Green Bay, WI

Green Bay, WI lowers barriers to home ownership with the Great Being Home down payment incentive

Local officials approved $250,000 in federal ARPA funds for the incentive program. Employees of the city, nonprofits, and small local businesses can apply for $5,000 each. Payments can be used for down payments and closing costs on homes within city limits. There is no income requirement for eligibility though recipients must complete pre-purchase counseling from NeighborWorks Green Bay. The project operator also finds additional financial assistance to boost the program's impact.

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Green Bay, WI

United States

Green Bay, WI is using CARES Act funding to offer free high-speed internet access in public parks

The City of Green Bay is using $253,000 in CARES Act funding to offer free high-speed internet access in public parks located in low-income neighborhoods. The city is partnering with Nsight Telservices to reduce costs and maximize the number of locations reached. The high-speed internet access would benefit kids who use the parks in the summer, individuals seeking employment without regular access to an internet connection, and security camera systems installed for public safety purposes.

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Green Bay, WI

United States

Green Bay, WI launches a homeless support pilot program at local park

The City of Green Bay's Parks Committee is partnering with St. John's Homeless Shelter to launch a homeless support pilot program at St. John's Park. The pilot program is designed to address the growing unsheltered population at the city-owned park because the local homeless shelters are already at capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will offer support and services through community partners directly to individuals at the park.

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Green Bay, WI

United States