Happy Birthday Head Start!
Head Start is the most important social and educational investment in children, families, and communities the United States has ever undertaken. The Head Start Project was launched in 1965 as a comprehensive child development program. Over the last six decades, it has provided a window of opportunity to more than 37 million vulnerable children and […]
WISCAP Self Sufficiency Award Winner
WISCAP’s Self-Sufficiency Award recognizes an individual who, with the aid of their local Community Action Agency, has overcome poverty and achieved self-sufficiency. During this month, Community Action Agencies assist individuals in making positive changes in their lives through the Promise of Community Action. Justin McArthur was the recipient of this award and he was nominated […]
Fond du Lac shelters, organizations fight housing insecurity
Many Fond du Lac households’ incomes don’t match living costs. These organizations are helping fight the housing crisis. Daphne LemkeFond du Lac Reporter FOND DU LAC – After finishing a rehabilitation program last year, Mike Wydeven of Fond du Lac said he faced judgement from landlords when looking for housing. A few of his options […]
WERA Ending, Coaching Services to Begin
WERA PROGRAM ENDING, COACHING SERVICES TO BEGIN: The State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration announced on Friday, January 20, 2023 that the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance program (WERA), funded by the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program through the U.S. Department of Treasury, will close applications on January 31, 2023, due to low remaining funds. The […]
Outdated zoning makes addressing Wisconsin’s housing shortage more difficult
Outdated zoning makes addressing Wisconsin’s housing shortage more difficult Wisconsin needs 140K new housing units by 2030 to meet demandBy Joe SchulzPublished: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 4:55pm Wisconsin’s housing shortage is expected to worsen by the end of the decade, and outdated zoning codes could make it harder for municipalities to address the issue. A new report […]