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Assistance programs Waukesha County

Find how to get financial assistance as well as free stuff for low-income families in Waukesha County. A variety of government organization, churches and charities provide rent help, utility or electric bill assistance, or give free health care. Get details on emergency financial help near you for bills in Waukesha County WI.

A number of resources are offered. There are also free gasoline or hotel room vouchers as well as immediate, free grant money for paying bills or housing. The low-income, elderly, and/or disabled in Waukesha WI (among others) can get assistance. They can also help people reduce and consolidate their debts. Learn about social services available to you below.

Emergency financial assistance for bills

Waukesha County is supported by the Salvation Army Family Services program. The primary goal of this program is to provide people who are struggling as well as low income families and individuals in Waukesha County with emergency grants. There are also social services for basic needs and free stuff for the low-income.

They also offer supportive services that can be used to help people get back on their feet, and especially prevent the incidence of homelessness in Waukesha County. Salvation Army centers help with rent or mortgage payments. There may be funds to pay utility or electric bills, gas cards for a job in Waukesha WI, free clothes and more.

The Salvation Army Family Services program is made up of three main functions. These include financial assistance, the free food pantry, and also seasonal assistance services and programs. Call them at (262)547-7367

  • Financial assistance- This option provides cash grants, free clothing and prescription vouchers as well as assistance with utility payments to avoid the disconnection of services. Funds to help pay rent are also available. Also learn about the tenant based rental programs. Read more on TBRA.
  • Food pantry- This offering provides financially challenged and other low income families with supplemental groceries, household and hygiene supplies as needed, as well as baby care. Free groceries and is offered. Or learn more on and find food pantries open today.
  • Free Seasonal programs- This is provided to assist clients with meeting their needs throughout the year, especially around the holiday times. There are free school supplies for students as well as Christmas toys or gifts.

 

 

 

Those are just some of the resources offered by the Salvation Army. There are also low-cost substance abuse services, summer camps for kids, a homeless shelter and other aid. Click more details on Salvation Army Waukesha County assistance programs.

Waukesha heating and energy bill help - If you are struggling with paying your heating or utility bills, stop by or call Energy Services at 217 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha Wisconsin. They can be reached at (262) 549-9666. This organization administers the federal government Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), which provides free grant money to help pay utilities, in particular heating costs.

The social workers can also refer applicants to other energy programs, such as how to get emergency financial aid from utility companies and other charities. The (LIEAP) program provides cash assistance and grants to help meet the home heating costs, light deposits and bills for individuals and families. Call (262) 549-9666.

  • Energy Services For Waukesha County is the place to apply for federal and state of Wisconsin utility and energy programs. Several are offered as part of EAP. This includes heating oil during the winter, emergency furnace repair, or free weatherization. There is also government cash assistance for regular utility bills, space heaters, warm blankets, and more. A focus is on low income seniors and those families with young children. Dial (262) 549-9666 for more information.

Wisconsin Multiple Sclerosis Society - Patients with MS can meet with Navigators. They provide Information and education, emotional support or wellness resources, resources to face financial challenges, and personalized case management.

MS Navigators work to find solutions for the unique and often complex challenges of people with Waukesha County as well as nationwide. Residents can connect with an Navigator by phone at 1-800-344-4867, email at ContactUsNMSS@nmss.org or via chat Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Churches and Catholic Charities - Case management, social services, and limited financial assistance is offered for low income families and people who are struggling. A focus is on addressing those needs that are life threatening or that may lead to homelessness. Additional assistance is available for the elderly and families that need food or other basic needs.

 

 

 

 

Waukesha County WI single moms, immigrants and the unemployed can apply for help. Or get free furniture for a home from the furniture banks, boxes of groceries and the elderly can apply for Meals on Wheels. Other services are provided too. More on Catholic Charities in Milwaukee area..

Jewish Association of Waukesha - Supporting the city and metropolitan area, the non-profit will be able to issue no interest loans. The funds can be used to pay a wide variety of bills for those that qualify, including transportation, rent, work clothing, and more. Conditions of the loans include co-signors and repayment plans need to be agreed to, among other factors. The elderly and unemployed are a focus too. More on no-interest loans in Milwaukee.

Society of Saint Vincent De Paul operates in the local area as well. Food is provided from a pantry, Summer Meal program for students, and senior home delivered meals. Thrift stores sell goods in Waukesha that range from clothes, furniture, to household goods. Other programs can include financial assistance for rent, heating bills, health care and more. More on assistance from Waukesha St. Vincent.

Workforce Development Center can help the homeless and people behind on their rent and who are facing eviction. Grants can be paid out. Other resources offered include Wisconsin Shares Child Care Program, medical assistance from Medicaid and Badgercare Healthy Start, Food, car loans and repairs. There is also  other employment resources for veterans and recently fired people, including job placement and career counseling. Location is 327 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186, dial (262) 695-7800.

EAG and programs for paying rent are available from several sources. Most of the aid is provided in the form of a grant to Waukesha tenants with an eviction notice. Another component is this is rehousing, and there may be solutions such as low income apartments as well as money for a security deposit. There is rent help for seniors and single parents as well, and find Waukesha County rental assistance programs.

Free clothing closets and furniture banks - Locations across the county can help low income families, especially those with children. Center, including thrift stores in Waukesha County, may have free winter coats, shoes, Christmas assistance, and other basic needs. There are free furniture items for a home, including appliances, as well as school supplies or backpacks for students. Many items are free. More on clothing closets, furniture banks and school supplies in Waukesha County.

Sussex Area Outreach Services Resource Center can assist with paying energy bills to prevent disconnection. There is also immediate emergency rental assistance to stop an eviction, prescription medications for low income families and even educational expenses. Clothing and meals may also be available too from the SOS center. Call (262) 246-9860, or learn more on SOS assistance programs.

Housing needs, including homeless prevention, are available for a crisis. There is also help in Waukesha County for individuals that are currently homeless. A combination of vouchers, financial aid, and counseling is used.

  • Free motel vouchers from community action can keep the family warm, or be used for a night or two in a crisis.
  • Rehousing includes ongoing rental subsidies.
  • One time back rent help or energy bills may be paid using grants or loans.
  • Some agencies focus on homeless prevention of veterans, single mothers, or the disabled as well.
  • Other support is also available, and learn more on homeless prevention in Waukesha County.

 

 

 

 

Hebron House Of Hospitality, Inc. has one time grants to pay security deposits, rent, and housing costs. Only for residents facing a short term crisis and that will be back on their feet in a short period of time. The location is 111 East Main Street, Waukesha, WI 53186-5016, dial (262) 549-8720. Or learn more on security deposit assistance.

Hope Center may have funds for transportation (to a job), rent, or security deposits. Referrals to other Waukesha County and government agencies are also provided. They also offer basic medical care from a nurse and serve meals from a day center. Dial (262) 549-8726, or read more on Hope Center assistance programs.

Mukwonago Food Pantry - In addition to free food, the center can provide Backpacks for back to school, clothing, information on local employment and job training programs. There is also free hygiene stuff (teeth cleaning and x-rays) and other referrals. Case managers are focused on helping the less fortunate and poor. Call (262) 363-3452.

Christmas and Thanksgiving assistance is available in Waukesha County. There are a few ways to get help, as following. Note, there will be income and other requirements in place.

Free toys may be provided to children from Angel Tree or Toys for Tots. Some charities also serve holiday meals, and this can be for senior citizens, the homeless, and working poor. Other organizations offer presents, hold Christmas parties, and coordinate other help. More on Waukesha County free  holiday programs.

Government assistance and the Moraine Lakes Consortium - Residents of the county have numerous other resources available to them. While some may be considered to be more public aid type programs (such as food stamps or Medicaid) others are available. There is also help for people with a disability, and find disability benefits in WI.

in partnership with Waukesha County non-profit organizations. Get information on heating bill help, food programs, medical bill assistance, and even affordable child care resources in the county. Learn more on public aid and government benefits in Waukesha WI.

Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc. runs several low income programs, and can help people become self-sufficient over the long term

  • Housing and rent assistance - The community action agency of Waukesha (CAC) has limited funds and cash grants available to help those who need financial assistance due to a housing crisis, such as facing an eviction or foreclosure. Apply and talk to a counselor for rent help.
  • Mediation - Get access to a mediation session to deal with landlord / tenant problems, or if a renter is facing an eviction.
  • Food Security Program - They distribute meals, and also work closely with local churches, aid organizations, and food banks to ensure people who need food get it.
  • Medical loan equipment - Programs offered include help with the purchase of wheelchairs and walkers, support for needed mortgage modifications to homes.
  • Clothing Center - The agency provides seasonally appropriate clothing for school, work and jobs, home, as well as job interviews.
  • Grant money in Waukesha County - While funds are limited, some people may qualify for car loan payment help, and other assistance to deal with financial hardships
  • Mortgage and foreclosure help - Learn about options, such as mediation and foreclosure prevention programs. Learn more on government mortgage help programs.

Call the Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin, Inc., which also serves Waukesha, at (608) 246-4730.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reduce debt and get relief

Family Service of Waukesha County can help people consolidate and eliminate their debts. They provide a Consumer Credit Counseling Service, and the main goal of this offering is to help individuals avoid bankruptcy and to help them resolve financial problems. There is help for auto loans, credit card bills, medical needs and more.

Counselors will assist families that are experiencing debt problems or a financial crisis, and they will help them bring their personal situation back into balance. Services offered by the agency can include the development of a personalized budget, as well as an analysis of family income and expenditures.

If a family or an individual is very seriously overextended with credit or debt problems, the applicants creditors can be contacted,. Most of the services are free for the low income. Medical and credit card debts can be consolidated and rescheduled, and a debt payment and/or management plan can be established with the creditors. Click here to learn more about debt consolidation, or call them at 262-547-5567.

Food assistance

The FoodShare Wisconsin program helps low and moderate income families and individuals pay for their groceries. The program and helps them buy nutritious food, baby formula and other goods. Apply at Human Services Center, 500 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188.

Find information on a couple dozen other food banks, charities, and distribution centers in the area. There are also soup kitchens for hot meals. Locate more Waukesha County food pantries.

Discounted or free medical and dental care

Residents of Waukesha with no or limited health insurance or limited financial means can get free or discounted medical or dental care. the programs are offered from Community Outreach Health Clinic. The clinic helps the uninsured and underinsured residents of the local area.

The health clinic provides high quality, limited medical and dental care from an all volunteer professional staff of doctors, nurses, dentists, and other professionals. Among the numerous medical services provided at the Waukesha Community Outreach Health Clinic are:

  • Non-emergency dental, medical, and pharmaceutical assistance
  • Counseling and Education to promote a preventative wellness lifestyle and lead to long term well being
  • Client referral to appropriate community resources
  • Read more on how to get help with medical bills.

Call them at (414) 374-2400 or 1.800.246.8332.

 

 

 

 

There are many other free medical centers and clinics. Or if this community clinic can’t meet your needs, find the locations, phone numbers, and learn how to apply for medical care at additional Waukesha County free clinics.

 

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