“Rising costs have had an impact on everyone. That’s why I’m working to bring down costs on everything from groceries to prescription drugs. I also want to make sure you are aware of all the resources out there to help.”
Rep. Steve Doyle
A great place to start: 211
Great Rivers 211 is a phenomenal resource with access to a number of resources and staff who can point you in the right direction. They can be reached by:
Calling 2-1-1 (landline) or 1 (800) 362-8255 (cell phone)
Chating online at www.211wisconsin.communityos.org/chat-211 – available 24/7
Text your ZIP code to 898211 – available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Visit www.211wisconsin.org.
Food Banks, Pantries, and Meal Services:
•Wafer: Local food pantry with mobile options and senior programs.
•Couleecap: Local food pantry connection program.
•La Crosse Meals on Wheels: (608) 784-4623
•La Crosse ADRC: Congregate dining and home-delivered meal programs for the elderly of La Crosse County.
•Trempealeau County ADRC: Congregate dining and home-delivered meal programs for the elderly of Trempealeau County.
SNAP:
•Access Wisconsin: Federal benefit that can help pay for groceries.
WIC:
•WIC Application: Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Rental Assistance:
•Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources: A number of programs that support affordable housing.
•Section 8: Rental assistance program funded by the federal government (currently out of funding).
•Rural Housing Assistance: Rental assistance for individuals earning under 80% of the county median income.
Home Ownership Assistance:
•Rural Housing Assistance: Mortgage and property tax assistance.
•SWCap: Counseling and assistance for getting an affordable mortgage.
Emergency Shelter:
•Couleecap: Stable housing options for those in need.
•Catholic Charities: Overnight warming center.
•Salvation Army: Short-term housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Eviction Assistance:
•Couleecap: Limited financial asssitance to prevent eviction.
•Reach Center: Tenant resource center.
Home Repairs:
•Habitat for Humanity: Home improvement project assistance.
Energy Assistance:
•Rural Housing Assistance: Utility assistance for individuals behind on utility payments.
•Division of Energy, Housing, and Community Resources: Low income energy assistance program.
•Home Energy +: Energy assistance, HVAC repair, and water system repair.
•Keep Wisconsin Warm: Energy assistance for low income individuals.
Weatherization:
•Project Home: Assistance with weatherization projects such as insulating exterior walls or replacing inefficient furnaces.
Contact my legislative office.
rep.doyle@legis.wisconsin.gov
(608) 237-9194
Room 124 North
State Capitol
PO Box 8952
Madison, WI 53708