ADVOCAP

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ADVOCAP understands the shortage of reliable childcare facilities in our three counties. We are hoping to assist individuals looking to open their own childcare businesses. We are able to provide assistance with: -- Preparing and writing a business plan -- Providing technical assistance -- Teaching business management skills For qualifying individuals, we also have SBA & USDA loans available through our Business Development Program. Contact ADVOCAP to find out how you can start your own in-home daycare today!

Public Input Survey What do you see as top needs in the community? Take our survey on community health needs: English: https://lnkd.in/gxGp_r9c Spanish: https://lnkd.in/gGSDnhQF

2024 GOVERNOR'S EXCELLENCE in COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD WINNER! ADVOCAP, along with the entire WISCAP network, is honored to receive the Governor’s award for the work we did during the pandemic through the WRAP (Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program), WERA (Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program) and WHH (Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program) to support low-income people in keeping them in stable housing through the pandemic. We express our heartfelt appreciation to all our dedicated staff and partners for their unwavering commitment to supporting those most in need during challenging times. #CommunityActionWorks

Did you know about 10 million seniors are threatened by or experience hunger? Older adults are already at higher risk of decreased appetite, mobility issues, prescription medications and more. Seniors on fixed incomes are especially vulnerable to increases in inflation and cost of living. ADVOCAP works closely with Meals on Wheels to ensure homebound seniors are receiving the meals they need to be healthy. Find out more about what ADVOCAP does and how you can help ensure our seniors receive the care they need! https://lnkd.in/gfd-_q2r #mealsonwheels #communityactionsworks #savelunch

Did you know that many seniors are struggling to put food on the table and, even more heartbreakingly, feeling lonely and isolated? It's time for us to come together as a community and make a difference! ADVOCAP works closely with organizations like Meals on Wheels and GWAAR (Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources) in Winnebago County to ensure the seniors in our community have the resources they need to live a dignified and healthy life. This year's March for Meals celebration comes at a time when eight out of ten local Meals on Wheels programs are still delivering meals to more older adults than they were prior to the pandemic, and operational and food costs are still soaring even while inflation slows.  HOW YOU CAN HELP · Spread the word! Share this post, to raise awareness. · Volunteer at local senior centers or meal programs. · Donate non-perishable good to food banks. · Spend time with seniors - your companionship matters. A small act of kindness can make a huge difference in someone's life. Let's be the change we want to see. Contact ADVOCAP to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of our seniors. https://lnkd.in/gfd-_q2r #CommunityActionWorks #MealsOnWheels #SeniorSupport  

New Rule Improves Child Care Access, Affordability, & Stability! The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Care (OCC) announces a new rule that will lower costs for families that receive child care subsidies, improve payment practices to child care providers, and increase families’ child care options. The rule strengthens key policies in the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 and builds on the guidance provided in the 2016 CCDF final rule. It addresses programmatic and systemic challenges to stabilize and strengthen the child care system. Key updates include: -- Reducing costs to families -- Limits the amount that families pay for child care to no more than 7% of their household income -- Expanding choices for families -- Simplifies ways for families to find child care that meets their needs -- Cutting red tape -- Clarifies flexibilities for presumptive eligibility to allow more families to start child care assistance right away so they do not lose out on a job opportunity To read the full rule: https://lnkd.in/gJvTfDbA

The 2024 Help for the Homeless Hygiene drive is February 11th – March 3rd. The Family’s annual ‘Help for the Homeless’ hygiene drive partners with the community to help stock the shelves of 100+ homeless and crisis programs in 19 Wisconsin communities. The goal of the program is the supply a year’s worth of products to each agency. Donations remain in the community they come from. In 2023, generous community members at 900+ businesses, churches, and schools hosted collection boxes and donated $665,000 worth of laundry soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. to their local crisis programs. DONATE SUPPLIES AT FESTIVAL FOODS & WALGREENS Purchase new, unused hygiene and cleaning supplies and drop them off at the boxes located at participating stores. Boxes are typically found near the entrance or check-out areas of the store. Most urgent needs include: -- Soaps: laundry, dish, soft, shower gel, 2-in-1 shampoo -- Trash bags (shelters especially need these for bedrooms) -- Diapers (sizes 3-6 and Pull-Ups) -- Deodorant (unscented) -- Wet wipes -- Toilet paper -- Paper towels -- Disposable razors -- Tampons and maxi pads Visit The Family website for more information on how you can help: https://lnkd.in/gDWvbExt

Thank you to Fond du Lac Literacy Services for hosting a Community Shopping Event to help raise funds for adults to develop their reading, writing, math and speaking skills with trained tutors who work 1-1 with students using personalized lesson plans at a pace comfortable for the student at NO cost. Manager Sue Schnorr presents a check to Juana Montes, Literacy Coordinator. Just Fare Market collaborated with 15 different community organizations this year by hosting a Community Shopping Event donating 15% of total sales that day. The Community Shopping Event helped to raise money for wonderful community programs such as Wisconsin Bookworms and ADVOCAP Head Start. #CommunityActionWorks