Financial Security

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)

• Money Smart Week

• Financial Education Network

Homebuyer Education and Counseling prepares people for sustainable home ownership and fosters financial empowerment. HRI offers monthly 6-hour home buyer education workshops in English and Spanish. These classes are facilitated by our staff and conducted in collaboration with local mortgage lenders, Realtors, insurance agents, and home inspectors. The program providse buyers with an overview of the homebuying process from the experts and it also instills the importance of being responsible homeowners. The client and counselor review the documents, identify any obstacles to being approved for a mortgage, and develop a personal action plan to overcome the obstacles on a short- or long-term basis. During subsequent follow-up appointments and as the client completes action plan items, the action plan is revised and updated until it is completed. Once clients have completed their plans, staff help them get preapproved by a lender of their choice by preparing the clients’ loan package. Once approved, we supply lists of reputable real estate professionals from which clients may choose, coordinate down payment and closing costs, and work with them throughout the purchase process until they close.

Independent Living Programs for Youth provides Independent Living Services to youth in foster/alternate care beginning at 14 years of age and continuing until they turn 23. Youth receive Independent Living skills instruction and case management to youth living on their own in scattered site housing.  

Kenosha Vocational Ministry (KVM) offers a holistic transformational prison reentry approach that addresses the whole person. Through individual programming, case management, targeted group interventions (mental health, AODA, etc.), job clubs, job skill training and support groups (AA, NA, etc.). trains individuals to change their thoughts for long-term success.

Literacy for Life teaches reading, writing and speaking skills to adults so they and their families can achieve financial independence, good health and greater involvement in our community. KLC's program consists of two primary components: Adult Learner Services and Volunteer Tutor Training. Learner Services include: personal educational plans; one-on-one tutoring; drop-in tutoring; a variety of small group classes; community literacy programs that include field trips; citizenship classes to prepare students for the naturalization process; ELL civics classes utilize experiential learning methods to explore community topics; and Literacy @ Work focuses on job readiness skills.

Homeless Shelter Program an 82-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter, providing services for individuals and families, with minor children, who are experiencing homelessness. 24/7 staff support, on-site case management, bathroom/showers, laundry facilities, three meals and two snacks per day, computer access, immediate necessities, and direct care services. They also have an array of on-site life skills workshops and groups, some of which include budgeting, empowerment, rent smart, Narcotics (NA) and Alcoholic (AA) anonymous, and nutrition classes. Case Management services are provided on-site with case managers meeting individually with residents, regularly, to assess needs, establish goals, develop a housing plan, and connect to mainstream resources and essential services.

Legal Advocacy Program has  advocates that assist victims through the court process including restraining orders, and family court issues such as divorces, legal separations and child custody/placement issues. The court system can be a very confusing and intimidating place.  Advocates are available for support, information regarding court processes, court accompaniment, and help filing important documents.