Apr 27, 2021 | Coronavirus News, Lakeshore CAP News
FEMA Offers COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Fraud Alert! We have received reports of scammers reaching out to people offering to register them for funeral assistance. FEMA has not sent any such notifications and we do not contact people before they register for assistance. Learn More
How to Apply
Applications begin on April 12, 2021 — COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number: 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585 *
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 9 PM. Eastern Time
Call the dedicated toll-free phone number to get a COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application completed with help from FEMA’s representatives. Multilingual services will be available.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the application process on our Funeral Assistance FAQ page.
Who is Eligible
To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:
- The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.
- There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
If you had COVID-19 funeral expenses, we encourage you to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include:
- An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
- Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
- Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
How Funds are Received
If you are eligible for funeral assistance you will receive a check by mail, or funds by direct deposit, depending on which option you choose when you apply for assistance.
*If you use a relay service, such as your videophone, Innocaption or CapTel, please provide your specific number assigned to that service. It is important that FEMA is able to contact you, and you should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.
Last updated April 21, 2021
Apr 26, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
CRISIS RESPITE PROVIDERS NEEDED
Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to:
Manitowoc County Human Services Department
Attn: Karen Zahn, Foster Care Coordinator
926 S 8th Street, PO Box 1177
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1177
Or email: karenzahn@co.manitowoc.wi.us
Phone: 920-683-4095 for more information
Apr 22, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
Mobile Pantry for Subsidized Senior/Disabled Apartments
Starting May 7th and scheduled at several subsidized senior/disabled apartment units the first three Fridays of the month — a Mobile Pantry! Feel free to check with your apartment manager to see if you are a scheduled location, or to encourage them to call us if you are not. The office number is 920-684-7117.
The pantry in Manitowoc is continuing to operate by appointment. We ask that clients call the OFFICE 920-684-7117 after 9 AM to schedule a same day, possibly next day, appointment.
The pantry is typically open 1-4:30 PM Monday and 9-12 & 1-4 PM Tuesday and Wednesday. If we do not have scheduled appointments through the end of the day we have closed early at times.
We also do accommodate the walk up client during open hours, at least the first time. We then encourage them to make an appointment for subsequent visits.
Clients are scheduled every 15 minutes. It is important to maintain social distancing for clients to schedule appointments and to arrive on time.
There is plenty of food! The TEFAP guidelines have also been relaxed for right now (see below chart). This means MANY more families qualify. Please use the pantry. We are here to help!
Eligibility & Income Requirements
Click on current COVID-19 eligibility and income requirements: Pantry Eligibility – English & Spanish
Lakeshore Community Action Program’s Door County Food Pantry is open for drive-up clients. Please see COVID-19 information on our web page at: https://lakeshorecap.org/door-county-food-pantry/
Other area county food pantries can be found on our TEFAP web page at: TEFAP Food Pantries in 9 counties
Apr 21, 2021 | Area Events, Lakeshore CAP News
LEND A HAND!
2021 Hands Around the Courthouse
- Wednesday, April 28th at 4:42 PM
- Outside Manitowoc County Courthouse
- Sponsored by CASA of East Central Wisconsin and InCourage
(See COVID-19 precautions on flyer)
To learn more about becoming a Special Advocate or to contact CASA in Manitowoc County, call (920) 242-6727 or go to https://www.facebook.com/ManitowocCASA/
Apr 19, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
STEPS TOWARD HOME OWNERSHIP
For persons in Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Calumet counties
Dreaming of owning a home?
Have you talked with a lender?
Are you looking for a DOWN PAYMENT?
If you are willing to participate in our program, we have assistance for income eligible households!
Prepare now for your home purchase by reading through the steps you will need to take on our Home Buyer Program page:
Apr 15, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
ATTENTION LANDLORDS: DO YOU OWN RENTAL HOUSING?
We are happy to announce that we received a grant to hire a Housing Navigator. Welcome Lava Phillips-De Spain. She can help fill your units! This position allows Lakeshore Community Action Program to more quickly locate affordable, decent housing for those in need and to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief and a one-time event. If you are a landlord or know of open units in our service area, please contact:
Lava at 920.686.8776 or lavap@lakeshorecap.org
Lakeshore CAP has funding available to prevent homelessness or to house those who recently experienced homelessness. Eligible housing must be in our service area — the counties of Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Door and Kewaunee.
Call or email us today to add your name, property management company or apartment complex to our Landlord Listing. We provide this list to all households seeking safe rental housing.
920-682-3737
See a description of Lakeshore CAP’s rental assistance programs at: 
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