EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE


Eviction Prevention - In order to be eligible for money for eviction prevention from most Dane County agencies the following items are generally needed:

1. A "5 Day pay or quit premises" notice from the Landlord or management agent.
2. Proof of employment such as the most recent paycheck receipt
3. A written plan detailing how you plan to get caught up in rent

The following Dane County Wisconsin agencies can provide money to help you. Please keep in mind that each agency's funding is limited each month and you may have to wait in lines or appear more than once. Please call ahead and be patient and polite with the people who are there to help you.  

Porchlight, Inc  - For persons in need of money for eviction prevention assistance, the DIGS Program is located at Hospitality House, 1490 Martin Street in Madison. Hospitality House provides services such as employment and housing counseling, telephone access, transportation assistance, and medical and legal clinics.To make an appointment with the DIGS Coordinator, Mr. Hasan Mohr, at (608) 252-8522 or register in person at Hospitality House on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 am sharp.

DIGS  - About DIGS (Dwelling Intervention Grants & Sustenance) is an eviction prevention program begun in January 2000 to reduce homelessness in Dane County through emergency financial assistance. DIGS is a collaboration of Porchlight with numerous area faith communities and individuals. (Follow each of the links)

Emergency rental assistance  Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (CAC) - Housing, Energy, Food, Jobs, Training and financial help (money)  includes security deposits and eviction prevention: CAC Energy & Housing Program Director   Bob Jones, 608/244-0466


Stoughton Human Services (608) 873-2183
Stoughton area Joining Forces for Families (608) 873-2172

Stark Program - Financial help (money) for eviction prevention includes assistance for single people without children. Phone: (608) 260-4646.
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Help with your utility bills Eligibility requirements and instructions as to where to apply and how to apply for money to pay utility bills:

Dane Co. - ENERGY SERVICES, INC
Coodinator: Timothy Bruer
Phone: (608) 267-8601
Address: 1225 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53711
 


Reverse Mortgages for seniors Reverse mortgages are a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert the equity in his/her home into cash. They can give older Americans greater financial security to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more:

METRO MORTGAGE CO INC
6657 ODANA ROAD
MADISON, WI 53719
Phone: (608) 829-3000


Shelters and emergency housing (All Wisconsin counties):

Dane County Agencies:

COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
1202 Northport Dr.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 242-6200

DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER
Dane Co. Advocates for Battered Women
P.O. Box 1761
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 251-4445
max time to stay-30 days# of beds-25
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Community Action Coalition-
see CAA appendix
Energy and Housing Program Director
Bob Jones, 608/244-0466
 CHURCH SERVICES
food/clothing pantries;contact soc. services for info
SALVATION ARMY CONTACT
Barb Lindsey
630 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-2321
COMMUNITY RESOURCES -
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
United Way 2-1-1
2-1-1 or (608) 246-4357
RUNAWAY SHELTER
Briarpatch
512 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703-2943
(608) 251-1126 Crisis Services
(800) 798-1126 Toll Free		 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
210 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-2345