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Police and Fire
Allouez Department of Public Safety
135 Dauphin St., Green Bay 54301
448-2806 for non-emergency ambulance and fire calls.
Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety
2155 Holmgren Way, Green Bay 54313
492-2312
Police, fire and rescue services 24 hours.
Brown County Sheriffâs Department
300 E. Walnut St., Green Bay 54301
448-4200
Provides protection and service to Brown County citizens, involving the
prevention, detection, apprehension, prosecution and detention of violators
of criminal or civil state and local laws, and the prevention and detection
of circumstances which prove dangerous.
De Pere Safety Building
325 S. Broadway, De Pere 54115
339-4086 --- Fire Administration
339-4078 --- Police Administration
Responsible for all crime prevention and criminal investigation, enforcing
traffic regulations and parking restrictions, makes home and building
checks, and aids car lockouts.
Green Bay Police Department
307 S. Adams St., Green Bay 54301
448-3200 --- Dispatch Center
Responsible for all criminal and/or traffic matters within the city limits
of Green Bay, and for the physical protection and safety of residents and
property.
Green Bay Fire Department
501 S. Washington St., Green Bay 54301
448-3280 Administration
In addition to fighting fires, making rescue calls without charge and inspecting
business buildings, firemen are on duty 24 hours a day to rescue children
from locked bathrooms, rescue animals and birds from high places, string
flag poles, install and check batteries in smoke alarms for the elderly,
etc.
Howard Department of Public Safety
2456 Glendale Ave., Green Bay 54303
469-9779 --- Non-emergency rescue
434-4646 --- Non-emergency fire
448-4200 --- Non-emergency police
Hospitals
Aurora BayCare
2845 Greenbrier Road, Green Bay 54311
288-8000
Bellin Hospital
2744 S. Webster Avenue, Green Bay 54305
433-3500
St. Mary's Hospital
1726 Shawano Avenue St., Green Bay 54303
498-4200
St. Vincent Hospital
835 S. Van Buren St., Green Bay 54307
433-0111
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers
307 S. Adams St., Green Bay 54301
432-7867
Crisis Assistance
Crisis Center
Family Service Association
300 Crooks St., Green Bay 54301
436-8888 - 24 hours
Offers immediate short-term assistance to individuals and families under stress: crisis intervention, suicide prevention, depression, relationship problems, runaway issues, divorce and family conflicts.
Information and referrals are provided 24 hours a day by phone and face
to face counseling.
Mobile counselor available out into the community.
No fee.
Public presentations available
Family Violence Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 727, Green Bay 54305-0727
432-4244 --- Helpline, 24 hours
435-0100 --- Office
Responds to need for crisis counseling of abusers and victims of family
violence, child witnesses, and child victims of family violence. Operates
Golden House shelter.
Supportive response to victims, links them to appropriate community
resources.
Alternatives, programs providing education and practical tools to change
abusive behavior.
Golden House Shelter for Battered Women and Children
1120 University Ave.
P.O. Box 727
Green Bay 54305
24 hour hotline: 432-4244
Office phone: 435-0100
Shelter and services offered for battered women and children, as well as
alternatives programs for abusers:
support group for battered women and children meets 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
every Tuesday and Thursday.
Call office for more information.
Poison Center
1-800-815-8855
24-hour emergency guidelines and referral for all toxicology accidental
ingestion, occupational incidence, veterinary exposure, intentional misuse,
intoxication.
Hotlines
AIDS Hotline --- 800-334-AIDS(2437)
Alzheimerâs Treatment
and Research Center ---800-323-2149
Arson Hotline --- 800-362-3005
Child Abuse Hotline --- 800-422-4453
Drug Abuse Hotline --- 800-444-9999
Poison Center --- 800-815-8855
Alcohol/Drugs
Alcoholics Anonymous
218 S. Oneida St.
Green Bay, 54303
24 hour information: 469-9999
The Bridge of Green Bay
2514 Jenny Lane
Green Bay, 54302
465-6878
A non-profit organization and drop-in center for people who are in 12-step
recovery programs (Alcoholics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters
Anonymous, etc.) Call for more information.
Brown County Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
2900 St. Anthony Drive
Green Bay, 54311
3914720
Provides inpatient/outpatient services along with case management consultation
information, referral and prevention services for alcohol an drug abusers,
family and community organizations.
Jackie Nitchke Center
630 Cherry St.
Green Bay, 54301
435-2093
A residential treatment facility for adult substance abusers. Out-patient
program and aftercare.
Family Service Association Alcohol and Drug Outpatient
Treatment Program
300 Crooks St.
Green Bay, 54303
436-6800
The family-based alcohol and drug abuse outpatient treatment program provides
assessment, individual, marital, family and group therapy to families
where alcohol and/or drug abuse is a problem. Therapy is also provided
for adult children of alcoholics. An individualized aftercare program
is also available.
Libertas Treatment Center
1701 Dousman St.
Green Bay, 54303-3282
498-8600
Libertas is an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility providing an inpatient
program for adolescents and outpatient services for both teens and adults.
The programs are medically supervised, use the 12-step philosophy and
include a family component. Most health insurance plans and Wisconsin
Medical Assistance are accepted.
Hunger
Government Commodities Program Brown County
Commission on Aging
300 S. Adams St.
Green Bay , 54301
448-4299
Call to 1p.m. Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Friday for information on government
foods
program and local food pantries.
Brown County Human Services Department Crisis Center
111 N. Jefferson St.
Green Bay, 54301
448-6095 (Information and referral)
Provides financial assistance, including Aid to Families with Dependent
Children, medical assistance, food stamps and refugee assistance: and
social services, including services to adults, families, children, Indochinese
refugees experiencing personal and family problems, and family planning.
Services depend on funding available and eligibility. Fee charged for
some services.
Brown County Task Force on Hunger
111N. Jefferson St.
Green Bay , 54301
448-6095
A coalition of Brown County organizations coordinating local response
to hunger.
Paulâs Pantry St. Vincent de Paul
1520 Webster Court
Green Bay , 54302
433-0343
A supplementary food distribution program for the needy in the greater
Green Bay area.
The Salvation Army
626 Union Court
Green Bay , 54303
497-7053
A community center provides short-term emergency assistance of food and
lodging, with recreational programs for all ages, senior activities, weekly
church services. A United Way Agency.
Share of Northeastern Wisconsin
- West Side:
Ashwaubenon Community Center
936 Anderson Drive
Ashwaubenon, 54304.
532-6647
- De Pere: VFW,
600 N. 10th St.
De Pere, 54303
336-9569
- Denmark:
450W. Wall St., Denmark
863-8717
- East Green Bay: Howe School 525 S. Madison St.
469-8559
- Fort Howard School:
520 Dousman St. Green Bay
448-2256
Seymour: 833-2593
Not a food pantry, not welfare, no income requirements. Everyone is eligible.
For a small fee and volunteer hours, each shareholder receives approximately
40 pounds of food to supplement the monthly food budget. Call the perspective
locations for prices and distribution times.
Shelter
Crossroads Justice Center & Shelter
123 5. Webster Ave.
Green Bay, 54301
435-7777
Operated by The Next Step, Crossroads offers temporary shelter and meals
to families and single women.
Family Violence Center
P.O. Box 727
Green Bay, 54305
Office: 435-0100 432-4244 (24 hour helpline)
Operates Golden House, a public shelter providing women and their children
safety, time- out, alternative exploration, advocacy, child assessment,
structured play activities and support groups for women and children at
both Golden House and in the community.
Freedom House Ministries, Inc.
308 N. Irwin Ave.
Green Bay ,54301
432-4646
Funded by private donations, shelter to homeless.
Louise House for Women and Children
1011 Doty Ave.
Green Bay, 54302
432-8654
Operated by St. Vincent De Paul to provide women and children with emergency
shelter and care.
NEW Community Shelter Inc.
409 N. Broadway
Green Bay, 54303
437-3766
Provides emergency and temporary shelter services to adult men and women.
Also provides health services, alcohol counseling and referral, transportation
and information about other agencies In the Green Bay area, 24hrs. a day.
St. Vincent de Paul
1529 Webster Court
Green Bay, 54302
432-2579 or 4354040 office
Operates four units to serve working poor families as emergency shelter
on an interim basis and offers food, through Paulâs Pantry and clothing
through St. Vincent de Paul Store.
The Salvation Army
626 Union Court, Green Bay 54303
497-7053
Offers short term emergency assistance of lodging and food, recreational
programs for all ages, senior citizen activities and weekly church services.
Free clothing, by appointment. A United Way Agency.
United Amerindian Center, Inc.
407 N. Dousman
P.O. Box 2248, Green Bay 54306
436-6630
Non-profit outreach and referral agency offers community health care to
individuals. Health services include alcohol, drug abuse and mental health
counseling, along with HIV and AIDS testing. The shelter also offers spirituality
and cultural awareness groups. Open from 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Housing Assistance
Brown County Equal Opportunities in Housing Commission
Brown County Corporation Counsel Office
305 E. Walnut St., 6th floor, Green Bay 54301
448-4006
Investigates complaints of housing discrimination and issues remedial
order if violation is found.
Brown County Housing Authority
100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay 54301
448-3400
Plans and provides for housing needs of Brown County, administers Brown
County Community Development Block Grant. Administers Brown County Sec.
8 rental assistance program through contract with housing allowance office,
federal home program. Administers housing cost reduction, down payment
assistance funds. Prepares Brown County Housing Assistance plan. Assists
private developers and local agencies to participate in federally assisted
programs to meet county housing needs.
Monitors local housing needs and provides housing referral
assistance.
Housing Allowance Office of Brown County, Inc.
1150 Main St., Green Bay 54301
448-4540
A private, nonprofit corporation administering rental assistance and other
housing assistance to low and moderate income residents of Brown County,
primarily in the form of monthly payments to help meet rent expenses or
loans for housing rehabilitation. Eligibility is determined by income
and assets and housing standards which must be met. Also administers the
Low Income Energy Assistance Program and General Relief Program in Brown
County, and with Job Service administers the Jobs Program for Brown County
AFDC recipients.
Denmark Nonprofit Housing
141 Highridge Ave., Denmark 54208
1-414-682-3737
The 32 one- and two-bedroom apartments are rent-subsidized and include
utilities, carpeting and patios. A third building has 12 one -bedroom
apartments which are not subsidized. A senior center and nutrition site
are located here. Application forms can be obtained from the manager,
1-800-924-0510.
De Pere Housing Authority
850 Morning Glory Lane, De Pere 54115
336-0755
Provides subsidized housing for low income elderly and disabled persons
at Nicolet Terrace and 15 scattered sites, single family dwellings. Must
be 62 or disabled to be eligible. Rent is based on income and number of
occupants.
Housing Authority of the City of Green Bay
100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay 54301
448-3400
Plan and provide for housing needs of the City of Green Bay. Owns and
manages Mason Manor, an elderly housing complex. Assists in the development
of family housing units within the city through Community Housing Alternative
Strategy (CHAS) and with private developers and neighborhood agencies
to participate in federally assisted programs to meet housing needs Monitors
local housing efforts and provides housing referral assistance.
Integrated Community Services
201 W. Walnut St.
Green Bay, 54303
448-4540
A private, nonprofit corporation administering rental assistance and other
housing assistance to low and moderate income residents of Brown County,
primarily in the form of monthly payments to help meet rent expenses or
loans for housing rehabilitation. Eligibility is determined by income
and assets and housing standards which must be met. Also administers the
Low Income Energy Assistance Program and General Relief Program in Brown
County, and with Job Service administers the Jobs Program for Brown County
AFDC recipients.
Mayorâs Neighborhood Resources Board
City Hall, 100 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay
448-3400
Acts as a liaison between city government and neighborhoods, empowering
residents in creating and maintaining healthy neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
700 Cherry St., Green Bay 54301
448-3075
A program intended to aid in revitalization of targeted east and west
side residential neighborhoods. This is a non-governmental, locally operated
self-help program. Staff will assist residents with home loans and make
the necessary referrals to existing state and local renovation programs
and services. Grants covering residential exterior painting available
t6 income-qualified residents, homeowner providing labor. Services designed
to help homeowners and tenants are free. Home buying counseling, down
payment and closing cost assistance for first time home buyers who are
income qualified.
Northeast Wisconsin Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 1172, Green Bay 54305
434-6350
Builds homes for people in need who are unable to get conventional financing,
uses volunteer labor, donated material, and financial support from the
community to enable families to build homes in partnership with Habitat
volunteers.
Family Options
Adoption Services of Green Bay
130 E. Walnut St., Green Bay 54301
432-2030
A state licensed child placing agency specializing in full services for birth parents and couples interested in adoption. Studies and post-placement follow-up for independent and foreign adoption, post-adoption counseling.
Post Adoption Service Center
300 Crooks St., Green Bay, 54301
436-6800
The Post Adoption Service Center will provide services for families
with adoption issues, such as 24-hour toll-free access to information,
resources, and crisis intervention service, support, training, and technical
assistance to providers and communities; support and education for adoptive
parents, to empower them to advocate for the needs of their families;
referral information and other related assistance to families in need
of legal counsel; resources for birthparents that can help them address
such issues as loss, grief, guilt, and depression; resources for adult
adopteeÕs such as help in dealing with search and reunion issues.
Fees for services such as counseling and home visitation will be billed
by the provider to the client or their insurance carrier. In most cases,
the providers will also accept Title XIX reimbursement.
Brown County Child Support Agency
305 E. Walnut St.
P.O. Box 23600, Green Bay 54305
448-4090 8-4:30 M-F
Assists in enforcing and collecting child support and establishing paternity.
Catholic Social Services
Diocese of Green Bay
1825 Riverside Drive,
P.O. Box 23825, Green Bay 54305-3825
437-7531 extension #8234
Services include family and individual counseling: pre-marriage, marriage
and divorce; grief; pregnancy counseling; stepparent adoption, drug
and alcohol assessment and counseling and financial counseling. Refugee
Family Strengthening project to Hmong Community. Referral service for
adoption. Licensed child welfare agency and certified as an outpatient
mental health clinic, insurance accepted.
A United Way Agency.
Childrenâs Service Society of Wisconsin
Parents Anonymous
1290 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay 54304
497-2207
Mentor/Teen Mom program treatment foster care; family child therapy,
in-home; support group for parents and grand-parents who have lost an
infant; sliding fee scale, medical assistance
and insurance accepted.
Community Coordinated Care Inc.
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
201 W. Walnut St., Green Bay 54303
432-8899
Provides parents with child care information for children from six weeks
to 12 years of age. Also provides assistance in developing and maintaining
a quality child care business for those who want to become child care
providers and how the process works. Serves Brown, Oconto, Marinette,
Shawano and
Menominee Counties.
Department of Health and Family Services200 N. Jefferson
St.,
Suite 411, Green Bay 54301
448-5312
Division of Children and Family Services has an extensive special needs
adoption program, licenses child day care services, group homes, shelter
care and residential treatment centers for children and community-based
residential facilities for adults. Works with county agencies in program
administration, permanency planning for children, delinquency prevention,
and adult and aging services. Division of supportive Living: certification
of mental health and alcohol and drug abuse program.
Office of Strategic Finance: fields client complaints about county
operated social human services and community programs.
Mother and More
983-6927 (Beth OÕConnor)
www.gbmothersandmore.homestead.com
A national, nonprofit organization, for mothers making transitions between
paid employment and the home. Advocates womenÕs family needs in and out
of the workplace. Offers members a newsletter that features personal accounts
of life at home, survival techniques, book and author reviews, work/family
issues and the organizationÕs national and local activities. Meets twice
a month and features small-group discussions, guest speakers, play groups
and "momÕs night out" activities. Call for more information and location
of meetings.
Gamblers Anonymous 469-9957
Families Action Association
P.O. Box 2111
Green Bay 54306 499-1673 or 435-9371
When divorce fragments a family, resources and relationships, children deserve both
economic and emotional support from each parent. A non-custodial parent can maintain his
or her relationship with a child despite the obstacles and fees of todayâs legal system. The
studies and experience of FAA can help improve family law and the court system.
F.E.M.A.L.E.
(Formerly Employed Mothers at the Leading Edge)
468-1438 (Jackie)
http://sparknet.net/~barlament/female.html
A national, non-profit organization, a new local chapter of women who have left the full- or part-time work force to raise their children at home. FEMALE supports women making transitions between paid employment and the home. Advocates women's family needs in and out of the workplace. Offers members a newsletter that features personal accounts of life at home, survival techniques, book and author reviews, work/family issues and the organization's national and local activities. Meets monthly and features small-group discussions, guest speakers, play groups and mom's night out activities. Call for more information and location of meetings.
Marion House
840 N. Taylor St., Green Bay 54303
496-1478
A resident group home for adolescent mothers with their babies. It is designed to develop
skills young mothers need to raise their baby independently. Fee based on income.
Referrals come from Brown County Social Services.
Family Service Association - Sexual Assault Center
131 S. Madison St., Green Bay 54301
436-8899-24 hours
Provides free assistance and support to sexual assault/abuse victims of all ages, including
help with medical, legal and counseling needs. Referrals to abuser and alcohol drug
treatment programs. Mentor/Teen program; treatment fostercare; family child therapy.
Call 436-8899 for Sexual Assault Center which provides professional
therapy for victims, offenders and families in the treatment of child
sexual abuse, including coordinated assessment, group treatment, individual,
marital and family therapy. Costs are covered by insurance, medical
assistance, or sliding fee scale. Elderly case management, employee
assistance, juvenile restitution, project F.A.S.T., runaway protect,
student assistance, veterans of Vietnam family program, visiting nurses
and
adolescent day treatment.
Refugee, Migration and Hispanic Services
1825 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 23825, Green Bay 54305-3825
437-7531, Ext: 8247
Programs integrate Hispanics into the community, to celebrate their
culture, and to encourage celebration of Spanish mass and religious
and secular events. Family reunification program for refugees develops
sponsorships to assist newly-arrived people in the community. Catechetical
programs and sacramental celebrations for Southeast Asians, and cultural
preservation. Speakers and programs available. KEYS (Keeping Education
Among Youth for Success) at risk refugee program grades 6-12.
Sexual Assualt Center of Family Services
300 Crooks St Green Bay, 54301
436-8899: 24 hours
S.O.S. (Survivors of Survivors)
A support that meets the second Monday of every month at 7-9 p.m. at
the Hoberg Home, 740 S. Van Buren. Anyone is welcome who has lost someone
to suicide. Contact Janna Bostedp at 437-7527
Handicapped
Brown County Association for Retarded Citizens
1673 Dousman St.
P.O. Box 12770, Green Bay 54307-2770
498-2599
The Brown County Association For Retarded Citizens promotes comprehensive services to provide opportunities for development of potential and well-being for all citizens with mental retardation. Services include : Early Interverntion, Family Support/ Respite Care, Developmental Activities Program; Citizen Advocacy, Positive Parenting, Katie Beckett, Supported Employment and Work Services.
Administers BARC Industries
at 1660 Stiles Road, phone 497-4510.
Cerebral Palsy Inc.
2801 5. Webster Ave., Green Bay 54301
337-1122
An independent, non-profit organization providing Northeastern Wisconsin with early
intervention services for children and adults with cerebral palsy or related developmental
disabilities, augmentative communication evaluations and therapy, financial assistance with
assistive or adaptive equipment, therapeutic aquatics, hydrotherapy, integrated daycare,
information and referral.
Curative Rehabilitation Center & Sheltered Industries
2900 Curry Lane
P.O. Box 8027, Green Bay 54308
468-1161 -Voice/TTY
A, comprehensive, nonprofit rehabilitation center providing programs
and services people with disabilities, older adults and mature workers.
Health and Intervention services include occupational and speech therapy
as well as EMG neuro-muscular treatment, outpatients physhotherapeutic
counseling
and assisted bathing.
Treatment programs include older adult and Alzheimerâs day centers,
life skills classes
and a head injury program.
Work related services include vocational evaluation, job placement assistance, job
experience, skilled training and sheltered employment. Options for Independent Living.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
200 N. Jefferson St. Suite 311, Green Bay 54301
448-5281, or TDD 448-5290
Enables persons with physical or mental disabilities to obtain or maintain employment. The
rehabilitation program is individualized to meet personal needs. Major services include
medical and psychological and vocational evaluation, counseling and guidance, job
placement and job training. Assist hearing impaired, and elderly, visually impaired with aids
and appliances.
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Diocese of Green Bay
1825 Riverside Drive
Box 23825, Green Bay 54305-3825
437-7531 Voice and TDD
Oriented toward personal religious growth with full integration and participation of persons
with disabilities into their church community. Offers religious education programs, retreat
opportunities, sign language classes, accessibility to church facilities and adaptive
curriculums, education and training of parish advocates and volunteers, handicapped
awareness programs, advocacy for and with persons with disabilities, interpreted masses,
social events, information and referral services.
Young Artist Workshops
St. Norbert College, De Pere 54115
403-3176
This program offers year-round educational workshops, research materials,
publications and video-resources for educators. The workshop also
offers a three-week summer program of arts enrichment for developmentally
disabled and physically challenged young people. Applications for
childrenâsâ summer program available mid-February. Call for information
orto be put on mailing list.
Helping Hands
American Red Cross Lakeland Chapter
2131 Deckner Ave.
P.O. Box 8295. Green Bay 54308-8295
468-8535
Provides volunteer blood donor program, instruction in first aid, CPR, baby sitting, nurse
assistant training, education for HIVI AIDS, bloodborne pathogens, water safety and
lifeguarding, infant and toddler car seat rentals, transportation for the elderly and
handicapped, emergency assistance to armed service forces and their families, disaster
relief and education preparedness, free blood pressure screening, and volunteers for local
hospitals. A United Way Agency serving Brown, Shawano, Oconto, Menominee and
Kewaunee Counties.
Brown County Emergency Government
Law Enforcement Center
300 E. Walnut St., Green Bay 54305
4484270
Disaster preparedness and relief.
Brown County Veterans Service Office
305 E. Walnut St., 1st floor
P.O. Box 23600, Green Bay 54305-3600
448-4450
Assists Brown County veterans and their dependents In applying for state and federal
benefits to which they may be entitled.
Employee Assistance Program
Family Service Association of Brown County
300 Crooks St.
Green Bay, 54301
436-6800
Programs are available to local businesses concerned with retaining valuable employees.
Offers immediate professional assistance to employees experiencing personal problems that
affect job performance.
Legal Services of Northeastern Wisconsin
201 W. Walnut.
Green Bay, 54301
432-4645
Provides free counseling and representation in selected civil matters
to eligible low-income people.
Lutheran Social Services
926 Willard Drive, Green Bay 54304
490-1144
Individual, marriage and family counseling. ADOA assessment. Certified out-patient clinic.
Pain management. Services available to all. Part of cost paid by insurance for eligible
clients. Sliding fee scale for those without Insurance coverage. A United Way Agency.
Mobile Meals
P.O. Box 13508
Green Bay 54307-3508
433-8611 - East Side
498-4573 - West Side
Provides home-delivered meals to homebound. handicapped of any age, as well as elderly
persons.
Newcomers Service and Club.
P.O. Box 8261 Green Bay 54308 4684289
Non-profit, locally owned and operated to give new residents community information and introductions to local businesses; club provides opportunity to make new friends through 25 different interest groups
Volunteers With Disabilities Program
Volunteer Center
131 5. Madison, Green Bay 54301
435-1101
Helps mentally, physically or emotionally disabled persons locate volunteer jobs, assists displaced workers in attaining new horizons through volunteer work, and helps recovering disabled persons to find alternatives for leisure time.
Volunteering
Volunteer Center
948 Ninth St., Green Bay 54301
429-9445
Get in touch with the Volunteer Center which maintains a list of
organizations that need volunteer help. Your interests can be matched
with requests for volunteer help from 160 and more community organizations.
Kid volunteers are welcome, and groups or businesses are encouraged
to
volunteer as a unit.
Aldo Leopold Alternative School
622 Eliza St.,
Green Bay 54301
448-2140
A K-8 school which offers an alternative way to learning for students. The school is part of
the Green Bay Public School system. Volunteers tutor children, share interests and are
classroom aides or a coaches, or they can enter into any one of the dozen other enjoyable
activities.
American Cancer Society
926 Willard Drive,
Green Bay 54304
496-9250
Needs office help, non-smokers to help others kick the habit, phone recruiters, fund
campaign workers.
American Diabetes Association
1600 Shawano Ave,
Green Bay 54303
498-1066
Become a leader in childrenâs activities, distribute flyers and posters, use your
communication and fund-raising and office skills: Tour de Cure bicycle event In summer.
American Red Cross
2131 Deckner Ave.,
Green Bay 54302
468-8535 or 468-1551
Needs drivers for elderly and disabled, help with blood drives, instructors for baby-sitting,
CPR, and first aid and other Interesting chores.
Try the hospitals:
All have needs for guides and in-hospital delivery persons, In the
gift shops, as receptionists and clerks in admitting and aides to
staff.
Bellin Memorial Hospital
744 5. Webster Ave.,
Green Bay 54305
433-3697
St. Maryâs Hospital Medical Center
1726 Shawano Ave.,
Green Bay 54303
498-4383
St. Vincent Hospital
835 5. Van Buren St.,
Green Bay 54307-3508
433-8561
Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay
1451 University Ave., Green Bay 54308-8145
437-3999
Game and recreational activity supervisors are needed, as are teaching skills in the ants and
crafts, music and in the homework assistance program.
Brown County Association for Retarded Citizens
1673 Dousman St.,
Green Bay 54307-2770
498-2599
Volunteers serve as advocates and friends to persons with developmental disabilities. They
assist with craft and leisure projects.
Brown County Commission on Aging
300 5. Adams St.,
Green Bay 54301
448-4301
Volunteers offer to keep in phone contact with homebound elderly, even visit them
regularly. Peer counselors, escorts and shopping assistants are much needed, as are many
volunteers to deliver homebound meals.
Brown County Department of Social Services
111 N. Jefferson,
Green Bay 54301
448-6000 or 448-6022
Spend time with a child from a dysfunctional family or with an elderly
person. Transport children or seniors for counseling, medical exams,
family visits. Supervise foster childrenâs parental visits. Take
part in Pals Program for young people.
Brown County Library
515 Pine St.,
Green Bay 54301
448-4400
About 125 regulars are needed to make homebound and nursing home book deliveries, for
clipping and filing, and youth help with summer reading programs in all seven library
locations. Extra help is need during library used book sales.
Brown County Mental Health Center
2900 St. Anthony Drive,
Green Bay 54311
391-4700
Teens, as well as adults, are welcome to share their talents, help at dances, assist at bingo
parties, and supervise in the gift area.
Catholic Diocese
1825 Riverside Drive,
P.O. Box 23825
Green Bay 54305-3825
437-7531, Ext. 247
Money management experts are needed as are experts in communication skills. Special
needs classrooms need helpers. Or be a reading friend to a deaf or hard of hearing student,
sharing stories and games.
AIDS Resources Center of Wisconsin
824 5. Broadway, Green Bay 54304
437-7400
The Center will train counselors or buddies for all age groups in the
HIV (AIDS) program.
Cerebral Palsy Inc.
2801 5. Webster Ave.,
Green Bay 54301
337-1122
Childrenâs Service Society of Wisconsin
1270 Lombardi Ave.,
Green Bay 54304
497-2207
Women, 26 or older, are needed to become mentors for teenage mothers. CSS sponsors
the Options for Families Program which offers services for parents seeking help to avoid or
stop a pattern of abuse or neglect in their family. CSS seeks volunteers for a parent aide
program.
Citizens for Better Environment
1211 E. Walnut St.,
Green Bay 54301
432-1909
An environmental education and research organization which gathers information and hears
complaints about environmental concerns for referral to proper agencies. Offers school and
group talks. Legal staff can file lawsuits.
Clean Bay Backers
Clean Bay Backers
1150 Bellevue St.,
Green Bay, 54302
391-4620
Volunteers assist with awareness and education of water quality focusing on teaching area
children about clean water and the importance of having clean water. Through videos,
committees and cartoon creatures they promote the educational awareness of clean water.
Clean Water Action Council of Northeast Wisconsin
1270 Main St.
Suite 120
Green Bay, 54302
437-7304
A non-profit organization working to prevent and clean-up pollution, preserve critical
wildlife habitats and conserve natural resources.
Coalition to Promote Respect
3576 Van Lanen Rd.,
Green Bay 54311
465-1618
Volunteers assist in trying to develop harmony and understanding among the diverse
groups that live in Brown County.
Curative Rehabilitation Center
2900 Curry Lane,
Green Bay 54308
468-1161, Ext. 187or177
Volunteers serve as drivers, activity helpers and tutors. They also assist in the centerâs gift
shop.
Crossroads Justice Center and Shelter
123 S. Webster Ave.,
Green Bay 54301
435-7777
Volunteers needed to provide assistance with the homeless shelter and to respond to social
justice issues.
Encompass Child Care
1300 Bellevue St.,
Green Bay 54302
469-1236
Teaching assistants, van drivers, mealtime helpers are needed.
Family Service Association
300 Crooks St., Green Bay 54301
436-6800 Family Service
436-8888 Crisis Center
436-8899 Assault Center
Volunteers support and help counselors out by assisting them with adult and child victims
of sexual assault. The association has a 24-hour Helpline for people in need.
Family Violence Center
1120 University Ave.
P.O. Box 727, Green Bay 54305-0727
435-0100
Child care providers are needed to relieve mothers, and clerical workers. Answer the
Helpline or, with training, you can become an advocate.
Green Bay Civic Symphony
147 N. Broadway,
Green Bay, 54303
433-72-0722
Seat guests at concerts, man phones at ticket times, stuff mailings.
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra Inc.
115 S. Jefferson St., Green Bay 54301
435-3465
Be an usher at concerts, use your phone skills at season ticket renewal time and your typing
and computer skills around the office, become a music librarian.
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
302 N Adams St Suite 100
Green Bay 54301
432-0800
Provides local funding sources for charitable activities and organizations.
Pools contributions Into a pennanently invested endowment and distributes
invested Income to qualified nonprofit agencies.
Northeast Wisconsin Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 1172,
Green Bay, WI, 54305
339-6350
A non-profit organization that works in cooperation with local churches
to build homes for needy families. Volunteers are needed to work~hands
on~uilding the homes.
Heritage Hill State Park
2640 5. Webster Ave., Green Bay 54301
448-5150
Become a guide or concessionaire. Share your old-time craft skills, assist with researching
Northeast Wisconsin history, or work in the office on special projects, newsletters,
publicity.
Bay Area Humane Society and Animal Shelter Inc.
1830 Radisson St.,
Green Bay 54302
469-3110
Inside or outside, the Shelter uses volunteers to help with animal
care,
posting lost animal signs, raising funds.
Literacy Council of Brown County
424 5. Monroe Ave., Green Bay 54301
435-2474
Indications are that about 20 percent of the countyâs residents lack basic reading and
writing skills. Become a teacher, especially with non-English speaking adults.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
P.O. Box 433, Green Bay 54301
432-6233
Join other victims of drunk driving to create awareness of the tragedy of drunk drivers.
Neville Public Museum
210 Museum Place, Green Bay 54303
448-4460
During the school year the museum needs trained docents to guide groups through the
museum. Another ongoing need is for volunteers to work with the collections curator.
Paulâs Pantry
St. Vincent de Paul
1520 N. Webster Ave., Green Bay 54302
433-0343
The Pantry always needs help in picking up food, sorting and bagging
and distributing it. In the office timekeepers and clerical workers
come in handy. And in the thrift store volunteers can sort,
price and display donations.
Political Parties can always use sturdy volunteers.
- Democratic Party of Brown County, 435-5497
- Republican Party of Brown County, 494-2448
Salvation Army
626 Union Court, Green Bay 54303
497-7053
Needs help with the daily hot meal program and in the thrift store. Shoppers to help the
elderly are needed. Many volunteers are required during the Christmas season.
SCORE
Chamber of Commerce
400 5. Washington St., Green Bay 54301
437-8704
Service Corps of Retired Executives was organized to advise people
in business. The Chamber operates many of its committees and programs
with volunteers willing to assume leadership
positions in the community.
Service League of Green Bay Inc.
P.O. Box 372, Green Bay 54305
490-7276
This womenâs organization utilizes volunteers in support of children,
in hospitals, through social services and educational and charitable
institutions, as well as to Encompass Child Care.
United Amerindian Center
P.O. Box 2248
707 Dousman, Green Bay 54303
436-6630
Clerical and maintenance help needed as well as assistants in AOD,
womenâs and youth programs.
United Way of Brown County
1825 Riverside Drive, Green Bay 54305-
1163
432-3393
Volunteers contact area businesses on behalf of United Way, which also uses writers and
artists in their public relations.
YMCA
City Centre,
235 N. Jefferson St.,
436-9622
Needs volunteers as sports coaches, assistance with preschoolers,
and with the swim programs, at YM camps. in fund-raising and on
policy-making boards: also with children at risk at community
and school sites.
YWCA
230 5. Madison St., Green Bay 54301
432-5581
Always can use volunteers as day care aides. desk top publishers and word processors,
mailers and housekeeping aides.
Wild Ones
Natural Landscapers, Inc.
494-7811
A local chapter of the national, non-profit organization dedicated to using native plants and to promoting bio-diversity and environmentally sound practices. Its mission is to share information and experiences with members and with the community. Meetings are held at the visitor’s center, Green Bay Botanical Garden. Activities also include field trips, native plant rescues and seed collection. 494-7811.
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