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Greater La Crosse Assistance Resource List
The information provided on this website can be change
without noted, if for some reason you cannot contact the
organization that was list below you may call First Call For
Help. First Call For Help provides helpful assistance
information 24 hours a day at 211 or (608) 791-4344 or you
can go to
www.GreatRivers211.org. Also here another link:
Spring 2009 La Crosse Community Resources Guide
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CLOTHING |
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Organization |
Type of Assistance |
Additional Information |
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American Red Cross
2927 Losey Blvd.
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-778-1000 |
Voucher for
clothing
at local retail
store. |
Assistance for
victims of natural or man made disasters (explosion, fire,
flood, hurricane, tornado, etc..) |
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Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of La Crosse
128 S. 6th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-0710 |
Voucher for clothing at local
retail store. |
Call for an appointment. Issued first week of the month while
funds available. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Birthright of La Crosse
1707 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-0373 |
Maternity and baby
clothing |
Hours:
Monday &
Tuesday:
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday &
Thursday
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
9:00 pm - 12:00 pm |
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Lutherans for Life
106 N. 9th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-2377 |
Clothing for the expecting
mother:
- maternity clothes
infant clothing
infant furniture |
Office Hours:
Mon., Wed., &
Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Salvation Army
223 N. 8th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-6126 |
Voucher to Salvation
Army Thrift Store |
Call for an appointment
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 am -4:30 pm |
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Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Women's Cothes Closet
612 Division Street Third Flood
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-784-5745 |
Clothing for women
-Nicer clothing aimed at working
women.
May visit once every two weeks. |
Hours:
Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Special Appointments may also be
made. |
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New Horizon's Shelter &
Women's Center Boutique
608-791-2600 or
608-791-2610 |
Clothing for women |
Call for further details |
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FOOD |
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Organization
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Type of Assistance |
Additional information |
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
21 N. Hill Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
507-895-4440
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Food Pantry for Houston County Area Frequency: Once a month |
Call or stop by. Must bring identification and proof of address.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Salvation Army
223 N. 8th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-6126
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Food Pantry
Frequency: Once a month
Meals Program |
Appointment preferred, but not
required.
Monday - Friday:
10:00 am -12:00 pm
and
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Stop by. Meals served 3 times a
day, 7 days a week. |
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West Avenue Food Emergency
Resource (WAFER)
403 Causeway Blvd
La Crosse, WI 54603
608-782-6003 |
Food Pantry for
La Crosse residents.
Frequency: Once a month |
Call or stop by. Must bring
identification and proof of address.
Hours:
Monday -
Friday:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday &
Thursday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
300 N. 4th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-9865
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Vouchers for food worth $45-$90
per month.
- For women, infants, and
children up to 5 years old |
Appointment required.
Income criteria must be meet.
Hours: Monday - Friday:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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Self Help And Resource Exchange
(SHARE)
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-788-1924
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Groceries at a reduced cost.
Minimum cost: $14 plus shipping
and handling |
Call for registration.
Monthly registration required |
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GAS
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Organization
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Type of Assistance |
Additional information |
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Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of La Crosse
128 S. 6th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-0710
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Vouchers for gas
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Call or stop by. Issued first
week of the month while funds available.
Hours: Monday - Friday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pmm
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Salvation Army
223 N. 8th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-6126
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Vouchers for gas |
Call. Must have a valid
driver's license.
If traveling out of town, must
provide a phone number and contact person to verify point of
destination. |
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SHELTER
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Organization
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Type of Assistance |
Additional information |
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American Red Cross
2927 Losey Blvd
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-788-1000
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Shelter |
Assistance for victims of
natural or man made disasters (explosion, fire, flood,
hurricane, tornado, etc...) |
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New Horizon's Shelter &
Women's Center
608-791-2600 or 608-791-2610
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Shelter for women and children |
Call for additional information. |
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Coulee Youth Services
Runaway Bridge
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Shelter |
Stop by, no appointment
necessary |
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TRANSPORTATION
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Organization
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Type of Assistance |
Additional information |
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Laidlaw
2321 Commerce
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-781-3880 |
Provides rides for disabled
adults who have a social worker and receive medical assistance.
Rides may also be available for
children. |
Hours: Monday - Friday:
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00
pm
Calls must be made 24 hours in
advance appointment time.
Travel area follows city bus
line, and excludes West Salem & La Crescent.
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RSVP-Social Service Organization
(Retired Seniors Volunteer
Program)
2025 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-0500
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Provides rides for:
-senior
citizens
-medical
assistance recipients
to
doctor's appointment |
Hours: Monday - Friday:
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Calls must be made 48 hours (2
business days) in advance of date requesting ride. |
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Salvation Army
223 N. 8th Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-6126
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Rides |
Call. Must meet Salvation Army
Transportation Policy guidelines to be approved. |
