Microsoft Word - showdocument

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/BUDGETING

ADVOCAP, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 19 West First Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Telephone: (920) 922-7760

Services: Help with rent and utilities with eviction or disconnection notice. Assistance is aimed at sustainability: no income, no assistance. Once per lifetime. Can provide first month’s rent if client covers security deposit.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE www.cccsonline.org 17 Forest Avenue Suite 16 Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Telephone: (920) 907-4344

Services: Credit and budget counseling for individuals and families. Assistance to anyone needing to deal with creditor or payment programs, individuals having personal financial problems or needing to learn how to live on a budget.

ENERGY SERVICES, INC 770 S. Main Street, Suite 22 Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Telephone: (920) 929-3445 (questions) or (800) 506-5596 (set up appointment) Energy Assistance: Assistance to low income families from October 1 to May 15. Crisis Fuel Assistance: Emergency fuel assistance, one payment per year. Pro Active Energy Assistance: Provides financial assistance with past due heating bills. A contract is required stating co-payment arrangements. Hometown Energy: Financial assistance to people who have past due accounts with Alliant (electric and heat). FOND DU LAC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES – ECONOMIC SUPPORT UNIT 50 N. Portland St. Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Telephone: (888) 446-1239 Hours of service: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Programs and services: Food Share; Badger Care / Medical Assistance Eligibility: Individuals who meet certain income/asset guidelines are found eligible. FORWARD SERVICES CORP. 349 N. Peters Avenue Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Telephone: (800) 771-8420 Services: Forward Services manages the state-run programs of W2 and Emergency Assistance for this area, and also offers some employment services.

25