We love getting to celebrate the success of our program participants! A warm congratulations goes out to Linda Powell, pictured center, who graduated on May 19 with her Business Generalist Technical Diploma from CVTC. Linda has been part of West CAP’s Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program which helps families improve their income and financial independence. Our FSS program staff members Stephanie Stark (L) and Lori Newton (R) were there to support Linda on her accomplishment. We also just welcomed Linda … Read More

Our newest and most ambitious affordable housing development to date has broken ground! Executive Director, Peter Kilde, joined fellow project partners from the Gerrard Corporation, Merchants Bank, N.A., WHEDA, Cornerstone Architects, and Eau Claire City Council at the building site on Birch Street in Eau Claire on Thursday, June 13 to kick-off the Prairie Heights development. This 60-unit multi-family housing development will welcome individuals and families earning between 30% and 80% of the county median income, offering spacious and modern … Read More

By Samantha Phillipps, Grant Specialist EAU CLAIRE, WI – Overlooking the Eau Claire River at 3155 Birch Street, a new housing development is breaking new ground in more ways than one. Community members can be a part of kicking off this project at a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for 1:30PM on June 15. This 60-unit rental project is blazing the trail for green, affordable housing with its use of renewable energy systems that will include photovoltaic solar panels, geothermal technology, and … Read More

🎬 It’s Here! 🌎     Office of Community Services – Administration for Children & Families: How CSBG funds are supporting Clean Energy & Affordable Housing in Wisconsin To watch, click the image above or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzWTDJ5zSp0     In honor of Earth Day, the federal Office of Community Services (OCS) recently highlighted how its anti-poverty programs work to mitigate the effects of climate change and promote environmental justice. One key feature included a four-minute video capturing the work … Read More

Our JumpStart program was created to help individuals and families acquire quality, affordable cars so they have a reliable way to get to work, pick up groceries, and live a self-sufficient life here in rural Wisconsin. Through the program, West CAP is able to help income-eligible drivers like Kristina put a $1,000 down payment on a vehicle of their choice, and then obtain a low-interest, 60-month car loan through WESTconsin Credit Union. Visit our jumpstart page for complete program details and application … Read More

West CAP employees will be on-site to talk about what programs and services we have available and to answer any questions! 1300 ResidencesRiver Falls, WI9AM-11AMWednesdayApril 26, 2023 Abbey GroveHudson, WI12:30pm-2:30pmWednesdayApril 26, 2023 Dakota MeadowsNew Richmond, WI3pm-5pmWednesdayApril 26, 2023

West CAP has immediate openings for a low-income representative from Barron, Pepin, Polk , and St. Croix Counties for our Board of Directors to fill mid-terms.  Meetings are held monthly on Monday evenings. Eligibility Federal Poverty Guidelines – Gross Monthly Income at or below – Self Declared Household Size 125% 1 $16,988 2 $22,888 3 $28,788 4 $34,688 Each Additional Person + $5,900 This is an excellent opportunity to assist our organization with developing programs that meet the needs of … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1/20/2023 The Governor’s office announced the upcoming closing of the federally funded Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance program (WERA).  Applications are set to close on January 31, 2023 due to low remaining funds available.  Housing stability services will continue even after rental benefit funds are exhausted. WERA launched in February 2021 to help families avoid homelessness due to pandemic-related financial hardship. The program was administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration in partnership with WISCAP, the state’s community action … Read More