Newcap shuts down; employees laid off as lawmakers seek state and federal reviews
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Coalition and community members are still trying to advocate for the funds that were being used to house our community members (84 households in Brown, 134 total across 10 counties in NEWCAP's region) by transferring to other agencies to prevent evictions and people forced back to the streets who are in units currently.
Those who have been receiving assistance from Newcap, as well as property owners who are affected, are encouraged to email bchomelesscoalition@gmail.com for more information.
Those who are homeless or experiencing housing instability can contact:
House of Hope: (920) 884-6740
Golden House: (920) 435-0100
Wise Women Gathering Place: (920) 490-0627
These agencies offer the coordinated entry assessment which priorities vulnerabilities and places people on the list based on need. When agencies who have specific funding have an opening, they will pull off that list. This reduces people from having to call all the agencies and tell their story and hopefully make it faster to fil spots when needed.
Shelters do not use these lists and keep their own with various check in criteria.
Message found on Ruby’s Pantry website
Greetings,
Over the past several months, we have been thoughtfully realigning the work, structure, and focus of Ruby’s Pantry to ensure our mission remains at the center of everything we do. As part of this process, we have worked to better align community needs with our goal of operating in the most effective and seamless way possible.
As a result, we have decided to end the operations of Ruby’s Pantry effective immediately. We recognize that this is difficult news to receive and do not take this decision lightly.
God has blessed Ruby’s for over 20 years, and it has been an incredible journey. It all started from a vision to help others through a single blessing box. We are truly grateful for your contributions and dedication throughout your time with Ruby’s Pantry. Thank you for the important role you have played on this journey and for the impact you have made in service of our mission.
With gratitude,
Ruby’s Pantry
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TRAINING AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The BCHHC offers training and information about training presented by other organizations throughout the year.
Recorded trainings can be viewed here.
Funding opportunities are shared when available. Some opportunities are available through membership in and engagement with BCHHC.
More information about annual housing and homeless-related funding opportunities can be found here.
BCHHC CALENDAR
BCHHC Committee Calendar
BROWN COUNTY HEALTH AND EDUCATION IMPACT STUDY
Health and Education Impacts of Homelessness and Housing Services in Brown County
At the end of 2023, on behalf of the Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition and the Greater Green Bay Blueprint to Prevent and End Homelessness, a grant from Brown County Public Health was received to integrate Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data into the Community Information System (CIS), a database operated in partnership by Achieve Brown County and the Brown County United Way, as a response to strategies identified in the Brown County Community Health Improvement Plan.
Homeless service providers in Brown County, WI, with support from the Institute for Community Alliances, worked with local hospital systems and schools to explore how access to homeless services impacts health and education. The Impact Study shows that access to homeless services improves both health and education outcomes for youth in our community:
- Children/youth who accessed emergency shelter saw a 55% reduction in ER usage (1x per year to 1x per 2 years), AND children/youth who accessed stable housing saw a 76% reduction in ER usage (1x per year to 1x per 4 years).
- Of youth attending High School who received access to targeted youth outreach services, 100% return to full school attendance, an increase of nearly 30% in attendance rates.
HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH 2024
Partner Highlights: A Homelessness Awareness Month Series, November 2024
This Homelessness Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting some of the often-unseen partners who help prevent and address homelessness in our community. While shelters and housing agencies may come to mind first, creating sustainable solutions to homelessness requires a broad network of support. From healthcare providers and schools to businesses, faith groups, and community centers, each partner brings unique resources that help individuals and families achieve stability.
The Greater Green Bay Blueprint to Prevent and End Homelessness highlights that “Every Greater Green Bay stakeholder has the potential to bring solutions, expertise, and energy to the work to prevent and end homelessness….The insight, wisdom, perspective, and connections different members of a community bring creates the momentum, new solutions, power, and push needed to respond to the complex, multi-faceted community issue that is homelessness and housing instability.”
Join us in recognizing the vital contributions of a few of our local non-traditional allies and celebrating the impact we make together.
DATA
Data provided by the Institute for Community Alliances
Click on Brown County for HMIS data on homelessness
Monthly Dashboard
Point In Time
Homeless System Performance Measures
GREATER GREEN BAY BLUEPRINT TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS
The Greater Green Bay Blueprint to Prevent and End Homelessness is the outcome of a collaborative effort of the Greater Green Bay Community Housing Initiative Task Force. It is a roadmap for the community to address housing instability in Brown County.
Learn more at the links below and follow along for updates.
COORDINATED ENTRY BROWN COUNTY
Coordinated Entry in Brown County
Programs such as Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Housing use a process called Coordinated Entry to screen individuals and families who may be eligible for placement within those programs. The Coordinated Entry process was created to streamline access to the housing solution that fits the situation presented. Based on the assessment, you will be referred to a prioritization list for various program types and provided additional information upon request.
You can request access to a Coordinated Entry Assessment at any No Wrong Door agency in Brown County or you can contact House of Hope at (920) 884-6740.
