NEW Community Shelter begins $14M permanent housing construction

The new facility aims to provide stable homes for people rebuilding their lives after homelessness.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:19pm

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Construction is underway on a $14 million permanent supportive housing project by the NEW Community Shelter in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The new facility will offer long-term housing for individuals who have completed the shelter's program and demonstrated readiness to live independently.

Why it matters

The project represents an important step in addressing homelessness in the Green Bay area by providing a pathway to stable, long-term housing for those in need. Permanent supportive housing has been shown to be an effective model in helping individuals experiencing homelessness transition to independent living.

The details

The NEW Community Shelter's $14 million permanent supportive housing project faced some unexpected permitting delays, but construction is now underway. The facility will offer safe, long-term housing for individuals who have completed the shelter's structured program and demonstrated readiness to live independently. Construction is expected to be completed within 10-12 months.

  • A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in November.
  • Construction is expected to be completed within 10-12 months.

The players

NEW Community Shelter

A shelter in Green Bay, Wisconsin that provides services and programs to help individuals experiencing homelessness.

Terri Refsguard

The CEO of the NEW Community Shelter.

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What they’re saying

“We are so very excited that our supportive housing project is underway after our successful capital campaign. We had such a great campaign cabinet who helped us raise the funds in less than a year, and now we look forward to making what the shelter does come full circle in 10–12 months. This is my dream coming true.”

— Terri Refsguard, CEO, NEW Community Shelter

What’s next

The shelter expects the new permanent supportive housing facility to be completed within 10-12 months.

The takeaway

The NEW Community Shelter's new $14 million permanent housing project represents a significant investment in providing stable, long-term housing solutions for individuals transitioning out of homelessness in the Green Bay area.