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Governor Evers Announces "Welcoming Wisconsin Home" Initiative

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 -- 10:01 AM

Gov. Tony Evers announced the Interagency Council on Homelessness, which is chaired by the governor, has unanimously adopted and released their “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report which provides new recommendations for tackling homelessness in the state of Wisconsin.

The “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report outlines the current state of homelessness in Wisconsin, the ways that the pandemic has brought about new challenges and exacerbated long-standing challenges, and steps that the Evers Administration has already taken to address housing availability and affordability, as well as financial stability and economic recovery for Wisconsin residents, including support for rent, utility, and broadband assistance.

Recommendations and strategies to address homelessness include:

  • Creating a permanent rental assistance program for veterans;
  • Focusing on equity for renters and home owners who have faced historic disadvantages;
  • Improving housing access for people experiencing homelessness;
  • Providing additional support to landlords to repair affordable housing units;
  • Increasing the state Housing Tax Credit Program;
  • Increasing housing stability with targeted support services;
  • And collecting data about the pandemic impact and outline recommendations for future pandemics. 

More information is available on the Interagency Council on Homelessness website here. The “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report builds on the governor's investments, announced late last year, to provide $6 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to address homelessness and ensure safe shelter for individuals experiencing short or long-term housing instability during the winter months.

Through this investment, $4 million was made available through the State Shelter Subsidy Grant Program, which provides funding to shelter facilities, and another $2 million will be allocated to funding for the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families.

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