We are grateful for the many compassionate Madisonians, Wisconsinites, and Americans who work to serve those less fortunate. We gathered resources we found helpful in our journey here in case they may be helpful to others. Special thanks to our friends in Minneapolis at our partner org Alight!
Welcome Corps Resources
Cultural & Community Orientation
- CORE Cultural Orientation Toolkit (56 pg)
- CORE Resources for Sponsors
- SettleInUs.Org – Resettlement process Info for newcomers
- UsaHello.Org – info center for newcomers
Madison Community Support
- Dane Co Resource Guide (2 pg brochure)
- FSC-corp.org – training, career guidance, supportive services
- Centro Hispano
- LaSup – Latino Support Network of Dane Co. (FB)
- Venezuelans in Madison FB group
- Open Doors for Refugees
- BikesForKidsWi.org, WheelsforWinners.org – Bicycles
- SVDP Madison – Clothing, food, pharmacy vouchers
Aid Programs & English
- Benefits.gov – Benefit Finder
- 211.org & 211wisconsin – local services directories
- Refugee Cash Assistance
- ACCESS Wisconsin – Apply for multiple benefit programs at once
- Foodshare, WI’s SNAP program and Dane Co location
- Literacy Network (Madison)
- Madison College ELL (Madison)
Medical
Housing
- Sample Home Supply Checklist – welcome.us
- airbnb.org offers housing credits
- refugeehousing.org
- RefugeeWelcome.org – Food Supply List, Home Supply List
- Division of Housing Access and Affordability (Dane Co)
- Joining Forces for Families (Dane Co)
- Community Action Coalition (Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha Co)
- Tenant Resource Center (Dane Co)
- Sunshine Place (Sun Prairie, WI)
- Zapata Coop (Madison)
Employment
- Job Readiness Curriculum (315 pg)
- Madison Craigslist Jobs
- Service First Staffing
- DHS FoodShare Employment & Training
- Wisconsin Works (W-2) – Refugee Cash Assistance, Job support
- Emergency Assistance – WI DCF – Payments & resources
