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Unity Hospice to Celebrate West Side Resale Shoppe Expansion

Unity invites the media and general public to attend a Grand Reopening Celebration at Unity Resale Shoppe-West, located at 1641 Commanche Ave, in Green Bay, on Monday, May 18, 2026. A ribbon cutting presentation will begin promptly at 9am, followed by an open house and shopping at 9:30am. In celebration of the 3600 square foot retail space expansion, attendees and customers will enjoy 20% off merchandise at both Unity Resale Shoppe locations throughout the day.

Unity Director of Development Jenifer Allen states “We are thrilled to expand our retail space at our west side store. Proceeds from the Unity Resale Shoppes help fund CommUnity Care, Unity’s financial assistance program. This fund ensures everyone, regardless of financial means, has access to our compassionate hospice care and grief support.” Proceeds from both Resale Shoppes also support special programs offered by Unity, such as Gifted Wishes, a program that makes end-of-life wishes come true for Unity Hospice patients in Northeast Wisconsin, Paws of Comfort Pet Therapy, and our unique Respecting Valor Veteran Program.

Unity Resale Shoppe West opened its doors in May of 2017 to offer a meaningful place for the community to donate and purchase cherished home décor, furniture, housewares, books, jewelry, antiques, clothing, and shoes. This second location at 1302 S. Broadway St., De Pere, allows even greater convenience for customers and donors and offers the same level of quality merchandise at amazingly low prices.

About Unity
Unity is Northeast Wisconsin’s pioneering not-for-profit healthcare provider that offers a full complement of care solutions including nonmedical home care, supportive palliative care, hospice care, and grief support. With a commitment to seamlessly adapt care to the everchanging needs of each patient and family, Unity works tirelessly to enhance quality of life through innovative services and unique programs ensuring the wishes and goals of patients and families are always met. As the only locally owned and operated advanced illness provider in the region, Unity partners with area skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, and pharmacies, ensuring seamless care in all settings.

Unity is the sole organization offering inpatient hospice at seven area hospitals and is a collaboration between Emplify Health by Bellin, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. Established as the third hospice program in the nation, Unity launched Wisconsin’s first palliative care program in 2002, the area’s first hospice residence in 2007, the region’s only Grief and Education Center in 2021, and the area’s first pediatric hospice program in 2024. Learn more at https://unityhospice.org/.

Ethics in Action: HOnoring THose who Make OUr Community Stronger

What does ethical leadership look like in action?

In Greater Green Bay, it looks like individuals who quietly step up to meet a need, solve a problem, or stand firm in their values—even when it’s difficult. These are the people who strengthen our workplaces, uplift our neighborhoods, and inspire meaningful change.

Foundations Health & Wholeness is proud to once again host the Ethics in Action Honors Event, a celebration of individuals who demonstrate integrity, courage, and compassion across Brown County. This annual event not only recognizes outstanding community members, but also raises critical support for mental wellness services that ensure no one is turned away due to financial hardship.

Help Us Recognize an Unsung Hero

Nominations are now open—and this is where the community plays a vital role.

We are seeking nominations for individuals whose actions have made a real, tangible difference. This isn’t about titles or accolades. It’s about stories—moments where someone saw a challenge and chose to act.

Maybe it’s a colleague who fostered a healthier workplace culture.
A teacher who supported students beyond the classroom.
A neighbor who stepped in during a time of crisis.

The strongest nominations focus on a specific situation:

What challenge or need existed?
How did the nominee respond in a meaningful or creative way?
What impact did their actions have?

The goal is simple: to inspire others through real examples of ethical leadership in action.

Important Deadline: May 31, 2026

Nominations are accepted year-round, but those submitted by May 31, 2026 will be considered for this year’s honors. Submissions received after that date will roll into the following year to ensure each story receives thoughtful review by an independent selection committee. Award Nominations | Foundations Health & Wholeness

Why It Matters

For more than 60 years, Foundations Health & Wholeness has been committed to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through compassionate care and ethical leadership. Events like Ethics in Action highlight the very values that make our region thrive—while supporting essential services like mental health counseling, youth outreach, and foster care programs.

By submitting a nomination, you’re doing more than recognizing someone—you’re helping elevate a culture of integrity and compassion across Greater Green Bay.

Save the Date

The 2026 Ethics in Action Honors Event will be held in October at Lambeau Field, bringing together community leaders, businesses, and changemakers to celebrate the power of ethical action.

Submit a Nomination

Do you know someone making a difference?

Take a few minutes to share their story and help us honor the individuals who are shaping a stronger, healthier community.

Deadline: May 31, 2026
Nominations can be submitted via Foundations Health & Wholeness: Award Nominations | Foundations Health & Wholeness

Free Admission for MOms on Mother’s Day

You won’t want to miss this year’s Mother’s Day at the Zoo, presented by Meijer! Join us on Sunday, May 10^th to celebrate Mom: she’ll receive free admission to the NEW Zoo and to the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour all day long. While supplies last, Mom can also choose a free plant, courtesy of Wery’s Sweet Summer Bloomers, and receive a complimentary bag of candy on arrival.

In addition to all the every-day fun the NEW Zoo has to offer, guests can enjoy “extra” fun activities provided by this year’s sponsors, too. AHT Wisconsin Windows and Everydry Waterproofing will be on-site with activities, The Dog House will be serving up their famously fresh cheese curds, burgers, and brats, Nothing Bundt Cakes will be offering a variety of tasty, sweet treats, and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be pouring out a thirst-quenching selection of both hot and cold beverages. That means Mom won’t have to cook, so don’t be afraid to come hungry! The Giraffe Feeding Experience and the Children’s Zoo Feeding Experience will be available throughout the day, as well, along with the Endangered Species Carousel (weather permitting).

To facilitate an easier and faster entry, we encourage everyone to purchase admission tickets in advance for all members of your party (EXCEPT for moms and kids under 3!). You can arrive any time after we open at 9:00 a.m. and stay at the Zoo for as long as you like (until closing time!). Tickets are available now. Zoo Pass Members can arrive anytime during the day and follow your usual entrance procedure. Canopy Tour tickets can be purchased at the Adventure Park Base Camp Building or online in advance (for everyone in your group except for moms and children under 3). Zoo PLUS Canopy Tour tickets are also available, so if you plan to do both activities, take advantage of the savings those tickets provide.

The NEW Zoo and the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour will both be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 10^th. Gifts for moms will be available while supplies last.

Click here to buy Mother’s Day tickets.

Kyle CHapman of Barry-Wehmiller to Give Keynote at new NOrth Summit

Kyle Chapman, president and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, will provide a keynote address at the upcoming New North Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay. He will honor the legacy of his father, Bob, around the goal of building a more caring world through people-first business practices. Bob Chapman had been scheduled to provide a keynote at this year’s Summit prior to his passing this past March 19.

Bob Chapman, chairman and former CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Group, had shared his business philosophy in the 2015 best-seller, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family, co-authored with Raj Sisodia. The book, which will be given to all New North Summit attendees, has sold more than 110,000 copies and has been translated into eight languages; it was re-released in a revised and expanded edition in 2025.

Registration for the event remains open; a link to register can be found at www.newnorthsummit.com.

“We are most appreciative that Kyle Chapman has agreed to step in for his father as a speaker at this year’s New North Summit to help us honor Bob,” says New North President and CEO Patti Habeck. “The philosophy of Barry- Wehmiller challenges traditional thinking about how to run a business, and offers simple, yet groundbreaking, ideas on how to create safe, healthy and fulfilling work environments. I believe that Kyle’s words will be highly impactful to our guests.”

The keynote address of Kyle Chapman, sponsored by Capital Credit Union, will highlight how Barry-Wehmiller is redefining what success in business looks like by demonstrating how economic growth and human vibrancy work in harmony. The company’s success and its leadership approach initiated by Bob Chapman was featured in a case study by Harvard Business School that is now taught at 70-plus business schools around the world.

Kyle Chapman’s tenure at Barry-Wehmiller began in 2009, when he co-founded BW Forsyth Partners, today a thriving $850 million-plus organization. He became the interim chief financial officer of Barry-Wehmiller early in 2020, and added CEO to his title in 2025 when Bob Chapman stepped down from the role after 50 years of leadership.

Kyle Chapman holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University. Before joining Barry-Wehmiller, he worked in private equity and operations for multiple companies, including Banc of America Capital Investors, where he completed approximately $300 million in investments across numerous industries.

Additional keynote addresses will be given by Rima Alaily, corporate VP and general counsel at Microsoft, and by Denise Thomas, leadership strategist and author of the best-selling The Only One in the Room.

The New North Summit opens with a performance of the National Anthem by Lawrence University Associate Professor of Voice Estelí Gomez. Praised by The New York Times for her “clear, bright voice,” she is acclaimed for her artistry in early and contemporary music. A soprano who has appeared on major symphonic, film and television recordings, Gomez is a two-time Grammy winner with the ensemble Roomful of Teeth.

The afternoon session includes a pair of concurrent breakout sessions: a panel on cross-industry talent development strategies and a roundtable discussion on entrepreneurship. The talent session will focus on New North’s role in industry alliances and talent-related initiatives, followed by a roundtable discussion with regional leaders in the construction, digital and healthcare industries. The entrepreneurship session will include a panel of successful entrepreneurs from the New North region.

The New North Summit wraps up with a networking reception from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Additional event agenda updates will be provided at www.newnorthsummit.com on an ongoing basis.

WHERE: Lambeau Field Atrium

1265 Lombardi Ave.; Green Bay, Wis.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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New North, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, regional economic development corporationfostering collaboration among private and public sector leaders throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, known as the New North region. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally around talent development, brand promotion and business development, signifying the collective economic power behind the 18 counties. The counties include Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago. www.thenewnorth.com

Ava Pepin Joins NEw NOrth Inc. As Business Development SPecialist

Ava Pepin (pronounced AY-vuh PEH-pin), experienced in community engagement and project coordination, will join New North Inc. as Business Development Specialist, President and CEO Patti Habeck announced. The appointment becomes effective May 1, 2026.

In the role, Pepin will support the business and corporate attraction efforts, along with the entrepreneurial ecosystem, of New North Inc. Her duties will include project coordination, research and briefing materials, assistance with Requests for Information (RFIs), implementation of strategies serving diverse businesses, support of the NEW Launch Alliance, and engagement with regional partners and stakeholders.

“We look forward to having Ava join the New North team,” says Habeck. “The experience and energy she will add in the areas of project management, stakeholder engagement and storytelling will be assets as we implement our strategic initiatives in the coming months and years.”

Pepin most recently served as marketing and communications coordinator for Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, leading marketing and communications initiatives that promoted its programs, services, community impact and organizational awareness. She developed and managed integrated content strategies, in addition to collaborating with internal teams and community partners.

A December 2024 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a bachelor’s degree in democracy and justice studies, she spent her final year as a digital marketing and social media intern for the university’s Continuing Professional Education and Workforce Training department. Pepin is a native of Powers, Mich.

“Having moved to the New North region to attend college, I fell in love with the area and look forward to helping tell its story to companies and individuals looking to relocate,” says Pepin. “Pillars of New North’s work are collaboration and stakeholder engagement, both of which I enjoy. I also am drawn to the organization’s goals of fostering inclusive economic development and empowering diverse entrepreneurs.”

As a UW-Green Bay student, Pepin received the 2024 University Leadership Award. She also was nominated for the Chancellors Medallion that year.

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Career EXCELerate Wisconsin Program/STudents Look Ahead to the Future

On May 4, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) and Fox Valley Technical College will celebrate the latest cohort of students to earn educational certificates through the Career EXCELerate program. Individuals receiving certificates will be supported by faculty, friends and family. In addition, program leaders from Goodwill NCW will be on hand to talk about the success of the grant and address the future of the program.

Career EXCELerate Wisconsin was launched in the summer of 2022, thanks to a Workforce Innovation Grant from the State of Wisconsin that concludes in June of 2026. Despite the grant ending, the program will live on, as Goodwill NCW has announced that it will sustain funding for the program moving forward and expand partnerships and access in all of the counties it serves by offering in-person, online, hybrid options at no cost to the participant.

Career EXCELerate Wisconsin was originally the idea of three partners, Goodwill NCW, Fox Valley Technical College, and Rawhide Youth Services. The program provides training to those with barriers to employment, offering a variety of career pathways along with wrap-around personalized care to ensure successful completion and employment upon graduation. Those who complete the program receive certifications at no cost in fields within health care, skilled trades and retail.

Career EXCELerate Wisconsin® Completion Ceremony
Date/Time	Monday, May 4, 2026 10 AM
Location	D.J. Bordini Center 5 N. Systems Drive \| Appleton

Counting Stars Inc. Looking FOr Assistance to Get Ready for SUmmer

Counting Stars, Inc., a non-profit that is dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive spaces for children, adolescents, and teens of all abilities, is looking for help in getting their space ready for summer.

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Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Melissa Moody as VIce President, Commerical Relationship Manager

Fox Communities Credit Union has announced that Melissa Moody has been appointed Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, a role in which she will oversee the organization’s largest and most complex commercial banking relationships while supporting continued growth and strong asset quality. Moody brings nearly a decade of experience in commercial banking leadership to the position, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Associated Bank. In that role, Moody managed a diverse commercial portfolio across Brown, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan Counties, providing strategic credit oversight, custom underwriting, and relationship management for a wide range of businesses.

In her new role, Moody will focus on developing and managing a portfolio of commercial relationships with an emphasis on disciplined underwriting, proactive monitoring, and relationship-driven growth. As Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, she will also play a visible role representing Fox Communities Credit Union through active community engagement and local involvement.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to begin a new chapter in my professional journey. I am stepping into the new VP Commercial Relationship Manager role with purpose and am ready to grow into what is next. I am excited to join the Fox Communities Credit Union culture.” said Moody.

With over 88 years of experience, Fox Communities Credit Union proudly serves more than 139,000 members across 23 Wisconsin locations. As a member-owned financial institution, Fox prioritizes people over profits, ensuring members receive exceptional service and support. With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals and assets exceeding $3 billion, Fox is well-equipped to meet the financial needs of members. Fox is featured as one of Wisconsin’s Leading Credit Unions in Forbes and Fortune. The 2025 Community Choice Awards voted Fox Best Credit Union in the Fox Cities and the Best in Financial Planning in Green Bay and Oshkosh. Fox is also a Gold-Certified Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace and is recognized as a top workplace and community partner by several respected organizations. Learn more about the Fox difference at foxcu.org.

Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Sue Weyers as AVP of Commercial Credit, Manager

Weyers joined Fox Communities Credit Union in 2025 as Assistant Vice President of Commercial Credit. Since joining the organization, she has demonstrated strong leadership and financial expertise while supporting commercial lending decisions and maintaining high credit quality standards.

In her new role, Weyers oversees the Commercial Credit Analyst team, providing strategic guidance in the evaluation of commercial members’ creditworthiness and overall financial condition. She is responsible for analyzing complex financial data to determine credit risk, supporting sound lending decisions, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, high-quality credit recommendations.

The Assistant Vice President of Commercial Credit, Manager position plays a critical role in Fox Communities Credit Union’s commercial lending operations, requiring strong leadership, critical thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of commercial lending practices. Weyers’ promotion reflects her proven performance and the organization’s commitment to developing internal talent.

“I am so excited to take on the AVP Commercial Credit, Manager role and be part of this talented analyst group. As we continue to grow, I am committed to engaging & developing the underwriting team while ensuring delivery of solid credit risk analysis so Fox can continue to build stronger financial futures for our members.” said Weyers.

Unity Receives $10,000 Grant from The Door county Community Foundation

Unity is pleased to announce $10,000 in funding from The Door County Community Foundation on behalf of Bargains Unlimited Charitable Fund and Growing Older Fund to cover costs related to Unity’s palliative program, Supportive Care Management (SCM).

As identified through Discuss Door County and reported in the 2023 American Community Survey Demographic and Housing Estimates, Door County is one of the oldest counties in Wisconsin, with 41% of residents age 60 or older and projections approaching 50% by 2030. Health care provider shortages persist, with only one primary care provider for every 1,450 residents and one mental health provider for every 780 people, both well below statewide averages (County Health Rankings). These gaps make timely, coordinated care especially difficult for older adults living with serious illness.

SCM addresses these challenges by providing a multidisciplinary palliative care team including a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, social worker, and chaplain, all who make house visits. Unity’s SCM team works alongside a patient’s existing healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, home-based care tailored to each patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. SCM offers patients and families trusted guidance, personalized support, and 24/7 nurse access, helping reduce stress and prevent avoidable hospitalizations. The program also responds to community concerns related to isolation and limited in-home support through regular check-ins and connections to additional resources and services.

This model improves quality of life while also reducing costs for individuals and the broader healthcare system. Research consistently shows that early palliative care leads to better symptom management, increased patient and caregiver satisfaction, and fewer unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Support from the Door County Community Foundation and Bargains Unlimited represents an opportunity to enrich the quality of life for seniors throughout Door County. By investing in Supportive Care Management, the Foundation helps strengthen a proven model of care that promotes independence, reduces avoidable healthcare crises, and honors the dignity and values of aging residents and their families.
Anyone can refer a patient to Unity’s SCM program. A doctor’s referral is not required. For more information or make a referral, visit www.unityhospice.org/pallliative-care or call Unity at 920-338-1111.

Unity partners with area skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, and pharmacies, ensuring seamless care in all settings. Unity is the sole organization offering inpatient hospice at seven area hospitals and is a collaboration between Bellin Health, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center, and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. Established as the third hospice program in the nation, Unity launched Wisconsin’s first palliative care program in 2002, the area’s first hospice residence in 2007, the region’s only Grief and Education Center in 2021, and the area’s first pediatric hospice program in 2024. Learn more at https://unityhospice.org/.

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