Resources

Housing Resources

Access to affordable and safe housing is a basic need for all. 

• HELP - Assistance for Winnebago County residents at risk of eviction, losing their home, in need of financial assistance, or case management related to housing.

• Coordinated Entry - connects individuals and families to housing resources offered through local agencies.  View their brochure here.

• Appleton Housing Authority

• Oshkosh/Winnebago County Housing Authority 

• Advocap - Affordable Housing Assistance

• Local CoC Resources 

• Community Resources - Shelters and After Hours Plans

• Legal Action of Wisconsin - helps clients find and keep safe and affordable housing, and offers quick reference guides about renters rights and evictions.

Warming and Cooling Locations

There are public spaces that people can go in times of extreme weather to prevent injury.  For more information about local community resources, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211wisconsin.org.  

Cooling Locations

Consider visiting the locations below to cool off and prevent injury from extreme high temperatures.

Menasha

Neenah

Omro

Oshkosh

Oshkosh Salvation Army
417 Algoma Blvd
920-232-7660
Monday-Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Open when temperature is over 85°

Winneconne

Warming Locations

The following heated locations welcome community members who need a place to warm up or find safe refuge from extreme weather. These locations are available during their established business hours. If you are able, please call before going to confirm they are open. Other sites may become available on an as-needed basis.

Cold weather is more likely to harm older adults, children, people with disabilities, and people who spend a lot of time outside. Be sure to check on others, and call 911 if you see anyone experiencing signs of hypothermia or frostbite.

Dates and locations are subject to change.  Please send us any corrections about warming and cooling locations via email.

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Preparedness

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