Community Connection
August 4, 2021
1. Local Public Health Agencies Find Substantial COVID-19 Spread in Brown County
Brown County Public Health
Brown County is now experiencing a substantial level of community transmission. Our public health departments are strongly recommending masking in indoor settings even if you are vaccinated. This new guidance has been put in place to protect those who are unvaccinated and those who are immunocompromised.

For more information, visit stayhealthybc.com.

Contact Name
  Brown County Public Health
Contact Email/Phone
  bc_health@browncountywi.gov; 920-448-6400
2. Child vaccination clinic
Brown County Health and Human Services
Brown County Public Health is hosting a VFC clinic this
Thursday August 5thfrom 3:00-6:00 p.m.
at the Brown County Public Library, 515 Pine Street Green Bay, WI 54301
no appointment is needed
If you don’t know or are unsure what vaccines your child may need, staff will be able to look up your records there.  

The “VFC “ (vaccines for children) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines for children without cost to the families (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/)  

 

Children through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to receive VFC vaccines:  

-Medicaid eligible (Badger Care in the state of Wisconsin)
-Uninsured
-Underinsured (Insurance does not cover vaccines or doesn’t cover certain vaccines or covers vaccines but has a fixed dollar limit or cap for vaccines. Once that fixed dollar amount is reached, a child is then eligible)
-American Indian or Alaska native

Children whose health insurance covers the cost of vaccinations are not eligible for VFC vaccines, even when a claim for the cost of the vaccine and its administration would be denied for payment by the insurance carrier because the plan’s deductible had not been met. (For example, if there is private insurance through your company and you are not eligible.)

 

Please feel free to reach out to Brown County Public Health for any further questions or concerns:

•      Phone: 920-448-6400
•          Website: www.stayhealthybc.com
•          Physical Address: 111 N Jefferson St. Green Bay, WI 54301
3. Outfitting Women for Success: Pay Yourself First!
YWCA Greater Green Bay
Tuesday, August 10 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Invest in yourself and join us virtually or in person Tuesday, August 10th at the YWCA for informative and interactive workshops where you will learn and apply tools toward economic advancement. The Pay Yourself First workshop will cover tactics and strategies to maximize your family budget and give plans on how to reduce debt most efficiently. Presented by Stan Kroll, Associated Bank

Visit our website or call the YWCA Greater Green Bay to register and save your spot!

The Outfitting Women for Success (OWFS) series is designed by women for women of all backgrounds and life experiences in building self-confidence, developing job and life skills and creating space for personal and professional growth.

Event Contact Name
  Suzanne Wittman
Event Contact Phone
  920-432-5581
4. Understanding the Purpose of Life for Youth
Wise Women Gathering Place
August 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, & 26th. from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Assists our youth and help them develop their cultural consciousness, a sense of direction, create and implement healthy lifestyle and choices, and to help them recognize their purpose that can create meaning and identify for their lives.


Event Contact Name
  Danielle Karl & Breann Clark
Event Contact Email or Phone
  Danielle Karl - dkarl@wisewomengp.org 920-490-0627
Breann Clark - bclark@wisewomengp.org 920-309-8164
5. Mug Club for Caregivers
Brown County ADRC
Wednesday, August 11th from 6p-7p

"Self-care is more than a catch phrase and it’s more than important; it’s critical. Taking time out for ourselves helps to prevent burnout, increases our good health, decreases symptoms of depression, and so much more. Besides, as a caregiver, I couldn’t care for someone else as I do if I didn't take time out for taking care of myself." ~Gloria Kraegel

Sponsored by the Brown County Caregiver Coalition, the Mug Club is a monthly gathering for families, friends, partners & other informal caregivers.
2nd Wednesday of each month from 6–7 pm. Join us IN PERSON, at 300 S. Adams Street or call the office and get connected to join us virtually.

For more information or to join us virtually contact ADRC at (920) 448-4300.

Event Contact Name
  ADRC Front Desk
Event Email
6. Panera Fundraising Night
Wisconsin CASA Association
August 14th, 4-8 pm

Mark your calendars! Come join us for some delicious food and make a positive impact at the same time! Panera at 2627 South Oneida Street in Green Bay will give back 20% of sales on this date/time period to Wisconsin CASA Association to help out children in the foster care system. Order online at panerabread.com and enter code PRFUND at checkout. You can also bring this flyer or show a digital version to the cashier when ordering at the cafe to ensure WI CASA gets a portion of the proceeds. Can't wait to see you there!

Event Contact Name
  EmmyJo Kretche
Event Contact Email
7. Family Night
Hope's House
August 16th

We have four different companies from the community coming together to make this night great for the whole family.
Schedule:
5:30-6PM- DePere Dress Library Basement (Emil and Gail Fischer Room)
--> Mindfulness Drawing with Carrieanne from The Happy Apricot
--> Face painting with April from Tia's Devine Design
--> Temporary Tattoos for kids, teens and adults with Hope's House volunteers
6-6:30PM- Voyager Park by our Memorial Tree (Backyard of the library parking lot)
--> Drumming Circle with Expressive Therapies
6:30-7PM- Library Parking Lot
--> Tibby's Ice Cream Truck
We will have some fun giveaways as well from Hope's House and Grief Booklets sponsored by Muehl-Beottcher Funeral Home.
Please RSPV on Facebook (https://bit.ly/3BRUnLh) or by emailing info@hopeshousewi.com

Event Contact Name
  Gina Peotter
8. Best Foot Forward Shoe Drive
Brown County United Way
Now-August 23, 2021
Help Brown County kids put their Best Foot Forward this new school year!

Brown County United Way, Green Bay Area Public School district, and Howe Community Resource Center are partnering on shoe drive that will help kids put their best foot forward for the 2021 school year! This collaboration will provide elementary kids (ages 5-12 years) with a new pair of shoes to start the school year or to replace during the school year. Many children go without adequate footwear or are unable to purchase quality shoes. We are looking for good quality new shoes that kids will be excited to wear and give them a running start to the school year!

You can support by donating new shoes in sizes:
 Kids, size 10 through 6 youth and/or
 Up to adult size 9

All shoes can be dropped off at the Howe Community Resource Center (526 S Monroe St.), Monday - Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Donations of new only shoes will be accepted now through Friday, August 20, 2021.

We will need volunteers to help with the sorting of the shoe donations. Volunteer days will occur on Monday, August 23 and Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Stayed tuned for more details on our websites, and social media.


Opportunity Contact Name
 Jill Sobieck
Opportunity Contact Email
9. Artstreet 2021
Mosaic Arts, Inc.
August 27 - 29, 2021

Artstreet 2021 presented by BayCare Clinic and Mosaic Arts, Inc. is happening on August 27, 28 and 29th! We are so excited to be celebrating our 40th anniversary!
For the past 40 years, Art Street has been bringing art out of studios, galleries and museums throughout Wisconsin and the country. In one weekend, stroll the streets of downtown Green Bay and encounter the original works of 200+ artists, including:
Contemporary. Pop Art. Literature. Abstract Expressionism. Photography. Art Nouveau. Theatre. And MORE.
Take in the beauty around you, as you make your way through the streets of Green Bay during the last month of summer. View artists demonstrating their work during the creative process. Savor an array of local specialty foods. Enjoy cultural displays. Engage in hand-on children’s art activities. Listen to the sounds of laughter, nature, and song.
Music goes until 10:00pm on Friday, 9:00pm on Saturday and 5:00pm on Sunday.
The Art Fair
August 27 - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
August 28 - 10:00pm - 6:00pm
August 29 - 10:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact Mosaic Arts at info@mosaicartsinc.org or at 920.435.5220 for more information.

Event Contact Name
 Artstreet 2021
Event Contact Email
10. Harm Reduction 101 - A Future Brown County Rooted in Harm Reduction
Brown County HHS and Vivent Health
August 31st from 11:30 - 12:30 (Virtual)

Please join us virtually for Harm Reduction 101 (Sharps safety, syringe access, wound care, access to care and community importance and legality, Personal Stories) presented by Ben Bruso and Jim Brunner of Vivent Health. This life saving training will count for 1 CEU towards professional continuing education. Please join us for this important information that may help you save a life.


Event Contact Name
  Event Brite
11. Narcan Training - A Future Brown County Rooted in Harm Reduction
Brown County HHS and Vivent Health
August 31st from 5pm to 6pm

Evening Naloxone Training from 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. at the Neville Museum in Brown County, presented by Jim Brunner of Vivent Health. In this life saving training, you will learn about Narcan and how to use it. 1 CEU will be given towards professional continuing education so bring your colleagues! With current opiate overdoses on the rise, this training is just as important as CPR and may give a person a second chance on life. Currently the record for training in Brown County is 38, we can beat this number and hope you help us accomplish this by registering below. Hoping to see you there!

This is an in person event at the Neville Museum but please register prior at... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/164997336475

Event Contact Name
  Neville Museum / Event Bright Registration
12. 2021 Power of the Purse
Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
September 15-16, 2021
16th Annual Power of the Purse Event to Feature Boston Marathon Hero & Physician
Dr. Natalie Stavas

The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay is grateful to have Dr. Stavas speaking at the Power of the Purse, the primary fundraising event for the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay. The event on September 16 includes a popular silent auction of high-end purses and an engaging program. Women and men are encouraged to attend to learn more about the Women’s Fund cause of empowering women and inspiring girls in our community.
Doors for Power of the Purse will open at 10:00 a.m. for networking, to view the silent auction, and to purchase raffle tickets. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the program featuring
Dr. Stavas to follow.

Multiple volunteer opportunities to be found here: https://signup.com/go/GVNrMJF

Event Contact Name
  Bobbi Schaetz
Event Contact Email
13. Development Director Hiring
The Production Farm
Are you a passionate and successful development leader who is a
self-starter builder style and likes to work independently?
Do you thrive when you can spread your wings?
Are you creative and like to work with like-minded creative and cool people?
We want to meet you!

The Production Farm is hiring their very first Development Director to establish our very first fundraising department. We offer very competitive benefits and this compensation package starting at $61,500. Send your cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and three references to developmentdirectorhiring@theproductionfarm.org by August 23rd.

Opportunity Contact Name
  Kayla Lampereur, Chief Operating Officer
14. Employment Opportunities
Boll Adult Care Concepts
Positions Available Immediately
Please apply by visiting our website:

Boll Adult Care Concepts is hiring PCWs for Part-Time (Potential for Full-Time):
• Days (including weekend) shifts available
• Work in a 4-person residential group home
• Medication Administration and assist in ADLs
Experience
• Experience preferred but paid training provided
• Valid driver’s license is required
Base Pay: Pay based on experience/ Above average industry wage
Other Payment Opportunities:
• Paid training
• Paid Personal Time Off
• Merit Bonus

Opportunity Contact Name
  Maria Boll
Opportunity Contact Email
15. Executive Director Position Opening
Envision of Greater Green Bay
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ENVISION GREATER GREEN BAY


Ready to be a game changer for the future of the Green Bay area?
Imagine helping Green Bay area leaders anticipate and lead change to a preferred future.
Join us as the Executive Director of Envision and lead the way

This newly created Executive Director position will be instrumental in bringing business, government, education and the nonprofit sectors together to guide our community toward a preferred future. Envision is seeking a visionary leader who will help a dynamic and resourceful board of directors and workshop alumni implement the proven concepts behind Foresight Analysis. See envisionggb.org

Opportunity Contact Name
  Steve Herro
Opportunity Contact Email
16. ICS is Hiring a Housing Specialist
Integrated Community Solutions
Apply Now!

Integrated Community Solutions (ICS) is hiring a Housing Specialist!
The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, and works with community members who are seeking rental assistance in Brown County through the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Details of the job duties are available on our website at www.ics-gb.org.

Apply by sending an email with a cover letter and resume to hr@ics-gb.org.

This position is eligible for our full benefits package. This includes heath insurance with an employer contribution to a Health Savings Account, dental and vision insurance, a 401K plan with employer match, PTO available upon hire, 9 paid holidays a year, short and long term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly organization, as well as one grounded in our company values. Join our Team today!

Opportunity Contact Name
  Lori DeGrave
17. Executive Director Position
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin
Immediate opening

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin is searching for an Executive Director with proven leadership experience to champion the vision, mission, and programs of the organization through fundraising, grant writing, event leadership and financial management. The Executive Director is charged with moving the strategy of the agency forward in our communities by building relationships, developing strong partnerships, and collaboration with local and national entities, while leading change and fostering the culture and passion of the agency through the staff and Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Required education level: Bachelor’s Degree.

To see a full job description and for more information about the agency, visit our website: https://bbbsnew.org/about/careers/

To express interest in this opportunity, send resume with cover letter by August 27, 2021 to Sharon Hulce at sharon@ergsearch.com.

Opportunity Contact Name
  Joyce Anderson
Opportunity Contact Email