Public Places/Day Shelters:
- Dwight Foster Public Library: 209 Merchants Ave – 920-563-7790
- Municipal Building Gymnasium: 920-563-7760/7781
- Police Department Lobby: 920-563-7777
Clothing Pantries:
- Opportunities Inc.: 200 E Cramer St – 920-563-6926
On-site to assist with Clothing needs. Accepts donations. - Trudy’s Room: First United Methodist Church: 324 S. Main St – 920-563-4903
Well-being of infants and young children: furniture, clothing and diapers - Faith Community Church: W5949 Hackbarth Rd – 920-563-4730
Quarterly clothing distribution – large/ kids and adults
Transportation:
- Brown Cab: 920-563-6303
- Jefferson County: Mobility Manager: 920-675-4049
- Ride United: United Way: 920-563-8880
Free Ride Destinations:
- Food Pantries
- Rock River Free Clinic
- Community Dental Clinic
- Winther Counseling Lab
State ride is through Ride United and schedule in advance.
Fort Atkinson Churches/Ministries
Most of the churches/ministries on this list give when asked. They all believe in our community and supporting God’s people. Most will do so until their funds are used up.
For coordination of services, please call The Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson at 920-397-2063.
Grace United Church: 1631 Janesville Ave
Contact: 920-563-5160 – graceunitedfort@gmail.com
Grace Church can assist with emergency needs, including groceries, gas, motels, rent, utilities, etc. Church will work directly with landlords, motels, utilities, and other service providers to arrange assistance.
Regular office hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 1pm.
Please call the office and leave a message for the pastor.
First United Methodist Church: 324 S. Main St
Contact: Pastor Maribel Celiz – maribel.mariz@icloud.com
Assists with transitional needs.
First Congregational Church: 31 Milwaukee Ave
Contact: Rev. Sara Rabe – officefortucc@gmail.com
Assists with transitional needs.
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 1525 Summit Drive
St Vincent de Paul Society: 1525 Summit Drive
Thrift Store: Contact: Carrie Smith, manager – 920-568-1266
Provides clothing, furniture, bedding and kitchen wares. Associated with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort.
Ministry: Contact: Jim Wilson – 920-542-5067
Assistance with rent, utilities and pharmacy bills.
Goodwill Industries: 1530 Madison Ave
920-563-8950
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 301 High St
Contact: John Kanter – 920-563-2263
Assists with transitional needs.
God Touch Ministries: 1355 Poeppel Rd
Contact: John Anhalt – 920-728-4555
Has housing for needy families/individuals. Deals directly with people released from Jail. Will provide transportation to jobs. Will help getting a job, usually at Generac.
Crown of Life Christian Academy: 404 Roosevelt St
Contact: Sarah Moore – 920-563-2278
Provides food baskets with toiletries and other essentials.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 302 Merchants Ave
Contact: Mother Mindy Valentine-Davis – 920-563-3889 – mothermindy@stpetersfort.org
St. Peter’s is a part of a larger community and believes in supporting God’s people:food pantry, Meals on Wheels, Christmas Neighbors, outreach with rental, gas, food assistance.
Faith Community Church: W5949 Hackbarth Rd
Contact: Rusty Lyon – 920-563-4730
Has a small food pantry and coordinates clothing outreach four times a year.
Trinity Lutheran Church: 314 Barrie St.
Contact: Pastor Amy Waelchli – 920-563-4145
Will work directly with landlords, motels, utilities, and service providers to arrange assistance. Please call office and leave message for pastor.
Fort Atkinson Community Clinics
- Rock River Free Clinic: 1541 Annex Rd – 920-674-7138
- Community Dental Clinic: 520 Handyside Lane – 920-563-4372
- Dave Gallup Foundation: Sober Living Facility: 314 Madison Ave – Sue Madesky – 262-470-8269
Community Meals
- First United Methodist Church: 324 S. Main St. Fort Atkinson – 920-563-4903
Thursday 5:30-9 pm
Food Pantry
- Fort Atkinson Food Pantry: 715 Jones Ave – 920-563-6992
Monday – 3:00-5:30; Thursday 3:00-5:30pm
May use 1x/month, ID and proof of address required. - St. Joseph’s Cath. Church: Second Harvest: 1660 Endl Bvd – 920-563-3029
2nd Thursday 2:00pm - Faith Community Church: W5949 Hackbarth Rd – 920-563-4730
Small after service lockers with basic supplies.
Hotels/Motels
*all price quotes subject to change
- Americas Best Value Inn: 1225 Janesville Ave – 920-563-6444
- Mile-a-way Motel: 1321 Madison Ave – 920-563-6326
- Villa Inn: 1255 Whitewater Ave – 920-568-4552
- Riverwalk Inn: 225 S. Water St. East – 920-397-7888
- Country Inn & Suites: 1650 Doris Dr – 920-542-1600
- Holiday Inn Express: 1680 Madison Ave – 920-563-3600
AA Meetings
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church: 302 Merchants ave Fort Atkinson
Monday: 9:30 AM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM
- Dave Gallup Foundation: 314 Madison Ave Fort Atkinson
Monday: 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 PM