Lakeshore CAP News
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...