Homeless Prevention
“Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.” – Anonymous
Homeless Assistance Program
Helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness find a solution.
The Homeless Assistance Program focuses on individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness. (at-risk of homelessness, literal homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence).
ELIGIBILITY: Persons must be homeless, at imminent risk of homelessness (court ordered eviction, having to leave a motel, etc.), or fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence.
Where to start:
- Potential participants must complete a Coordinated Entry Survey with a staff person.
- Eligibility for participating in the Homeless Program, and other options will be discussed at that time.
How to contact ADVOCAP for Homeless Assistance:
- Contact a Family Development Specialist in your area for next steps and resources, including participating in a Coordinated Entry survey.
- Fond du Lac: 920-922-7760
- Oshkosh – 920-426-0150
- Neenah - 920-725-2791
- Berlin – 920-361-9880
Bridges Program
Providing temporary emergency financial assistance to those in need.
Eligible households may receive direct financial assistance towards eviction/ first months’ rent assistance, utility assistance, clothing & furniture vouchers, and employment related assistance such as bus passes, gas cards, car repairs, work boot and /or professional clothing vouchers.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility is based on current funding and specific eligibility requirements determined by phone intake with case manager. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Application Process for the Bridges Program:
- The intake process can be completed over the phone to determine eligibility.
Contact a Bridges Case Manager to get started:
- Phone (920)426-0150
Wisconsin Help For Homeowners
Due to limited funds, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2024 to be considered. Please visit the Help for Homeowners page for more information.
https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/LocalGovtsGrants/Homeowner-Assistance.aspx
The WI Help for Homeowners program provides assistance to homeowners who are behind on their mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and/or homeowners association fees. Financial assistance may be provided for a variety of expenses incurred directly or indirectly due to the COVID pandemic.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible homeowners must currently own and occupy the property as their primary residence, earn less than or equal to 100% AMI, based on household size, have the ability to pay their on-going housing costs, and may be asked to participate in housing counseling services. Eligible properties are sing family homes, condominium units, 2-4 unit properties where the owner occupies one of the units as their primary residence, and manufactured homes permanently affixed and taxed as real property.
WI Help for Homeowners application process:
- Complete the WI Help for Homeowners Application online.
- Upload proof of income for every adult over the age of 18 in the household, invoices for each type of assistance being requested, a Borrowers Consent Sharing agreement, and a drivers license or photo ID for each adult over the age of 18.
- Additional information may be requested as needed.
Contact the Fond du Lac office to find out how to apply for WI Help for Homeowners Services:
- Fond du Lac: 920-922-7760
WI Help for Homeowners Application Form:
- Fill out and submit the WHH application via the Neighborly application portal at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/HAF-WISCONSINDOA/participant