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 and inclusive 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

Welcome to the City East Center, located in the Joannes Park neighborhood, a hub for residents, beautiful green spaces, schools, non-profits, businesses, great residents, and so much more! Powered by Brown County United Way, the City East Center will be a comprehensive, neighborhood-based community center where people of all ages come together to learn, find assistance when needed, and build relationships with other residents to strengthen their sense of belonging in the neighborhood.

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Our community spoke and we listened! Through comprehensive community conversations, individuals across Brown County raised issues related to equal access and opportunity, especially for people experiencing poverty, people of color, and other marginalized populations. By creating a neighborhood hub, we hope to build and enhance relationships around the community to transition individuals from intervention to self- sufficiency through various social service programs and partnerships.

The City East Center will serve as a “front door” for residents of the Joannes Park and surrounding neighborhoods to access community resources and programs within walking distance of their homes. The Center will engage local non-profit partners for programs related to overall physical, social, and mental well-being, as well as providing a space where neighborhood associations can gather to connect with residents. Programs will be offered on site and serve as a referral to other organizations for services. Programs and services for the residents will be co-created with continued resident feedback and engagement.

Brown County United Way is committed to deepening its roots in the community. We look forward to meeting our neighbors and working with our community partners!

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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!

Click here to complete our survey, access our shared resources, view HubCAP schedule and more!

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Program highlights:

We will bring services to individuals and families in Brown County where they live, work, and gather instead of having them always come to a centralized office or building that may not be as readily accessible. We will do this by creating mobile service space in a passenger van, an RV, and a semi-truck and trailer.
Anticipated initial service offerings include early childhood and youth supports, mental health counseling, job assistance, and connection to housing and shelter. Additional services will be added over time.
This initiative will increase equity and eliminate disparities by creating a robust, accessible, coordinated service delivery model that will bring multiple resources together in one place, tailored to the needs of the people.
The program will operate year-round.

HOW TO PARTNER

Employers and Community Organizers: Request the HubCAP at your next event, resource fair, or on-site for your business. We are always happy to collaborate with other community organizers and attend an event or resource fair. We also understand how hard it can be to attend events while people are working, we would be happy to come on-site and bring resources to your employees during lunch and break times.

Non-Profits and Service Providers: We would love to collaborate with you! If you are looking to expand your outreach to the greater Brown County area, we wold love to have you join us on the bus! HubCAP vehicles have wi-fi technology, allowing us online capability to provide info and services on the road. Mobile Units: Does your organization have a mobile unit? We would love to partner and join you in the community!

Community Members: If you have any questions on how to navigate services offered in Brown County, stop by one of our vehicles and speak to a Community Navigator! We are always available to offer assistance and navigation of systems and services available to you in Brown County or we might just have something fun to give away!

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Driving joy, curiosity, and empowerment in our community!

For more information about the HubCAP Initiative, please contact Jenni Oliver.

Impact Initiatives

Thriving Neighborhoods Initiative

City East Center

Community School Initiative

HubCAP Initiative

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