Tag: community
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Door County Veteran Builds Community of Healing Through Agriculture | Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
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On a Thursday night, a bonfire crackles as Jacob VandenPlas passes plates and stories among fellow veterans gathered on his farm. They’ve spent the day tending the soil, caring for plants and, most importantly, working alongside one another. As the sun sets and the fire blazes on, the conversation shifts to stories of service, struggles…
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UW-Green Bay hosts vigil for Charlie Kirk, offering space for grieving and healing | Fox 11
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Several vigils for Charlie Kirk are planned for this weekend. One of the largest is expected to take place at the Arizona Cardinals stadium on Sunday, where President Donald Trump will be in attendance. It comes as a number of services took place for the conservative activist Thursday, including one at UW-Green Bay…
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay hosts students for vigil to honor Charlie Kirk | WFRV
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By Adam Rosen GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students gathered at Phoenix Park on Thursday night for a vigil to honor Charlie Kirk. The vigil came just over a week after the conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder was shot and killed while speaking at an event on the campus of Utah Valley…
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Brown County community members gather for vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk. | Green Bay Press Gazette
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By Vivian Barrett A University of Wisconsin-Green Bay senior organized a vigil for Charlie Kirk Sept. 18 to give the community “a peaceful place to gather.” A crowd of about 50 people gathered in Phoenix Park on the university’s campus at 9 p.m. to remember Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed Sept. 10 during…
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UW-Green Bay and community rally to support Phoenix volleyball player battling leukemia | Fox 11
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By Eric Morris GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) — In April, Kendall Schara was between her junior and senior seasons of playing volleyball at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Then, she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, and her whole world was turned upside down. “My life has been surrounded by the hospital the past couple months,…
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Things to do in Green Bay this weekend: ¡Estamos Aqui!, comedian Mary Gallagher | Green Bay Press Gazette
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By Benita Mathew With fall coming up, there’s a mix of outdoor activities to check out this weekend or something to enjoy around the area. Here are things happening around Green Bay this weekend. Gnarly Cedar Brewery grand opening Gnarly Cedar Brewery will hold its grand opening in Wrightstown this weekend. The brewery currently shares…
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Green Bay’s One Stop School Shop helps thousands of students ahead of new school year | We Are Green Bay
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By Indiana Schilz GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay and Service League of Green Bay co-hosted the second One Stop School Shop event to help local families prepare for the upcoming school year. The event, held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Kress…
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Kickstart the school year with help from The Salvation Army | WeAreGreenBay.com
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By Georgiana Karl (WFRV)- Back-to-school shopping is right around the corner, and The Salvation Army is getting a jump start to help others be prepared. In this segment, Nicole Hanley from The Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay discusses the upcoming events they are hosting to help others get all the items they need for…
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Brown County-UW Extension is now seeking a 4-H AmeriCorps member!
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Do you want to make a difference in your community? Well this is a great opportunity to do so! AmeriCorps members will get the amazing opportunity to create and expand 4-H programs, work with lots of amazing families and volunteers, grow professionally, and make a difference in their local community. AmeriCorps members will also receive…
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Living in Green Bay, WI | U.S. News
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What’s it like to live in Green Bay, WI? Home to one of the most storied football franchises in the NFL, the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay has the perfect mix of big-city amenities complemented with a Midwestern, small-town feel. This city boasts a thriving entertainment and arts scene, revitalized downtown, and two college campuses,…