NEWCAP assistance programs

NEWCAP community action assistance programs

The regional community action agency is NEWCAP. The non-profit provides assistance across several counties in Wisconsin. Residents can not only receive emergency financial assistance for paying rent or utility bills or basic needs such as free food or job training programs, but the organization can assist in other ways as well.

This will include self-sufficiency type programs such as education, Head Start, and job training.

Financial aid from NEWCAP

NEWCAP community action assistance programs.

Some of the financial aid offered by NEWCAP includes money for paying expenses, with a focus on housing issues. Case managers can be a good resource to learn about rental assistance or low income housing, foreclosure and rent help, as well as heating bill assistance from LIHEAP.

The non-profit provides services across Brown, Forest, Florence, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas Counties in Wisconsin. Financial aid from NEWCAP: The federal government: EFSP, or Emergency Food and Shelter Program

, supplements and expands the work of local non-profit and governmental Social Services agencies. The program can be used for paying basic needs and that are non-disaster-related economic emergencies.

When the grant exists, funds are typically provided for one month's rent/mortgage and/or utility bill assistance. The main government agency, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funds go towards paying costs such as rent, heating bills, mortgages, food programs and utility expenses.

When funding becomes available, a local board made up of groups such as NEWCAP and Catholic Charities determines the services to be provided in each county.

Job training and educational services

When applying, applicants will need to have a utility, mortgage or rent payment past due. Or it can be upcoming and due to be paid within 5 days. EFSP can also help those with an eviction notice are eligible for assistance provided they have exhausted all other resources.

So they need to have contacted other non-profit and local charities in Bwon and othrwr counties. They need to have used up all energy bill assistance. The funds from the government must guarantee at least 30 days of additional shelter or service. Residents of Brown, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, Vilas, Forest, Florence, Langlade, Marinette, Lincoln, and Marathon can apply for help from the Emergency Food Assistance Program or contact a pantry .

The NEWCAP Food Assistance Program provides emergency food supplies for households in a crisis situation. The agency and TEFAP supplements food pantries as well as soup kitchens/shelters in 11 counties with essential commodities. Shelter or soup kitchens use these commodities to prepare congregate meals for the poor and low income.

The are located at: Brown County, The Dorothy Rosenberg Goodwill Place at First United Methodist Church, 518 Doty St., Green Bay, WI 54302: Resurrection Lutheran, 1024 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303: Forest County, NEWCAP, Inc., 212 N Lake Ave., Crandon, Wisconsin 54520:

The Salvation Army, 626 Union Ct., Green Bay, WI 54303: Manna for Life, 1599 University Ave., Mail: POB 8551, Green Bay, WI 54308: Three Lakes Christian Food Pantry, Three Lakes Community Building, 6965 W School St., Mail: POB 125, Three Lakes, WI 54562 Denmark Community Cupboard, Park St., Mail: 425 E.

Grand Ave., Denmark, WI 54208 Florence County, St. Vincent De Paul Pantry, 400 Central Ave., Mail: POB 92, Florence, WI 54121 Langlade County, Operation Compassion, N2142 Hwy 45 S, Mail: 514 Lincoln St., Antigo, WI 54409 White Lake Area Christian Food Pantry, 638 Bissell St., Mail: POB 111, White Lake, WI 54491 Lincoln County, Community Food Pantry of Merrill, 401 W Main St., Merrill, Wisconsin 54452 Marathon County, The Neighbors' Place, 745 Scott St., Wausau, Wisconsin 54403: Marinette County, NEWCAP office at 1939 Hall Ave., Marinette, WI 54143: Peshtigo Food Pantry, 240 McCaag, Mail: POB 53, Peshtigo, Wisconsin 54157: Pastor Fred's Food Pantry, N15088 Cleveland St., Mail: POB 117, Amberg, WI 54102 Oconto County, NEWCAP, Inc., 1201 Main St., Oconto, WI 54153: Vilas Food Pantry, 1013 Railroad St., Mail: POB 761, Eagle River, WI 54521: Oneida County, Lakeland Food Pantry, 1707 Hwy 51 N, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568, Mail: POB 470, Woodruff, WI 54568 Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, 436 N Brown St., Rhinelander, WI 54501: Shawano County, SAFPARC, 218 E Richmond St., Mail: POB 570, Shawano, WI 54166: Vilas County, Community Food Pantry, Community Church of Boulder Junction, 10441 Main St., Mail: POB 14, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin 54512: Find help with utility bills from the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program, or WHEAP.

It provides low-income and poor Wisconsin residents with financial assistance to help them with meeting heating costs, including gas bills. Low income households from the several counties, including Brown and Menominee, that are facing a fuel crisis may qualify for cash grants, including crisis supplement and/or co-payment benefits.

Learn more on, and find details on WHEAP low income energy bill assistance Energy conservation from the:

Weatherization Program is available. This is funded through the State of Wisconsin with funds coming in from the federal government U.S. Department of Energy, WHEAP and Public Benefits.

How to apply for help from NEWCAP community action

NEWCAP oversees the Weatherization Program in the region. Iit aims to address major heat loss sources in low-income and older homes. First priority for weatherization is given to working poor families that are considered high-energy users. This will be determined based on the amount of other energy assistance the family receives.

Other eligible applicants from the various counties are considered only after the priority list is exhausted. As part of the process an energy auditor determines how much work needs to be done to the home. After the audit is completed, a crew starts the prescribed updates that are needed under the supervision of a field coordinator.

The work done is free as a government grants pays for it. It may include working on attics and sidewalls, insulating, caulking and replacing water heaters and furnaces. Counties covered from this free energy program are Brown, Forest, Marinette, Florence, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano counties.

Rent and mortgage help

is from the Transitional Shelter Grant Program, Emergency Solutions, and Homeless Prevention Program. As funding allows, it provides eligible individuals/families that are literally homeless or at risk of homelessness with rental assistance by paying a portion their rent through NEWCAP.

Only a partial payment is made so the tenant will be responsible for the balance rent amount. The amount of rent that the ETH pays is based on the individual’s or family’s income. NEWCAP can also arrange

free legal aid to stop evictions . There are a number of pro-bono firms, volunteer attorneys, and even government funded firms in counties such as Brown, Florence, Oneida and the region. Some of these lawyers focus on helping tenants who are behind on their rent and/or utility bills, and who may have a pay or quit notice.

There may be representation in housing court, landlord-tenant mediation services and other support. Read more on and find free eviction attorneys near you Rapid Re-Housing is when NEWCAP helps individuals/families who are literally homeless and living on the streets or in an emergency shelter transition.

The housing assistance program aims to provide the homeless individual with appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible. More importantly, social workers help such persons achieve stability in that housing.

Another component is: Homelessness Prevention . This program assists low income and poor individuals and households who are at risk of becoming evicted or facing a foreclosure. Upon approval of their application, applicants have to attend an interview or briefing session held by NEWCAP. At this session the program details and their responsibilities are explained to them.

After the tenant has located a unit, it needs to be deemed as safe, sanitary and decent under the Housing Quality Standards regulations.

A Housing Assistance Payment Contract will be used by the community action agency. As part of this agreements, the tenant and the landlord enter into a 12-month lease agreement. Case Managers from NEWCAP will then conduct monthly home visits to assess individual goals and financial management. As part of this ongoing case management process any employment concerns, landlord/tenant issues and other goals will be identified through various evacuations.

In addition, all families from counties such as Brown or Forest that are participating in the program are required to attend workshops on self-sufficiency. Families exiting the program are provided with follow-up services.

The Foreclosure Intervention Program helps low-income individuals who are behind on their mortgage. Aid is for those that are in danger of losing their home to foreclosure. NEWCAP may provide financial assistance that allows them to catch up on mortgage payments.

Homeowners who do not qualify based on the program eligibility criteria can still avail of assistance in the form of budget and credit counseling, understanding the terms and conditions associated with foreclosure and communicating with the mortgage company.

All of this is done in an attempt to work out any possible alternatives to foreclosure. Some people may benefit from the: Homebuyer Program . It may provide a maximum of $10,000 to low-moderate income homebuyers. The money needs to be used to help with paying down payment and closing costs.

The maximum amount paid out is based on the homebuyer’s ne