Impact Initiatives

Thriving Neighborhoods Initiative

A Thriving Neighborhood Vision

The Thriving Neighborhoods Initiative aims to build on the assets, capacities, and connectedness that already exist in neighborhoods as well those that will develop through investments and collaborations.

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Our goal is to build a scalable, sustainable model that can be replicated over time and will make a significant impact in the initiative objectives and priorities.

We believe a collective approach to strengthen the physical, social, and economic conditions of a neighborhood will positively impact the well-being of individuals and families within, as well as the surrounding community.

Core Objectives

Through extensive evaluation, we have concluded there are five core strategic objectives to our place-based investment approach:

Invest in solutions that engage existing community assets and support innovative solutions to further enhance neighborhoods and the lives of those who live, work and play there.
Build a continuum of family and community supports through program integration and collaboration, and increased access to resources, with great schools as a central hub.
Build the social capital of neighborhoods by engaging residents, civic leaders, businesses, and community-based organizations.
Commit to continuous strategic improvement through ongoing research, literature review, and collection of localized data.
Connect donors’ passions with community opportunity, as donors seek to achieve collective community impact through financial support through the annual campaign, private donations, and volunteerism.

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For more information about the Thriving Neighborhoods Initiative, please contact Jill Sobieck.

City East Center

Brown County United Way manages the City East Center, but we are not affiliated with the management of the City East Apartments. For information, applications, or questions about the apartments, please contact the management directly at: cityeast@accmanagementgroup.com

Join Us in Building a Thriving Brown County!

Invitation to Collaborate: Community-Based Programs & Services at City East Center

Brown County United Way (BCUW) is calling on changemakers, community builders, and mission-driven organizations to join us in creating lasting impact. Through our place-based initiative at the City East Center, we’re investing in neighborhoods with concentrated need—amplifying local strengths and supporting innovative solutions that help individuals and families thrive.

We’re seeking partners to deliver programs and services that prioritize the following key areas:

Health & Mental Wellness
Programs that support emotional resilience, mental health, and physical well-being—including food security and nutrition.
Parenting Education & Support
Programs that empower caregivers with tools to raise confident, healthy children and build strong families.
Employment & Career Skill Building
Programs that equip individuals with skills to secure meaningful employment and grow professionally.
Financial Literacy & Money Psychology
Programs that teach practical money skills, and build confidence managing finances.

*Please note, there is NO funding associated with this Invitation to Collaborate.

Additional considerations:

Proposals that include collaboration with other nonprofits to offer complementary programming and boost participant engagement will be prioritized.
Programs that are offered on a reoccurring, consistent basis will be prioritized.

Who Should Apply

Eligible applicants include:

501(c)(3) nonprofits or other tax-exempt entities (governmental bodies, school districts, municipalities, etc.).
Organizations serving Brown County, WI residents.
Partners willing to share program results and demographic data.
Partners who agree to the Facilities Use Agreement.
Programs that do not require funding from BCUW.

How It Works

This is a rolling invitation—we’re curating a small group of partners whose programs will evolve over time. Selected programs will be reviewed every year for continued participation. Scheduling will be coordinated with BCUW staff.

Ready to make a difference?

Submit your proposal and become part of a movement that’s transforming lives and strengthening communities—one neighborhood at a time.

How to apply:

Applicants will be required to use Brown County United Way’s online grant management system. This is a secure, protected site that holds all documentation for agencies and United Way team. Through e-CImpact, organizations submit applications and provide reports and accountability documents.

Need more information?

Please click on Invitation to Collaborate for full details. For additional questions please contact, jill@browncountyunitedway.org

Current and New BCUW Grant Partners:

Click the logo below to sign in and access the eCImpact online grant management system. If you are a new user, you can create a new account from the same page.

For more information about City Center East, please contact Jill Sobieck.

Community School Initiative

What is a Community School?

Brown County United Way serves as the anchor partner and co-investor to the Community Schools Initiative with Green Bay Area Public Schools. Our work supports the strategic planning and development of the initiative, strengthens the neighborhood and families through complimentary investments strategies like Neighborhood Partnership grants and other place-based work. The vision of Community Schools for the Green Bay Area Public School District, along with Brown County United Way and other partners in this work, is to provide students and families with integrated and quality academic, enrichment, health, and social services to succeed in school and in life. Together, as a Community School initiative our goal is to have improved learning, stronger families, and a healthier community.

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The Community School approach is complementary to and purposefully embedded into Brown County United Way’s neighborhood-based work. This place-based approach allows for targeted investment in neighborhoods experiencing concentrated need and ensures neighborhoods become the kinds of places that allow children and families to reach their full potential to thrive.

Brown County United Way serves as the anchor partner, supporting the strategic planning and development of the Community School strategy. The Howe Community Resource Center serves as a lead partner providing the day-to-day support to assist families and the neighborhood to access community partner opportunities. The vision of the Green Bay Area Public School District, Brown County United Way and the Howe Community Resource Center is to provide the supports and resources needed to ensure successful students, strong families and healthy neighborhoods.

Howe Elementary Community School provides:

A curriculum that offers learning experiences that improve educational outcomes and student achievement
An emphasis on quality instruction that is innovative, fun and relevant, and emphasizes real-world experiences
A commitment to parent and community engagement
A school leadership team that includes families, students, teachers, and community partners led by a community school coordinator

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To learn more about the Community Schools concept, visit www.CommunitySchools.org. For more information, please contact Jill Sobieck.

HubCAP Initiative

Brown County United Way, in collaboration with more than 20 Brown County nonprofit agencies, has created an innovative new service called the HubCAP (Community Access Partnership). The HubCAP is designed to help people in Brown County better access the services they need to achieve stability in their lives. Look for our Community Navigators and mobile vehicles in your neighborhood!

Visit the HubCAP page to learn more!