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NAR RELIEF FOUNDATION: The REALTORS® Association of Northeast Wisconsin has been awarded up to $150,000 from the NAR Relief Foundation to support residents impacted by the July 2026 storms in the Fox Valley.
 
Many affected homeowners and renters are overwhelmed, uncertain where to turn, and increasingly wary of scams. Your personal outreach can help us get this information and application into the hands of those who have been impacted.  When information comes directly from a trusted person or organization, people are far more likely to apply — and to receive the assistance they urgently need. Our goal is simple: ensure eligible households receive support and that every available dollar is distributed by our October 7th deadline.
 
Grant Details
Relief grants are capped at $1,000 and may be used for:
Homeowners: One month of mortgage payments
Renters:
Hotel costs
New lease signing costs
Payments made to family or friends for temporary housing
 
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit a short application along with supporting documentation, including:
Mortgage statement (homeowners)
Insurance claim, report, or repair estimates
New rental agreement or hotel receipts (displaced renters)
Proof of damage (photos with address)
Photo ID
 
Optional: 3rd Party Verification
We have also created a 3rd Party Verification Form. This form is not required for applicants, but it is extremely helpful. If you personally know someone who has been impacted and can attest to their situation, please complete the form and submit it to RANW. Your verification can help expedite their review and distribution of checks.
 
Applications and required information, as well as any questions should be directed to me - Jennifer Sunstrom – jsunstrom@ranw.org
 
Application for Disaster Relief
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
3rd Party VERIFICATION & STORM IMPACT FORM<br>

Current NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) Status:

A federal court (First Circuit) vacated HUD’s FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) NOFO—ruling that it violated administrative procedure rules by imposing new, restrictive conditions without proper public notice and comment.
The court noted that the NOFO language would have shifted federal homeless funding away from permanent, evidence-based housing models toward more temporary solutions, potentially forcing people out of housing.
The ruling halted implementation of these changes and restored the previous FY 2024–2025 NOFO standards until proper procedures are followed.
What This Means Now:
Regulatory Guardrails: Any NOFO introducing similar restrictive conditions—especially without stakeholder input—may face future legal challenges.
Stay Alert: If RHYA(Runaway & Homeless Youth Act)/DCF (Department of Children & Families) NOFOs include controversial provisions (e.g., limiting LGBTQ+ affirming care, family structure mandates, or police collaboration requirements), they may also be legally vulnerable.
Next Steps: Monitor whether agency rulemaking or NOFO language changes to include proper public comment periods, which are now more legally mandated.<br>

Coordinated Entry August 19, 2026 City of Appleton Liz Croley, Coordinated Entry Specialist
City of Appleton
Department of Public Health HELP: Unblock me! Liz.Croley@appletonwi.gov<br>

Coordinated
Entry Data<br>

Households without Children Local HMIS & NON HMIS data combined<br>

Households without Children City of Appleton Households living in the Fox Cities area:
HMIS Households: 202 (22 fleeing domestic violence)
NON HMIS-DV Households: 32

List Stats:
Average wait time on coordinated entry list: 179 days
Veteran status: ≤5 households
Youth Headed households: ≤5 households
Senior Headed (55+) households: 49
Households living in places not meant for human habitation: 62
Households living in emergency shelter: 107 HMIS: Data system used to keep client information
DV: Household’s fleeing Domestic Violence (NON HMIS)
Fox Cities area: Calumet Co., Outagamie Co., Northern Winnebago Co.<br>

Households with Children Local HMIS & NON HMIS data combined<br>

Households with Children City of Appleton Households living in the Fox Cities area:
HMIS Households: 37 (13 fleeing domestic violence)
NON HMIS-DV Households: 22

List Stats:
Average wait time on coordinated entry list: 258 days
Veteran status: 0 households
Youth Headed households: ≤5
Senior Headed (55+) households: ≤5
Households living in places not meant for human habitation: 15
Households living in emergency shelter: 11 HMIS: Data system used to keep people’s information
DV: Household’s fleeing Domestic Violence (NON HMIS)
Fox Cities area: Calumet Co., Outagamie Co., Northern Winnebago Co.<br>

Prevention Households<br>

Prevention Summary City of Appleton Total number of clients on the local list for prevention services: 166
Veteran status: 7 households Prevention: (these living situations are not seen as “homeless” per HUD**)
Going to be losing their housing within 14 days (evicted or non-renewed)
Some individuals may NOT have to leave in 14 days but do have to leave at some point
Self paying in a motel
Couch surfing
Doubled up at friends/family
Being released from hospitalization or incarceration after 90 days or more
Leaving a Temporary Living Placement/Program
Fleeing Domestic Violence*

*Fleeing dv: if someone is fleeing DV but living in a prevention setting, they can also be on the homeless list.
**HUD: Federal Government- Department of Housing and Urban Development
*Local= Living in Calumet, Outagamie or Northern Winnebago Co.<br>

Demographics:
Households without Children
Households with Children
Prevention Households<br>

Head of Household Gender: Other: Transgender, Non-Binary, No answer given<br>

Head of Household Race:<br>

City of Appleton Head of Household Age<br>

Monthly Household Numbers 2026
Local HMIS + NON HMIS Households<br>

Households W/O Children trend: City of Appleton<br>

Households With Children trend: City of Appleton<br>

Prevention Household trend: City of Appleton<br>

Housing Need vs Availability Entire Fox Cities Housing List (Living In/Out of FC) V Fox Cities Number of Beds per Program<br>

PSH: Permanent Supportive Housing City of Appleton PSH= Chronic (having a disability & being unhoused for 12+ months homeless in past 3 years). Pillars: 32 Beds
* Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Program
* It Takes A Village (ITAV) Program
* Veterans PSH Program Salvation Army: None ADVOCAP: None = 1 Individuals 32 beds = 4 beds = 67<br>

RRH: Rapid Re-Housing City of Appleton RRH w/ ICM= Not Chronic, has disability & <12 months homeless or no disability and 12+ months homeless. Pillars: 15 Beds
* CoC Rapid Re-Housing
* CoC Rapid Re-Housing Consolidated Collaborative
* EHH Rapid Re-Housing Salvation Army: 21 Beds
* CoC Rapid Re-Housing Consolidated Collaborative ADVOCAP: 9 Beds
* CoC Rapid Re-Housing Consolidated Collaborative
* HPP Rapid Re-Housing 293 45 = 2 people = 3 beds<br>

Basic Needs Team’s Findings: City of Appleton Place to sleep from hospital or jail discharge Communication Devices Safe Place for
Overnight parking A place for pets to stay- Owner in shelter A safe place to rest
during daytime Homelessness for 55+
Due to Fixed Incomes Affordable Housing! Childcare when job searching Property Managers to give 2nd Chances Needs Gaps Increase in MH & AODA Issues Basic Needs going unmet- increasing cost of living LGBTQ+ / BIPOC Youth
Homelessness 2nd Chance
employment information Trends Stigma of Government Assistance<br>

City of Appleton Becoming an Access Point: Determine IF your agency would like to become an access point and WHO would all be interested in training
Set up a time to get trained by CE Lead Liz Croley
Liz.Croley@appletonwi.gov
Start helping those in need get connected to Coordinated Entry and Basic Needs resources Training Consists of:
Learning about resources in the area via a Local Resources Flow Chart
Review Google Form needed to be completed with future individuals in need
Training on engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness or lack of basic needs
Filling out BOS (Balance of State) required paperwork to be an Access Point
Obtain a Certification of Access Point completion- to insure there is a consistency among future Access Points<br>

City of Appleton > Do you know an agency/group who could benefit from learning more about homelessness?
> Do you know someone that needs support your agency doesn’t specifically help with?
>>> Reach out to the Basic Needs Team!

Liz Croley
Cell: 920.422.8617
Office: 920.832.6460
Email: liz.croley@appletonwi.gov

Cheryl Schefe
Cell: 920.427.2769
Office: 920.832.3724
Email: cheryl.schefe@appletonwi.gov

If you have agencies we should add or update, please reach out! Fox Cities Housing Coalition Website:
foxcitieshousing.org<br>

Subsidized Housing 101
Subsidized Housing-
“Housing Programs” in the Fox Cities<br>

Subsidized Housing 101 City of Appleton Key Terms:
Diversion—Providing creative solutions to avoid a shelter
Prevention—Providing solutions to avoid an episode of homelessness
McKinney Vento—An education act that defines homelessness for students
Housing First—A philosophy that utilizes a barrier-removal approach to serve those who are experiencing homelessness with the mindset that if housing is secured, they are better positioned to stabilize other areas of their lives (vs a Housing Ready philosophy)
Subsidized Housing—Housing that is defined as having some level of reduced rent
PSH—Permanent Supportive Housing
RRH—Rapid Re-Housing
TLP—Temporary Living Placement/Program
TBRA—Tenant Based Rental Assistance<br>

Prevention & EmergencyRental Assistance City of Appleton Short term (1-3-6 Months)
Light case management or services navigation
Intended for those at-risk of homelessness or precariously housed
Assistance provided based on need<br>

Time-Limited Rental Assistance City of Appleton Term Assistance (12-24 months)
Moderate-Intensive Case Management
Transitional Shelter, RRH, and TBRA
Assistance provided based on 30% of household income<br>

Permanent SupportiveRental Assistance-PSH City of Appleton Long-term (No Maximum Timeframe)
Intensive Case Management
Leasing vs. Supportive Services Only
It Takes a Village (ITAV) Permanent Supportive Housing Program
Assistance provided based on 30% of household income<br>

Rental Subsidy City of Appleton Typically, not time limited
Some support services may be offered
Assistance provided based on 30% of income
Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher/Emergency Housing Voucher, Public Housing, Section 42 (tax-based housing), Population-Specific<br>

Housing First City of Appleton Basic Housing First Principles:
Low/No Barrier to entry into housing (i.e. no pre-requisites)
Voluntary case management; but must be offered
Termination only in the most extenuating and severe circumstance
Housing First works best when it’s a community response
Integral services to be involved:
County Services (CCS, ADRC, DOJ)
Medical providers
Skills Enhancement Program
Mainstream Resources (Badgercare, Child Care, Foodshare)
Police Departments<br>