Navigating Finances
Transitioning out of the military? Visit our Navigating Transition Finances page!
Salute the Troops
Salute the Troops focuses on local housing, utility, food, and transportation assistance for veterans through financial support, and we are developing programs to provide health and wellness support as well. Based in Fond du Lac.
ph: 920-204-6615
Support for: Qualified Service Members and Veterans
Operation Homefront
Provides financial & food assistance, repairs, and help to the families of service members and wounded warriors. Nationwide – Midwest Headquarters is in La Crosse, WI.
ph: 800-390-4643 or 608-658-5290
Support for: Service Members, Veterans, and Families
Center for Veterans Issues
Transitional housing programs assist people who are ready to move beyond emergency shelter into a more independent living situation. CVI’s transitional programs allow veterans to further develop the stability, confidence and coping skills needed to sustain permanent housing. Intensive case management makes the system work. CVI provides a full spectrum of programs and services for veterans wishing to upgrade their interpersonal and job skills, seek benefits from the VA, receive counseling, and much more. Based in Milwaukee.
ph: 414-345-3917
Support for: Veterans
Veterans Assistance Foundation
Provides support to veterans facing homelessness through referrals, counseling, and education.
ph: 608-372-1280 or 866-823-8387
Support for: Veterans
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross works under partnership agreements with the Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society to provide quality, reliable financial assistance to eligible applicants 24/7/365. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc.
ph: 877-272-7337
Support for: Service Members, Retirees, and Families through a Service Member
Consumer Credit Counseling
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), a division of Family Service Association of Sheboygan, Inc, is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) full-service credit counseling agency, providing confidential financial assessments, financial education, budget, housing, bankruptcy, and credit/debt counseling to consumers throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
ph: 1-800-350-2227 or 920-458-3784
Support for: Service Members, Retirees, Families, and Civilians
Military OneSource
Counseling on financial issues such as basic budgeting, money management, debt consolidation and debt management (including coaching to help people contact their creditors and negotiate late fees, interest rates, and affordable payment plans), and assistance with housing issues (being behind on mortgage payments or facing potential foreclosure).
ph: 1-800-342-9647
Support for: Service Members and Families
Fort McCoy MWR Soldier & Family Assistance Center
Provides credit management, budget development, consumer information and awareness, financial counseling and assistance. It also provides emergency financial assistance in the form of loans or grants, and monetary assistance for undergraduate education for dependent children.
ph: 1-608-388-3505
Support for: Service Members and Families
The Salvation Army of Sheboygan
Helping individuals and families experiencing short-term crisis situations get relief. Emergency food, shelter, and relief services are available.
ph: 920-458-3723
Support for: Service Members, Retirees, Families, and Civilians
Heat for Heroes
Helping service members who are struggling to afford the cost of heat and electricity for their home. Provides payment assistance, negotiation, emergency fuel deliveries, and more.
ph: 1-800-891-WARM(9276)
Support for: Service Members, Veterans
Homes for Heroes
Program that helps service members save money on purchasing, selling, or refinancing a home.
ph: 920-664-7715
Support for: Service Members, Veterans
