Wisconsin Youth Company administrative ​staff are now answer​ing phone calls Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. As businesses begin to re-open, Wisconsin Youth Company offices remain closed and our limited staff are working remotely. Thank you for your patience with our delayed response times.

Elver Park and Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Centers remain closed to the public. Our staff focus is on the safety of program. Thank you for your patience with our delayed response times.

Elver Park Neighborhood Center supports families and community members in its neighborhood. Families have access to year-round programs for K-5 and teenagers. Resources include a computer lab, gathering spaces, and more. The center is operated by Wisconsin Youth Company and is funded in large part by the City of Madison and Dane County Department of Human Services.

Food pantry updates can be found here, under the Community Resources tab.

Thanksgiving Food Drive 2020

Elver Park and Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Centers will be distributing 80 Thanksgiving baskets to families served by our centers and residing in our community. We appreciate partnerships with Woodman’s (west) and Second Harvest Foodbank which have allowed us to bring this opportunity to our community. Our centers are most thankful for our relationships and the community that we serve. Happy Thanksgiving! Donations at Woodman’s (west) will be accepted through Monday, Nov. 16.

Toy Drive 2020     Make a donation today!

This year has been especially hard on families facing housing insecurity amid job losses and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With your help, a family in need can be sure that their child(ren) will have something to smile about this holiday season. We all wish the best for our families and children; you can help by giving a gift to a child in need. 

Giving a child a gift around the holidays provides them with more than a toy, a new sweater or gadget. It provides the child with a sense of pride and self-worth; it supports parents and helps bring a bit of normalcy to an otherwise fraught and challenging year. Click for event details.

 

Wisconsin Youth Company provides K-5 and teen after school programs, and K-5 and teen summer camps for those who live in the Elver Park area.

Elver Park Neighborhood Center (EPNC) provides out-of-school time programming for elementary age students who live in the greater Elver Park neighborhood and attend Madison Metropolitan and Middleton-Cross Plains School Districts. Our center works to function as central location for students, families, and school-day staff to gather, communicate and thrive. EPNC’s after school program is State of Wisconsin Licensed, YoungStar rated and City of Madison accredited.

To register or for more information, please contact the administrative office at 608-276-9782 ext. 0

Program Hours:
Monday: 1-5:45 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 2:30-5:45 p.m.

Program Phone:
608-335-1424

Navigating the bridge between childhood and adulthood is challenging for most teens. The role of Elver Park Neighborhood Center is to provide social support, homework help and guidance to teens that live in the Elver Park area as they travel that bridge. Teens can participate in sports, academic time and other organized activities all led by caring adult role models.

For more information, please contact the administrative office at 608-210-1649.

Program Hours:
Monday: 2-6 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 3-6 p.m.

Program Phone:
608-577-6986

Elver Park Neighborhood Center provides a summer day camp experience for elementary age children residing in the greater Elver Park neighborhood. Weekly field trips, fun and themed days introduce campers to educational and enriching experiences all summer long.
To register or for more information, please contact the administrative office at 608-276-9782 ext. 0

Program Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m

Program Phone:
608-335-1424

Teen Summer

Elver Park Neighborhood Center offers rising teen students of the Elver Park community a fun-filled, free summer program. Students will attend weekly field trips and have in-house experiences that contribute to their success as maturing youth.

For more information, please contact center staff at 608-210-1649.

Program Hours:
Monday-Friday 12-6 p.m.

Program Phone:
608-577-6986

Curbside Food Pantry

Elver Park Neighborhood Center’s Curbside Food Pantry opened in June 2020 in response to community food needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pantry is open to all and currently serves over 80 households on Madison’s southwest side. Our pantry is currently open on Tuesdays 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. For more information of if you have questions, please contact mbryson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.

Joining Forces for FamiliesElver Park Neighborhood Center partners with Dane County and Joining Forces for Families (JFF) to provide neighborhood-based services. JFF Community Social Workers support families to access a wide variety of services and problem-solve when a family’s basic needs are not being met.  Our JFF worker is able to provide bi-lingual Spanish speaking services.  The JFF Office is located within Elver Park Neighborhood Center.

JFF Social Worker: Sarah Shatz, LCSW
Office Hours: By appointment
Location: 1201 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608-225-9872
Email: shatz.sarah@countyofdane.com

Karen's Essentials
Karen’s Essentials mission is to provide a service that is essential to the quality of our health and help those in need, no matter who they are. Karen offers a helping hand by working alongside member to find resources needed to thrive. Karen’s Essentials provides access to household items including cleaning supplies personal hygiene items and toiletries to the community.

Hours: Thursday every other week, 4-6 p.m. beginning Oct 22, 2020

Email Karen for more information at karensesssentialcenter@gmail.com

Elver Park Neighborhood Center
Elver Park Neighborhood Centers serves the community by providing basic services including phone, fax and a computer lab.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.