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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Funding Application for
Non-Profit Entities, Community Groups, and Neighborhood Associations
Due Date: March 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
Application must be completed in full to be considered.
Submit complete application & budget sheet electronically to citymgr@oshkoshwi.gov -or-
Mail - City Manager’s Office, 215 Church Ave – PO Box 1130, Oshkosh WI 54903-1130 -or-
Place in City Hall Dropbox
Attachments, brochures or other materials may be included as part of the application packet.
Application Review Criteria
The electronic version (including email message and all attachments) cannot exceed 10 MB
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.Name of Project/Program:
2.Organization Name:
3.Address:
4.Primary Contact Person:
5.Title: Phone:
6.E-mail
7.If applicable: Federal Tax Identification Number:
8.If applicable: DUNS number:
Provide Mission Statement/Purpose:
PROPOSAL OVERVIEW – must match Budget Overview sheet
Funds Requested Total Project Cost Annual Organizational Budget
$ $ $
Day By Day Shelter
420 Ceape Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Molly Yatso-Butz
Executive Director
molly@daybydayshelter.org
(920) 203-4536
27-5557420
UEI: G7FHJJEYA5Z8
Day by Day Shelter collaboratively provides temporary shelter, individualized services, and
opportunities for self-sufficiency to empower the most vulnerable adults in our community.
$250,000 $901,534 $1,230,628
Transitional and Shelter Support Services
DAY BY DAY SHELTER - CITY OF OSHKOSH ARPA GRANT REQUEST
Day By Day Shelter seeks $250,000 in City of Oshkosh ARPA funds to support our
Transitional Support and Shelter Support Services for individuals experiencing
homelessness in the city of Oshkosh.
COMMUNITY NEED : The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on
individuals experiencing homelessness in Oshkosh. Over the past year, Day By Day
Shelter has witnessed a rise in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness,
mental health challenges, and unemployment. In 2023, Day By Day Shelter served
over 100 individuals who found themselves grappling with homelessness for the
first time. Particularly striking is the increase in older adults in Oshkosh facing
homelessness. In 2022 and 2023, Day By Day Shelter has witnessed an alarming spike
in the number of older adults thrust into homelessness for the first time in their lives,
mainly attributable to escalating rental costs and inflation. In 2023, out of the 330
individuals we assisted, over 20% were aged 55 and above, in contrast to just under
15% in 2022.
DAY BY DAY SHELTER UPDATE: Since 2011, Day By Day Shelter has served as
Oshkosh’s sole emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness to seek
refuge and support. Until May 2023, we served individuals in the basement of the Most
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish on High Avenue during the coldest months, from
October to April, as a 25-bed shelter. However, the need for services for people
experiencing homelessness in Oshkosh has continued to grow, further prompting Day
By Day Shelter to open a year-round emergency shelter. In May 2023, Day By Day
Shelter opened a new and expanded shelter at 420 Ceape Ave in Oshkosh. With our
new Shelter, we are now open 365 days per year and serve 50 people per night.
$250,000 in ARPA Funds will go directly toward from April 1, 2024 - December 31,
2024:
(1) Transitional Support ($105,000): ARPA funds will support one-time costs to help
people move out of homelessness, out of the shelter, and into stable housing, moving
them into self-sufficiency. The funds will cover one-time expenses such as security
deposits, first and last month's rent, rental assistance, grocery and gas assistance,
transportation costs, and other essential expenses that will assist individuals until they
can stand on their own two feet. On average, Day By Day Shelter spends $3,500 to
help individuals through transitional support. With these funds, Day By Day Shelter will
support 30 individuals to transition to permanent housing to be more self-sufficient,
freeing up additional beds to assist 30 more individuals experiencing homelessness in
2024.
(2): Shelter Support Services ($145,000): The increasing rate of homelessness and
rising inflation have put a strain on our budget. Despite accommodating 50 individuals
nightly, the shelter sees a population of 100-150 unique individuals per month. To meet
their needs, Day By Day Shelter spends an average of $125 per person on essential
items to make them comfortable at the shelter, resulting in monthly expenses of up to
$20,000. Additionally, this increased occupancy has inflated our utility and operating
expenses. The ARPA Funds will address these challenges:
Essential items for new guests ($75,000): The ARPA funds will cover the
one-time expenses of new guests onboarding at the shelter, including essential
items such as laundry baskets, towels, bed sheets, blankets, clothes, winter
items, and medical prescriptions.
Shelter Utilities ($65,000): With doubled occupancy at our new Shelter, utility
demands have surged, particularly water usage. Since the start of our fiscal year
on July 1, our Shelter has already more than doubled our water budget. We are
also on track to spend more than anticipated on gas and electricity, trash
collection, and other core costs. The allocation will stabilize our utility expenses
to ensure continued operations.
Food ($5,000): Go toward purchasing nutritious, well-balanced meals from
Winnebago County’s Park View Health Center for two nights per week. All meals
purchased include protein, starch, fruit, and/or vegetables. The shelter typically
serves 55 meals per night, including guests and volunteers. This partnership with
Park View Health Center would cost $275 per night, $550 per week, and $28,600
per year.
With support from ARPA funding, Day By Day Shelter will make the following impact:
1. OUTCOME 1: Assist 30 individuals in transitioning out of homelessness and into
permanent housing, allowing us to serve an additional 30 people experiencing
homelessness at the Shelter.
2. OUTCOME 2: Provide essential support to over 200 individuals experiencing
homelessness for the remainder of 2024 while ensuring the long-term
sustainability of the Shelter.
ORGANIZATION NAME: Day By Day Shelter, Inc.
REVENUE SOURCE PROJECTIONS
Estimated Funding for this
Project
Proposed ARPA Funding
Other Government Grants – list:
State of Wisconsin State Shelter Subsidy Grant Program
EHH Grant
OACF Funding
OAUW Funding
Donations/Other Fundraising
Internal/Self-Funding
Other – list:
US Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation
Fox Cares Foundation
Green Bay Packer Foundation
Otto Bremer Charitable Trust
JEK Foundation
Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults
Menasha Corporation Foundation (pending)
Walter Alexander Foundation (pending)
Bader Philanthropies (pending)
Individual Contributions
Corporate and Organizational Contributions
TOTAL REVENUES $901,534.00
REGULAR OPERATING
EXPENSES
Project/Program Budget
(PROPOSED)
Payroll, Benefits, and Taxes
Insurance
Facility and Equipment
Supplies
Professional Services
Marketing and Fundraising
Professional Development
$250,000.00
$15,000.00
$49,338.00
$25,000
35000
$45,496.00
$20,000.00
$7,500.00
$5,000.00
$30,000.00
$25,000.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
$250,000.00
$109,200.00
$512,941.00
$20,826.00
$33,784.00
$18,330.00
$25,497.00
$11,096.00
$5,460.00
Rental Assistance
Grocery & Gas Assistance
Transportation Costs
Utilities
New Guest Supplies
Food Purchases
TOTAL EXPENSES $901,534.00
AGENCY'S AUDITING AND FISCAL CONTROLS
(Security deposits, first and last month rent,
and additional rental assistance)$80,000.00
$15,000.00
$10,000.00
$65,000.00
$75,000.00
$28,600.00
Day By Day Shelter is well-experienced and qualified to manage grant funds. Day by Day
manages grant funds received by categorizing them as restricted or unrestricted funds in our
financial records. Our Executive Director, Office Manager, and Accountant deal specifically with
the finances and devote time to ensuring all funds are handled appropriately. When the funds
are received and categorized as restricted, we expense this restricted account when the
expenses occur. Because of this process, we can ensure that every grant received is used as
requested by the funder.
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THE APPLICATION CERTIFIES TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE:
1.The information submitted to the city of Oshkosh (“City“) in this application, and
substantially in connection with this application, is true and correct.
2.The applicant is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and
orders applicable to it that could have an adverse material impact on the project.
Adverse material impact includes lawsuits, criminal or civil actions, bankruptcy
proceedings, regulatory action by a governmental entity or inadequate capital to
complete the project.
3.The applicant is not in default under the terms and conditions of any grant or loan
agreements, leases or financing arrangements with its other creditors that could have
an adverse material impact on the project.
4.The applicant has to close, and will continue to disclose, any occurrence or event that
could have an adverse material impact on the project.
THE APPLICANT UNDERSTANDS:
1.This application and other materials submitted to the City may constitute public
records subject to disclosure under Wisconsin’s Public Records Law. The applicant
may mark documents “confidential” if the documents contain sensitive information.
2.Submitting false or misleading information in connection with an application may result
in the applicant being found ineligible for financial assistance under the funding
program, and the applicant or its representative may be subject to civil and/or criminal
prosecution.
YES NO (circle one) I certify that the requested funding is needed to ensure this project will
happen in the City of Oshkosh.
Signature Date
Authorized representative of Applicant/Organization
PRINTED NAME:
TITLE OF APPLICANT:
ORGANIZATION NAME:
Molly Yatso-Butz
Executive Director
Day By Day Shelter
2/28/2024
“Oshkosh, born and raised. All the
good things, they disappeared. Just
doing it one day at a time. I stopped
drinking in 2012. So it’s been a little
bit. We got about 11 years in. I have
about 15 years when I first quit the
hard stuff. You know I looked at my
friends. I was like, it was getting kind
of messy.”
PAUL’S SUPPORT NETWORK
Paul has been working to overcome
a legal issue that’s made it difficult to
find housing. “The support from the community here at the Day by Day Shelter. They’ve
been real good. They’ve been trying to help me out as much as possible. I’m a person
that loves to work. I don’t know about you, but I do have work. I clean up at the shelter.”
Paul moved out of Day by Day in October 2023. Paul continues his love
of work by cleaning the Shelter every day through Day’s by Day’s Guest
Employment program. Day by Day continues to support Paul in his new
journey through programs offered at the Shelter.
“One of the first jobs that I ever
wanted was being a photographer.
Taking pictures helps in my healing,
especially with depression. Art helps
me find hope, slow down, and be
mindful.
TRACY’S JOURNEY WITH DAY BY DAY
“I speak a lot about mental health
and addiction, and it’s amazing.
I’m a trained presenter for mental
health advocacy. We need love,
support, community, and understanding. That’s what Day by Day offers, and it’s essential
to change the stigma around homelessness. Everybody that drives by should know that
nobody chooses to be in this position, and we all need help and support.”
Tracy works at the Shelter, assisting with cleaning and organizing. Tracy is
currently working with the Day by Day team to find housing suitable for older
adults. Day by Day looks forward to seeing Tracy’s continued success in the
New Year!
“We grew up very poor. I hate
the winters. I want to get down to
Tennessee because they have a little
bit nicer weather. I keep in contact
with my family.”
DWIGHT’S SUPPORT FROM DAY BY DAY
Dwight expressed gratitude for the
shelter’s educational resources and
staff. Dwight’s journey showcases
resilience, adaptability, and
hope, underscoring the power of
community support in overcoming life’s challenges. “They’ll help you with whatever. I
haven’t had a drink since July 28th.”
Dwight has been sober for over four months. Dwight moved into the C.O.T.S.
program in Oshkosh in October 2023. Dwight still stays in touch with Shelter
staff to let us know how he is doing.
DWIGHT’S STORY
“I’ve had, not like the fanciest of
things. I’ve been mainly everywhere
in Wisconsin. I’m hoping to actually
get things moving a little bit more
forward with, like, having it where I
can actually find a decent place to
live as well as hopefully having it
where right now I’m working with.”
DARRYL’S CONNECTION WITH DAY BY DAY
“And they also have it where they
believe in you... And if it wasn’t for
my friends and family members, I don’t know if I’d be standing as strong today, right?
Never give up hope... you’d be surprised to actually find, like a silver lining to all the
madness. I’m hoping to actually move that because mostly people around here have
actually made my days a lot better.”
Darryl works at the Shelter for 10-15 hours per week through the Guest
Employment program helping to sort donations and finish laundry. Darryl is
working with Day by Day staff to find a place of his own in Oshkosh so he can
continue to visit his mother every day at her assisted living facility. Day by Day
is confident Darryl will find his own place in 2024.
When people arrive at Day by Day,
they are among the most destitute
people in our community. As a result
of unfortunate events, they typically
have no possessions beyond the
clothes on their back. While staying
at the Shelter, they not only receive
temporary shelter and basic needs,
but they receive programming and
services to help them regain their independency and move them towards a life of
self-sufficiency.
In twelve years, our mission has not changed. Day by Day Shelter
collaboratively provides temporary shelter, individualized
services, and opportunities for self-sufficiency to empower the
most vulnerable adults in our community. However, with our own space,
and larger Shelter, we are able to shelter homeless individuals 365 days per year and
have grown our services and programming to promote even greater success. We still
continue to provide these services to members of our community no one else will serve
– regardless of their “status”.
In order to keep helping the most vulnerable in our community, we need the help of
people like you. We wouldn’t be able to continue our work without the contributions of
the people in our community.
There are many people like the faces and stories on this letter—too many—who need
our help in order to get back on their feet and independent once again. I hope you will
help them by giving a generous donation to the Shelter.
A gift of $70 provides one night of shelter for a person in need
including a warm meal, clean bedding, personal laundry, a
hot shower, mental health and AODA support, health support
services, and specialized programming.
Your gift truly makes a difference.
Thank you for your support. Continued blessings to you during the holiday season and
in the New Year.
Sincerely,
MOLLY YATSO BUTZ
Executive Director
PAUL’S STORY DARRYL’S STORY
TRACY’S STORY
A LETTER FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• Day by Day has served over 330 unique individuals in 2023.
• Almost 20 percent of those served in 2023 have been older adults,
over the age of 55.
• Approximately 106 people served this year at Day by Day experienced
homelessness for the first time.
• 22 people served were homeless veterans.
In May 2023, Day by Day opened its doors at 420 Ceape Avenue, expanding not only
our capacity to serve the most vulnerable, but allowing us to enhance our programs
and services, enabling us to reach more people and support their journey towards self-
sufficiency.
• Day by Day guests employed through the Guest Employment Program
have completed over 510 hours of work in Shelter including janitorial,
laundry, donation assistance and supply organization.
• 18 individuals secured housing since July 1, 2023.
• 16 individuals completed Rent Smart classes since July 1, 2023.
• Day by Day completed 44 Health Assessments since May 15, 2023, including
22 referrals for dental care and 27 referrals to the Winnebago
County Aging and Disability Resource Center for long term care and
other community support.
• Additionally, 30 individuals received assistance setting up primary
care, specialty and other healthcare needs, including pharmacy. This assistance also
includes calling healthcare providers, establishing care, follow-up visits, and setting
up transportation to and from healthcare appointments.
• 120 NEW volunteers started volunteering at Day by Day since opening our
new Shelter!
• Almost 12,000 meals and over 700 gallons of milk have been served since
May 15, 2023!420 CEAPE AVE • OSHKOSH, WI • 54901CHANGING LIVES DAY BY DAY
• Make a donation! A gift of $70 helps ONE person receive shelter, a warm meal,
clean bedding, personal laundry, a hot shower, mental health and AODA support,
health support services and specialized programming.
• Purchase items from our WISH LIST and drop them off at the Shelter!
• Become a Volunteer at the Shelter in 2024! We have opportunities
for everyone!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
• Paper Towel
• Bus Tokens
• Floor & Spray Cleaners
• OTC Cold Medicines
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Coffee
• Body Wash
• Melatonin
• Mattress Protectors (36"x 80")
• Snack Foods
• Applesauce Cups
• Fruit Cups
• Juice Boxes
• Hats, Gloves & Scarves
• Sweatshirts
• Hand Warmers
OUR MISSION
Day by Day Shelter collaboratively provides temporary shelter, individualized services,
and opportunities for self-sufficiency to empower the most vulnerable adults in our
community.
CONTACT US
Shelter: 920-203-4865 | Administration: 920-203-4536
WEBSITE
daybydayshelter.org
LOCATION
420 Ceape Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54901
WISH LIST