Our Executive Director, Tim Mather, and Associate Director, Samantha Phillipps spent a couple days down at the Wisconsin State Capitol on April 8th & 9th for the annual WISCAP Advocacy Day! This annual event gives Community Action professionals the opportunity to come together and meet with state senators and representatives to discuss issues related to poverty in our districts. Tim and Sam also gave a presentation with Couleecap Director, Hetti Brown, on Housing & Energy Solutions for Wisconsin as part … 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

We are looking for monetary donations to purchase household essentials for our Homeless Intervention program. This program provides case management to help homeless individuals and families find affordable and stable housing across seven WI counties. The worst feeling for our case managers is finding a client a place to live after they have been on the street or living in their car and they are brought to an empty unit with no essentials. Funds will allow our case management staff … Read More

In late March, it was announced that $500M in Commodity Credit Corporation funding is now cut for foodbanks and emergency food providers, which is allocated through the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Read an article announcing the cuts here. This is one of the three main ways that The Emergency Food Assistance Program receives food to feed food-insecure individuals and families across the nation. These cuts will affect the food supply at area food banks, including those West CAP … Read More

GLENWOOD CITY, Wis – A program that keeps Wisconsinites safe by ensuring homes stay warm and cool during extreme temperatures is at risk after abrupt actions by the federal government. In early April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fired all employees of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, which helps residents pay heating bills and address energy emergencies. LIHEAP provides energy assistance to low-income households with high energy costs. The program ensures energy security, prevents … 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

SKILLS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Service Description: Eligibility: How to Apply: The Skills Enhancement program was created to support those who are working but continue to struggle to make ends meet because they are not earning a ‘living wage’. Funds are available to support workforce readiness and job skills training through case management and career services for low-income residents in our service area. The goal of the program is to help working adults create a plan and complete a short-term training program … Read More

  ST. CROIX COUNTY RESOURCES St. Croix County Website:  https://www.sccwi.gov                (click on BLUE links to go to the websites) FOOD St Croix County Community Food Resource Directory Directorio de Recursos Alimentarios de la Comunidad del Condado de St. Croix Otoño de 2025  FoodShare Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Commodity Supplemental Food Program Food Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program  SHELTERS & HOUSING Grace … Read More

    POLK COUNTY RESOURCES Polk County Website:   https://www.polkcountywi.gov                            Polk County Resources                (click on BLUE links to go to the websites) FOOD Polk County Food Shelves Polk County Food Resources Directorio de Recursos Alimentarios de la Comunidad del Condado de PolkOtoño de 2025 Polk County Resources and Contacts FoodShare Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Temporary … Read More