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Green Haven Family Advocates, Inc is a community- based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the individuals and families of Green County affected by abuse and violence through prevention education, advocacy, support and services.

Sexual Assault Recovery Program (SARP) provides services to the survivors (and their family) of all forms of sexual violence. These services are bilingual (Spanish and English) provided free of charge, and include crisis intervention and support (24 hour Crisis Line and on-call Advocate) support groups, medical/legal advocacy, and community education.

In cooperation with Wisconsin's Focus on Energy, New Glarus Utilities offers a variety of programs to aid you in reducing your energy and/or water consumption in your home; thus helping you save money and protect the environment. Click on the following link to learn more about these programs: http://www.newglarusutilities.com/conservation.htm

The Green County Housing Partnership has created the Green County Housing Resources list to provide information for safe, healthy, and secure housing (including substandard and transitional housing) for all Green County individuals and families. If you would like more information regarding the Green County Housing Partnership, please contact Wynn Henderson, SWCAP, (608) 935-2326.

ACCESS: Find out which low or no-cost health, nutrition and other programs you might be eligible for. [FoodShare, Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, SeniorCare or Caretaker Supplement benefits.]

DENTAL CARE: Fowler Dental Clinic, serving the needs of children ages 3 - 12 who are under insured or uninsured and live in Green County.

MEALS ON WHEELS/SENIOR NUTRITION SITE: The Green County dining program provides nutritious well-balanced mails for older and disabled persons in either a Senior Dining Center or at home for those individuals that are homebound. Additional information and eligibility criteria can be answered by calling: Green County Nutrition Program at (608)328-9499.

The Literacy Council of Green County provides tutors free of charge to help you read, write, and speak English. Contact the Literacy Council at (608) 328-7010.

The Literacy Council also needs Literacy Tutors. If interested in volunteering please contact them at (608) 328-7010.

For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. Looking to get involved? Whether you’re interested in donating, volunteering or enrolling your child, Big Brothers Big Sisters offers several types of programs. For more information contact:

Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) [link: www.swcap.org ] conducts programs financed through federal, state, local or other sources for the benefit of low income people in the community.

They provide a variety of programs including Work ‘n Wheels, Skill Enhancement, Business Development, Community Emergency Service, and Housing & Energy Services. Note all programs are subject to program income guidelines.