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A closer look at the Community Action Program
Coulee CAP helps communities of the Coulee Region develop
resources and opportunities for local citizens. CAP also provides
helpful tools and resources to low-income people. These help to
meet needs and develop self-confidence and self-sufficiency.
Coulee CAP serves Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon
counties. Their Executive Director is Grace Sierer,
(608)634-7366.
This article briefly describes opportunities and services
available through CAP to residents of Crawford County. If the
Crawford County CAP Office does not offer a service you need,
staff may be able to refer you to another agency or service for
help.
Bargain Boutique
The Bargain Boutique accepts (seasonal) clothing, furniture,
appliances, and other household donations for resale and
assisting the needy and fire victims. The service is provided by
the Thrift Shop Coordinator and dedicated volunteers. Volunteers
are always welcome. Store hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday -
Saturday. Donations accepted during regular business hours - no
appointment necessary. Contribution can be tax deductible (even
old working appliances) For more information contact Nadine Lee,
608-326-2463.
Emergency Food Pantry
This program operates to provide food to residents with an
emergency need who qualify within the income guidelines. The
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) supplements the food
pantry. Residents with an emergency need may access the food
pantry once per month at the Bargain Boutique, Monday - Friday, 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. Contributions from businesses and individuals can
be tax deductible.For more information contact Nadine Lee,
608-326-2463.
Energy Assistance Program
This program helps you pay for the cost of heating your home.
This is a one-time benefit payment for each heating season (Oct.
1 - May 15). It is intended to help you pay a portion of your
heating costs. It is not intended to cover the entire annual cost
of heating your home. Households with low to moderate income are
eligible. Applications are accepted from Oct. 1 - May 15 for fuel
benefits. Clients who are eligible can apply for weatherization
and pro-active assistance year round. Emergency services may be
available to households where health and safety issues exist. For
more information contact Peggy Gallagher, 608-326-0248.
Job & Business Development
This program offers assistance for business start-ups and
continuing business management. The purpose is to assist
low-moderate income clients and entrepreneurs to reach their
business goals through improved management, organization, and
operation. For more information contact Larry Salm, 608-634-7364.
Learn & Grow Program
This program provides low-income residents of Crawford County
with opportunities to learn about nutrition and skills to grow
and preserve fresh foods for their families. Participants may be
able to receive seeds and plants to start a garden, and will have
access to equipment and supplies to can and freeze fresh foods.
For more information contact Laurie Bernhard, 608-326-2463.
Rehabilitation Program
The HOME Improvement Program is a homeowner rehab program. Homes
must be in need of rehab work and not meet Housing Quality
Standards. For more information contact Karri Yttri, 608-634-7382
or 608-823-7760.
Transitional Housing
The ABC and New Way Transitional Housing programs provide
transitional housing to homeless individuals/households who are
leaving shelters or have no place to live. The Young Adults in
Transition program provides transitional housing for homeless
young adults to help them regain self-sufficiency. All
transitional housing participants may remain in the program for
up to two years. While in the program, all participants work with
a Case Manager to move toward independence and self-sufficiency.
For more information on these programs contact Karla Peterson,
608-634-7377.
Weatherization Program
This program provides weatherization services to reduce energy
costs for income eligible individuals and families. An auditor
will visit the home and determine measures to make the home more
energy efficient. For more information contact Sharon Pederson,
608-634-7379.
