Couleecap News Releases and Media Alerts

​3.30.2020 Couleecap Offering Revolving Loan Funds to Rural Business in Response to COVID-19 

​(La Crosse, WI) Couleecap is making USDA revolving loan funds available to businesses in rural parts of its service area for businesses who have been adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses who have suffered severe economic injury as a result of being forced to close or operate at an extremely reduced capacity due to preventative measures put in place by Governor Evers’ recent “Safer at Home Order” or previous directives will be given precedence. These funds can be used to finance, payroll (including paid sick time for employees), fixed expenses, or provide equity to businesses leveraging other relief resources. Businesses who have been forced to close and/or lay off or reduce the salary of employees will have options to take advantage of zero interest and deferred payments. Click Here for the Full News Release.

​3.27.2020 Couleecap Launches New Program for Vernon County Residents Unemployed Due to COVID-19 

Westby, WI - Couleecap is launching the COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program for low-to-moderate wage workers whose employment has been ended or reduced due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  The program, which is funded by the Viroqua Area Foundation and an Anonymous Donor, will provide limited financial assistance for critical expenses, emergency budgeting help, and referrals to programs available to people in need. Click Here for the Full News Release.

​3.20.2020 Couleecap Increases Food Pantry Hours and Offers Curbside Pickup and Other Services to Meet Community Needs in Monroe and Crawford Counties

​Westby, WI – Couleecap, Inc. is offering expanded food pantry hours in Sparta and Prairie du Chien to assist people struggling with food insecurity during the coronavirus emergency.  Individuals and families impacted by unemployment or reduced hours, school or business closures, or other reasons for food scarcity are encouraged to visit a Couleecap food pantry Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Click Here for the Full News Release.

3.16.2020 Couleecap has 0% Interest Vehicle Purchase Loans to Provide Safe and Reliable Employment Transportation

Westby, WI - Couleecap, Inc. currently has funding available through the Work-N-Wheels program to provide 0% interest car purchase loans up to $5,400. The Work-N-Wheels program serves those living in Vernon, Crawford, La Crosse, and Monroe counties. Vehicle purchase loans are a maximum of $5,400 (purchase price and any “dealer fees”). Participants are responsible for the sales tax (5.5%), registration/plates ($85), titling ($164.50), and any DMV convenience fees charged by the dealership. The interest rate is 0%, but there is a 5% (of loan amount) administrative fee that helps fund the program, which is paid to Couleecap, Inc. at the time of purchase. After approval, participants can choose a vehicle (less than 150,000 miles) from most local Wisconsin dealerships. Click Here for the Full News Release.