Door Co Affordable Housing Initiative
Lakeshore CAP Joins Door County Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative
Across this country affordable housing is an issue for many. Lakeshore CAP is honored to be part of a group working towards solutions in Door County. Colleen Homb*, Executive Director at Lakeshore CAP, join others on a design team that will work together during a three-phase, six-month process to develop innovative solutions for affordable housing.
From the Door Co Pulse:
“Door County has been selected as one of three pilot communities in the state to take part in the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority’s (WHEDA) new Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative. The initiative attempts to address the state’s shortage of rural affordable workforce housing through the pilot communities, coupled with new financing tools for home buyers and developers in rural areas.”
“WHEDA’s $10 million rural affordable workforce housing initiative, including the community pilot program and supplemental financing tools, are funded by WHEDA operations, and no state tax dollars are involved.”
Read the full article at: https://doorcountypulse.com/door-county-chosen-as-pilot-community-for-affordable-workforce-housing-initiative/
*Colleen Homb has worked at Lakeshore CAP since 2005 — as the youth mentoring program coordinator, community services team leader, family development director, interim director and has been it’s executive director since Feb 2019.
See Lakeshore CAP’s Supportive Housing/Rent Assistance Programs in Door, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Kewaunee counties at: https://lakeshorecap.org/supportive-housing/. Apply by downloading or printing applications in English, Spanish and Hmong.
2020 Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop
CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP
NOTE: Sign Up for Coats has Ended
- Where: The Salvation Army — by phone 920-684-7117
- When: September 14th to October 16th — 9 AM- 3 PM
- Sign up will be done by phone this year
- Emails will be needed to finalize the sign-up process
Coat Distribution will begin October 24th
*Must be pre-registered*
It is best to sign up early. First come clients and new clients receive consideration for “adoption”. Note that you may not be adopted two years in a row. New families will need to provide proof of address, proof of household income (must meet poverty guidelines) and proof that your children live with you. If you receive FoodShare, that current document works. Preferably via email or fax.
Clients who have participated in one or both of these programs before will need to initially call and register. They will then receive an email with the wish list attached and asked to fill it out (with detailed info) and return via email. Once we receive the wish list, they will receive a final email with the dates and times for their appointments to pick up coats and toys.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER DURING THE DATES/TIMES LISTED! YOU WILL BE GIVEN A TIME TO COME FOR COATS & TOYS WHEN YOU REGISTER
We realize that this could be cumbersome for some families. We also believe with the way so much of life has been happening the last many months that it should be a process most families can follow.
Requirements
Please have a photo ID, proof of address, proof that your children live with you, and proof of household income (must be below TEFAP/poverty guidelines shown here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/tefap/eligibility.htm) If you receive Foodshare, please bring that current document.
Donations of NEW Coats Still Needed!
DROP OFF AT THE SALVATION ARMY
Donations of TOYS Still Needed!
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/manitowoc/christmas-toy-shop/
FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
The main office at (920) 684-7117 or email Lisa_Stricklin@usc.salvationarmy.org
Fair Housing Training
If you are a tenant or landlord in Wisconsin . . .
. . . join us for a FREE virtual presentation on Fair Housing on November 24, 2020
Register Here!
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Megan Wanke has worked in various roles for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council (MMFHC) for over 15 years. During her tenure, Ms. Wanke has conducted intake of almost 2,000 fair housing complaints, assisted numerous MMFHC clients in successfully pursuing remedy through federal, state, and local administrative enforcement agencies, and trained over 3,000 landlords throughout Wisconsin on their responsibilities under federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
The presentation will include:
- MMFHC programs and services
- Protected classes under federal, state, and local fair housing laws
- Prohibited practices under federal, state, and local fair housing laws
- A special focus on disability discrimination, including reasonable accommodations like service or assistance animals
- An overview of the remedies available to victims of illegal housing discrimination
Lakeshore CAP offers Homelessness Prevention/Rental Assistance Programs at https://lakeshorecap.org/supportive-housing/
Helping the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless maintain housing and work towards self-sufficiency.
Sheboygan Salvation Army Christmas
The Salvation Army of Sheboygan County
Christmas Assistance
To register for Christmas Assistance online you must:
- Live in Sheboygan County, WISCONSIN
- Upload your Letter of Determination from Economic Support. Services from Economic Support include FoodShare, BadgerCare, Family Planning, WI Home Energy Assistance, and WI Shares. If you do not have a copy of this letter, please login to your account at https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/ or call 1-888-794-5556 to request a letter.
If you do not receive services from Economic Support, please click HERE to learn how to sign up. - Upload an image of your current photo I.D. card
SIGN UP AVAILABLE ONLINE OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 22, 2020
If you need further help signing up for Christmas Assistance for your family, please call 920-458-3723.
2020 US CENSUS CLOSED
— CENSUS IS CLOSED —
Thank you if you filled out the very important form or called to report the people living in your household!
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