Helpful Resources
WestCAP
Has a resource list for Pepin, Dunn, Pierce, St. Croix, Polk, Barron, and Chippewa counties. Also possible furnace repair.
715-598-4750
Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
WDEOC operates mainly in Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties, with additional services available in surrounding counties including Pepin and Clark.
715-836-7511
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Heating and electric bills
866-HEATWIS (866-432-8947)
Home Energy+
State of Wisconsin regular Energy Assistance (once yearly), HE+ Program Services (HVAC and Water Conservation), and Weatherization benefits
800-506-5596
211 Wisconsin
Great Rivers 211 (Pepin, Buffalo, Dunn counties)
Help line for basic needs, addiction, or crisis.
dial 211 or 800-362-8255
Find Help
List of agencies that can help with a broad range of services
The Bridge to Hope
Provides shelter, support, information and referrals to those effected by domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
715-235-9074 or 800-924-9918, TEXT: 715-505-3640
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Homestead Credit
Program designed to soften the impact of property taxes and rent on persons with lower incomes.
Less than $24,680 in household income for 2024.
Hope Gospel Mission
Helps overcome homelessness and addiction.
715-552-5566
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Provides food benefits to low-income families.
312-353-6664, option 3
Durand-Arkansaw School District food service
Durand-Arkansaw School District counseling
see resources
Caddie Woodlawn Elementary School school supplies
Contact if purchasing school supplies creates a financial hardship.
see ‘school supplies list’
Goodwill NCW
Menomonie 715-235-8488
Eau Claire 715-835-0532
Free Online Learning at GCFGlobal
Learn the essential skills to live and work in the 21st century through self-paced online courses.
Foundation for Rural Housing
Provides one-time assistance to very low-income households in Wisconsin.
608-238-3448 | 888-400-5974
Hope Coalition (Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties)
Provides comprehensive, ongoing support to people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and economic hardship.
Red Wing 651-388-9360
Wabasha 651-565-4112
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Pepin and Buffalo Counties
Provides comprehensive assistance and resources to individuals in our communities. (Senior Nutrition Program, Meals on Wheels and other services
866-578-2372
Pepin County Housing Authority Rental Communities (Wisconsin Management Company)
Housing for people with disabilities ages 18-59 and others over 60
715-672-7242
Workforce Resource
Assists individuals to prepare for jobs through education, training and/or support services.
715-679-5551
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State-run employment information and services.
608-266-3131
Feed My People Food Bank
Food pantry supplier. Find local food distribution sites.
Options for Women – Menomonie
Provides pregnancy testing and support, and grief and sexual trauma support.
715-309-4222
USDA Rural Development
Home Repairs, buy or build. Low-income requirements; low interest loans. 715-345-7600
Western Region for Economic Assistance Consortium
(Wisconsin Department of Health Services)
Food Share, Badger Care, medical.
888-627-0430
Advancing Hope Fund (JONAH Justice)
(Eau Claire City and County)
No interest loan to cover deposits and first month’s rent. Referrals from Clergy, Social Workers, etc. are best.
715-456-5703
Eau Claire Tenant Landlord Resource Center
Helps with tenant-landlord relations.
715-529-2918
FoodShare Wisconsin (SNAP) (Wisconsin Department of Human Services)
FoodShare/QUEST card application
GetAQuestCard.org (Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin)
Information how to obtain a QUEST card/FoodShare
877-366-3635
Family Means
Counseling and therapy, employee assistance program, financial solutions, caregiving and aging, youth development, grief and loss.
651-439-4840
Rent Smart (University of Wisconsin–Madison, Division of Extension)
Education on renting.
Wisconsin Wayfinder (Wisconsin Department of Human Services)
Help for children with special needs.
877-WiscWay (877-947-2929)
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
Homeownership and rental assistance. Lending partnerships.
608-266-7884
Salvation Army Service Extension Units
Emergency Disaster Relief, Utility Assistance, Rental Assistance, Food Assistance, Summer Camp for Kids, Holiday Assistance, Back-to-School Supplies, Referral Services
- Dunn County – Administered by Steppingstones – (715-235-2920) (Ask for Brit or Heidie)
- Pierce County – Salvation Army Direct – (608-989-9921)
- Pepin County – Administered by Pepin Co. Human Services (715-672-8941)
- Buffalo County – Administered by Buffalo Co. Human Services (608-685-4412)
- Eau Claire & Chippewa County – Administered by Salvation Army (715-834-1224 – ext. #2 Amanda)
United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys
Helps with the health, education, and financial stability of those in Burnett, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties.
715-231-3066
John Coughlin Hope Fund (United Way)
Provides compassionate financial support to individuals and families facing urgent needs when no other resources are available.
715-377-0203 x107
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24/7 access. Call, text, or chat. Confidential, judgment-free care.
988
Northwest Connections
A 24/7 Emergency Crisis Line throughout several counties in Wisconsin. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call 888-552-6642 to reach the crisis line.
888-552-6642