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HomeOwnership Center Awarded
$50,000 Grant from City of Green Bay
On January 14, the City of Green Bay’s Redevelopment Authority approved a HOME Investment Partnership Grant awarded to NeighborWorks Green Bay. The award provides $50,000 to the HomeOwnership Center for down payment and closing cost assistance.
What: Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance through 0% interest, deferred loans.
Who: Homebuyers with household incomes at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Why: To promote homeownership among modest-income households
Where: Homes located within the City of Green Bay limits.
This program addresses a significant barrier to homeownership by covering critical upfront costs. By providing up to $15,000 in assistance for the purchase of a single-family home or duplex, our HomeOwnership Center helps families achieve long-term financial stability and strengthens Green Bay neighborhoods.
In 2024, the HOC deployed 78 down payment loans, helping modest-income households all over Northeast Wisconsin achieve homeownership. With continued support from the City of Green Bay and our many other donors, we hope to increase the assistance we provide each family, helping more families afford a home of their own!
Spotlight on Jessica Noth, BMO Bank
Jessica (pictured, left, with HOC Director Marina Delbecchi) is a Community Development Professional with 20+ years of experience directing and managing programs in the non-profit sector. She is a proud resident of the City of Milwaukee and passionate advocate for empowering a thriving urban community.
On February 27, Jessica facilitated a webinar for NeighborWorks Green Bay’s rental community to learn more about homeownership. The free webinar offered residents a chance to learn the basics for preparing for homeownership and ask any questions they had about starting their homeowner journey.
Thank you, Jessica, for making a lasting impact on our community!
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NeighborWorks Green Bay Team Spotlight
Karen Basulto
Asset Manager and CLT Specialist
Karen began her professional journey as an Account Executive at WFRV-TV (Channel 5), where she quickly made her mark by earning the Business Leadership Award for achieving the most new business sales in under a year.
In 2018, Karen took her first step into real estate by purchasing her first rental property through creative financing, igniting a passion that has since driven her to pursue innovative strategies in buying and selling real estate.
She soon joined a large property management company specializing in LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) properties, where she excelled in various roles. Karen’s expertise expanded to include HUD and Fair Housing compliance, operations management, marketing, and team leadership. Her exceptional performance earned her a promotion to Area Manager for New Developments, where she skillfully coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, oversaw lease-ups, and trained staff on compliance to ensure smooth transitions for new properties.
Karen’s unique blend of sales acumen, real estate experience, and leadership in property management reflects her deep commitment to affordable housing and community development, making her an invaluable asset to any team.
For rental assistance and other resources click here to visit
the Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition’s website
