Creating Pathways to Homeownership and Housing Stability

Since 1982, NeighborWorks Green Bay has been dedicated to addressing housing challenges and helping individuals and families achieve homeownership and long-term housing stability. What began as a mission to revitalize Green Bay’s core neighborhoods has grown into a comprehensive, community-focused organization serving a wide range of housing needs across the region.

To date, we’ve educated over 21,000 individuals and helped nearly 3,900 families become homeowners. At the heart of our work is a commitment to collaboration and community building—meeting people where they are and supporting them on their unique housing journeys, whether they’re first-time buyers, renters, existing homeowners or those experiencing housing instability. Our services include:

• Homebuyer Education & Counseling: Classes and personalized support to guide individuals through every step of the home-buying process.
• Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance: 0% interest loans for eligible buyers to help make homeownership more accessible.
• Affordable Rental Housing: We manage 251 rental units across 58 properties to offer quality housing options at affordable rates.
• Real Estate Development: Revitalizing neighborhoods through home renovation, new construction and community space development.
• Community Engagement: Hosting initiatives like Good Neighbor Week to build connections, elevate resident voices and strengthen neighborhoods.

We believe strong communities are built together, and there are many ways for community members to get involved in supporting our mission—from volunteering at events and serving on committees, to donating, partnering as a business, or simply spreading the word about our work.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to explore the creation of a Community Land Trust in collaboration with community partners and the City of Green Bay. This innovative tool would help families achieve and maintain homeownership while preserving long-term housing affordability.

For more about our work and ways you can provide support, visit NWGreenBay.org.