Wisconsin's Poverty Fighting Network
For Immediate Release: June 8, 2020Contact: Kassidy Farrey, Communications & Outreach Manager, WISCAP Madison, WI – WISCAP is excited to announce Associated Bank’s recent philanthropic investment of $117,500 in Wisconsin’s community action network. The announced fund is the second such award…
The malicious killing of George Floyd has once again laid bare the ugly, persistent reality of racism and inequality in America. WISCAP and the agencies that comprise our network stand committed to creating a more just and equitable society that…
Contact: Kassidy Farrey, Communications ManagerTelephone: 608-244-4422Email: kfarrey@wiscap.orgWebsite: Wiscap.org The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) supports Gov. Tony Evers for his announcement of a $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program. Administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), the program will…
Please navigate to the job descriptions by choosing the appropriate page listed below. WISCAP is currently hiring for the following positions: Administrative Specialist (Page 2) Program Manager, Job & Income Supports (Page 3) Program Manager, Housing Policy & Programs (Page…
WISCAP is excited to announce its new Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 term, seated at the May 12th WISCAP Board of Directors meeting. George Hinton, CEO of the Social Development Commission, was elected as Board Chair, having previously served five…
The Office of the Governor has proclaimed May “Community Action Month in Wisconsin.” The Governor’s proclamation highlights statewide community action programming in the areas of affordable housing, weatherization, food security, job training, entrepreneurship, Head Start, community economic development, transportation, health,…
Below you will find updated information regarding programming for each of our 18 members. This page will be updated as information becomes available. At this time, WISCAP staff are mostly working from home. You can visit this interactive map to…
Contact: Kassidy Berens, Communications ManagerTelephone: 608-244-4422Email: kberens@wiscap.org A public briefing/public hearing on the bill SB467/AB508 was held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the State Capitol. In addition to WISCAP and numerous local Community Action Agencies from across the state,…
Contact: Kassidy Berens, Communications ManagerTelephone: 608-244-4422Email: kberens@wiscap.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 13, 2020Public Briefing/Public Hearing SB 467/AB 508 Monday February 17, 2020 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Room 415 N.W.Wisconsin State Capitol The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) calls for…
In May 2019, WISCAP announced the $100,000 Associated Bank investment in Wisconsin’s community action network. Associated Bank and WISCAP share a common goal of creating stronger communities through economic development. Therefore, the Associated Bank investment was meant to expand access…