2026 Poverty Matters Conference
October 27 & 28, 2026
Welcome to our 2026 Poverty Matters Conference that will be held in lovely Stevens Point, WI at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point – Convention Center!
WISCAP’s Poverty Matters Conference
Join us to share strategies & trends, network and achieve a
better understanding of how low-income individuals, families and communities can work together to promote economic opportunity.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Stevens Point – Convention Center
1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482
We are able to offer Poverty Matters attendees a discounted rate of $119.99/night + taxes! We are only able to offer this rate through September 26th and rooms are limited so act fast!
Call their reservation line at (715) 344-0200 to make a reservation and mention WISCAP to receive room rate listed above.
A couple of reminders:
- If you are making reservations online, the total amount owed will include tax so if you are representing a tax-exempt organization bring proper certification to provide while checking in and taxes will be removed from your bill.
- If you have any questions about this process or the conference in general, reach out to Tom Behnke at tbhenke@wiscap.org or Sabrina Hiton at sabrinah@wiscap.org.
Get Involved!
Submit a Workshop Proposal
Consider presenting at the Poverty Matters! Conference. Workshop proposals are accepted until Friday, April 24th.
Award Nomination
Nominate an individual or organization for the WISCAP Self Sufficiency Award, Outstanding Friend of Community Action and the Exceptional Community Action Staff Member Award.
Be a Sponsor or Host an Exhibit
Connect with 250-300 peers and share your best practices or resources. Exhibits include one registration, your company logo on all the marketing materials and a six foot table in our exhibit hall.
Thank You To Our Partners
Become a Sponsor
WISCAP is Wisconsin’s official, and only, statewide network of poverty fighting agencies. Alongside our members, our network is responsible for operating food banks and pantries, homeless and domestic violence shelters, Headstart and early childhood programs, and many, many more. With over six decades of documented impact, our members do it all to make Wisconsin a better place to live.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Or contact Tom Behnke with any questions
tbehnke@wiscap.org
