For many, it really goes against our grain to ask for help. A lot of people are finding out right now that working hard may not always be enough. Sometimes it does not matter how hard we have been working and how tight we make our budget, there just is not enough money to get everything taken care of.
Help is available. Please utilize the list of resources below to help you and your family get back on your feet again. Each title is a click-able link to that individual resource’s personal website for more detailed information on the services they provide as well as business hours.
Free Meals at St. Bridget
211 East Division St.
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-1870
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Tuesday Banquet: the second and forth Tuesday of the month St. Bridget hosts a free meal.
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Soup Supper: the third Tuesday of the month St. Bridget provides a free soup supper.
Free Meals at United Methodist Church
127 South 2nd St.
River Falls, WI 54022
715-425-6233
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The second Saturday of the month United Methodist hosts a free community breakfast from 8:00am-10:00am.
Assistance & Resource Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 223
River Falls, WI 54022
715-338-0755
Provides short-term financial assistance to members of the community to help them meet their basic needs and to provide access to additional resources.
Services provided by Assistance & Resource Center, Inc. include the following:
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Food Assistance
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Motel Assistance
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Gas Assistance
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Utilities Assistance
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Rent Assistance
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Referrals
Our Neighbors' Place Resource Center
Our Neighbors’ Place
136 North Riverwalk
River Falls, WI 54022
715-426-9000
Our Neighbors’ Place will provide shelter and support services to families and individuals of Pierce and St. Croix Counties to help people move toward independence and self-sufficiency.
Some services provided are:
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Laundry Service
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Mailing Address
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Transportation to work, clinic and Workforce Resource Center
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West CAP Case Management
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Voice Mail
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Local calling
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West CAP Literacy Program
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The Closet
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Life Skills Classes
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On site access to other providers
Serves any person in need of food that lives within the River Falls School District.
1687 East Division Street
River Falls, Wisconsin 54022
715-307-3948
Services
The Free Clinic will provide primary health care and referrals and will not duplicate other services provided in the counties where its patients reside.
The Free Clinic will not provide: reproductive health, narcotics, psychiatric services, childhood immunizations, hearing screens, or any other services already provided by the county health departments.
Eligibility
The clinic will provide care to individuals with no health care alternative. Most patients will be from Pierce and St. Croix Counties and will be uninsured individuals and families living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
214 N. Main Street
River Falls, WI 54022
Services provided:
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referrals to childbirth education classes
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referrals to professional counseling (decision-making, relationships, post-adoption, post-abortion)
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adoption information
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post-adoption and post-abortion counseling
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relationship education
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abstinence education
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other assistance based on your needs
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medical help (free pregnancy test, doctor’s appointment, ultrasound)Pregnancy Helpline is affiliated with both River Falls Medical Clinic & Hudson Medical Clinic.
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housing
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baby items
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help to stay in school or at your job
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physical/emotional support
525 Second Street
PO Box 308
Glenwood City, WI 54013
1.800.606.9227
westcap@wcap.org
West CAP works to promote the self-sufficiency of low-income families in the rural communities of west central Wisconsin. West CAP continues to help families overcome poverty and achieve economic stability.
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