A new three-year pilot program in Brown County aims to reduce homelessness by bridging the gap between high-barrier tenants and landlords. Backed by a $220,000 grant, the initiative will offer financial safety nets, education, and personalized support through the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay.
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Funding Targets Rental Gaps
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and the mechanical engineering firm, Tweet Garot, fund the program. With homelessness up 15% between January 2022 and January 2025 in Brown County, the program seeks to connect renters facing credit or eviction barriers with landlords willing to lease available units.
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Support for Second Chances
“This is sort of a voucher for tenants who maybe haven’t had the best success in the past and need a second chance. So really, the Salvation Army’s team will walk alongside them,” said Amber Paluch, Senior VP of Community Impact at the foundation. Tenants may have poor credit, limited rental history, or prior evictions, all factors that make finding housing difficult…