Assistance programs from Wausau Salvation Army.
Social service programs and emergency services are offered by the Wausau Wisconsin Salvation Army. Resources and assistance offered includes food, heating and utility bills help, Christmas programs, shelter, and more. Programs are offered for qualified lower income families across Marathon County. The main office is at 202 Callon St, Call (715) 845-4272
A main focus of any Salvation Army center is ensuring people get to experience the joy of the holiday season. The Salvation Army will almost always offer the bell ringing and red kettles program, which help collect funds and donations from the community. However, much more help and support is offered to the needy during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Examples include Angel Tree, Adopt a Family, home delivered meals, and more.
The Angel Tree is focused on helping children from low income families as well as seniors receive free Christmas gifts or holiday meals that they otherwise would not receive. Families across Marathon County may be able to give their kids or infants a gift, winter coat, toys, or other needed items around the holiday.
The Angel Tree will have on it tags with the child's age, gender and the gift that they have requested. Sponsors and generous members of the community who participate in the program can select a tag off the tree and purchase the toys or requested gift for the child.
Other holiday programs may provide toys for underprivileged children, food for hungry families, winter coats, and they do all they can to help make the holidays brighter for people in need. Dial 845-4272 to donate or sign up.
The Wausau Salvation Army Homeless Shelter Program can offer basic needs for homeless women, men and families in the region. A main goal is to help people find, settle into, and pay for permanent housing, and case workers will help those in need. The Salvation Army can also offer other on-site programs (such as credit counseling and life skills) for all shelter residents.
Food assistance is offered from a meal/feeding program as well as an onsite food pantry. The Salvation Army will arrange for lunch to be served Monday through Saturday, and this is offered to anyone needing a free, nutritious meal in a safe, clean and welcoming environment. They provide physical nourishment including bags of groceries, hot meals, and staple food items to the hungry and hurting families and individuals. The Food Pantry and bread and produce distribution is passed out on a first come first serve basis.
Emergency Assistance is also offered by the Salvation Army in Marathon County. Financial resources can help residents in distress receive material and/or financial support, including clothing, limited amounts of rental and utility bill assistance to help prevent homelessness. Food, vouchers for medications or gasoline, and other aid may be offered as resources allow. Disaster services are also provided in the region.
The organization is a United Way Member Agency, and donations and volunteers are always needed. Financial contributions and volunteers are greatly needed and provide The Salvation Army with the funds to provide services year-round to the less fortunate in the community. The life-changing programs administered and the services offered help people all across the community.
Help is offered for the Homeless. This can include shelter, a voucher for a local hotel or motel, a warm bed, or placement into a transitional housing program. The Salvation Army and their case workers provide safety and support for men, women and children who need a place to stay.
Senior assistance programs are offered, along with support for the elderly. The center can coordinate volunteers to visit nursing homes to listen to, bring meals, and offer other year-round programs for senior citizens and the homebound.
Aid to Victims of Disasters is offered, whether that be hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, floods, and/or tornadoes. Mobile units, Disaster Canteens, and other locations offer assistance, food, encouragement, guidance and relief to those impacted.
Other social services are administered by the Salvation Army Wausau Corps' location. The emergency assistance and social services programs are a key part of what they do. Some examples of these services include Prescription Medication Assistance, Food Pantry Groceries, Bread and produce distribution, Vouchers for eye care services/medical doctors, and rent/heating bill assistance may be offered too. Credit counseling and life skills classes are also offered in Wisconsin. Call 715-845-4272 to make an appointment or to apply for assistance.
Social workers from the Salvation Army also work closely with Wisconsin Public Service (WPS). They encourage people to seek help on their heating and energy bills before they fall behind. WPS can help customers by signing them up for financial assistance programs, billing plans, public aid, or special payment arrangements and more. Additionally, anyone who needs help is encouraged to apply for cash grants. Not only can Wisconsin Public Service provide information on low income energy assistance programs, they can also help people with their winter heating costs. Call WPS at 800-450-7260, or your local Salvation Army.
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