Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) is excited to announce another round of grants provided by Associated Bank’s new philanthropic investment of $125,000 in Wisconsin’s community action network.

 

This investment will specifically expand access for low-and moderate-income communities in the areas of food security, financial literacy to youth, sustainable business operations, and workforce development programs.

 

These resources will give local community action agencies across the state the ability to expand existing services and create new programs for the individuals they serve.

 

“By partnering with WISCAP, Associated Bank continues to demonstrate a positive commitment to the communities where they have a presence,” said Brad Paul, Executive Director of WISCAP. “It is crucial that we expand food access, job and skills training, and financial literacy for low to moderate income Wisconsinites. Our network exists to fight poverty and help people faced with its effects. This meaningful investment by Associated Bank will allow us to advance that mission.”

 

Among the 21 programs and projects being funded are innovative approaches to financial literacy education, a training program focused on young adults exiting the foster care system, community gardens, skills enhancement programs for underemployed individuals, emergency shelter and services, and an initiative to develop greener energy practices to secure savings for low-income households.

 

Associated Bank’s Director of Community Accountability LaDonna Reed added, “The community action network in Wisconsin shares our focus around economic and community development, making this grant a keystone investment in the future of Wisconsin’s rural and urban communities. We are excited to partner with WISCAP and leverage their insight into fighting poverty and investing in people.”

 

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About WISCAP: The Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) is the statewide association for Wisconsin’s sixteen (16) Community Action agencies and two single-purpose agencies with statewide focus. You can learn more about WISCAP at wiscap.org