State Agency program. The Wisconsin Works (W-2) program provides temporary assistance to needy families, including employment services and cash assistance. It is designed to help parents achieve self-sufficiency.

State Agency program. WHEAP provides assistance to eligible households for heating and electric bills. It includes both regular benefits and crisis assistance for those facing utility shut-offs.

An entry-level program for young adults interested in a career with the fire department.

Local Wisconsin Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

Official Wisconsin portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Wisconsin residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.

Licensed bail bond company serving N/A. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Licensed bail bond company serving N/A. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Wisconsin residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.

Free grief support groups meeting in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Wisconsin. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.

Same-day pay gig work available in Wisconsin through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Lyft, Amazon Flex, Instacart, Instawork, Wonolo, and Shipt in Milwaukee, Madison, and more.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services connects residents to free yoga programs at senior centers and community facilities statewide.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services connects residents to free Tai Chi programs at senior centers and community facilities statewide.

Habitat for Humanity Wisconsin builds affordable homes in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and statewide. Zero-interest mortgages and sweat equity programs for qualifying families.

Amazon is hiring in Milwaukee, Kenosha, and across Wisconsin. Warehouse associate and delivery roles with immediate start. Pay starts $18+/hr. Background-friendly.

FAA-certificated A&P program near EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Strong industry connections with aviation employers throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Emergency shelter and social services for homeless adults and families in Madison. Meals, showers, and case management provided.

Free daily hot meals served at Milwaukee's most welcoming community dining room. No ID, no questions — everyone is welcome. Also distributes food boxes.

Free clothing and hygiene items for homeless and low-income adults in Milwaukee. Walk-in welcome during distribution hours.

Statewide network coordinating 6 regional food banks across Wisconsin. Find your nearest Feeding Wisconsin partner food bank online.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless adults and families in Milwaukee. Provides meals, showers, case management, employment support, and mental health referrals.

Free and low-cost mental health services for Milwaukee County residents. Medicaid accepted. Crisis, outpatient, residential, and psychiatric services.

Free and low-cost mental health services for Dane County. Medicaid accepted. Crisis, outpatient, residential, and community-based programs for all ages.

Low-cost mental health counseling for individuals, families, and children. Medicaid accepted. Individual, group, and family therapy, and crisis support services.

Low-cost residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Medicaid accepted. Detox, short-term residential, and intensive outpatient programs.

Free residential substance abuse treatment for women and their children. Trauma-informed care, childcare, counseling, and job training. Medicaid accepted.

FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to low-income and uninsured Milwaukee residents. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are welcome.

FQHC with multiple Milwaukee locations providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to low-income and uninsured residents. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are actively welcomed.

FQHC network providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to low-income and uninsured Madison residents. Sliding fee scale. Multiple locations. Returning citizens are welcome and actively served.

JB Hunt recruits Wisconsin residents for their free CDL training program. Milwaukee and Madison-area applicants welcomed. JB Hunt reviews felony records individually. Training covers Class A CDL, intermodal, and dry van. Midwest regional routes available. Non-violent felonies often approved.

Marten Transport offers a free CDL training program and is known to be felon-friendly with individual case review. Focuses on refrigerated and temperature-controlled freight. Training covers Class A CDL and reefer operations. Trainees commit to driving for Marten after graduation. Hires nationwide.

Schneider National is one of the largest trucking companies in America and offers free CDL training at their training centers across the US. Schneider reviews felony records on a case-by-case basis and is known to give second chances to returning citizens. Training covers Class A CDL, intermodal, tanker, and flatbed. Training centers located in Green Bay WI, Dallas TX, Indianapolis IN, Fontana CA, and more. Nationwide hiring.

Roehl Transport offers a free Get Your CDL training program and is felon-friendly, evaluating applicants on a case-by-case basis. One of the highest-rated trucking companies for new drivers. Training covers Class A CDL, flatbed, refrigerated, and tanker endorsements. Graduates commit to driving for Roehl after completion. Hires in all lower 48 states.

Free college application help in Madison through Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. Counselors assist with applications to Madison College, UW-Madison, Edgewood, and other Wisconsin schools. FAFSA and Wisconsin Grant guidance. Returning citizens welcome at Madison College's open-access programs.

Free college application assistance in Milwaukee through Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board and College Possible Milwaukee. Counselors help with applications to MATC, UW-Milwaukee, Marquette, and other WI schools. FAFSA, Wisconsin Grant, and scholarship guidance. Returning citizens from Milwaukee County Jail and Wisconsin prisons actively supported — WI Grant available to them.

Madison College provides adult basic education, GED preparation, and high school equivalency programs. Free for qualifying adults. Returning citizens from Wisconsin prisons and Dane County Jail are welcomed.

MATC provides adult basic education, GED preparation, and high school equivalency programs at multiple Milwaukee campuses. Free for qualifying adults. Returning citizens from Milwaukee County Jail and Wisconsin prisons are actively welcomed.

Social Security Administration office serving Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. Full SSA services. Wisconsin supplements federal SSI. Key resource for returning citizens from Milwaukee County Jail and Wisconsin prisons.

Social Security Administration office serving Madison and Dane County. Full SSA services including SSDI, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and replacement Social Security cards.

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers reduced fare M-Cards for seniors and disabled riders. Madison Metro also offers reduced fare programs. Wisconsin reentry programs can provide free passes for returning citizens through social service partners.

Wisconsin has strong manufacturer demand for workers. Kohler Co., Harley-Davidson, and many Wisconsin manufacturers hire returning citizens. Wisconsin Job Centers provide free assistance connecting returning citizens with these employers.

Free civil legal aid for low-income Wisconsinites statewide. Handles expungements, housing, family law, consumer issues, and public benefits.

Milwaukee's largest rescue mission serving 500+ individuals nightly. Emergency shelter for men, women, and families, plus meals, recovery, and reentry programs.

Welding, HVAC, automotive, electrical, construction, and manufacturing programs. One of the Midwest's top technical colleges.

One of the nation's oldest and strongest state apprenticeship programs. Construction, manufacturing, and healthcare trades.

Administers FoodShare (SNAP), Wisconsin Works (TANF), Medicaid, and childcare through county agencies statewide.

Multiple Milwaukee locations with affordable clothing. Goodwill Industries of SE Wisconsin is one of the region's largest employers of people with barriers.