Local Members of GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) Release the Report Following a 2024 Door Knocking and Listening Session Campaign

Menomonie, Wis. — A new “Housing in Menomonie” community report released this week by GrassRoots Organizing Western Wisconsin (GROWW) sheds light on the pain, uncertainty, and frustration Menomonie residents face due to rising rents, substandard living conditions, and limited housing availability. Visit bit.ly/groww-housing to view the report. 

The report documents the firsthand stories of Menomonie residents, and they show the housing crisis through the real consequences facing everyday people in our community. For instance, a local veteran talked about the declining quality of housing: “I served my country, and now I’m living in a place with mold and broken windows. It’s humiliating, but I don’t have any other options.” Another resident shared their frustration with rent prices: “Every year, my rent goes up, and every year, I have less to spend on groceries, gas, and my kids. It’s like I’m paying more for nothing.” These are just a few of the stories told in the report, and understanding the pain facing Menomonie residents is vital for working on solutions.