Northwoods Homeless Shelters, Inc. was established in 1998 after community leaders met to address the issue of homelessness in Polk County. We have three units of shelter in Amery and Luck. People in need of shelter can call 715-268-5730 or 715-554-0137 to talk to staff and do the initial intake.

Shelter and services are provided free of charge to our program participants. Funding for our program is provided through donations from churches, service organizations, corporations, and individuals, as well as grant awards.

• that Northwoods Homeless Shelters provided 2,166 shelter nights in 2009?
  
  
• that Northwoods provided services to 19 families (57 individuals) in 2009?
  
  
• that we provided food to 19 families, gas cards to 11 families, and telephone cards to 2 families in 2009? We also provided payments for car towing or repair for three families and prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine for 2 families. Dental services were provided for one individual and medical equipment was provided for one individual. Rent assistance was provided for 3 families and utility assistance was provided for 3 families.
  
  
• that from 1998-2009 Northwoods has provided 24,742 shelter nights to 662 individuals?
  
  
• that we need and appreciate your help in providing shelter and services to our county's homeless?
  
  
• that you can make a permanent difference in someone's life by helping to support the Northwoods Homeless Shelters program?