Community Resources

1Hope

Uniting churches and the community to ensure that every foster family and child in our community receives the love and support needed to flourish. We achieve this through collective prayer and advocacy.

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha

The Boys & Girls Club’s youth development strategy focuses on nurturing self-esteem and preparing youth for a productive future. Their approach includes fostering academic success to prepare for higher education or employment, encouraging good character and active citizenship, and promoting healthy lifestyles through diet and fitness.

ELCA Outreach Center

The ELCA Outreach Center shares God’s Love as a faith-based organization offering a safe place that provides services and basic necessities to meet our community members’ needs.

Hope Council

The Hope Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc.’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance use disorders in our community by providing education, prevention, intervention, and referral services.

Hospice Alliance

When the time comes to care for a loved one facing end-of-life, we understand that the physical, emotional and even spiritual commitment can sometimes be overwhelming – for everyone involved: the patient, the primary caregiver and family and friends offering support.

KAFASI Transportation Services

Volunteer Transportation Service is intended to serve seniors and adults with disabilities. Riders must be ambulatory. This service is provided by volunteers from our community who donate their time and use their own vehicle. Service is subject to the availability of volunteer drivers.

Kenosha Achievement Center

At KAC, we believe that everyone is capable of achieving their goals. Our Adult Services program focus on personal choice and individual growth. KAC has multiple programs that adults with disabilities are seeking, from recreation to employment training and assistance, KAC is here to help you grow, learn, share and achieve.

Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services

KAFASI is home to Kenosha’s largest volunteer force, providing programs and services supporting community members of every generation and stage of life. We offer a variety of programs and services that promote healthy aging, strong families, and a connected community.

Kenosha Literacy Council

Kenosha Literacy Council’s diverse range of programs and classes cater to the unique needs and learning styles of adults seeking to improve their literacy skills. From personalized one-on-one tutoring to engaging small group classes, we offer numerous paths to learning. Each of our programs is designed as a stepping stone to open doors of opportunities, personal growth, and community engagement. Find the right fit for you and start your journey towards improved literacy today.

Kenosha YMCA

The Y is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

LINK Western Kenosha Transportation

Western Transit provides a bus service connecting rural Kenosha County to Kenosha, Lake Geneva, and Antioch, Illinois. Connect to Kenosha Area Transit at Southport Plaza to further your travels!

Meals on Wheels

Operated by KAFASI, the Meals on Wheels Program enables the elderly, the sick, and the disabled to remain in their own homes with help from people who care. Through Meals on Wheels, home-delivered meals are provided to persons who are unable to prepare their own meals and are at risk of going to a nursing home. Meals are nutritionally balanced, created for good taste, healthy portions and specific health needs in mind.

Racine/Kenosha Community Action

Stabilizing lives by providing supportive programs and access to community resources for individuals and families. Programs include emergency food assistance, infant and children’s nutrition, weatherization assistance and more!

Senior Dining

KAFASI’s Senior Dining Program offers seniors a hot, healthy meal and good company! At sites throughout our community, our staff and volunteers bring a dining experience to those who wish to share their meal with others. A chance to meet new people, dine with friends, lively conversation, healthy food and a good time is had by all! Meals are catered and adhere to strict nutrition standards and are served with a smile by our host of friendly volunteers.

Shalom Center

Shalom Center is a community resource that provides housing, food, guidance, and support to individuals and families in need across our community. Through their work, they strive to realize a greater vision of self-sufficiency by maximizing the potential of people they serve.

United Way of Kenosha County

United Way of Kenosha County is committed to connecting diverse voices and maximizing resources to collectively strengthen and uplift Kenosha County and achieve an equitable community where all individuals are healthy, educated, and economically stable.

Women and Children’s Horizons

WCH provides support, shelter, advocacy, education, training, and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families, their children (who are often primary or secondary victims), and the community.

The Sharing Center

Serving Western Kenosha County residents by sharing resources and advocating for self-sufficiency. Core Values include dignity, compassion, empowerment, advocacy, and stewardship.

Salvation Army – Kenosha

The Salvation Army, an international movement, dedicated to doing the most good in the community. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Kenosha Human Development Services

KHDS provides public, individual, and group care for anyone living in the greater Kenosha County area. They believe that providing the opportunity to learn new skills, in the least restrictive way possible, whether that be living independently or in a group care facility, can help people become and continue to be productive members of our society. KHDS partners and works in cooperation with social, health and family service branches of county, state and the federal government.

UW-Parkside Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is here to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Fully funded by the U.S. Department of Education and sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the EOC provides free goal-setting services and degree completion assistance to qualifying adults in Southeastern WI and Northeastern IL. They provide the following services and much more:

• Admissions and application support for any accredited postsecondary program
• Help with HSED/GED application and completion
• Financial literacy training, including budgeting support
• Career counseling and professional development support
• Fun and interesting programs to support professional and cultural development