James Owens has received the 2025 Client Achievement Award because of all of the monumental progress that he has made since entering our program. James and his children were accepted into our Permanent Supportive Housing program in April 2024. Prior to entering our program, James had been homeless for 5 years and was living in his car. Due to his living situation, he lost custody of his children. Shortly after completing his tenant briefing, James moved into a 1-bedroom unit … Read More

Chelsie enrolled in the Nursing Skills Program with West CAP in the Fall of 2023. At the time, she was working at Amery Hospital as a CNA with no health care benefits. Her rate of pay was $13.03/hour and she was working 22 hours a week to support herself and her young son. Through the Nursing Skills Program, Chelsie received support to cover her tuition and mileage reimbursements driving to and from class.  She graduated from Northwood Tech in December … Read More

Prior to entering our program, ‘Sarah’ and her 3 young daughters were living in a shelter, as they were fleeing domestic violence. Sarah was referred and approved to enroll in West CAP’s Rapid Rehousing program. Shortly after enrolling in the program, her case manager helped her find and move into a 2-bedroom rental unit. The program allows Sarah to hold the lease in her name, and she pays 30% of her income to her rent. The program assistance covers the … Read More