GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A new pilot program led by the Salvation Army is launching in Green Bay to help reduce homelessness by connecting individuals with troubled rental histories to landlords and stable housing.
The goal is to assist people who may be struggling to find housing due to past credit issues or evictions.
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“So many individuals in our community are just looking for that little bit of help going forward,” said Dennis Buehler, president and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. “Sometimes they’ve had a troubled renting history, maybe a credit problem or an eviction — and that’s stopping them from finding stable housing. We’re really trying to bridge that gap.”
The Salvation Army has received support from several organizations, including the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, and views the initiative as one step toward broader solutions for affordable housing in the region…