Resource Binder
Rent Assistance
Navigators: If a patient needs help paying for rent, make sure the patient has tried to set up a payment plan with their landlord before moving forward with other resources.
Tenant Resource Center (TRC)
Phone: (608) 257-0006 Ext. 7
About this resource: The Tenant Resource Center can help provide eviction prevention resources and security deposit assistance.
Who can use this resource? Anyone in need
Next Steps:
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Call the Tenant Resource Center to learn more about the services that they have to offer and eligibility requirements.
Click HERE for TRC brochure
Eviction Defense Project (Milwaukee & Dane Counties)
Phone: (608) 256-3304
About this resource: Legal Action of Wisconsin's Eviction Defense Project (EDP) is court-based, FREE legal aid for low-income tenants who are facing eviction.
At the EDP, eligible clients can obtain FREE legal aid with their evictions, including:
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Brief legal advice
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Settlement assistance
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Document drafting
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Limited scope in-court representation
Who can use this resource? Anyone in need
Next Steps: Potential clients at both locations should bring:
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Proof of income (if any)
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Court papers
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Notices
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Rental agreements
Milwaukee EDP
Milwaukee County Court House
901 N. 9TH ST., Room 411
Hours: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Mondays, Thursdays, and certain Wednesdays and Fridays
Call (414) 278-7722 to confirm Project availability and visit the Project during open hours to obtain services.
Dane EDP
Dane County Courthouse
215 S. Hamilton St., 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53703
Intake at L1007 / Law Library
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesdays Only
Phone: (608)256-3304
Email: hmw@legalaction.org
Fax: (608) 256-0510
DIGS
Phone: (608) 257-2534
About this resource: DIGS provides housing-related emergency assistance to individuals and families in Dane County who are facing eviction and therefore at risk of becoming homeless. DIGS also offers financial support to those who have secured affordable housing but need assistance with first month’s rent and security deposit.
Who can use this resource? Anyone in need
Next Steps:
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DIGS has very specific hours to call for specific services:
For rent assistance: Call (608) 252-8522 on Tuesdays between 8:30 AM-9:00 AM
For utility assistance, first month’s rent assistance, apartment application fees: Call (608) 252-8522 on Thursdays between 8:30 AM-9:00 AM
For bus tickets, medication vouchers, as vouchers, help obtaining an ID, travel expenses: Call (608) 252-8522 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30 AM.
Joining Forces for Families
Phone: specific for each JFF location
About this resource: Joining Forces for Families provides a variety of resources, including help with housing.
Who can use this resource: Anyone!
Next Steps:
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Check out the brochure to learn about JFF services and to find a JFF location near you.
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Call or visit your nearest JFF office to receive housing assistance.
Dane County Department of Human Services Emergency Assistance Grant
Phone number: 608-242-7458
About the Agency: Provides a one-time payment that can help low-income parents pay and emergency housing or utility-related expense
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Pay utility bills if your heat, electricity, sewer, or water service has been turned off
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Pay a security deposit on a new apartment if you have been evicted
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Stop an eviction from current apartment
**Cannot be used for past-due energy applications
Who can use this resource? Low income individuals who have at least one child in the house and are facing an emergency.
Emergencies include:
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Fire, flood, or natural disaster
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Homelessness or impending homelessness
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Energy Crisis
**You may not apply if you have received an Emergency Assistance payment in the last 12 months.
To Apply for Emergency Assistance
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You can also come to the Dane County Job Center to submit an application:
1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI
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Please do NOT fax or mail in applications
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Bring required documents (Emergency Assistance Checklist).
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Open: Monday-Friday 7:45 AM-4:30 PM
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UW Health Derzon Fund
About this resource: The Derzon Fund is used to help UW Health patients with expenses such as transportation, medications, lodging, meals, and other needs that may arise.
Who can use this resource? All UW Health patients BUT this resource should only be used if all other options have been exhausted.
** At Wingra, some patients are considered Access patients, and some are considered UW Health patient (Double check with front desk staff to find out if a patient is a UW Health patient)
Next Steps:
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Talk to Lane Hanson (lane@patientpartnerships.org) to see if patient is eligible.
**Navigators can also contact churches, however, funding is very limited.**