The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc.

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The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc.

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who we are:

 The Neighborhood—a transformative collaborative initiative between The Warming Shelter, Hope House, The Haven, and other key community partners. This project aims to create an affordable transitional housing program right here in Manitowoc County, providing a vital lifeline for individuals and families navigating challenging circumstances.  

The neighborhood shelter:

Is a low-barrier drop-in emergency shelter for those needing immediate shelter from the elements.  While here, guests will be provided with hygiene, winter clothing, and referrals as needed.  The goal is for individuals from Neighborhood Shelter to transition into the Neighborhood Haven or Hope House.

the neighborhood haven

Is for men experiencing homelessness.  Once approved, residents are provided case management and stable housing for up to 90 days before transitioning into the Neighborhood Apartments. 

The Neighborhood hope house

Is for families and women experiencing homelessness.  Once approved, residents are provided case management and stable housing for up to 90 days before transitioning into the Neighborhood Apartments. 

The Neighborhood apartments

Are for residents ready to transition from our partner agencies into safe, affordable apartments where they can continue their case management program for up to two years preparing them to transition into independent stable housing. Occupancy shall be limited to those who have been vetted and agreed to program rules through our partner agencies guided by a Manitowoc County first philosophy.   

what is being done:

 

Currently, the Neighborhood is focusing on two parallel projects:


  1. Manitowoc Warming Shelter expansion – We are currently seeking a location in downtown Manitowoc to build an expanded Warming Shelter.  The current shelter is housed at First Presbyterian Church and is limited to 12 individuals.  There are no onsite showers or laundry facilities.  An envisioned expanded shelter will be able to house 24 individuals and have onsite showers and laundry. The cost of this Project is estimated to be $1.2 million.
  2. Affordable Transitional Apartments – the former McKinley School at 1010 Huron has been purchased and plans are being designed for 30+ affordable transitional apartments.  To make this project sustainable it is hoped that the first floor can house retail businesses.  The cost of this Project is estimated to be $12 million.

additional information:

The Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc. is an approved 501c3 and registered with the state of Wisconsin as a non-profit corporation.


A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Haven, Hope House, First Presbyterian Church/Warming Shelter, and The Neighborhood has been created to solidify the unity of vision and commitment to work together.  Other partners at differing levels may be the Lakeshore CAP, Painting Pathways, InCourage, United Way, and Manitowoc County Housing Coalition.  


The estimated renovation cost for the Neighborhood Apartments and a stand-alone Neighborhood Warming Shelter is approximately $10 million.  These funds will be raised through private donations and foundations.  Grants will be applied for as long they do not deter from the primary mission of The Neighborhood.


The Neighborhood has received an initial $500,000 gift of a $2.5 million pledge from Jim and Barbee Lester of Two Rivers, WI to begin building acquisition and to develop architectural renderings.  


2026 Board of Directors for the Neighborhood of Manitowoc County, Inc:

 

Jan Graunke

Executive Director, Hope House

1000 S 35th St

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920.686.1436

jgraunke@hopehousemc.org


Mike Huck

Retired Non-Profit and Finance

1002 Glenview Dr

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920.242.3111

mhuck8282@gmail.com


Alex Hunt

Executive Director, The Haven

1003 Marshall St

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920.860.9564

alexhunt@thehavenofmanitowoc.org


Sister Leonette Kochan, OSF

Sisters of Christian Charity

2409 S. Alverno Rd.,

Manitowoc, WI   54220

920.682.7728

sleonette@fscc-calledtobe.org


Dcn. Mark LeGreve

Business Admin. St Francis of Assisi Parish

1418 Grand Avenue

Manitowoc, WI, 54220

920.860.0174

marklegreve@gmail.com


Timothy Loch

CFO and VP of Finance Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries, Inc.

2413 South Alverno Road

Manitowoc, WI 54220-9302

920-652-7901 

tloch@fsccm.org  


Brittany Punches, MSW

Teacher and Crisis Counselor

741 S 32nd St

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920.242.4050

zizziz.cares@gmail.com


The Rev Dr Matthew L Sauer 

Pastor and Warming Shelter Director

502 N 8th Street

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920.860.6880

matt@mcmunited.com


Amy Sonnemann 

United One Credit Union, 

1117 South 10th St., 

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920.860.5616

asonnemann@UnitedOne.org


Thomas Veeser RN, MSN

Chief Nursing Officer/Quality

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial

N525 Robinhood Dr

Sherwood, WI 54169

920-410-8484

tomveeser@gmail.com


Jason Prigge

Development Director, Woodland Dunes

1351 Wolf Run

Manitowoc, WI 54220

(920)645-5434

yes@jasonprigge.com


Project Consultants:

  • City of Manitowoc
  • Mike Howe, Mike Howe Builders
  • Steve Hamann, Hamann Construction
  • Gene Maloney, Maloney Associates LLC

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