St. John's Ministries

06/12/2026

ICYMI: St. John’s Ministries was recently featured in the On Mission eNewsletter!

This article shares more about the need for shelter in our community, the relationships that make lasting change possible, and the many ways volunteers, churches, and community members can be part of the solution.

Thank you to our board member, Jeff Kurowski and On Mission for helping share the story of hope, dignity, and community that continues every day at St. John’s Ministries.

(On Mission Media photo/Courtesy of St. John Ministries) St. John’s Ministries closes emergency shelter season amidst remaining need for shelter By Jeff Kurowski | For On Mission GREEN BAY, WI — Rooted in support from the Diocese of Green Bay, St. John’s Ministries began more than 20 years ago...

06/11/2026

A backpack is just a backpack... until it holds everything you own.

For our friends experiencing homelessness, a backpack is their closet, filing cabinet, medicine cabinet, photo album, and storage unit. At night, it's often their pillow, keeping the belongings they cannot afford to lose close and safe.

That's why we have a need for *large, sturdy backpacks*. We're looking for bags that are comfortable to carry and durable enough for daily life on the streets.

A good backpack provides more than storage. It offers security, dignity, and peace of mind.

If you have a new or gently used backpack you'd trust with everything you own, would you consider donating it? We'd be so grateful.

Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors in practical, meaningful ways. ❤️

06/04/2026

We did it!

Because of the incredible generosity of our community, and the support of an anonymous matching donor, we are thrilled to share that we have officially met our $25,000 matching gift challenge — unlocking a total of $50,000 to support neighbors experiencing homelessness.

This achievement belongs to all of you. It is a powerful reminder that when our community comes together, lives are changed and futures are strengthened. Every donation and every act of generosity helped make this possible. Together, you are creating real opportunities for those in need.

• Supporting 20 women each night with safety and dignity at our new Women's Stability Shelter.
• Serving over 110 individuals through our Lasting Change Program, with over 95% maintaining stable housing.
• Providing shelter, dignity and hope to an average of 140 guests each night during the Cold Weather Season.

From all of us at St. John’s Ministries, thank you for believing in our mission and standing alongside neighbors working toward a brighter tomorrow. Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact.

05/19/2026

Thank you Navarino Neighborhood for inviting us to spend the morning with you! We are grateful to be viewed as neighbors and valuable members of this community.

We had a great time working with our partners at St. John's Ministries to clean up the neighborhood this past weekend! Be on the lookout for more fun activities this summer!

05/15/2026

A generous donor is matching every gift to St. John’s Ministries up to $25,000 — meaning your support can help unlock a total of $50,000 for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Thanks to initial donors and their generosity, we're close to meeting the match!

With the support of our community:
• The Women’s Stability Shelter opened its doors for the first time ever. In the first two weeks of our Warm Weather Season an average of 20 women are receiving supportive services and safety on their journey to independence.
• 110 individuals are receiving aftercare support through our Lasting Change Program, with 96% maintaining stable housing.
• Our emergency shelters provided dignity and hope for an average of 140 guests this past Cold Weather Season. A critical resource during the harsh winter months.

Together, we’re doing more than providing shelter — we’re building stronger futures in a city that takes care of its own.

Donate here - http://stjohnsgreenbay.org/?form=FUNPWBDJLDE - and help us close the final $5,000 gap and maximize this matching opportunity today!

05/14/2026

It’s not too late to register for the Poverty Simulation taking place THIS Saturday!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/step-into-someone-elses-shoes-poverty-simulation-tickets-1985320558233

An informed community is a compassionate and helpful community. This powerful experience is designed to build understanding, empathy, and awareness around the realities of poverty and the challenges many of our neighbors face every day.

Together, we hope to inspire a community that is ready to advocate, support, and respond with a newfound perspective.

Join us and be part of the conversation that can lead to meaningful change!

05/13/2026

Last weekend, we had the joy of gathering with many of the incredible volunteers who make the work of St. John's Ministries possible every single day.

Our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast is a small token of gratitude for the countless hours, compassionate hearts, and unwavering dedication our volunteers bring to our community. Simply put: we could not do this work without you.

And thank you for the generosity of community partners who helped make the morning so special. The delicious breakfast was entirely donated by Oneida Casino Hotel, beautiful centerpiece flowers were donated by De Pere Greenhouse & Floral, and Festival Foods also provided support for the event.

To every volunteer, supporter, and community partner: thank you for helping create a community rooted in dignity, compassion, and care. We are so grateful for you.

05/12/2026

Sometimes, the smallest acts of compassion can remind someone that they are seen and valued.

We were grateful to partner with Thrivent and Sackcloth & Ashes for a day centered on learning, service, and human connection.

After touring the facilities and learning more about homelessness in our community, volunteers spent the afternoon serving hamburgers and hot dogs at the Micah Center and Wellspring. Alongside meals, they handed out blankets and shared words of encouragement with neighbors experiencing homelessness.

What made the day meaningful wasn’t only the food or the blankets — it was the willingness to listen, connect, and meet people with dignity and compassion.

Thank you to everyone who showed up with open hearts. Moments like these remind us that community care changes lives — for all of us.

05/11/2026

After our last Poverty Simulation, two participants with lived experience shared something we won’t forget:

“This felt accurate.”
“This is important.”

That kind of feedback matters.

Because while no simulation can fully capture someone’s lived experience, it can open the door to deeper understanding and that’s where change begins.

At St. John’s Ministries, we believe awareness is a powerful first step toward action.

If you’ve ever wondered what navigating poverty might feel like or how you can better support your neighbors... this experience is for you.

Saturday, May 16 | 12–3 PM
St. John’s Ministries Men’s Shelter

It's not to late to register! https://ow.ly/7s3l50YzWM1

05/06/2026

Every night, men in our community face a simple but urgent question: Where will I sleep?

At St. John’s Ministries, our Men’s Shelter provides safety, dignity, and support during the cold-weather months and continues to walk alongside men through our Safe Sleep program in the warmer months.

Join us for a Community Tour on Wednesday, May 13 at 12PM in downtown Green Bay.

In just one lunch hour, you’ll:
• Walk through the shelter space
• Learn who we serve and how eligibility works
• Understand the transition from Emergency Shelter to Safe Sleep
• Ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation

If the date and time looks different - it is! We adjusted the date and time to better accommodate our guest services and privacy.

We hope you’ll join us.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAD28A6F4C61-59408534-tours #/