The Homes and Families Team tackles a diverse group of projects designed to provide affordable and safe living situations for all.
Major Events:
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Nov. 11 through 18, 2007
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
ADVOCAP Family Services, Affordable Housing and Weatherization Divisions
ADVOCAP is a community-based and locally controlled, private, nonprofit corporation founded in 1966. ADCOCAP's vision is that all low-income and disadvantaged people in our service area will have the opportunities, assets and tools necessary to obtain the basic necessities of a healthy and dignified life. ADVOCAP provides family services through their affordable housing and community service departments.
Other Agencies with which the Homes and Families Team works:
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Join us to build houses with families in need when there are local builds occurring.
F.A.V.R
Friends Aware of Violent Relationships is a private, not-for-profit agency addressing domestic violence in Fond du Lac County. It provides a 24-hour crisis line, shelter, therapy, legal and housing advocacy, support groups, emergency transportation and community education. Services are provided free of charge on a confidential, nondiscriminatory basis in an environment that promotes self-empowerment and positive growth.
Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac
The Family Resource Center of Fond du Lac provides parenting classes, counseling and support for teenage mothers, and they supply free supplies for low-income families -- including diapers, baby formula and children's apparel. You can get involved by organizing a drive on campus and in the community, providing child-care assistance during parenting classes and other administrative support as needed.
Bethany House
Russell Manor
Christine Ann Shelter
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A number of Ripon College students volunteer every year with Habitat for Humanity 
