Dane County Housing Authority
6000 Gisholt Dr, Suite 203, Monona, WI 53713
Ph: (608) 224-3636 ■ Fax: (608) 224-3632
Resources
To support this rapidly escalating need, Dane County Housing Authority has created a page that is devoted to providing you with helpful resources and links to services you may need.
The Beacon: November Partner Agency Schedule
This schedule includes COVID-19 & HIV testing as well as Vaccine Clinics (COVID, influenza, Hep A & Hep B). There will also be partner organizations and community resources present as indicated on the schedule throughout the month for the following needs, among others:
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medical needs (MACHOne, UPH, My Choice)
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FoodShare
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employment help (FSET)
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social services (Urban Triage, Briarpatch, Sage Haven, the VA)
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help with alcohol or other drug abuse issues (Tellurian, Monarch Health)
Agency hours are subject to change; please call 608-826-8040 with any questions or to confirm scheduled times.
Housing Resources & Links
Housing Navigation Services
Housing Navigation Services (HNS) provides culturally conscious, compassionate services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity to help create a housing plan to find and stay in affordable, accessible housing. Contact via email at HousingNavigation@ccmadison.org, and by phone at 608-826-8093.
Movin' Out
Movin' Out partners with disabled people, their families, and their allies, to create & sustain community-integrated, safe, affordable homes. Contact via email at info@movin-out.org, and by phone at 608-251-4446.
HSC Vacancy Lists
The Dane County Homeless Services Consortium (HSC) has a resource page with vacancy list for finding affordable & low-income housing updated on a weekly basis.
Local News on Resources & Assistance
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Madison Reading Project has partnered with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide children in Dane County under five one FREE BOOK a month mailed to their home.
Click here to register.
Free School Meals for ALL MMSD Students!
You will need to know your student's name, ID #, and home school. Each child will get a box of food with five breakfast meals & five lunch meals.
English flyer & Spanish flyer (click to download PDF)
Cold & Extreme Weather Night Exceptions
For the Salvation Army & Porchlight emergency shelters:
As of 06/22/2022, there are no current Extreme Weather Night exceptions. The last EWN exception dates were 06/20/2022 and 06/21/2022, associated with the advisories issues on those dates for high heat and humidity levels.
With spring and summer, South Wisconsin is in the severe weather season and is experiencing warmer weather. Check back for future Extreme Weather Night (EWN) exceptions in the event of severe weather and extreme heat advisories.
Last updated 06/22/2022