COVID-19 Update

Since 2004, BLW Center has had one driving purpose: to respond to the needs identified by our community members. While the impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve, one thing is certain. We will continue to listen to our community and do everything we can to provide support during this challenging time. We may be without our gathering space right now, but we are still a united community.
 
To ensure the safety of our community members, BLW Center is now closed to the public until further notice. While BLW Center's traditional programming is paused, we will be serving our community in the following ways:
 
1. Resource referral (bilingual). Contact us at general@blwcenter.org or leave a message at 608-441-6991 to set-up an appointment.
 
2. Food and household staples. Our next drive-through food pantry dates are July 7th, July 15th, July 24th, and July 30th. BLW in partnership with Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin holds a mobile food pantry where BLW distributes free food to those in need. Our food pantry is open to all!Please contact us at 608-441-6991 for an appointment to set-up your pick-up time. If you leave us a message, someone will return your call.

Additionally, free hot meals will be available at BLW Center on a first-come first-serve basis every weekday (Mon-Fri) through Thursday, July 2nd beginning at approximately 3:15pm. Text FEEDTOGO to 833-502-0256 to subscribe to updates with the most accurate meal drop-off times. 

3. Community health programming. BLW Nurse Niki is available for office hours via phone or video chat. Contact Niki at niki@blwcenter.org or leave a message at 608-561-3062 to schedule an appointment. BLW is also partnering with Be Well Madison to offer free wellness videos.

4. COVID-19 Relief Fund. BLW is providing assistance to individuals and families who have lost income due to COVID-19. Existing program participants who are eligible for relief funds will be contacted directly.

5. A listening ear. We know this time can be especially difficult for those of us living alone. Please let us know if you would like to be added to our Community Check-in Call List. If you are a community member who would like to volunteer to help make these calls please let us know! This is a wonderful way to get to know your neighbors.

Additional COVID-19 resources can be found here.

BLW Center staff are thinking of you during this difficult period and hope you and your loved ones stay healthy.

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BLW Center Transforms Lives.

Sometimes that means helping a parent attain a family-supporting job, or tutoring a child to earn straight A’s in school. Other times that means connecting a community member with a volunteer opportunity that brightens the lives of others. Regardless of what brings you to BLW, everyone is welcome.

Since 2004, BLW Center’s mission has been to support its community in addressing the needs identified by its residents.

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