FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2026
WISCAP Member, Foundation for Rural Housing, Steps Up to Provide Services In Counties Affected By NEWCAP Closure
MADISON, Wis. – Foundation for Rural Housing, Inc. (FRH), whose mission is to empower low-income households to achieve self-sufficiency and a sustainable financial future by creating opportunities, providing education, and delivering comprehensive support, was recently named the interim provider of services by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) in the counties previously served by NEWCAP, effective immediately. Their website will be https://www.NEffrh.org and it will be live on October 1st. The address for their public office is 3500 Packerland Drive, Suite 285 in De Pere and will be open from 8a.m. – 4p.m. Monday thru Friday beginning October 1, 2026.
FRH has been operating for the past 55 years, including in the northeast region, having been created in1970 by the Rural Electrical Cooperatives as a statewide non-profit. Over the years, they have secured federal, state, and private funding to enable them to provide services across the state. They’ve served thousands of low-income families with HUD Counseling services, access to direct assistance funds to sustain housing, and home repair funding. Their assistance is intentionally flexible so that they can help cover various needs across the State of Wisconsin.
Jenny Fasula, Director of FRH states: “We recognize the concerns surrounding NEWCAP’s closure of offices and programs. Our focus is ensuring continuity of services, appropriate stewardship of public resources, strong internal controls and accountability to the individuals and communities we serve. We are excited to accept the challenge, step up, and expand our services to the counties affected by the closure of NEWCAP that took place in early 2026. Our successful history has shown we are the best fit to fill the gaps and provide assistance to any and all individuals in Brown, Shawano, Oconto, Menominee, Langlade, Marinette, Oneida, Forest, Florence and Vilas counties.”
“Foundation for Rural housing has the capacity and knowledge to assist individuals and families that are experiencing poverty in its many forms in the counties previously served by NEWCAP. I am confident they will hit the ground running and be a resource for all communities in Northeast Wisconsin,” adds Dr. Courtney Hayward, Executive Director of WISCAP.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Courtney Hayward
Executive Director, WISCAP
(608) 244-0407
chayward@wiscap.org
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About WISCAP:
The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association is the statewide association for Wisconsin’s 14
Community Action agencies and two statewide, single-purpose agencies. Learn more at www.wiscap.org.
About FRH:
The Foundation for Rural Housing, Inc. is a statewide nonprofit that empowers low-income households to
achieve self-sufficiency and a sustainable financial future by creating opportunities, providing education, and delivering
comprehensive support. Learn more at www.ffrh.org.