The Road to Recovery: Economic Recovery in the counties of Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, and Vernon

ARRA Report
Published by Coouleecap

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Listen to the Press Conference (RealPlayer Audio), which features Couleecap, the Social Development Commission (CAA in Milwaukee), and comments by a weatherization worker who gained employment thanks to stimulus funding.

Couleecap’s Road to Recovery

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds were vital to many people struggling during this recent economic downturn.  ARRA funds were a safety net to many local people facing homelessness, job loss, loss of health benefits, debt, and other issues.

Couleecap’s ARRA funds made their way to those in need quickly and efficiently, and provided relief to people throughout the Coulee Region.

Many people were seeking help for the first time in their lives.  With the support provided by ARRA, Couleecap so far has been able to help 2,905 people with services.

It is our pleasure to share the results of our ARRA work with you.  We have included stories from real people who have benefitted from the swift action of our government during a historic time of distress.  Couleecap is pleased to have done what we could to ease suffering locally.  We are continuing the proud tradition of Community Action Agencies and their ability to mobilize and respond quickly to the needs of the most vulnerable members of our communities. 

                                                     Grace Jones                                           John Young
                                                     Executive Director                                   Board Chair