PM each day
    *Attendance at all sessions required*

For more information or to register, contact:
Stephanie Birmingham, Options for Independent Living
stephanieb@optionsil.org; 920-495-9688 (cell)

Homeless/Housing Webinar-Session 2

Homeless/Housing Webinar-Session 2

The Lakeshore Continuum of Care, a coalition of agencies whose goal is to end homelessness in our area, will be hosting the Director of the WI Balance of State, Carrie Poser, for an online go-to meeting for a 2-part series on homelessness in our area. The first part will take place on Monday, February 1 from 1-3pm. The topic will include how local homelessness issues relate to the big picture of homelessness across the state and nation, how to develop a more comprehensive system to address homelessness in our area and how to build our coalition to include local government, school systems, affordable housing developers, public housing authorities, law enforcement, and others for a more complete plan. Part 2 will take place on Monday, February 8th from 1-3pm and will look at local data that can help identify gaps, strengths and begin discussion about next steps needed to strengthen our coordinated efforts.

The Big Picture Session #2

Virtual Homeless & Housing Presentation — February 8, 2021

WIBOSCOC Balance of State Continuum of Care

For presentation scheduled Feb 8th, 1 PM-3PM, here is the webinar link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8889681664646459915

For more information:
Ryan.graham@wibos.org
(715) 225-0164


The Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care (WIBOSCOC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving all the counties in Wisconsin, except Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine. ​Our membership is comprised of agencies who serve, support and care about those experiencing homelessness.

 

Homeless/Housing Webinar-Session 1

Homeless/Housing Webinar-Session 1

The Lakeshore Continuum of Care, a coalition of agencies whose goal is to end homelessness in our area, will be hosting the Director of the WI Balance of State, Carrie Poser, for an online go-to meeting for a 2-part series on homelessness in our area. The first part will take place on Monday, February 1 from 1-3pm. The topic will include how local homelessness issues relate to the big picture of homelessness across the state and nation, how to develop a more comprehensive system to address homelessness in our area and how to build our coalition to include local government, school systems, affordable housing developers, public housing authorities, law enforcement, and others for a more complete plan. Part 2 will take place on Monday, February 8th from 1-3pm and will look at local data that can help identify gaps, strengths and begin discussion about next steps needed to strengthen our coordinated efforts.

The Big Picture Session #1

Virtual Homeless & Housing Presentation — February 1, 2021

WIBOSCOC Balance of State Continuum of Care

For presentation scheduled Feb 1st, 1 PM-3PM, here is the webinar link:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8889681664646459915

For more information:
Ryan.graham@wibos.org
(715) 225-0164

The Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care (WIBOSCOC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving all the counties in Wisconsin, except Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine. ​Our membership is comprised of agencies who serve, support and care about those experiencing homelessness.

 

Sheboygan Co Warming Center OPEN

Sheboygan Co Warming Center OPEN

2021 Sheboygan County Warming Center is Open!

We have worked hard to prepare for the Warming Center to open it’s doors on January 4th. Please take note of the changes this year. The Warming Center will be open January and February, Monday-Thursday, from 7 PM until 7:30 AM. 828 New Jersey Ave (St. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church Hall). Follow us at:

Warming Center 2021 Facebook

Guests arrive between 7:00pm and 7:45pm. After that they may only gain admittance with a police referral. Guests leaving after 7:45pm. may not re-enter. Guest limit of 20 due Covid-19 concerns. More information at: Warming Center Website


PLEASE VOLUNTEER!

We do not have enough volunteers this year to be open 7 days a week. If you can, please VOLUNTEER! The Center also needs supplies that are listed on our Facebook page.


If you are facing homelessness in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Door or Kewaunee County, click here: Lakeshore CAP’s Supportive Housing Program