Housing Aid Community Resources
2-1-1
The mission of United Way 2-1-1 is to provide easy, simple access to health and human services, to give callers an opportunity to give or get help, and to serve as a hub for community information in times of disaster.
To find community resources available in your area, visit www.211now.org.
Fox Cities Housing Coalition -- A coalition of housing and housing related providers
Mission: "To promote the most efficient and cooperative use of resources, both fiscal and human, by non-profits, businesses and local units of government, and to enhance housing stability and opportunities for all persons in the Fox Cities Community."
For a list of housing agencies in the Fox Valley and information on each of them, including their mission, services, and contacts, please visit www.fchc.net.
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Churst and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Services Provided:
Transitional Housing -- The Badger Ave facility houses 11 onsite apartments for single men and women. There are also 15 scattered site units for families. Support services and stable housing are provided for a modest monthly fee.
Contact Information:
Badger Avenue Transitional Housing
105 S. Badger Avenue
Phone: (920) 734-3324
Website:
www.safoxcities.org
Harbor House
Harbor House, much more than a shelter, seeks to lead a community-wide partnership in the awareness and prevention of domestic violence and abuse and to offer safety and support to diverse families and individuals in crisis.
Services Provided:
Temporary Housing -- safe shelter for a battered woman and her children
Contact Information:
Harbor House, 720 W. 5th Street, Appleton, WI 54914
Phone: Fox Cities (920) 832-1666, Chilton/Calumet County (920) 849-7819, or
Toll Free 1-800-970-1171
Website: www.harborhouseonline.org
Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley
The mission of the Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley, Inc., is to provide temporary shelter to homeless individuals and families in a safe environment, while providing guidance to those both homeless and at-risk that promotes independence.
Services Provided:
Temporary Housing -- All homeless residents are provided a clean and safe facility, food, personal care items, and 24/7 supervision provided in a respectful and dignified manner.
Life Independence -- four primary case managers are responsible for creating individualized plans with each family and individual to facilitate the move from crisis to more stable living.
Prevention -- Program dedicated to keeping at-risk families at home.
Contact Information:
Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley
400 North Division Street Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
Phone: (920) 734-9192
Email:
info@esfv.org
Website:
www.emergencyshelterfoxvalley.org
Housing Partnership of the Fox Cities
Mission: To be the low cost provider of quality affordable housing to low income families living in the Fox Cities. To provide families, adults and children, the opportunity to realize their potential and make a lasting contribution to society through effective transitional housing and supportive services.
Location: 611 N. Morrison St., Appleton (click here for map)
Phone: 731-6644
Contact: Lee Rossiter at 920-731-6644, ext 103 or email Lee at lee@housing-partnership.org. For more information, please visit www.housing-partnership.org
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God's people in need by building houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.
Services Provided:
Building Homes and Hope in the Fox Cities -- Habitat builds houses using volunteer labor and funds raised from the community. These houses are sold at no profit and no interest to a partner family chosen through a nondiscriminatory selection process. Qualifications and requirements can be found by contacting Habitat.
Contact Information:
Greater Fox Cities AreaHabitat for Humanity - Affiliate Office
921 Midway
Road, Menasha, WI 54952
Phone: (920) 954-8702
Website: www.foxcitieshabitat.org
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross - Outagamie Chapter is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Services Provided:
Disaster Assistance -- The American Red Cross provides disaster-related assistance. It does not provide general financial aid to individuals in need unrelated to disaster circumstances. When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, clothing, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. In addition to these services, the core of Red Cross disaster relief is the assistance given to individuals and families affected by disaster to enable them to resume their normal daily activities independently.
Contact Information:
American Red Cross -- Outagamie Chapter
The office is open to the public Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30 pm.
1302 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: 920-733-4481 Toll-Free: 800-856-3667
Website: www.redcrossoutagamie.org