Financial Assistance

​Financial Assistance

Economic Support/ Income Maintenance Unit – Department of Human Services: East Central Consortia. A group of county agencies that determine enrollment and ongoing case management. Consortia determine eligibility for Food Share, Badger Care, Medicaid, Child Care Subsidy or Caretaker Supplement.
Marquette County Economic Support Division
428 Underwood Ave
Montello, WI 53949
East Central Consortia (888) 256-4563
www.access.wisconsin.gov

Emergency Assistance through W2:
Financial: contact the Marquette County W2 resource worker with questions or to fill out an application on.
Rental: Offers assistance for families with a minor child/children in the home who are impending homelessness or have been served an eviction notice.
Energy: Offers assistance to families who have a impending disconnect notice, who either have a child under the age of 5 years, or a household member with medical needs that without the gas/electric/water in poses an immediate threat to danger.
(800) 771-8420

Salvation  Army: May provide vouchers for individuals and families who have emergency financial needs. They may help with rent, mortgage, and some utilities. For assistance with rent: Client will need a letter from the Landlord stating that there will be no eviction in the next 30 days. Mortgage assistance: client will need a copy of Mortgage bill/payment, will need clients contact information (including social security numbers), will need name of company, account number, and address where payment should be sent. Utility assistance will only be provided if it can be shown that all other measures have been taken and other resources have been explored.  Salvation Army Brochure Marquette County
140 Lake St
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-2717

Additional Resources:

ADVOCAP:  Collaborates with various organization to enhance the quality of life, reduce poverty, and increase self-sufficiency in communities. Service include affordable housing, business development, employment & training, food & nutrition, home energy conservation, transportation, head start, and various volunteer opportunities.

Budda-Box, Inc:  We are a non-profit organization that help cancer people who are residents of Marquette County. Budda Box is made up of seven volunteers, President, Vice President, secretary and treasurer, plus three board members. Our mission statement is “To assist with the needs of persons who have been diagnosed with cancer and are resident of Marquette County.“ We provide both financial and emotional support.
PO Box 97
Montello, WI 53949
Email: buddabox7@gmail.com
buda-boxagainstcancer.com

Community Development Block Grant (CDBS) Housing Program:  Offered through MSA. Low to median income homeowner grants designed to assist with purchase or improving homes.  Expert services include: outreach, project maintenance, financial maintenance, discovery of funding opportunities, and coordination of applications.
www.msa-ps.com

  • Beaver Dam Office
    201 Corporate Drive
    Beaver Dam, WI 53916
    (800) 552-6330 or (920) 887-4242
  • Baraboo Office
    1230 South Blvd
    Baraboo, WI 53913
    (608) 356-2771 or (800) 362-4505

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council:  Fights poverty by creating opportunities.  Services include: Community Development  Block Grant, Crisis assistance, emergency food & shelter, and the emergency shelter grand: which includes project chance, a supportive housing program, and get smart skills enhancement program. Serves Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Juneau, and Sauk counties.
1000 Hwy 13
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-8353
www.cwcac.org

United States Department of Agriculture: Farm Service Agency: Serves to provide all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners with a safety net to ensure the continuation of agricultural business throughout Wisconsin. Services include: Aerial photography, conservation programs, disaster assistance and energy programs, farm loans, commodity operations, cost share programs, environmental and cultural resource compliance.                                               
630 South Street
Green Lake, WI 54941
(920) 294-6474, Ext 2
www.fsa.usda.gov/wi

Forward Services Corporation: Emergency Utility assistance
(800) 771-8420
https://fsc-corp.org/programs/emergency-assistance/

Foundation for Rural Housing Inc:  Assists low-income families in obtaining adequate, safe and sanitary housing, water and waste water service, and community development that is needed. Programs include: senior cooperative homes, volunteer senior home repair, critical assistance with security deposits, delinquent rent, mortgage payment, property taxes, and utility bills.
PO Box 314
Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 238-3448 or (888) 400-5974
Email: wrh@wisconsinruralhousing.org
www.wisconsinruralhousing.org

Harvest of Hope Fund: Run by the Madison Christian Community. This fund is a Wisconsin family farm crisis fund. It provides gifts to farm families who need financial assistance to meet emergency needs for food, home heating fuel, medical or veterinary expenses, electric power cut-offs, climatic conditions, feed for cattle, machinery repair, retraining, purchase of seed, fertilizer, fuel and other supplies needed for planting.
7118 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 836-4633
https://www.madisonchristiancommunity.org/harvest_of_hope.aspx

Home Loan Program – Options for independent living Inc: Single-Family Housing grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration, and the division of housing. Program offers deferred payment no interest loans for accessibility modification and home repairs. Requires that the person have low – moderate household income, be elderly or disabled, and own their own home. Minimum cost of project is $1000.  Loan must be paid when the property is sold, transferred, or ceases to be borrows primary residence.

  • Green Bay Office
    555 Country Club Road
    Green Bay, WI 54313
    (920) 490-0500 or (888) 465-1515
  • Fox Valley Office
    2331 E Lourdes Drive Room 208
    Appleton, WI 54914
    (920) 997-9999 or (920) 882-9309

Operation Round -Up: Operated by Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative. Money is gathered from those Co-op members who round their bills up and contribute a few cents every month.  Funds are then used to provide emergency assistance to those in the Adams-Columbia service area.
To contribute: (800) 831-8629
Email: hmelby@acecwi.com
www.acecwi.com/operation-round-up

PAN Foundation: The Patient Access Network Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing under-insured patients with financial assistance though more than 50 disease-specific funds.
PO Box 30500
Bethesda, MD 20824
(866) 316-7263
panfoundation.org

Renewal Unlimited : Provides Domestic Violence with housing. Rapid rehousing for those who are homeless and homelessness prevention if facing eviction. Tenant based rental assistance to assist those applying for disability. Down payment assistance fi purchasing your first home. Also offers early Headstart and Headstart services. Services provided in Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Juneau, and Sauk Counties.
2900 Red Fox Run
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5329 or (800) 344-7543 

Social Security Administration: Delivers financial support regarding retirement benefits, social security disability insurance (SSDI), supplemental security income (SSI), and survivors benefits. Also assists with obtaining new social security cards, address, and name changes.
400 City Center, Ste B
Oshkosh, WI 54901
(877) 445-0834
TTY (800) 325-0778
www.ssa.gov

The HealthWell Foundation: HealthWell provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, co-payments, health care premiums and deductibles for certain medications and therapies.
PO Box 489
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(800) 675-8416
healthwellfoundation.org

ThedaCare Family of Foundations: Consists of eight foundations found throughout the ThedaCare service area.

  • ThedaCare Foundation-Berlin: Funds available to help area children, adults, and families who are diagnosed with a serious medical, dental, or mental health condition and lack the financial resources to help themselves.
  • Hospice Foundation: Provides special grants and funding for individuals and families dealing with the emotional, medical, and financial demands of terminal illness.
  • Peabody Heritage Foundation: Assists ThedaCare’s living facilities provide residents with the care they need, even when finances are limited.
    https://thedacare.org/about-us/giving/foundations/

United States Department of Agriculture USDA – Rural Development:  Offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing, healthcare, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric, and communication infrastructures.

  • RD Home Loans: Serviced by a Customer Service Center (CSC). Which provided mortgage loans and grants to individuals in rural areas throughout the US.

5417 Clem’s Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(715) 345-7600
www.rd.usda.gov/wi

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development – HUD:  Sponsored housing counseling agencies that can provide advice on buying or renting a home, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues.  A complete list of counseling agencies in Wisconsin can be found on  https://www.hud.gov/

WHEDA – Property Tax Deferral Loan Program:  Works with lenders, developers, local government, nonprofits, community groups and others to implement a low-cost financing program. Program includes assistance with agricultural and small business loans, homeownership and rental unit financing.
201 W Washington Ave Ste 700
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-7884 or (800) 334-6873
www.wheda.com

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Home Repair Assistance Programs

Home Repair Assistance Programs:

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
CDBG Homeowner
Homeowner Rehabilitation
https://www.juneaucountyhousingauthority.com/
Email: juncoha3@frontier.com
(608) 847-7309
Helping Adams, Green Lake, Juneau, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood Counties.
This is a program for ensuring the community’s ability to conserve, rehabilitate and improve residential properties occupied by low-to-moderate (LMI) residents.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a federal formula-allocated grant program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Owner-Occupied loans provide 0% interest loans with deferred payment for home repair loans for LMI owner occupants.
Eligibility Requirements:
Owner-occupied or land contract buyer three months prior to applying. Contract must be written, legally binding and properly recorded. Contract seller we be required to sign mortgage.
All occupants directly benefiting from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing rehabilitation program must be at or below the appropriate Section 8 income limit for their county.
Include all sources of gross income and income from assets for all household members who are at least 18 years of age.
Property taxes paid to date.
Mortgage must be current.
All mortgages, judgments and liens in addition to the rehab cost cannot exceed 120% of the Fair Market Value of the property.
Property must be insured.
Eligible Rehab Activities:
Repairs that bring the unit to decent, safe and sanitary condition using HQS Inspection/Evaluation of property.
Examples include but are not limited to:
Roofs
Siding
Windows
Plumbing
Electric
Septic
Well
Ineligible Rehab Activities:
Properties scheduled for sale, acquisition or condemned properties.
Mobile homes in a mobile home park (applicant must own land to be eligible).
Reimbursement for work which has been contracted for or completed prior to signing agreement with the CDBG program.
Accessory buildings, garages or sheds.
New construction or expansion of the size of the structure.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans:
Owner-Occupied loans provide no-interest with deferred payment home repair loans for LMI owner occupants.
Rental Unit:
Rental Unit loans provide 1.5% interest loans for repairing units rented to LMI tenants and/or creating new low or moderate income rental units by:
converting vacant properties into rental units and/or converting large single-family homes into duplexes.

Please note: All CDBG loans shall be subject to a $50,000 maximum

USDA Rural Development Home Repair Loans and Grants
https://www.rd.usda.gov/wi
(715) 345-7600
E-mail: wi-rd-stateoffice@usda.gov
Very low income homeowners in eligible rural areas. Repair, improve, or modernize your home. Grants possible for age 62 and over.
What does this program do?
Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, this provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.
Who may apply for this program?
To qualify, you must:
-Be the homeowner and occupy the house.
-Be unable to obtain affordable credit elsewhere.
-Have a household income that does not exceed the very low limit by county.
-For grants, be age 62 or older.
How may funds be used?
Loans may be used to repair, improve or modernize homes or remove health and safety hazards.
Grants must be used to remove health and safety hazards.
How much money can I get?
Maximum Loan is $40,000
Maximum Grant is $10,000
Maximum Grant if repairing a home damaged in a presidentially declared disaster area is $15,000
Loans and Grants can be combined for up to $50,000 in assistance or $55,000 in presidentially declared disaster areas.
What are the terms of the loan or grant?
Loans are termed for 20 years.
Loan interest rate is fixed at 1%
Full title service is required if the total outstanding balance on Section 504 loans is greater than $25,000
Grants have a lifetime limit of $10,000, except in presidentially declared disaster areas in which they have a $15,000 lifetime limit.
Grants must be repaid if the property is sold in less than 3 years

Foundation for Rural Housing: 
https://www.wisconsinruralhousing.org/
Email: wrh@wisconsinruralhousing.org
(608) 238-3448 or (608) 291-2603 or (888) 400-5974
Home Repair Grant Program:
If you are in need of critical home repair and are in one of these categories we may be able to help with a one time grant for households under 50% County Median Income.

  • If you are low income you are eligible for a one time grant up to $1500.
  • If you are any of the following you are eligible for a one time grant up to $500:
    • A Veteran
    • Disabled
    • 55 or older
    • Live in a Manufactured Home

And under 50% CMI
*Grants can be combined but total amount awarded cannot exceed $1500 per household.
We DO NOT pay the applicant(s) directly; any approved proceeds go to the Contractor or approved vendor directly.
Cosmetic only repairs are not eligible.
Must have verifiable income.
Application information and guidelines: https://www.wisconsinruralhousing.org/housing-assistance

Application Guidelines -This is NOT an emergency program 

  • Must have income or proof of potential income—this includes unemployment, child support or other sources.
  • If you do not have the ability to pay your housing expenses going forward your application will be denied
  • We do not have funding for hotels/motels.
  • We serve 69 counties in Wisconsin. We do not have funding for Dane, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties.
  • Applicants must be under the 80% County Median Income.
  • If you are applying for social security disability or other benefits, you must submit proof of your application.
  • If delinquent due to theft or stolen money, you must submit police report with application.
  • If delinquent due to emergency expenses, submit receipt(s) with application.
  • You may apply for 1 type of assistance every 12 months.Utility Assistance:
  • Must be behind on utility payment
  • May not be in Section 8 or subsidized housing
  • Applicant’s name must be on utility bill
  • Submit an updated utility bill with application
  • Submit proof of your last payment. We can match this payment up to $400
  • You must be at risk of homelessness
  • Must have proof of energy assistance decision letter
  • Must have proof of crisis energy assistance decision letterMortgage Assistance:
  • Must be at risk of foreclosure (at least 2 months behind)
  • Must be owner occupied
  • This must be your primary residence
  • Submit an updated mortgage statement with application
  • Submit proof that you are current on your property taxesProperty Tax Assistance:
  • Must be at risk of losing your house
  • Must be owner occupied
  • Submit an updated property tax statement with application
  • Submit proof that you are current on your mortgageRental Assistance:
  • Must be past due on rent
  • Submit a completed Landlord Rental Assistance Verification Form with application
  • We are unable to offer delinquent rental assistance for those in section 8 and subsidized housing
  • Your landlord must agree that our payment will stop the eviction processSecurity Deposit Assistance
  • Must have a valid/emergency reason for moving
  • Submit a complete application including the Landlord Security/Deposit Verification Form

 

CDBG-CV Program
Do You Qualify? Applicants must be under the 80% County Median Income  County Median Income.
Rent, SD, and/or Utilities must be Past Due​

CDBG CV is NOT available for renters if their rental is in a subsidized unit.

What CDBG-CV can Help With:
This program is only for renters
The CDBG-CV Program can help with a one-time payment of:
Past due Rent
Past due Security Deposit (SD)
Past due Utilities ( Electric, Natural Gas, LP, Oil, Firewood, Water, and Sewer)
We cannot pay for future or current bills due – all categories must be PAST DUE balances

CAP Services
https://capservices.org/
Housing Program Specialist
(715) 343-7164
Email: cap.weatherization@capmail.org
Weatherization Program
CAP’s Weatherization Program weatherizes income-qualified homes identified by the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). WHEAP provides CAP with a referral list of qualified homes for eventual follow-up to determine owner/tenant interest in participating in the program.
Annual energy costs of some of these homes exceed $3,000, and all are occupied by low-income families. High energy consuming homes weatherized in 2007 showed that weatherization reduced the annual energy usage of these homes by an average of 30 percent and as much as 50 percent.
Energy savings are achieved by: installing attic, wall, crawl space, water heater and hot water pipe insulation; sealing air leaks into the home; and, installing low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators and energy-efficient light bulbs in every home. Based upon the projected energy savings, furnaces, refrigerators and freezers may also be replaced.
To be eligible, homeowners or renters must qualify for and receive Energy Assistance. Priority for weatherization of these homes is determined by the state. Homeowners, whose annual income is at or below 60 percent of Wisconsin State Median Income, receive weatherization services at no cost. Landlords whose tenant’s annual income is at or below 60 percent of Wisconsin State Median Income and pay the heating bill also receive this service at no cost to the landlord. If the tenant’s heat is included with the rent, there is a nominal 15% fee of the actual cost of the project that is charged to the property owner.

Contact information for Wisconsin
Energy Assistance Program offices
or for NO Heat Emergencies
Marquette County
1925 59rh Street
Kenosha, WI 53140

(262) 657-2170		 Portage County
1224 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 344-5999
Waupaca County
644 Hillcrest Dr. Ste. 4
Waupaca, WI 54981

(715) 258-6820		 Waushara County
717 W. Main St.
Wautoma, WI 54982

(920) 787-1830

Homeowners who do not qualify for Energy Assistance may qualify for other programs through Focus on Energy. For more information they may be contacted through their website at:focusonenergy.com or by calling (800) 762-7077.
Click on Home Energy + for income guidelines and more information on Weatherization programs.
CAP Services provides weatherization services in Marquette, Portage, Waupaca and Waushara counties and has weatherized more than 9,500 homes since 1976.
 

FUEL & ENERGY ASSISTANCE:
The Energy Assistance Program was established to help low-income households pay for home heating costs.  Grant amounts and payments are determined based on energy costs, household size, income, dwelling type, etc. Marquette County residents will go through the Kenosha/Racine UMOS organization for application processing.
For more information and to apply
visit https://energybenefit.wi.gov or call
(262)-657-2170 or (866) 432-8947.
To qualify for Energy Assistance, your household gross income received for the month before the month of application must be at or below the amounts listed:
Income Limits (10/1/24 – 9/30/25):
Individual      $3,061.08
Couple          $4,002.92

Emergency Furnace Program:​​​​​​​​
Emergency Furnace Program- if getting Energy Assistance
HE+ HVAC Program Services is a year-round program that provides assistance to eligible Wisconsin households when their primary heating system no longer provides heat, is inoperable or becomes unsafe.
Local Weatherization agencies are responsible for managing program delivery and invoicing for payment of completed work. The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) Agency verifies applicant and program eligibility when completing the referral to the Weatherization Agency.
WHEAP and Weatherization agencies work cooperatively to ensure program goals and requirements are met while providing timely delivery of service. All other applicable WHEAP and Weatherization program requirements apply.
HE+ HVAC Program Services provided to an eligible household will never result in a property lien or charge to the customer unless fraud is substantiated.

CAP Services Home Rehabilitation/ Housing Repairs: 
For more information, including a pre-screening to determine your eligibility, contact CAP Services
Housing Program Specialist
Email: housingrepairs@capmail.org
(920) 787-7696
Housing Repairs: CAP provides eligible households with rehab and repair services to ensure safe, decent, and sanitary housing that meets HUD Housing Quality Standards. Housing rehabilitation funds are provided to low-income homeowners as a deferred loan that is due upon sale of the home, if the home is no longer their primary residence, or 30 years from the date of the loan origination. Households eligible for the 0% interest loans must have annual incomes at or below 80% of the county median income.  CAP Services administers 15 Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation programs in five counties.
Repairs eligible for funding include:
Roof work/replacement
Door & window repair/replacement
Siding replacement
Foundation repair
Handicap accessibility modification
Wells & septic systems
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating system replacement
Water heater replacement
Lead hazard reduction measures
In order to qualify for the loan, the homeowner has to agree to all the recommended work. Rehabilitation work is performed by contractors selected by the borrower from an approved list.
Eligibility Requirements:
Property must be your primary residence. No mobile homes, farms, or businesses allowed.
Property must be brought up to HUD’s Housing Quality Standards.
Your annual household income cannot exceed maximum levels (See table below).
You must have current homeowners insurance.
Property must show clear title. No liens, judgments, delinquent property taxes or special assessments.
Housing rehabilitation funds are provided to qualified income-eligible homeowners as a deferred loan due upon sale of the home, if you no longer live in the home, or if 30 years have passed from the date of the loan origination.
CAP performs an assessment of each home to determine what work is needed to meet HUD Housing Quality Standards. In order to qualify for the loan, the homeowner has to agree to all the recommended work. Rehabilitation work is performed by contractors selected by the borrower from an approved list. 

Home Rehabilitation Income Limits — 2025 Maximum Gross Income per Household Size (80% County Median)  County Median Income

CAP Services Auto Lending:
Kris Murphy
(715) 340-6248
Email: loans@capmail.org
or
Amanda Much
(920) 209-1384
Email:loans@capmail.org
CAP Services has auto lending options for income-eligible individuals and families needing to purchase a safe and dependable vehicle to support their household transportation needs.
If you have poor credit or no credit, or have been denied financing by your bank or credit union, this program may be an option for you!
The Work-n-Wheels auto loan program is an auto purchase and repair loan for working adults with limited income:

  • Applicants must be employed a minimum of 20 hours a week.
  • Households with incomes at or below 150% FPL will receive 0% interest loan.
  • Loan amount based on affordability, typically up to $5,000.
  • Terms based on affordability.
  • Closing costs include tax, title, license, and 5% administrative fee at closing.
  • Must possess a valid WI driver’s license.
  • Applicants will receive financial training prior to final approval.
  • Full coverage insurance with a $500 deductible on comprehensive and collision is required.
  • CAP Services is the lienholder on the title and insurance.

The Affordable Auto loan program is an auto purchase loan for income eligible adults not able to get affordable financing elsewhere:

  • Individuals with Household income at or below 80% CMI.
  • Loans up to $10,000 for vehicle purchase.
  • Interest rate 10%.
  • Terms based on affordability.
  • Closing costs include tax, title, license, and 1% administrative fee at closing.
  • Must possess a valid WI driver’s license.
  • Applicants will receive financial training prior to final approval.
  • Full coverage insurance with a $500 deductible on comprehensive and collision is required.
  • CAP Services is the lienholder on the title and insurance.

WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Program
(800) 755-7835
https://www.wheda.com/
Property tax deferral loan program:
Provides loans to qualifying elderly homeowners to help pay for property taxes
Principal and interest are repaid when you transfer ownership of your home or move from your home
Loan becomes a lien against your property
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) operates this program

WHEDA Housing Choice Voucher Program: Waushara, Green Lake and Marquette. Allegiant Property Management, LLC
412 S. 3rd St. La Crescent, MN 55947
(608) 784-1381
(888) 393-3282
Fax: (507) 551-2068
More information about this program can be found at:  www.wheda.com/Renters/Rental-Assistance
Helps you pay for rent by providing vouchers that pay a portion of your rent directly to the landlord at apartments or homes that meet requirements and inspection. There is always a waiting list.  This program is not taking new applicants at this time.

  1. Call Allegiant Property Management at 608-784-1381 and request a Marquette County Rental Application.
  2. Complete the application and send it in.
  3. Eventually, you will get a confirmation letter to indicate you are on the waiting list.
  4. When your voucher is ready (can take up to two years), you will be notified to come to a meeting to receive your voucher.

 For Trailer Homes Only:
Tomorrow’s Home Foundation
Applications | Tomorrows Home Fnd
https://www.tomorrowshomefoundation.org
Email: thf@housingalliance.us
(608) 255-1088

Helping Hands Grant:
The Helping Hands Grant program is designed to assist low-income owners of manufactured homes who live in Wisconsin and need critical repairs to their primary residence. Critical home repairs are those that are essential to remain in the home. The program does not include items deemed to be cosmetic in nature. Applicants must meet all requirements of the grant program.
Non-eligible items include removable appliances, roof coatings, cosmetic repairs, and sheds.
This program is a forgivable loan. Loans will be forgiven after 24 months provided the applicant remains in the home. Tomorrow’s Home Foundation reserves the right to file a lien on the home during the 24-monthperiod. The lien will be removed upon expiration of 24 months. If the home is sold within that period, the loan must be repaid out of the proceeds of the home.
Grant program requirements include:
The applicant must own the home for 12 months or more.
The home must have been built in 1976 or later.
Total household income must be at or below 50% of the state median income. See chart above.
The home must be considered decent, safe and sanitary.
All repairs and all contractors must be approved for funding BEFORE the work begins.
2025 50% of Wisconsin’s State Median Income Limits: Limits below are based on how many people live in your household, including children.
1 Person  $36,700
2 People  $41,950
3 People  $47,200
4 People  $52,400
5 People  $56,600
6 People  $60,800
7 People  $65,000
8 People $69,200

Marquette County Salvation Army:
Salvation Army provides immediate emergency or crisis assistance.  Aid may include groceries, utility payments, rent assistance, emergency transportation expenses, clothing, emergency meals, emergency prescriptions, disaster assistance, and fuel with priority going to utility and rental assistance. All the money given comes from the November/December Marquette County red kettle campaign. The Salvation Army can be reached at (608) 297-2717. If there is no answer leave a message, and they will return your call. They check and return calls twice a week.

Salvation Army- Housing Case Manager at Steven’s Point Salvation Army for programs:
www.sastevenspoint.org
(715) 341-2437
Rental Assistance/ Tenant Based Rental Assistance The Salvation Army Stevens Point offers a variety of rental assistance programs.
Rapid ReHousing This program is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). It is designed for individuals experiencing homelessness and needing temporary assistance to obtain and retain housing. The primary focus is on providing participants with housing stabilization while linking participants to community resources through case management.
Homeless Prevention Program This program is designed to provide financial assistance in an effort to prevent families and individuals from eviction, losing their homes, or becoming homeless. It is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
If you are in need of assistance in these areas, you can email Suzanne Weis, SSO –  Suzanne.Weis@usc.salvationarmy.org
or call Suzanne Weis:
Office: (715) 341-2437
Cell: (715) 315-4714

 

 

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