Sep 14, 2022 | Lakeshore CAP Events, Lakeshore CAP News
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 Fundraiser at Hope Church in Sturgeon Bay. There will be a silent auction in person and virtually at 32auctions.com/jaksplace22. There will be live music by the Door County Recorder Ensemble. This event is sponsored by the Door County Medical Center.
Please call (920) 818-0525 to ask questions or purchase a ticket. Tickets are $16 per adult and $8 per child.
May 26, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP Events, Lakeshore CAP News
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 Action Program’s JAK Place web page for our monthly calendar and additional information on our mission to provide services and support for individuals with mental illness and their families in Door County.
Please consider donating to help us support those with Mental Illness and those affected by Mental Illness. As always, all of our services are free to the public. All funds donated stay locally at JAK’s Place in Door County to support our efforts. You may choose to dedicate your donation in honor or in memory of someone. Please call 920-818-0525 with any questions.
JAK’s Place, a program of Lakeshore CAP, Inc., is incorporated in the state of Wisconsin and is exempt from federal income taxes under IRC 501c(3) as a nonprofit corporation. You donation and contribution may be “tax deductible” .
May 26, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News

2020 “WRAP” (WISCONSIN RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)
RESULTS ARE IN!
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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 COVID-19!
In 2020, Lakeshore Community Action Program (CAP) received Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program (WRAP) funds resulting from the CARES Act. The purpose of these funds was to help those who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and were struggling to pay rent or security deposit. The Lakeshore CAP program provided funding to eligible households residing in the Wisconsin counties of Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan.
From June 8 to November 25, 2020, Lakeshore CAP assisted the following number of households in our 4-county area, helping them to remain in their homes or move to safe affordable housing:
NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
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TYPE OF ASSISTANCE
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DOLLAR AMOUNT
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621
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Rental Assistance
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$1,007,468.00
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12
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Security Deposit
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$18,560.00
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19
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Lot Rent
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$23,684.00
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652
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—TOTALS—
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$1,049,712.00
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2021 WERA (WISCONSIN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE) PROGRAM OPEN NOW!
Lakeshore Community Action Program (CAP), an agency of WISCAP, recently received another round of Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance (WERA) funds. Pre-Screen Applications are being accepted now and can be found on our Home Page. The purpose of these funds is to help those who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to pay rent. The Lakeshore CAP program will provide funding to eligible households residing in our service area — the Wisconsin counties of Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. Along with the rental assistance application, you will simultaneously be applying for Energy Assistance (EA).
Information, instructions, documents and restrictions on the program can be found in our News article at https://lakeshorecap.org/wera-rental-assistance-program/ Pre-screen applications may be found on our Home Page at https://lakeshorecap.org/ in English and Spanish.
NON-COVID RELATED RENT ASSISTANCE
If you are seeking other forms of rental assistance due to inability to pay your rent or are facing eviction and/or homelessness, Lakeshore CAP has a different Supportive Housing/Rental Assistance Program. You can find information our on our website at www.lakeshorecap.org/supportive housing or by calling 920.682.3737 for Manitowoc Co, 920-803-6991 for Sheboygan Co, or 920-743-0192 for Door and Kewaunee counties. Applications may also be found on our Home Page in English, Spanish and Hmong at https://lakeshorecap.org/
May 25, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
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 Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Door or Kewaunee county. You may apply for utility assistance without having to apply for rent assistance.
Find the WERA Pre-Screen application in English and Spanish on Lakeshore Community Action’s Home Page at: https://lakeshorecap.org/.
May 13, 2021 | Lakeshore CAP News
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 donate monetarily (see below). Thank You!
Supporting our Food Pantry
The pantry is supported by local donations, food drives, Feeding America and USDA’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). We accept monetary donations to make food purchases at reduced prices and to keep the pantry operating. Anyone wishing to donate funding may do so when the pantry is open or through the DONATE button on this website. Please choose “Door County Food Pantry.”
Please be assured that all donations received remain within the county. Lakeshore Community Action Program (CAP) appreciates the many donors and partners who support this program!
INSTRUCTIONS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
We are open 11 AM – 4 PM every Tuesday and Thursday at 131 S Third Ave in Sturgeon Bay. Due to COVID-19 our pantry is not “client choice” at this time. Bring a picture ID and show it at the pantry door. A volunteer will confirm your family size. Your pantry items will be prepared and brought to the end of the handicap ramp. At that time, please load your pantry into your vehicle and return the cart to the end of the ramp.
Lakeshore CAP’s Door County Food Pantry is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit program that provides on-going and emergency healthy food assistance to low and limited income residents. Your donation may be tax deductible.
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