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Community Resources
Besides helping families save money on food through volunteer service, SHARE is dedicated to providing resources to improve your quality of life. This section of our website provides helpful information including recipes that you can use with SHARE food, tips on nutrition and healthy living, making the most of your family's budget and much more. Hover your mouse over the Resources tab toward the top of this page to browse our main resource categories or read on below for even more!
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Boost Your Food Budget
SNAP, the federal food assistance program formerly known as food stamps, can help many families stretch their food budgets. And when SNAP participants use their benefits to purchase food through SHARE, that can make a huge difference. Read more about SNAP and learn how you can find out more about eligibility.
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Social Development Commission
SDC is a nonprofit that empowers Milwaukee County residents with resources to move beyond poverty. Their programs focus on asset development, family strengthening, employment, support services, and education & training. They also have numerous ways for volunteers to get involved. Visit their website for more information: www.cr-sdc.org.
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Rebuilding Together
This great organization helps qualifying families stay in their homes by providing free home repairs and modifications. There are affiliates in many parts of SHARE's service area. Learn more.
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Healthcare Coverage
For Kids in Wisconsin
Since February 1, 2008, all kids in Wisconsin have been able to get the health care they need at a price their families can afford through BadgerCare Plus. BadgerCare Plus allows every Wisconsin family, regardless of income, to have access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage for their kids. In addition, BadgerCare Plus also offers coverage for more pregnant women, self-employed parents and farmers, and youth aging out of foster care. Low income families can enroll their children into BadgerCare Plus at no charge. To apply, visit www.badgercareplus.org or call 800-362-3002.
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Partners Helping Seniors:
SHARE and CWAG
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups is a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan organization made up of individuals and member groups representing over 125,000 people. CWAG works as a productive, equal partner; providing a variety of programs, services, advocacy, legal services and education to Wisconsin's senior citizens and to the generations of seniors to follow. For details please visit www.cwag.org. |
Energy Tips
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Energy Assistance
If you can't afford to pay your home energy bill, your home may not be safe, and you may be at risk of serious illness or injury.
The federal government's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help keep you and your family safe and healthy. Visit the LIHEAP website for more information about eligibility and how to apply.
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Food For Child Care Providers
Do you provide child care in your home to at least one child other than your own? Let the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) help! Click here to read more about the program.
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