Lakeshore CAP News
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....
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...
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...
Homelessness Gaps & Needs Surveys
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...
Drive-Up TO Clean-Up in Sheboygan!
SASD Announces Free Meals for Students
Sheboygan Area School District Announces USDA Extension of Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020 As of September 1, breakfast and lunch meals are FREE to ALL district students through December 31, 2020. This is per the USDA which released an extension of...
New Eviction Moratorium
FEDERAL EVICTION MORATORIUM The CDC has issued a federal eviction moratorium in effect starting 9/4/2020 until 12/31/2020. Click on this link: Here's what the CDC's nationwide eviction ban means for renters. You are still responsible to pay your rent and you must...
Rent Smart Zoom Course!
Are you a first time renter or want to learn more about renting? Rent Smart can be a useful tool to increase the likelihood that a landlord will accept YOUR application. Consider taking this FREE online Zoom course! Follow link below to register: Rent Smart...
HomeNet/Supplemental Education Expenses
Rural Housing HomeNet ...for your homework! Every child deserves a safe and comfortable place to complete homework assignments. This is why the Foundation for Rural Housing is proud to present HomeNet, a financial resource for in-home internet access during the school...
Sheboygan Free Kids Activity Kits
MEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY KIDS ACTIVITY KITS Kids Activity Kits, featuring word games, coloring pages, stories and materials for 12 small craft projects, are now available FREE with your library card! Separate kits are available for preschool and elementary-age kids. The...
DCCDC to Provide Child Care
News from the Door County Pulse — Door Community Child Development Center to Begin Providing Child Care Services DCCDC child care services will begin September 7! Services will be located in Sturgeon Bay’s former Barker Child Development Center. Enrollment will begin...
LCAP Awarded 2019 AHP Award
Lakeshore CAP's Home Buyers Program LCAP was chosen for a 2019 AHP (Affordable Housing Program) award by FHLB of Chicago! Our program supports neighborhoods, builds personal equity and can be more affordable than renting. Thank you, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago...
2020 Magical Trolley Ride Cancelled
Lakeshore CAP's Magical Trolley Ride to the North Pole Has Been Cancelled for 2020 Hello Everyone! We wanted to give an update regarding our 2020 Magical Trolley Ride to the North Pole event. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we are not able to safely hold the event...
The Bridge – Sheboygan Recovery Center
New and Exciting at "The Bridge" WIRCO Recovery Community Center We are pleased to announce the naming of our new Recovery Community Center, now known as The Bridge! There has been much growth since we opened and we continue to expand our programs. Starting in August,...
Free Dairy Distribution-July 30
DAIRY DISTRIBUTION DAY — SHEBOYGAN CO / FOND DU LAC CO Thursday, July 30 at 11:00 AM Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds 520 Fond Du Lac Ave, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 This Thursday, July 30, there will be a free Dairy Distribution Day held at the Fond du Lac County...
VOLUNTEER! Aug 13th Point in Time Street Count
PLEASE VOLUNTEER for the Semi-Annual Point In Time Outreach Event! A coalition of local agencies and volunteers will be conducting the Point In Time Street Count in Manitowoc, Door, Kewaunee, & Sheboygan Counties over the night of Thursday, August 13, 2020. The...
DOOR CO RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUND
Door County Rental Assistance Program To help keep struggling Door County residents from being evicted from their homes, the Door County Emergency Response Fund has partnered with Lakeshore CAP to offer an expanded Rental Assistance Program during the global pandemic...
Rental Funds from CARES Act
LAKESHORE CAP WRAP —WISCONSIN RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Lakeshore CAP recently learned we will be receiving WI Rental Assistance Program (WRAP) funds, resulting from the CARES Act. The purpose of these funds is to help those who were negatively impacted by COVID-19...
Social Security Offices Committed to Help
On behalf of the Social Security Administration (SSA), we want to let you know that during the current coronavirus pandemic, SSA continues to provide help to you and others in your community. While their offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to...
LTC Opening for Fall Classes
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS OPENING! We know a lot of people are struggling because they are out of work or working limited hours due to Covid-19. Our purpose is to serve the Lakeshore community. We’re starting a campaign to get the word out that the College is...
CESA 7 Head Start Asst & Substitute Asst Teachers
JOB OPENINGS! CESA 7 HEAD START ASSISTANT TEACHER VACANCY Join the CESA 7 Head Start team! Head Start provides high quality early education for children and their families. We believe all families deserve support and respect as their child’s first teacher. We strive...
Development Director Position
JOB OPENING! THE CROSSING OF MANITOWOC COUNTY The Crossing of Manitowoc County is a non-profit, Christian-based organization with a mission to offer life-affirming help to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. We believe every person is valued and deserving. We...
Pandemic Social Security Services
SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES DURING PANDEMIC Social Security remains committed to providing uninterrupted benefits and vital services the public relies on, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic. As an important part of the community, despite challenges...
LCAP Offices!
PLEASE NOTE: LAKESHORE CAP OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC; HOWEVER, PROGRAMS ARE STILL BEING RUN BY STAFF WORKING FROM HOME (Call and leave a message for service) LAKESHORE CAP DOOR COUNTY FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN TUES & THURS 11 AM - 4 PM (Do NOT bring any reusable...
Love Inc. Food Box Delivery
For those who are home bound and do not have a source of transportation, or family, or friend who can pick up your Food Bank Box, we can help! See the flyer for more information. Thank you Sheboygan County Food Bank Inc for your partnership in helping our Neighbors in...
Sheboygan Co COVID Utility Assistance
DON'T LET YOUR UTILITY BILLS PILE UP SHEBOYGAN SALVATION ARMY OFFERS UTILITY ASSISTANCE Assistance may be available to you for Alliant Energy, Wisconsin Public Service, Sheboygan Falls Utilities, Sheboygan Water Utility, Plymouth Utilities, and WE Energies if you meet...
Manitowoc Co Mental Health/Abuse Resources
Door Co YMCA Kids Meals
YOUR STIMULUS PAYMENT BY DEBIT CARD
MAILED IRS VISA DEBIT CARDS IN UNMARKED ENVELOPES ARE NOT JUNK OR A SCAM! Nearly four million Americans were sent their government economic impact payment (EIP) by Visa-branded prepaid debit card instead of by paper check, according to the Internal Revenue Service....
Sheboygan Office Moved!
Housing Case Manager Position
JOB DESCRIPTION This 40 hours per week temporary Supportive Housing Prevention Case Manager position works directly with those households that are at risk of homelessness as well as other clients who come to the agency with housing-related issues. The purpose of the...
Get a Job – Manitowoc Works!
MANITOWOC WORKS! A New Training Program Designed to Develop Your Employment Skills! Manitowoc Works is a 40-hour, 10-module training program that will run for 4 hours a day for two weeks. (You must be able to attend all sessions.) The dates will be determined when we...
Power of Hope Manitowoc 2-Day Event
March 12 & 13, 2020 Kids at Hope is an evidence-based program that can be implemented in many areas to help teach kids hope, change the framework from “at risk youth” to “kids at hope” and is designed to actually teach someone how to make kids hopeful. We cannot...
CESA 7 Head Start Manitowoc Co Position
CESA 7 HEAD START 0-5 FAMILY ADVOCATE POSITION IN MANITOWOC COUNTY Head Start provides high quality early education for children and their families. We believe all families deserve support and respect as their child’s first teacher. We strive to meet all the...
Investing Early Developmental Screening Event
INVESTING EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING EVENT Hosted by Manitowoc Public Library Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM This event is for children ages 2 months to 5 years of age. Screens take approximately 45-60 minutes Register TODAY...
United Way Equity Challenge!
United Way Manitowoc County 21 Week Equity Challenge www.unitedwaywi.org/equity In partnership with their state association, United Way Manitowoc County invites you to participate in their 21 Week Equity Challenge – an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of...