Hometown Huddle makes an impact

United Way partners with Packers to help New Community Shelter

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"Any time we can partner with the Packers, good things come of it,” said Vicki Cornell, United Way Development Manager, who helped plan the event.

The Hometown Huddle is a partnership between the United Way of America and the NFL that brings together local United Ways and football teams to make an impact in their communities.

Last year, the Hometown Huddle in Brown County helped to install a new sitting area at the Bay Park Square Mall.

The New Community Shelter was established in 1994 to provide shelter and supportive services to homeless adult men and women in Brown County and surrounding areas. In addition to providing shelter, the board of directors and staff believe it is essential to offer supportive services and to empower the residents to access other community resources necessary for achieving self sufficiency.

In November of 2004, following a successful capital campaign, the doors were opened to our new facility located at 301 Mather Street in Green Bay. The facility presently accommodates 92 adult men and women in need of temporary emergency shelter.

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Learn more about the New Community Shelter

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Hometown Huddle Schedule of events – Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006

3:30 pm Green Bay Packers players arrive (Approx. 8 to 12 players chosen) – TOUR SHELTER

4:00 pm Packers players present new bicycles donated to the shelter, and assist PRK Construction in the construction of the first wall of the shed.

4:45 pm Players prepare to serve the New Community Shelter evening meal

5:00 pm Community Meal doors open to serve people in need.

6:00 pm Project finished.

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