Hope for Every Step Forward
Eau Claire
Sarah never imagined a case of fraud could put her housing at risk. Living on a fixed income, she carefully managed every dollar. But after fraudulent charges drained her bank account, she quickly fell behind on rent while waiting for her bank to resolve the dispute. To make matters worse, not all of the money was recovered.
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn, Sarah contacted St. Lawrence Community Services for help. Together, we created a budget and set financial goals to help her regain stability. She connected with local food pantries to reduce expenses and opened an account with a new bank to begin building her financial security with an emergency savings fund. Most importantly, Catholic Charities was able to provide assistance to cover a month’s rent—helping Sarah avoid falling further behind and giving her the opportunity to get back on track. Sometimes people don’t need a handout, they simply need support during an unexpected crisis.
La Crosse
When Laura first came to the La Crosse Warming Center, she was struggling with addiction and homelessness. With the support from staff and community partners, she began attending NA meetings, connected with Coulee Recovery and the Mobile Med unit, and secured part-time employment. Determined to continue her progress, she enrolled in and successfully completed Emplify’s 30-Day Unity program. Today, Laura is reunited with her family and proudly celebrating 120 days sober.
Wausau
A few months ago, a man arrived at the Good Shepherd Shelter in Wausau after being released from prison. With his wife staying temporarily with family, he came to us searching for a chance to rebuild his life.
From the moment he walked through our doors, his determination was clear. Within two weeks of arriving at the shelter, he secured employment and began using our Bed Save procedure while working. Over the next three months, he continued to work hard, save money, and focus on creating a new life for himself and his family. Today, they are still doing well and building a stable future together.
Every day, Catholic Charities Shelters, St. Lawrence Community Services, and Beyond Shelter programs across the state provide emergency shelter, housing resources, and support for individuals and families facing homelessness and hardship.
Your gift helps provide:
- Safe shelter, nutritious meals, showers, and clean clothes
- Housing assistance and case management support
- Resources that help people regain stability and independence
- Emergency financial assistance in times of crisis
- Compassion and hope when it is needed most
When someone walks through our doors, we want them to know they are not alone. Please consider making a gift today to help provide shelter, support, and hope for every step forward.