Lakeshore CAP News
WERA: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2023 Please see the attached statement from the Wisconsin Department of Administration announcing the closing of the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance program (WERA). Locally, between February 2021 and November 2022, Lakeshore...
Winter 2023 Point-in-Time Count
Volunteering Opportunity for the Semi-Annual Point In Time Outreach Event! A coalition of local agencies and volunteers will be conducting the Winter 2023 Point In Time Street Count in Manitowoc County over the night of January 25-26th, 2023. The focus of the count...
JAK’s Place Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 2022
JAK's Place is a mental health resource center providing structured and social resources to those affected by mental illness and to family members in need of support and information. Tuesday, September 27th, from 4:30-6:30 PM, JAK's Place is having its Annual...
Community Needs Assessment, 2022-2024
The Lakeshore CAP Community Needs Assessment is a brief survey that we use to determine what the community needs when planning our programming. Please, take the time to complete the needs assessment survey! It helps us find the real needs in our area and direct our...
Annual Report 2021
LAKESHORE CAP, INC OF WISCONSIN, 2021 ANNUAL REPORT Click to view, download or print; 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
SEVERE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WISCONSIN MEANS FAMILIES WITH THE LOWEST INCOMES SUFFER MOST
The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and WISCAP finds a national shortage of 7 million affordable and available rental homes for the lowest-income households. There are just 36...
Home Buying Seminar
How much money will you need? What can you afford? Have you talked to a lender? What does a realtor do? Do you really need an inspection? What happens at closing? All these questions can seem confusing and overwhelming for a home buyer, but the Bank of...
Cancer Support Group
Jak's will be hosting a Women's Cancer Support Group from 4 pm to 5 pm on October 13th.
Jak’s Place Art Group
Jak's place is excited to announce its first special art group event to take place on Tuesday, October 12th from 1:15-3:15 with a follow-up on Tuesday, October 26th from 1:15-2:15. On the 12th the art group will be making clay monsters using a pinch pot technique....
Mental Illness Awareness Week
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week and October 10th is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is: Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality! The pandemic has created new challenges for maintaining mental wellness and ongoing shortages in the...
Lakeshore CAP Tid Bits
JAK's Place success story, one individual who was Volunteering at JAK's Place, was able to find Full-Time employment. Which he recently obtained locally. We now have two more Peer-Support Groups led by Volunteers, who are also participants of JAK's Place. JAK Place...
Virtual Parent Café
Developmental Screening Day
Lakeshore CAP Tid Bits
Testimonials from clients that were in the GED Program through Lakeshore Community Action Program. "The pandemic has been difficult for my family and me for many reasons. Our greatest struggle has been money. I recognize the need to earn a high school diploma to...
Lakeshore CAP Tid Bits
A testimonial from a client that was in the Connections Count Program. "To everyone involved at Lakeshore Cap let me tell you how important M and R are to me. Yes, I only talk with them roughly once a week or biweekly. But that's just and hour zoom call...
Jak’s Place Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Jak's Place is open for Groups and by Appointment. Jak's Place is a mental health resource center providing structured and social resources to those affected by mental illness and to family members in need of support and information. Tuesday September 28th,...
*NEW* CDC EVICTION MORATORIUM
The CDC eviction moratorium has expired. This means that landlords can now start the eviction process due to non-payment of rent. We have several programs that can provide financial assistance to those facing an eviction. Don't wait to apply! The WERA prescreen...
Parent Café ~ Back to School ~ Tips and Tricks
JAK’s Place Memorial Ceremony
JAK's Place Memorial Rock Garden Ceremony Saturday, June 12th, 10 AM - 12 PM Join Us! Rock painting, flower planting, food and beverages. Please see flyer for details. JAK's Place offers mental health groups on a daily basis Monday-Friday. See Lakeshore Community...
Lakeshore CAP WRAP Results/New WERA!
2020 "WRAP" (WISCONSIN RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) RESULTS ARE IN! \ See below for information and link to Lakeshore CAP's 2021 WERA (Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance) program running through November — for households negatively impacted by...
Mental Health Crisis, Suicide & Substance Abuse Help
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support to people in a mental health crisis, suicidal crisis or emotional crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
WERA Provides Help with Utilities
LAKESHORE CAP WERA THE WISCONSIN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCLUDES JUST UTILITY ASSISTANCE! If your utilities have been shut off or if you have a past due balance with your provider, please apply for Lakeshore CAP's WERA Program if you live in...
Lakeshore CAP Door Co Food Pantry Wish List
Lakeshore Community Action Program's Door County Food Pantry Has a Wish! If you are able to DONATE food for needy Door County residents, please print our "WISH LIST" and make up a bag full of items to provide assistance to households in our community! You may also...
May is “Community Action Program Month!”
Lakeshore CAP is Celebrating Our Mission in May ♥"Community Action Month"♥ We are here to identify local needs and find solutions to issues that affect low-income persons. Thank you, Governor Evers for recognizing the work we do to improve the lives of...
Manitowoc Co Virtual Parent Cafe Tonight!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING VIRTUAL PARENT CAFÉ! Your Home Via Zoom / 6:30-7:30 PM Tues, May 11th — Parenting and Super Powers With an opportunity for Prizes! Registration: Join with Zoom Meeting ID: 825 3624 3688 Passcode: 1ankPL Or Contact Bree at...
Why You Should Donate to JAK’s Place
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Mental Health Awareness Month provides a timely reminder that mental health is essential and that those living with mental health issues are deserving of care, understanding and compassion — and pathways to hope, healing,...
DONATE to JAK’s Place Fundraiser!
Please help JAK's Place with our May 2021 Fundraiser Campaign! To easily make your DONATION, go to: give.classy.org/JAKSPLACE2021 JAK's Place "Wish List" campaign also has different "Tiles" to choose how you want to make an Impact. Please consider choosing a tile and...
Lakeshore CAP Mission & Programs
Mission The Lakeshore Community Action Program (CAP) mission is to promote economic and personal self-sufficiency and well-being of low to moderate income persons and families through service programs, advocacy, community education and resource development in Door,...
Manitowoc Lighthouse Addiction Recovery Center
LIGHTHOUSE RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are implementing safe practices. Please see our Facebook page and calendar for services (follow the links): Lighthouse Recovery Facebook May 2021 Lighthouse Calendar New for May! We will no longer...
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
FEMA Offers COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Find Funeral Assistance information in your language: 中文 | Español | Kreyòl Ayisyen | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt |Français | عربي | हिन्दी | Português | Pусский | Tagalog | Bengali The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to...
Crisis Respite Providers Needed!
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:...
Manitowoc Salvation Army Food Pantry
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...
CASA Hands Around the Courthouse
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...
Home Buyer Assistance
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...
Let Us Fill Your Apartments!
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...
Manitowoc Employer Survey!
Manitowoc Housing Survey of Employers The City of Manitowoc is taking a look at the local housing market, how it impacts your employees, and potential for business growth. To help us better understand employee and business needs, please complete the survey here:...
CESA 7 Head Start Resource Fair
MANITOWOC CESA 7 HEAD START RESOURCE FAIR KaZoua KUe, UWGB Social Work intern at CESA 7 Head Start, has been working on a Virtual Community Resource Fair and it has come together! The fair will begin next week, April 5th and run a few different times each day through...
April Manitowoc Virtual Parent Cafe
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING VIRTUAL PARENT CAFÉ! Your Home Via Zoom / 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 13 — Reflection of our Growth Join with Zoom Meeting ID: 825 3624 3688 Passcode: 1ankPL Parent Cafés give parents a chance to come together to listen, talk, build...
WIRCO Sheboygan/AODA Resources
WIRCO AND THE BRIDGE GO VIRTUAL! As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, WIRCO and The Bridge Recovery Community Center now offers virtual options for all of our meetings and programs. Staying connected is vital in recovery and we are here for you! Please check our...
COVID-19 Resources for Tenants & Landlords
HUD Multifamily Housing News COVID-19 Resources for Tenants and Property Owners We are pleased to provide you with resources to help ensure that residents of Multifamily properties are receiving stimulus payments, staying safe, and are aware of pertinent information...
End-of-Life 2-Part Series
Conversation: Think, Talk, Act! FREE: End-of-Life Two Part Series Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, along with community partners, bring you a two-part series to inspire honest and meaningful conversations about end-of-life with practical steps you can take...
Complete the Manitowoc Housing Survey!
CITY OF MANITOWOC NEEDS YOUR HELP IN DEFINING HOUSING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES! The City of Manitowoc is taking a look at the local housing market and how it functions. They need your help to get a better understanding of challenges and opportunities you see and...
WI Respite Care Provider Workshops
THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR MORE RESPITE PROGRAMS IN WISCONSIN! Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is offering a free six-week virtual workshop so that you can explore the idea of bringing respite to your community. You will walk through the steps with other...
Community Connector Position!
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR SUMMARY The Connections Counts Program serves families in Manitowoc County. This voluntary resource and referral program focuses on households with at least one child in the home under the age of five. The Community Connector provides education and...
Families with Special Needs/Disabilities Children
Virtual Training for Families Who Have Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs “Did You Know? Now You Know!” explains resources and services for children with disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. Learn about...
UW Extension Rent Smart Train-the-Trainers
"Rent Smart Train-the-Trainers" This training is designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in their own organizations and communities. Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It...
UW Extension Free Rent Smart Classes
"Rent Smart" Taught by UW Extension Educators Helping to make renting a great experience for you! Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and...
Lakeshore CAP and The Crossing Partner
Thanks to a grant from the WI Department of Children and Families and Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, Lakeshore Community Action Program is able to partner with The Crossing of Manitowoc County to provide support items to families. If you are in need of baby...
UW Extension Manitowoc Health Classes
UW EXTENSION MANITOWOC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING CLASSES Menu of Programs: *Please note, due to COVID-19 Safer at Home recommendations, all programs are being taught via zoom until further notice. Highlights of Taking Care of You (TCOY) course The “Highlights of Taking...
QPR Training for Non-Profits
WHAT IS QPR? SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING The QPR (Question, Persuade, Review) mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. QPR (believes that...