To view the feature, click the link below: 

http://www.nbc26.com/news/NBC26_Cares/205702841.html

***  You can join James and Tamika in their efforts by attending the 4th Annual Toast 2 Success which will be held on Friday, May 17th at the Green Bay Distillery in Ashwaubenon ***

To purchase tickets, click here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7a34rna66c39783&llr=4ibelqmab

*Reflooring their resource area-classroom/library/childcare mulitpurpose space
*Providing new tables,chairs, and organizational pieces to enhance functionality
*Upgrade their computer systems- new laptops & large screen projection TV
*Repaint & update interior of classroom/library/childcare
*Supply supplemental resources to support occupational training, parenting, GED preparation,parenting and child development materials, personal and professional self improvement resources,spiritual encouragement& motivational materials.
We are asking for public participation in this project. The public can assisst in various ways:
*Contribute to our Capital campaign-fund raising to be coordinated March’13
*Provide “in kind donations” of time or business services
*Donate gently used or new materials consistent with Freedom House values objectives and mission-personal,professional,family development etc.
*Spread word of our efforts,and encourage others to contact us! Happy to share more ways that you can become involved in our work to better the lives being changed at Freedom House and support the dedicated crew so tirelessly doing awesome work at Freedom House.

View today’s  Fox 11 coverage of this renovation effort: Project Hand Up, Leadership Green Bay

For information on how you can help, contact Kati Donaho at  kdonaho@johnsonbank.com

Wondering what to do for lunch or dinner?  Stop by  Curly’s Pub at Lambeau Field all day TODAY!  20% of all restaurant sales will be donated to purchase hygiene and cleaning products for local families in need.  Freedom House receives a portion of the items collected which are used for our families “in house” and those we serve through our Aftercare program.

Our services are offered to our families free of charge, but there is a daily cost to providing a home for up to 12 families with children.  Here’s where you can help.  Currently, we are running low on MEAT (especially ground beef and chicken), BLEACH and FLOOR CLEANER.  If you can help spread the word or help meet the need, we would greatly appreciate it.

To see our full NEEDS LIST, visit http://freedomhouseministries.org/help-us/freedom-house-needs/always-needed/.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for  making a difference in the lives of our families and our community!

On January 18, 2013 at the East High School Gymnasium, teens will be helping teens by using a 100+ year rivalry to aid  homelessness!  An East and West High School basketball double header called “Silent Night Against Homelessness” will help what both schools hold most in common: homeless students and their families.  A costume contest, drum line showdown, combined dance routine between East’s dance and cheer teams and West’s spirit squad and a half-court shot contest will add to the fun.  Student councils from both schools will be decorating their “half” of the gym starting right after school.  Funds will be raised through ticket sales, t-shirt sales, “Miracle Minute for Freedom House” at halftime, 50/50 raffles and more.  This night will showcase school spirit, pride, camaraderie and compassion as the student bodies join together to help those most in need within their ranks.  It will be a night of fun and purpose.

As of November, 2012, there were 25 homeless families and 17 unaccompanied youth currently attending East High School and 29 homeless families and 13 unaccompanied youth currently attending West High School.

The entire community is welcome and encouraged to join with the entire student bodies, staff, faculty and basketball players from both schools.

Doors open at 5:15 PM.

Girls Varsity Game at 5:45 PM — Mayor Jim Schmitt proclamation at 7 PM — Boys Varsity Game at 7:15 PM.  The gym will be silent until the 10th point is scored during both games.  “5th Quarter” entertainment by both schools bands/choirs/dance teams at 9:15 PM. 

On behalf of our families, Thank you for your continued support.

Organizers are hoping hundreds will join the fun Saturday morning, Dec. 15, 2012 for the sixth annual December Dash, a 2-mile fun run/walk and 5K run to raise funds for Freedom House. The event will start at 9 a.m., run through the Red Smith neighborhood on Green Bay’s far East Side and end up back at the school for food, entertainment, door prizes and awards for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place in different age groups (up through 8th grade, 9th – 12th grade and adult) and gender in each event.  All proceeds from the event will go to support Freedom House, Green Bay’s only shelter for all types of homeless families with children located just a few miles from the school. Kids from Kindergarten through high school are expected to join in the fun. The public is welcome to join in, everyone is welcome.

“It’s just a super family event and it’s very common to have families do it together with mom or dad pushing a stroller or pulling wagon with a kid or two while walking,” said Jeff Jennings, event coordinator for Red Smith.  “It reminds me of the song, Walking In A Winter Wonderland. It’s a great way to teach the kids how important it is to give back, to help those in need, to understand you can be compassionate and have fun when you help others.”

Robyn Davis, president of Freedom House, is touched by such encouragement from the community, especially when it happens year after year. “We are pleased to once again benefit from Red Smith School’s December Dash.  It is a great event that involves the whole family in healthy holiday fun while reaching out to those in the community who are in need,” she said

New this year: Pepsi Cola donated Mountain Dew for each participant. “We’re telling everybody to “Do the Dew, then Do the Dash,’” Jennings joked. “The food, music, and a raffle at the end will ensure that almost everyone … if not everyone … will leave with something in addition to the Mountain Dew.”

Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Red Smith School, located on 2765 Sussex Road, Green Bay. Entry fee is $5 per person or $15 per family and includes food, music, prizes, games and all kinds of fun. Pre-registration forms can be sent via email. Contact jbjennings@gbaps.org. Over the past five years, Red Smith has raised over $2000 for Freedom House and with the event growing every year, they’re hoping to raise $1,000 this year alone. That will take 200 participants.

Thanks to the compassionate and faithful partnership of the Quigley Family: Gregory, Barbara, Katelyn and Andrew along with generous donations of friends, neighbors, church and community members, $6,100.00 was raised for homeless families with chidren in our community!

Author Amy Bindas will be signing copies of her new book “Sailing the Seven C’s of Marriage.” on Monday, December 10, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Zesty’s on Lineville Road in Saumico.  A portion of all food and custard sales will go to Freedom House Ministries.  Bring your family for dinner and help homeless families in need!  Gift packages of the book ($10.99) and a $15.00 Zesty’s Gift Card will be available for only $20.00.