​Couleecap is committed to providing services and staff are ready to help. However, for the safety of all, we are trying to limit face to face contact as much as possible and have opted to work remotely. ​Please call or email if you are in need of our services. ​

Couleecap News Releases and Media Alerts

6.2.2021 Couleecap Now Offering Enhanced Tools for People to Connect to Their Services 

Couleecap has added live, on-demand interpretation services in all offices in Prairie du Chien, La Crosse, Sparta, and Westby to aid people who use sign language or a language other than English to communicate. The services are part of a suite of updates across the agency to reduce barriers to service. Click Here for the Full News Release.

4.7.2021 New Business is Booming, and the CO.STARTERS Entrepreneurial Training Program Ensures Success! 

(La Crosse, WI) Couleecap Inc., with support from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and local partners, are offering new entrepreneurs and existing business owners alike the opportunity to build strong, sustainable business models and reach new markets by launching new businesses or expanding existing ones. The CO.STARTERS Entrepreneurial Training Program offers an innovative and action driven approach to equipping new entrepreneurs and existing small business owners with everything they need to launch a new business, or adjust and expand an existing business. Click Here for the Full News Release.

3.8.2021 Couleecap Awarded by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Entrepreneurial Support Program  

(La Crosse, WI) Couleecap, in partnership with other area economic development groups, has been awarded a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Entrepreneurship Support Grant. This is the fifth year that Couleecap has received an award from this program and is one of 13 organizations receiving the award in the state. The funds will support projects meant to aid in comprehensive local recovery, continue adding resiliency to area small businesses, expanding entrepreneurial opportunity for area residents, increasing access to training and mentorship, and business and job development. The WEDC awarded $529,000 in matching grants statewide.
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3.1.2021 Couleecap Launches the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the Coulee Region

(Westby, WI) Couleecap has launched a new program to help low-to-moderate income residents experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 and struggling with housing insecurity.  The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or WERA, was announced by Governor Tony Evers last week and is funded by from dollars allocated by the U.S. Department of Treasury for COVID relief. Couleecap is delivering the program along with other Community Action Agencies and Energy Services, Inc. in partnership with the Department of Administration. Click Here for the Full News Release.

2.15.2021 Viroqua Area Foundation Supports Couleecap's COVID-19 Response

(Westby, WI) Couleecap, Inc. is honored to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 from the Viroqua Area Foundation. “This gift is critical to helping families who are struggling due to the very real impact COVID-19 has had on jobs, health, and paychecks in our community,” said Hetti Brown, Executive Director. “We appreciate the support and the positive impact the Viroqua Area Foundation has on our community.” Click Here for the Full News Release.