Our Story
Rooted in community, START offers hope to Stoughton Area School District residents under 55 and families with children, providing services such as eviction prevention and housing stability, support in accessing childcare, education, employment, food, healthcare, transportation, utilities, and other basic needs.
Mission
Stoughton Area Resource Team, Inc (START) helps community members in crisis by maximizing available resources to prevent homelessness and overcome the impacts of poverty.
Vision
To foster a community where everyone has the opportunity to live a dignified life, free from poverty and its associated stigma. We aim to build a supportive environment where all individuals and families can thrive and be active members of our community.
We want every person who walks through our doors to feel seen—not just for their struggles, but for their strength and their potential.
Values
Community-Centered: We believe in the power of community and collaboration to solve the challenges of poverty. Collaboration and partnerships strengthen safety nets for support.
Empathy and Respect: We treat every individual with dignity, understanding their unique needs and circumstances.
Empowerment: We provide our community members with tools and resources to regain stability and independence.
Equal Access to Services: All people, regardless of gender, class, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation will have equal access to services.
Sustainability: We focus on long-term solutions that create lasting change, ensuring resources remain accessible for those in need.
Our Services
START offers case management, financial assistance, and basic needs support to help individuals and families navigate challenges and build stability.
Our Team
At the heart of START is a team of devoted staff, board members, and ambassadors working to uplift lives and build a stronger, more connected community.
START History
START’s journey began with a simple question about how to better serve neighbors in need and has grown into a trusted, full-time resource supporting individuals and families through times of crisis and rebuilding.