Lakeshore CAP News
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...
March 9th Virtual Parent Cafe
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING VIRTUAL PARENT CAFÉ! Your Home Via Zoom / 6:30 PM March 9th — Work/School Balance Join with Zoom Meeting ID: 825 3624 3688 Passcode: 1ankPL Contact Bree at brees@lakeshorecap.org for Zoom link or more info! Parent Cafés give parents a...
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 Property Tax Assistance Program
HAVE YOU HAD A LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO COVID-19? Lakeshore Community Action Program Property Tax Assistance Click on this link and fill out all information to be considered for assistance. The application may also be found on our Home page at: https://lakeshorecap.org/...
WERA – Rent Assistance Program
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE NEW "WISCONSIN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE" PROGRAM — WERA — Lakeshore Community Action Program (Lakeshore CAP), an agency of WISCAP,* recently received another round of Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) funds. You may...
DONATE to JAK’s Place Fundraiser!
Please help JAK's Place with our Winter 20-21 Fundraiser Campaign! To easily make your DONATION, go to: give.classy.org/jaksplace20-21 JAK's Place "Wish List" campaign also has different "Tiles" to choose how you want to make an Impact. Please consider choosing a tile...
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...
Lakeshore CAP Mortgage Assistance Program
HAVE YOU HAD A LOSS OF INCOME DUE TO COVID-19? Lakeshore CAP Mortgage Assistance Program Click on this link and fill out all information to be considered for assistance: ⇒Pre-Screen Application⇐ READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT THE MORTAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM...
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 Lighthouse March 2021 Calendar There have been several...
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...
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...
Sheboygan Mortgage Assistance Pre-Screen
City of Sheboygan/Lakeshore CAP Mortgage Assistance Program Click on this link and fill out all information to be considered for assistance: ⇒Pre-Screen Application⇐ READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE FILLING OUT PRE-SCREEN APPLICATION! The City of Sheboygan and Lakeshore...
United Way 2020 Free Tax Filing
UNITED WAY 2020 "MY FREE TAXES" SERVICE United Way Manitowoc County has launched this tax season’s MyFreeTaxes service. We’re once again providing free online tax filing software to help taxpayers easily and accurately file both their federal and state tax returns...
Manitowoc County Virtual Parent Cafes
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING VIRTUAL PARENT CAFÉS! Your Home Via Zoom / 5:30-7:30 PM March 9th — Work/School Balance April 6th — Family Mental Health May 4th — Parental Techniques With an opportunity to "Eat With Us" and Prizes! Registration: Contact Terri...
Door Co Cradle to Career Receives Funding
100+ Women Who Care aids Lakeshore Community Action Program Cradle to Career! Posted Sunday afternoon by Terry Kovarik Courtesy of: Door County Daily News - Cradle to Career "A program that helps single mothers in Door County with career training is getting a big...
Birth to 3 Program Services
WISCONSIN DHS BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM — IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND HMONG While families across Wisconsin face uncertainties during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, young children with delays or disabilities are still in need of support. The Wisconsin Department of Health...
Ascend Services Fundraiser
THROW WITH ALL YOUR HEART Help Ascend Create Meaningful Experiences for Individuals With Exceptional Abilities! We created this fun and exciting event to draw awareness to the needs of our community's individuals with disabilities. We have all had a difficult year......
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Door County Food Pantry
LAKESHORE CAP FOOD PANTRY IN STURGEON BAY Please Note: Times may have changed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Please call for information. Thank you! Volunteer Opportunity 1 DUTIES: Assist families with their shopping experience at the Lakeshore CAP Food pantry....
Coffee with CASA-Manitowoc
COFFEE WITH CASA January 8th, 8:00 - 8:45 AM Let's talk CASA! Join us virtually via zoom to learn more about volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate! Our vulnerable youth in Manitowoc County need you to provide a voice! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81531100859...
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 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...
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...
VOLUNTEER! Sheboygan Co Warming Center
2021 Sheboygan County Warming Center Needs VOLUNTEERS! Please see this PDF document for information on the potential for a Warming Center in January and February 2021. Volunteers needed! Click on link to lend your support! Sign Up: Warming Center 2021 We are also in...
LAKESHORE CAP “WRAP” PROGRAM ENDS
THE WRAP PROGRAM EXPIRED ON NOVEMBER 24TH AND LAKESHORE CAP CANNOT ACCEPT NEW APPLICATIONS. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ALL PRIOR APPLICANTS. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO MOVE VERY QUICKLY WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IF YOU ARE CONTACTED BY...
United Way Manitowoc 211 Tools!
United Way Manitowoc County 211 Tools United Way Manitowoc County is excited to announce the launch of new online 211 tools to help Wisconsinites get connected to mental health and substance use services and information. You may always call 211 for help! Click on...
Homeless? Let Us Help!
NO WRONG DOOR During the week before Thanksgiving, known as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week, you might notice signs around your community connected to the hashtags on this post. These signs were distributed by Lakeshore CAP regarding our Supportive Housing...
Sin Hogar? Permitanos Ayudar!
Ninguna Puerta es Incorrectaå Durante la semana antes del día de Acción de Gracias, es conocida como la semana para despertar conciencia sobre el Hambre y la Indigencia, usted podrá notar algunos posters en la comunidad conectados a estos hashtags en este post. Estos...
The Haven Recycling Fundraisers
The Haven Manitowoc Beauty Brigade, E-Waste Brigade, and Drink Pouch Brigade Recycling Fundraisers Beauty Brigade Recycling Info - The Haven now collects used personal care packaging to send in for reimbursement. Please help collect and ask others to collect as well....
Let Us Fill Your Available Apartments!
ATTENTION LANDLORDS: DO YOU OWN RENTAL HOUSING? 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....
Salvation Army Needs Red Kettle Volunteers!
VOLUNTEER NOW FOR THE SALVATION ARMY'S RED KETTLE BELL RINGERS! It began 11/6/20. Have you reserved your shifts to ring bells at the Red Kettles and help to #RescueChristmas? There are many open shifts and we cannot do it without YOU! Go to registertoring.com or call...
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...
2020 Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop
CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP Coat distribution has ended. However, we currently have 787 children signed up for the Christmas Toy Shop -- and sign up is not finished yet! (This does not include the children signed up for the Adopt-a-Family portion of our...
MCM Free Christmas Dinner
MCM Free Community Christmas Dinner (Volunteers Needed!) Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry (MCM) is a unique ministry of Peace United Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church. We believe that even amid a Pandemic, people still deserve a special Christmas. So our...
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...
2020 Cardboard City for Homeless
Join us for our first ever Virtual Cardboard City! November 1st to November 14th Join us for this year's Cardboard City event, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, The Haven, and Hope House. All 3 agencies are working to help the homeless in our community. Cardboard...
Sheboygan Salvation Army Christmas
The Salvation Army of Sheboygan County Christmas Assistance Christmas Assistance is VIRTUAL this year. Apply online in English, Spanish or Hmong now through Nov. 22. Must be a resident of Sheboygan County with minor children. Find the applications on our website at:...
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! US Census The 2020 Census asks a few simple questions about you and everyone who was living with you on April 1, 2020. The 2020 Census is...
Voting in Manitowoc/Door/Sheboygan/Kewaunee
EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO VOTE! The presidential election is set for Nov 3 and all polling locations will be open 7 AM - 8 PM that day. Voters must be registered and present a photo I.D., such as a driver's license. Registration will also be available...
WI Elections! Voter & Agency Information
Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) WI Agency & Voter Information It is critical that people experiencing homeless and housing instability are registered to vote! The WEC has provided a variety of resources to educate voters about elections in Wisconsin. Below...
Temporary Eviction Moratorium
TEMPORARY CDC EVICTION MORATORIUM If you are a landlord or tenant, this is important information regarding the eviction moratorium. Follow these links for information in English and Spanish: ENGLISH SPANISH The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released an...
Having Trouble with Mortgage Payments?
MORTGAGE PAYMENT HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS Many homeowners suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have difficulty making their mortgage payments. Most homeowners are eligible for help from their mortgage companies, but they have to ask for such help....
Sheboygan Zoom Parent Cafe
SHEBOYGAN ZOOM PARENT CAFÉS Come together virtually to talk, listen and support other parents who have similar successes and challenges. Sign up NOW for the upcoming Fall 2020 Sheboygan Parent Cafes. Your home via Zoom 6:00-7:30 PM. The first 10 people who register...
Lakeshore CAP & Door Co Food Pantries
If you are in need of food please visit www.feeddoorcounty.org or call 2-1-1 or visit any one of the local pantries on the list provided by United Way of Door County. LAKESHORE CAP DOOR COUNTRY FOOD PANTRY INSTRUCTIONS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC We are open 11 AM – 4 PM...