ADVOCAP

ADVOCAP’S Opportunity Center is Open! The center is located at 19 W. 1st Street in Fond du Lac. Enterance is in the back of the building, we are open M-F 9-3. We will assist all low-income people who need assistance with navigating the system or those who just need a safe place to spend the day.

ADVOCAP’s Opportunity Center is coming together nicely! It will be open to all low-income Individuals looking for assistance from 9-3 Monday through Friday, starting Monday November 18th!

Today, ADVOCAP staff took a day to celebrate their amazing hard work and dedication with a team building exercise, staff appreciation certificates and a very competitive game of trivia! There was a lot to be grateful and thankful for today! #Communityactionworks

The new ADVOCAP Opportunity Center is getting some fresh paint! Stay tuned for more updates, opening November 18th! The Opportunity Center will welcome any low income income individual, including our homeless population, into our building if they need assistance navigating the system, if they are interested in creating opportunities to self-sufficiency, or if they just need somewhere safe to stay during the day. We will provide a safe, welcoming atmosphere to help our most vulnerable community members who are in need. When we all do better, our community does better. #communityactionworks #communityactioninaction

Join Us as the Opportunity Center Supervisor! ADVOCAP is thrilled to introduce our brand-new Opportunity Center, and we’re looking for a passionate Opportunity Center Supervisor to lead this exciting initiative! If you're someone who’s driven to make a real difference in the lives of people facing poverty, homelessness, and other barriers to self-sufficiency, this is an amazing opportunity. In this role, you will provide direct services and advocacy, ensuring visitors have access to essential resources that meet their basic needs and set them on the path to greater independence. As the Supervisor, you will guide a team of volunteers and create a welcoming, supportive environment where anyone can drop in during the day. You’ll have the chance to shape the center’s programs and help people transform their lives. If you’re ready to step into a leadership role with a mission that matters, we want to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/gyeCPd46 #HiringNow #OpportunityCenter #SupervisorRole #NonprofitJobs #MakeADifference #SelfSufficiency

We’re thrilled to announce that ADVOCAP, through our partnership with the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP), has been awarded funding as part of a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This grant will help expand diaper distribution and provide crucial support services for families in need across Wisconsin. At ADVOCAP, these funds will directly benefit families in our Head Start program and those experiencing homelessness, ensuring access to essential items like diapers—making a big difference in their daily lives. Community Action is all about meeting the needs of our most vulnerable, and this collaboration with WISCAP helps us to continue our mission of reducing poverty and increasing self-sufficiency. Thank you to WISCAP and HHS for recognizing the importance of this work! Together, we’re strengthening families and building stronger communities. #CommunityAction #ADVOCAP #WISCAP #HelpingFamilies #DiaperDistribution #HeadStart #HomelessFamilies #StrongCommunities

ADVOCAP was recently awarded two very impactful grants that will help us to expand our Homeless Prevention and Affordable Housing Programs, at the time we need it the most! **The Affordable Housing and Supportive Services Demonstration Grant: Awarded by The Office of Community Services (OCS) will allow us to enhance the support we provide to the residents of our affordable housing units, helping them access vital resources that promote stability, economic mobility, and overall well-being. **The Continuum of Care Program Subgrant: Awarded by the CoC Program (HUD Initiative), which will help us expand our efforts to rehouse people experiencing homelessness or fleeing from domestic violence, working to reduce the trauma and instability they face. Community Action Agencies, like ADVOCAP, are all about helping people overcome the challenges of poverty and empowering them to build better, more stable lives. We provide essential services like housing support, education, job training, and help with food and energy costs, all aimed at giving individuals and families the tools they need to thrive. One of the ways we make this possible is by securing funding through grants, which allows us to expand our services and reach more people in need. By working closely with local partners and advocating for positive change, ADVOCAP is dedicated to making sure everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified life and feel hopeful about their future. #CommunityActionWorks #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #ADVOCAP

Big Steps Forward for ADVOCAP’s Childcare Incubator! In response to the growing childcare crisis in our community, ADVOCAP has been working hard on a fresh solution that empowers low-income entrepreneurs: the Childcare Incubator. This unique project will provide affordable spaces that replicate in-home childcare, giving aspiring business owners the tools and support they need to open their own childcare centers. Thanks to a collaborative effort, the project is moving forward! With funding from Oshkosh’s ARPA initiative, ADVOCAP has purchased land on Jackson Street. A grant from the SBA, spearheaded by Senator Tammy Baldwin, will help fund the building’s construction. Additionally, the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is contributing by helping to equip the facility with necessary appliances. ADVOCAP is currently designing the space with local engineers and planning their first capital campaign to raise the remaining funds. The excitement is growing, with over 60 potential entrepreneurs already showing interest in bringing their childcare businesses into the incubator. ADVOCAP aims to break ground on this exciting project in mid-2025, with completion anticipated in early 2026. ADVOCAP's Business Development Director, Kathy Doyle, and Tanya Marcoe, Executive Director are heading up the project. More details to come as this project moves forward! #CommunityInnovation #ChildcareIncubator #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #ADVOCAP

A HUGE thank you to Angie Perry and Amanda Tasso from MICON Group, Inc. for their generous donation of school supplies to our Head Start Program! With the school year right around the corner, let's all pitch in to support our students and schools. Your help can make a big difference! If you can, donate to your local schools and make sure our kids get the education they need. Together, we can make a brighter future! #CommunitySupport #BackToSchool #EducationForAll #HeadStartProgram #ThankYou #Donate #CommunityActionWorks

Are you a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to start or expand your business? At ADVOCAP, we understand the challenges and dreams of small business owners like you. That's why our Business Development Services are here to provide the support you need to turn your vision into reality! WHAT WE OFFER: -- Business Plan Development: Craft a solid roadmap for your success. -- Loan Preparation: Get expert guidance to secure the funding you need. -- Marketing Plan Creation: Attract and retain customers with a strategic marketing plan. Let us help you navigate the path to growth and success. Partner with ADVOCAP and take your business to the next level. Contact us today to learn more and get started! www.advocap.org elisabeth.stockton@advocap.org #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessDevelopment #ADVOCAP #StartUp #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySupport #SmallBizHelp