ELCA Outreach Center

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Ways We Help

The ELCA Outreach Center provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the community. If you are in need of assistance, please contact us at 262-652-5545.

Outreach Programs

The ELCA Outreach Center provides basic necessities to the community free of charge.

Clothing Closet

Free clothes are available to the public.

Personal Care Program

Items such as soap, shampoo, dental hygiene, diapers, formula and more are available to anyone in need.

Prescription Assistance

Individuals can get up to $25 towards the purchase of prescription.

Referrals

The Outreach Coordinator helps individuals and families locate other needed services in the Kenosha Community.

Legal Advice Service

Free legal advice service on following issues: Debt, Renters Rights, Family Law, Guardianship, Child Support, Driver’s License Recovery and Small Claims. Please complete our online form or print and fill out the Intake Form below and drop it off at the Outreach Center, 6218 26th Ave., Kenosha.

Online Legal Intake Form

Printable Legal Intake Form

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Job Search Assistance

Individuals looking for work can get one-on-one support and access to other job search tools.

Internet access and newspapers

Access job websites and newspaper ads.

Resume building assistance

Help with resume writing.

Access to phone, fax, printer and copy machine

Make calls for job inquiries, print and make copies of your resume.

Professional attire for job interviews

Look sharp when applying for jobs or attending interviews.

Programs & Services – Adult Education

The ELCA Outreach Center provides free classes to help residents gain basic skills that are needed in today’s work place. Please contact us for more information about Adult Education programs.

GED Preparation Classes

GED preparation classes are offered in English and Spanish. Classes are approximately twelve weeks and focus on one of the four topics (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math) included in the GED test.

Call 262-652-5545 or email kerickson@elcaoutreachcenter.org

Classes meet on Tues & Thurs 5:30pm to 7:00pm*

*Free childcare is available (childcare may not be available during the pandemic).

Tests are administered by Gateway Technical College.

Vouchers for one test per topic are available to each student who attends all classes.

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CLASE DE PREPARACIÓN PARA OBTENER SU G.E.D.

ELCA ofrece clases semanales de preparación para el G.E.D. Cada curso dura aproximadamente de doce a quince semanas Se ofrecen en una de las cuatro pruebas: arte del lenguaje, cien- cia, estudios sociales, y matemáticas. Las pruebas son adminis- tradas por la Universidad Técnica de Gateway.

¿Cuánto cuesta?: GRATIS
¿Cuándo?: Los martes y jueves de 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.

¿Puedo traer a mi niño? ¡Si! Se proporciona cuidado de niños gratuito.

Los cupones para una prueba, por tema, están disponibles para cada estudiante que asista a todas las clases.

¿Como comunicarse? Llama (262) 652-5545 o kerickson@elcaoutreachcenter.org

Chat-n-Chew

This series of programs focuses on topics such as: bullying/harassment, adolescent behavior, communications with your teen, and current information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use/abuse prevention.

Please contact us for days and times.

Community Bible Study

Neighborhood residents join together to share God’s Word. Bible study is held on Thursdays, 10-11am.

Programs & Services – Youth

Children ages 6 and up can participate in fun, educational programs that stimulate learning and inspire a positive self-image.

Girlz Together

Young women in 4th – 12th grade participate in community activities and group outings and learn valuable lessons about growing up and self-image.

Girlz Together meets on the first and third Mondays during the school year

Summer Camp

Summer camp provided for grade school youth for six weeks during the summer. Summer Camp usually starts the week after KUSD school lets out. Space is limited so contact the Center.

More info on Summer Camp

School Supply Distribution

School supplies are distributed to children each August in preparation for the school year.

Christmas Gift Giveaway

Parents can sign their children up for the annual Christmas gift giveaway. Sign-up begins every year in mid-September and ends in early December; gifts are distributed in mid-December.

Proof of identity (i.e. birth certificate, forward card, social security card, etc.) is required for each child.

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

Current Wish List

Diapers
Wipes
Plastic Grocery Bags
Coffee
Sugar
Creamer

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ELCA OUTREACH CENTER
6218 26th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143

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(262) 652-5545

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HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am to 4 pm

Wednesday: 10am to 5 pm

Saturday & Sunday:
Closed

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