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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 you will find an index of resources including information on the photo ID requirements and how voters can get an ID for voting even if they do not have documents like a birth certificate or social security care. This program is administered by the WI Department of Transportation and is referred to as the ID Petition Process (IDPP).
The entire voter outreach toolkit can be found at https://elections.wi.gov/clerks/voter-outreach. WEC staff have recorded a webinar to describe the materials in more depth and offer tips on implementing the various resources in your community. This webinar can be found at https://elections.wi.gov/index.php/node/7086.
WEC voter outreach resources include:
Photo ID Resources
The WEC has created various outreach materials discussing Wisconsin’s photo ID law. Both quick information guides and more individual ID-specific guides are available to use around your community. The WEC has also created and updated the easily distributed palm card, which describes the photo ID law and how voters can get a free ID for voting purposes. The in-depth guides and palm card, including the IDPP palm card, are linked on the outreach page. Additional photo ID information can be found at https://elections.wi.gov/elections-voting/photo-id and https://bringit.wi.gov/multimedia.
Absentee Voting and Election Security
The WEC has six short animated videos available at https://elections.wi.gov/node/7104, and can be downloaded from the WEC’s Vimeo page at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7545193. These engaging videos are useful tools for voter outreach events and for use on your websites and social media. The videos are around 2 minutes each and cover the following topics:
- What is Absentee Voting?
- How Can I Get an Absentee Ballot?
- How to Fill Out an Absentee Ballot?
- How Exactly Do I Turn in My Completed Absentee Ballot?
- How are Absentee Ballots Counted in Wisconsin?
- How Can We Be Sure Wisconsin’s Election Results Are Accurate?
Fact Sheets
Fact sheets discussing how to request and return an absentee ballot by mail and how Wisconsin delivers accurate election results. The one-page fact sheets are meant to help quickly promote election information and can be printed and distributed around your community or posted on websites or social media. The fact sheets can be found at https://elections.wi.gov/node/7100.
Website Banners
To help promote absentee voting, election security information, and the MyVote Wisconsin website, website banners have been created by the WEC. The images can be switched out periodically to show new messages and link to different WEC webpages that discuss election security and November preparations in more depth. The banners can be found at https://elections.wi.gov/node/
Additional Resources
To help promote information about Wisconsin’s various election laws and processes, the WEC has created various outreach pages and information to help voters prepare for the upcoming election. This section of the website has guides discussing the photo ID law, voter registration information, detailed information about special types of voters, and more. These additional resources can be found at https://elections.wi.gov/node/7093.
We hope that you will use these tools to educate voters about photo ID and other voting requirements. It is also our hope that you will share these materials with community organizations and groups that work with voters in your community.
If you have any questions about the voter outreach materials, please contact the Help Desk at elections@wi.gov or calling 1-866-VOTE-WIS.
Check Your Registration Status at http://myvote.wi.gov
November 3, 2020 General Election Information For Voters
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3, 2020.
Voter Registration Deadlines:
- October 14 – To register to vote online (by 11:59 p.m.) or by-mail (postmarked).
- October 30 at 5 p.m. – To register to vote at your clerk’s office or other designated location.
- You can register at your polling place on Election Day (November 3, 2020).
Register to vote online here or by printing off this form and mailing it to your municipal clerk.
Absentee By-Mail Deadlines:
- October 29 at 5 p.m. – To request an absentee ballot by-mail for regular and overseas voters.
- October 30 at 5 p.m. – To request an absentee ballot by-mail for indefinitely confined voters and military voters (not on active duty).
In-Person Absentee Dates:
- October 20 – First day to vote absentee in your municipal clerk’s office or other designated location.
- November 1 – Last possible day. (Please check with your municipal clerk’s office, as dates and times within this window will vary.)
Please request your absentee ballot as soon as possible by visiting myvote.wi.gov.
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 homelessness.
As a WIBOSCOC member, Lakeshore CAP needs your feedback! We are looking for 25 surveys from area providers and surveys from at least 25 clients. The deadline is November 15th.
If you have applied for or received services through Lakeshore CAP or another provider, please:
⇒Take the Gaps and Needs Survey here: Client Survey
If you are an agency in our service area (Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Door and Kewaunee counties) that works with the homeless population, please:
⇒Take the Gap and Needs Survey here: Provider Survey
The gaps and needs group’s purpose is to research and identify the gaps in services and the needs of the Balance of State’s serving populations and agencies. This group will be able to compile data and provide supportive evidence for identifying these gaps and needs. This group will also be a vital advocate and voice for the populations and service providers within the Balance of State.
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 and are struggling to pay rent or security deposit. The Lakeshore CAP program will provide funding to eligible individuals residing in the Wisconsin counties of Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. We are excited and relieved to have these funds available to eligible residents within our service area.
In general, an applicant must be an adult resident of Wisconsin, with a household income at or below 80% of the county median income in the month of the application or the prior month. For those eligible, the program may provide direct financial assistance for rent owed and/or security deposits.
—-> PLEASE NOTE: Lakeshore CAP is now taking applications for WRAP. Find guidelines and the pre-screen application in yellow banner at:
English & Spanish WRAP Pre-Screen Applications
If you are seeking other forms of rental assistance due to inability to pay as a result of COVID-19 or if you simply are unable to pay your rent and are facing eviction, Lakeshore CAP has a limited amount of assistance available. You can find our application 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.
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 position is to prevent households from becoming literally homeless by providing financial and other supportive services as needed to allow families to get back on their feet. The case manager determines eligibility for current programming and selects a program that meets the housing needs of each household. The case manager will work closely with partner agencies serving the same constituency.
This position is for approximately 6 months and is dependent upon funding availability. It is being offered as a result of COVID-19 and it’s impact on those that have lost income as a result of the pandemic. The duration of the position will depend on the actual funding amount that we receive as well as the speed with which the allocation is spent. Additional positions may become available.
This position may require travel to counties within our service area that include Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan..
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent and advocate for the program with local Community Partners, including attending various local meetings and our local housing coalition.
- Perform intake, confirm eligibility and perform assessment.
- Develop individual plans and monitor progress of participants while providing individual case management.
- Refer participants to relevant programs through LCAP and/or partners.
- Enter data in agency tracking system and maintain state HMIS data entry. Run necessary and applicable reports within data systems. Keep up-to-date with necessary training requirements.
- Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to client problems seeking out practical and innovative solutions to problems presented by working with other agency partners to address issues found in common among clients and programming.
- Represent the program in various professional groups and potential collaborations.
- Utilize strength-based language to motivate clients towards self-sufficiency.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Preference will be given to those with a BA/BS or equivalent degree or have relevant work experience. Knowledge of current and available community resources is essential.
Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle. Must be able to provide evidence of adequate insurance if asked. Must be willing to undergo additional training as directed by management.
PAY/BENEFITS:
Full Time Temporary; $15/hour; 40 hours per week. (This job may be performed remotely/at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Lakeshore CAP offers paid sick time, personal time, holiday pay, and vacation.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Do you have the following license or certification: valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- How is your previous experience relevant to this role?
Please apply through INDEED.COM at: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=case%20manager&l=Manitowoc%2C%20WI&vjk=2f57d16a87b3f767
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