Human Services
Sunshine Place helps our neighbors walking through hardships. We assist those in Sun Prairie and northeastern Dane County experiencing a loss of income, eviction, legal issues, and language barriers.
Let Sunshine Place be your first point of contact. We can connect you with the right assistance for your needs.
Housing Navigation
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please call ahead to confirm staff availability.
Virtual Appointments: Monday – Friday. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To make an Appointment with our Housing Navigation Specialist
Phone: (608) 292-9913
Email: raysofhope@sunshineplace.org
Help Finding and Securing Stable Housing
The Housing Navigation Program at Sunshine Place provides assistance to help those in the community to find, secure, and/or maintain stable housing in Sun Prairie and Marshall. Our Housing Navigation Specialist can also assist with the subsidized housing process.
Those in need of rent or utility assistance should see below for information on our Rays of Hope Emergency Assistance Program.
Rays of Hope – Emergency Assistance Program
Make an Appointment with our Housing Navigation Specialist
Phone: (608) 292-9913
Email: raysofhope@sunshineplace.org
Eviction Prevention & Crisis Assistance
Sunshine Place aims to prevent homelessness for our neighbors facing hardship. The Rays of Hope Emergency Assistance Program assists community members who have experienced a sudden and temporary loss of income. The fund helps prevent eviction and utility disconnection.
Guidelines and requirements to qualify for assistance:
- Must live in Sun Prairie or Marshall.
- Clients must have ongoing income to make future rent and/or utility payments.
- Rental support funds cannot assist future rent, rent must be late
- For rent assistance, household must have a balance of $300 or less to qualify.
- The $300 can be up to $500, if it is for move in costs.
- For utility assistance, household must have a balance of $250 or less to qualify.
- Can only receive assistance once every 18 months in each category, up to $300 for rent or $500 for security deposit, and $250 for utilities.
- There is a lifetime cap of $1,200 in rent and utility assistance per household.
- This program does not assist with gas cards or hotel/motel stays.
Required documentation for rent:
- Rent receipt or ledger (shows $300 for rent or $500 for move in costs or less is owed)
- Proof of household income (such as: latest paystub, award letter)
- ID
Required documentation for utility:
- Most recent copy of utility bill
- Proof of household income (such as latest paystub, award letter)
- ID
Sunshine Legal Clinic
Where: All appointments are done via phone
Free Legal Consults
Sunshine Legal Clinic provides free legal consultations for our neighbors navigating legal issues. Our experts offer consults on family law, tenant rights, immigration and more. The Sunshine Legal Clinic is a virtual clinic only available to individuals who reside in Dane County. Check out More Information for details.
Sunshine Resource Lobby
Where: 18 Rickel Road, Sun Prairie, WI
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Phone: (608) 825-3875
Connect to the Right Resources
The Sunshine Place Resource Center connects neighbors with resources to help with employment, housing, and other services. Additional food is often also available in the lobby for those in need to take outside of normal food pantry visits. Limits may apply based on resource availability.
Partner Agencies
Sunshine Place sees working together as instrumental in helping those in need. In addition to our own programs, we have partnered with other social service and non-profit organizations to bring essential services to one central location.
Joining Forces for Families
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 150, Sun Prairie, WI
When: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
May be unavailable at times due to appointments
Phone: (608) 825-3225
Email: vreugdenhil@countyofdane.com
The Dane County Department of Human Services offers Joining Forces for Families (JFF) to connect Sun Prairie neighbors with needed resources. The community-based, voluntary program partners with local organizations to assist families through creative problem solving, advocacy, and resource connection.
Centro Hispano of Dane County
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 150, Sun Prairie, WI
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: (608) 255-3018
Website: www.micentro.org
Services for the Latino Community
Centro Hispano of Dane County serves an average of 2,500 + families and 6,000 + individuals through its bilingual programs and services each year. The organization offers programs to help youth, strengthen families, and engage the community. Centro Hispano connects Spanish-speaking members of the community with employment and housing help, food, clothes, and school support for parents.
Public Health Madison & Dane County
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 150, Sun Prairie, WI
When: Monday -Friday
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: (608) 400-9276
Email: kpeterson2@publichealthmdc.com
Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) offers a Community-based Public Health Nurse (CBPHN) to connect Sun Prairie neighbors with referrals and information for PHMDC services and programs. Through partnership and collaboration with community members, businesses, and local groups/organizations, the CBPHN assists to provide education, assessment, facilitation, and action in order to enhance, protect, and promote the health and wellbeing of all people in our community.
Tenant Resource Center
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 170, Sun Prairie, WI
Hours:
- Monday (bilingual staff present) Drop-In 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. virtual appointments
- Wednesday Drop-In appointments 8:30-5 p.m.
- Thursday (bilingual staff present) Drop-in 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 608-708-6008
Email: sunprairie@tenantresourcecenter.org
Tenant Resource Center (TRC) is a nonprofit, membership organization with a mission of advocating for housing justice and thriving communities. TRC offers a comprehensive range of services, encompassing housing counseling, eviction prevention, housing mediation, outreach, education, and more. TRC offers regular drop in office hours at Sunshine Place to help tenants, landlords, and service providers with questions and concerns about rental rights and responsibilities.
Community Action Coalition
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 150, Sun Prairie, WI
When: Mondays and Wednesdays
When: 1-4 p.m. (Mondays); 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Wednesdays)
COVID-19 Update: Due to the pandemic, this office is closed to the public. Please call the number below for a virtual appointment.
Phone: (608) 212-0267
Email: angiea@cacscw.org
Website: www.cacscw.org
Housing Help
The Community Action Coalition provides services to individuals in need of housing consultation, housing case management, supportive services for veterans and families, and telephone assistance.
Operation Fresh Start
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 170, Sun Prairie, WI
When: Tuesdays
Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Phone: (608) 255-5811
Email: mgaldes@operationfreshstart.org
CareerScape Counseling
CareerScape assists young adults (18-24) who need support with exploring career options, preparing for employment, and taking next steps towards achieving their career goals.
Latino Academy of Workforce Development
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Unit 170, Sun Prairie, WI
Phone: (608) 310-4573
Website: www.latinoacademywi.org
Adult Education Programming:
Workforce Development & GED Classes
Latino Academy offers bilingual, culturally competent adult education programming that helps Latinos gain knowledge that leads to better employment opportunities.
First Care Clinic
Where: 1632 W. Main St., Sun Prairie, WI
When: Thursdays; Effective May 11th, First Care Clinic will be at Sunshine Place every other Thursday. Please see the Sunshine Place calendar for specific dates.
Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Phone: (608) 259-1605
Website: www.firstcareclinic.org
Free Healthcare for Women
First Care Clinic provides healthcare services for women. The organization offers free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, testing and treatment, and occasional PAP clinics in a mobile clinic. The mobile clinic moves into Sun Prairie every Thursday. Appointments are required.
Effective May 11th, First Care Clinic will be at Sunshine Place every other Thursday. Please see the Sunshine Place calendar for specific dates.
Help a Neighbor by Donating Today!
Your donation helps Sunshine Place spread rays of hope to individuals, families, and children in need. Sunshine Place uses financial gifts to deliver food, clothing, and necessary services to families facing hardship. Every donation is a valuable pledge that transforms lives in our community.