In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the work of everyday heroes working to find sustainable solutions for Green Bay’s unhoused citizens. Peter Silski and Jeremy Pingel, the dedicated case coordinators behind the Green Bay Homeless Outreach Program have already re-housed 20 people since the beginning of the program in August 2024 by literally meeting people where they are and connecting them to healthcare, vital documents, and stable housing.

Plus, we’ll hear stories of individuals whose lives have been changed—like a participant in the outreach program who recently earned his license, obtained essential IDs, and moved into stable housing, thanks to coordinated support.

This week's featured musician is Boris The Sprinkler.

Why this episode matters

• We peel back the headlines to reveal the human stories behind outreach—dedicated social workers, nonprofits, and former unhoused people crafting real solutions together.
  
• You’ll gain insider knowledge on strategies ranging from preventive family support to on‑the‑ground park outreach and cross-sector coordination.
  
• Expect practical insights and inspiring testimonies about dignity, resilience, and the power of community action.

Tune in to hear how the City of Green Bay is working—from targeted early interventions and outreach in public spaces to building a cohesive regional blueprint—to make homelessness rare, brief, and non‑recurring in our communities.

Feel inspired to pitch in? Here are places where YOU can make a difference:

House of Hope https://www.houseofhopegb.org

We All Rise https://www.weallriseaarc.org

Salvation Army https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/greenbay

The Gathering Place https://www.thegatheringplaceinc.org 

Wise Women Gathering Place https://www.wisewomengp.org

Manna for Life https://mannaforlifegb.org

St. Vincent de Paul https://www.svdpgb.org 

St. John’s Ministry https://stjohnsgreenbay.org 

Golden House https://www.goldenhousegb.orgFreedom House https://www.freedomhousegb.org

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