Project First Light

First Light is a first responders’ crisis assistance program designed to aid police officers in Rock County, WI with a short-term intervention shelter and food voucher resource program that bridges the gap between community resources/agencies that either do not operate during late evening and early morning hours or are minimally staffed until the First Light of morning when more resources become available. This is a voucher program where police officers are responsible for assessing the emergency situation, determining eligibility, and providing the recipients with appropriate assistance based on their individual crisis. Police officers will work in tandem with fire and other emergency responders to facilitate the appropriate distribution of vouchers.