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ONALASKA, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- Shannon Goodell owns "By Shear Design" -- a hair salon in Onalaska, and has decided to help provide clothes, food and even personal hygiene products to homeless students in our community. More>>
WEST SALEM, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Our special report this week on the homeless in our communities has led to a number of e-mails and messages to our newsroom from people wanting to help. More>>
La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - We brought you a story yesterday addressing students in Monroe County who are homeless. Due to an overwhelming response of donations from the community, we decided to go back to Tomah to find out where these donations can be directed. More>>
Tomah, WI (WXOW)- Homelessness is on the rise and not just in large cities. It's a growing problem here in Western Wisconsin especially among children.
According to Families First, on any given night there are at least 100 homeless families living in Monroe County. There is no shelter in Monroe county. We asked county officials why. More>>
Tomah, WI (WXOW) - When you think of the homelessness, you probably think of it happening in big cities like Milwaukee, Madison, and Racine. Its a growing problem in every Wisconsin city, big and small, especially among families with children.
The Department of Education requires each Wisconsin school district to assign one staff member to be a homeless liaison. WXOW called our local liaisons and here's what we found: More>>
A number of programs are provided to veterans through the Tomah VA.
VA's Homeless Hotline-- 1-877-4AID-VET More>>
The Monroe County Housing Coalition seeks to find solutions to the issues surrounding safe, affordable housing for low-income people throughout the county. More>>
Here is what the Tomah School District offers to students who are homeless.
Tomah School District Homeless Coordinator
Paul Skofronick
608-374-7007
paulskofronick@tomah.k12.wi.us More>>
Each school district in Wisconsin has a Homeless Coordinator. This link takes you to the Department of Public Instruction list of all the Homeless Coordinators in the state. More>>
Families First of Monroe County
1118 West Veterans St.
Tomah, WI 54660
608-374-4141
Families First, in collaboration with others, helps Monroe County residents meet financial challenges through respectful and empowering services. More>>
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