COVID 19 Response Community Resources

Juneau County is dedicating the ensuring access to resources for its community members.
Please check here regularly for updates on COVID-19 related resources.
Juneau County Economic Support is still operating and here to help you enroll and manage assistance programs in these trying time.  Call today: 1-888-794-556

Don't see the answer to your questions on COVID-19, community support, financial resources, or business compliance here?  Submit your questions and we will do our best to partner you with the right agency for an answer.

Well Badger Resource Center is still open!

Certified Resource Specialists are available to help individuals and families connect with health and mental health services, social services, financial assistance, nutrition programs, and more.
 Specialists are available Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 6 PM and can be reached by phone, text, email, live chat, and Facebook Messenger.
 
Want more info about Well Badger? Call 1-800-642-7837 or visit their website.

Connecting Essential Workforce Families to Child Care

Unemployment Updates

If your employer has closed due to COVID 19, you may be eligible for unemployment.  Governor Evers waived the work search actions for those out of work due to COVID 19 closures.

Check guidelines here:
https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/covid19/public/ui.htm
Apply for benefits online here: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uiben/apply/

Services for Migrant and Seasonal Agriculture Workers & Employers

Family Health La Clinica is offering free COVID-19 Prevention Services:
  • Complete housing and worksite assessments
  • Screenings and testing
  • Education and resources
  • In person and distance education
  • Telehealth/Linkage to care
Learn more

Small Business Loans

The goal of the Small Business 20/20 Program is to support small businesses and micro-enterprises adversely economically impacted by the COVID 19 Virus.  Details:
  • Eligible businesses have current (and in good standing) loans with an approved CDFI
  • Funds to cover 2 months rent and payroll (including paid leave) up to $20K 
  • For small businesses with 20 or fewer employees

Link to program details:
https://wedc.org/programs-and-resources/small-business-2020/ 

US Small Business Administration-Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Businesses within Sauk County are now eligible to apply for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

To apply, visit: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

For more information check out the Fact Sheet

Employers Hiring

Aldi’s
Baraboo Location:                          855-955-2534
Tomah Location:                             855-955-2534
 
Walmart
Tomah Location:                             608-372-7900
Lake Delton Location:                    608-253-3490
Baraboo Location:                          608-356-1765
 
Viking Village Foods, Reedsburg
https://vikingvillagefoods.com/about-us/employment/online-application/                        608-524-6108

USBG National Charitable Foundation’s Bartender Emergency Assistance Program 

For bartenders, bar backs, or cocktail servers who need financial support, you can apply to the USBG National Charitable Foundation’s Bartender Emergency Assistance Program.  USBG members is not required to receive funds. https://www.usbgfoundation.org/covid-19-response

National Volunteer Fire Council

The National Volunteer Fire Council is expanding its Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to provide stipends to fire and EMS personnel who have lost jobs or wages due to COVID-19 related illness, quarantine, or volunteer response activities.  Individuals can receive up to $350 if they have suffered over a $500 loss.  There is no deadline, but you must apply within 60 days of the loss.

Income threshold raised for emergency food pantry program during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Households with incomes below 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL) are now eligible to receive a monthly share of locally grown, Grade-A foods that include meat, vegetables, fruit, juice, and more from a TEFAP food pantry. For a household of one, that income threshold is $38,280. The larger the household, the higher the income threshold. 
Learn more here

Vouchers for Lyndon Station Families

St Mary’s Catholic Church in Lyndon Station has started a voucher program to help families and persons in need in the Lyndon Station area due to illness, job loss, or other problem.
The program has been developed in response to the COVID-19 crisis. 

Vouchers can be used for groceries, gas, and carry out food from Lyndon Station businesses.

To learn more about this program, contact Fr Clayton Elmhorst at 666-2421, or stmaryparishlyndon@gmail.com

Temporary Ban on Evictions & Foreclosures

The order prohibits:
  • Landlords from evicting tenants for any reason unless failure to proceed with the eviction will result in an imminent threat of serious physical harm to another person and,
  • Mortgagees from commencing civil action to foreclose on real estate
  • Wisconsinites who are able to continue to meet their financial obligations are urged to do so.
  • This order does not in any way relieve a person's obligation to pay their rent or mortgages

Click here to read the full order

Governor Evers Suspends Utility Rules for Those who Cannot Afford Their Bills

 Utilities in the state are regulated to take the following actions for the duration of the emergency:

  1. Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts. Previously this applied to residential accounts only;
  2. Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts;
  3. Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service;
  4. Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;
  5. Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service; and
  6. Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities are allowed to do this under current rules.

WIC

If your family income has changed throughout the community response to COVID 19, you may be eligible for benefits.  Call 608-847-9375 today.

Expensify.org/hunger to reimburse families in need during COVID-19 crisis

Expensify.org is uniquely positioned to help families in need immediately. Until today, this fund was focused on paying off kids' "lunch debts", but with schools closed around the nation, that isn't the top priority. Instead, we're devoting everything to a new program: matching SNAP grocery purchases up to $50 per family. 

Click here for next steps to utilize this program.

Tips for Shopping
 If you know of resources we are missing, please contact Tara Noye at 608-847-9403 or tnoye@co.juneau.wi.us