COVID-19 - Ho-Chunk Nation

Wittenberg Whitetail Crossing Closed

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Shane Steindorf

The Wittenberg Whitetail Crossing convenience store will be closed until further notice.

A procedure is being performed to ensure the safety of employees and customers due to the current COVID 19 pandemic.

This procedure is a cleaning to ensure members of the public are safe from any potential contact dangers.

According the Ho-Chunk Executive Administrative Officer Michael Sallaway, the convenience store will resume normal operations as soon as the cleaning and inspection has been performed.

Gas pumps will remain open for pay-at-pump service only.

Internet Payment and Reimbursement is available to Ho-Chunk enrolled students in grades K-12 for the months of March-June, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 remote learning requirement.

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Shane Steindorf

There are two applications:

One application is for new internet service
One is for current customers who are eligible for up to $75.00 in payment or reimbursement for their internet service fees.

Please see the guidelines for documentation required with the application.

ALL applications and back-up documentation must be sent to: SCR@Ho-Chunk.com, or faxed to 715-284-1760, or they will not be processed.

Applications must be received by June 15, 2020.

Guidelines for Existing customers – COVID-19 Relief Response IASS (fillable)
Internet Access Suppport Program Existing Customer (Fillable)

Guidelines for New Customers-COVID-19 Relief Response IASS (fillable)
Internet Access Suppport Program New Customer (Fillable)

HHCDA COVID-19 Rental Assistance Policy

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Shane Steindorf

In response to the COVID-19 Virus of 2020 and the declared state of Emergency, the Ho-Chunk Housing & Community Development Agency (HHCDA) will offer one-time Rental Assistance to eligible households.

Here is the documentation and application

Tribal Member Employee Loans

Posted on April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by Shane Steindorf

On March 23, 2020 the Legislature approved the following motion:

“To suspend tribal member employee loan payments of those who have been laid off or reduced in work force, and deferring it to the end of the loan until the end of the State of Emergency.”

Upon recall of laid off employees, the weekly deductions will commence.

For those employees that have been laid off or experiencing reduced working hours, and wish to continue paying weekly payments, forward to HCN Treasury Department.

Click here for a copy of the Reduced Repayment Agreement