Phone: 920-922-7760

ADVOCAP is a Community Action Agency (CAA), part of a nationwide network of local nonprofits that help people overcome the challenges of poverty and empower them to build better, more stable lives. CAAs provide essential services like housing support, early childhood education, energy assistance, and employment training. They’re funded by a mix of federal, state, and local grants, with the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) as their core funding. What makes CAAs unique is their community-driven approach — local people, including those living with low incomes, help guide the programs to ensure they truly meet the needs of their neighbors.

ADVOCAP has been making a difference in Green Lake, Winnebago, and Fond du Lac counties since 1966. As one of over 1,000 CAAs, we’re dedicated to helping our communities create opportunities to support people in achieving financial stability and self-sufficiency. Through our many programs, we work alongside our community to create real, lasting change. Whether it’s through partnerships, volunteers, or direct services, ADVOCAP is here to support local families and individuals on their path to a brighter future.

Our Mission

ADVOCAP’s Mission is to create opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.

Our Vision

Vision is that all low-income and disadvantaged people in our service area will have the opportunities, assets, and tools necessary to obtain the necessities of a healthy and dignified life.

ADVOCAP is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Community Action Agency governed by a local, tripartite Board of Directors. Information about our governance, financial reporting, planning efforts, and policies is publicly available — including Board and committee meeting minutes, annual reports, audited financial statements, Form 990s, Community Needs Assessment reports, and agency policies. View these materials on our Reports & Minutes page here.


Our Team

Executive Team

Tanya Marcoe
Executive Director
920-922-7760
tanya.marcoe@advocap.org

Tony Beregszazi
Deputy Director
920-922-7760
tony.beregszazi@advocap.org

Joe Lougher
Finance Director
920-922-7760
joe.lougher@advocap.org

Kelly Mauer
Human Resources Director
920-922-7760
kelly.mauer@advocap.org

Kathy Doyle
Business Development Director
920-922-7760
kathy.doyle@advocap.org

April Mullins-Datko
Head Start Director
920-922-7760
april.mullins-datko@advocap.org

Becky Heldt
Homeless Prevention Director
920-922-7760
becky.heldt@advocap.org

Dawn Paterson
Food & Nutrition Director
920-725-2791
dawn.paterson@advocap.org

Lisa Severson
Volunteer Services Director
920-426-0150
lisa.severson@advocap.org

Justin McArthur
Property Services Manager
920-922-7760
justin.mcarthur@advocap.org

Jason Vander Velden
Weatherization Director
920-426-0150
jason.vandervelden@advocap.org

Board of Directors

The ADVOCAP Board of Directors consists of residents of the three counties we serve; Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago. It is a tripartite (three-part) board with equal representation from local government, community leaders, and low-income people. Board members are active in the communities we serve as leaders, business owners, and members of local government. 

The Board of Directors identifies the needs of the communities we serve and works with ADVOCAP Staff to determine the best way to meet those needs by establishing goals, formulating strategic plans for Community Action and overseeing the personnel, fiscal, and program policies. 

The Board of Directors serve on a voluntary basis.

Officers

Connie Anderson
President

Jay Myrechuck
Vice President

Paulette Feld
Secretary

Shawn Ross
Treasurer

Fond du Lac County

Donna Blend
Tami Christian
Edie Crews
Mary Fleischman
Raina Lyman
Jay Myrechuck
Shawn Ross
Gary Ross
Michael Ross

Green Lake County

Connie Anderson
Shaddai Carmona
Joe Gonyo
Nita Krenz
Danielle Viau

Winnebago County

Gayle Demler
Paulette Feld
Amber Lyn Gilbertson
Brian Hamill
Tonya Hitz
Seth Therrian
Jeff Lutz
Deb Neet
Karen Powers