Friendship forged through difficult times
Female guests come together to guide each other through homelessness Within the walls of St. John’s Ministries, you will find people with various backgrounds and unique life stories. The paths …
Nathan’s story: A life turned around
Past addiction and trouble with the law aren’t holding back aspirations of a better life Nathan was a 4.0 student and a 3-sport star athlete at Preble High School, but …
Grant program continues to grow in 2023
Funding from local foundations makes an impact on those experiencing homelessness Local organizations and regional foundations are supporting St. John’s Ministries through grant funding. Those organizations help to provide safety, …
Mental illness and homelessness
Those experiencing homelessness often experience mental illness at a higher rate than those housed Written by Wellspring and Women’s Shelter Case Manager Courtney Mabie The implications of mental illness are …
2022-23 shelter season report
The 18th shelter season was successful, although a record-breaking year with 605 individuals sheltered. St. John’s Ministries also opened Green Bay’s first Women’s Shelter. This shelter season report looks at …
It’s more than a donation room
Clothing and hygiene items donated by the community are used by those experiencing homelessness in times of need Imagine owning the clothes on your back and nothing else. Let that …
91-year-old volunteer featured on WFRV
St. John’s Ministries’ longtime volunteer was featured on WFRV’s Positively Wisconsin for her volunteer work. Sr. Annice McClure recently won the Schreiber Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement award. The award …
Homelessness throughout the past decade at St. John’s Ministries
St. John’s Ministries recently completed its 18th emergency shelter season (November 1 to April 30) and has seen tremendous growth during those years. Starting with the 2012-13 season data began …
