Program areas at CAC
Housing security:we work as case managers to find stable and reliable shelter for people without homes and those facing threats to their housing. Across three different counties, we develop custom solutions that not only help individuals and families get back on their feet, but allow them to access a higher quality of life. In 2022 cac assisted 12,738 people with rental and housing assistance. This total included helping 4,829 households avoid eviction through rental assistance, supporting 98 veteran households, and helping 56 individuals obtain termporary housing solutions.
Essential resources:we offer financial literacy courses, educational attainment resources and career services, in addition to our long-standing winter glow program that provides much-needed clothing in the winter. By helping people become their best selves, we're building a stronger Community. In 2022 cac distributed winter coats to 3,430 individuals, provided backpacks and school supplies to 1,441 individuals, offered toiletry and home good boxes to 10,174 households and provided access to covid-19 vaccinations to 150 individuals. Our intake team provided resources and refferals to 22,453 individuals seeking support.
Food security programs:cac creates access to nutrition for people in the greatest need. We provide food to food pantries at zero cost, and our gleaners program helps restaurants and grocers redirect their unused food to hungry Community members. Through double dollars, people with low income get fresh, locally grown food at farmers markets. Our holistic approach helps us do the most good. In 2022 cac distributed 2,114,599 pounds of food to area pantries and shelters. This total includes 326,702 pounds of gleaned food, 7,530 pounds of donated food, 58,727 pounds of purchased food and 1,721,640 pounds of usda commodities. Our efforts feed 378,732 food insecure individuals across dane, jefferson and waukesha counties. We distributed 2,932 stockboxes, shelf stable nutritous food, to individuals over 60 years of age.