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Green Bay Hispanic Resources

On this page: Counselors | Physicians | Dentists | Education | Food & Household | Entertainment | Religion | Additional Services


Counselors:

 
Kavita Carlson, MSW- Marriage and Family Therapist
American Foundation of Counseling Services, Inc.
130 E. Walnut Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 437-8256

Spanish speaking employees at Packerland and Dressed Beef are entitled to 10 free Counseling sessions.


Jeanette Gallus 
Family Service Association
300 Crooks St. 
Green Bay, WI 5401
(920) 436-6800

Jeanette is one of several Spanish speaking counselors. FSA is also contracted with Dressed Beef and Packerland. 


Grace Rondeau 
ERC (Employee Resource Center)
1511 West Main Ave. Suite 100
DePere, WI 54114
(920) 403-7600

Contracted to offer counseling in Spanish to many companies including Packerland and Dressed Beef.


Physicians:

 
> Dr. Jon Janczakowski, Pediatrician 
Prevea Clinic
(920) 496-4780

Dr. Janczakowski speaks Spanish and so does his receptionist Rose.


> Dr. Julio Arteaga, Family Doctor 
Dr. Arteaga sees clients at Clinicare in Green Bay on Wednesdays. To schedule an Appointment you must cal his Brillion office at (920) 756-2055. For emergencies, he can be reached at home (920) 756-3640.


> N.E.W. Community Clinic 
622 Bodart Way
(920) 437-9773

Healthcare for families without insurance or medical assistance. Citizenship is not required. Must come about 1 our early to be seen. Please cal ahead of you need to see a specialist such as a pediatrician. The receptionist speaks Spanish. Translators are also available Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 8:30-12 noon. Wednesday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. And Thursday from 8:30-2:00 and 1:00-4:00 p.m.


> Brown County Health Department 
(920) 448-6401

Free immunizations for children at Central Assemble of God Church (831 Schoen St.) on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. No appointment is needed and a Spanish translator is available. Please bring child’s shot record.


Dentists:

 
> Carmen- Ayala Iwen- D.D.S.
ABC Family Dental Services, S.C.
613 Center Dr. 
Luxemburg, WI 5417
(920) 845-2225


 
Education:

 
> Gema Garcia 
Northwest Wisconsin Technical College
2740 W. Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 498-6894

Gema assists Spanish speaking adults in obtaining their GED (with the test in Spanish), learning English and taking parenting classes in Spanish. 


> Parenting Smart Classes 
Family Services Association
300 Crooks St. 
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 436-6800

Offers free parenting classes in Spanish with free childcare. Next class is June 4 - 20. On Mondays and Wednesdays. 


> Miguel Barrientos 
Green Bay Public School District Interpreter 
(920) 448-7347

Assists parents in registering their children in school.


> Coming Home Project
Family Service Association
300 Crooks St. 
(920) 436-6800

Provides after school mentoring and tutoring for students in grades 5- 9.


> Latinos Unidos 
Marcelo Cruz, UWGB Professors 
(920) 465-2360 or Ext. 2355 (Secretary)

Provides University volunteers to work at East High with students in grades 9-12 several times per week. 


 
Food & Household Items:

 
> Resurrection Lutheran Church
1024 Shawano Ave.
(920) 497-7052

Provides free food on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and on the 4th and 5th Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.


> Paul’s Pantry 
1529 N. Webster Ct. 
(920) 433-0343

Provides free food on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 - 1:15 and on Wednesday from 5:30- 7:15 p.m. Please bring a paycheck stub or something with your address on it. Clothing, furniture, household items and emergency non-government assistance is also available.


> Salvation Army 
626 Union Court
(920) 497-7053

Provides Christmas assistance and short-term assistance for food and shelter. Some emergency help is also available. There is also an after school program which includes a hot meal. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30- 12:00 and 12:45- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.- 7:30 p.m.


> Salvation Army (Clothing and Furniture)
121 N. Broadway
(920) 433-0838


> Cornerstone Church
1025 Doty St.
(920) 430-9237

Provides food and other assistance.


 
Legal Services:

 
> Recka and Johannes
211 S. Monroe St.
(920) 435-8159

Provides Interpreters starting at $35.00. Also assists with Immigration Status Adjustments. Initial Consultations runs about $100. Ask for Adriana Talevera.


> Hispanic Council 
(920) 437-7531

Advocates for Hispanic families in the community. Ex. Problems with the law, etc. Ask for Amparo Bodwin.


> Hispanic Police Liaison Officer ( Natalia Rios)
(920) 448-3330

Helps families with legal questions.


 
Entertainment:

 
> Multicultural Center of Greater Green Bay
612 Stuart St.
(920) 430-4962

Local artwork and artifacts on display.


> El-Hispano Newspaper
P.O. Box 1531
Green Bay, WI 54305
E-Mail: frijoles@gbonline.com 
(920) 499-9620

Free Newspaper published monthly. Can be picked up at any Hispanic Store in the area.

> Video & Música Latina
437-1020
322 N. Baird, Green Bay


 
Religious:

 
> St. Willebrord Parish
209 S. Adams St.
(920) 435-2016
www.stwillys.org

Assists families in obtaining community services. Also offers Mass in Spanish on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.


> Central Assembly of God
831 Schoen St.
(920) 737-2059

Pastor Wilson Figueroa offers Service in Spanish on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Also assists families in need and sponsors guest speakers from the community to talk with families on various topics of interests.


 
Additional Services:

 
> International Translators
720 Bodart St. 
Green Bay, WI
(920) 430-7812
They will assists in scheduling and accompanying families to appointments where translations are needed. Please call in advance so that arrangements can be attempted for the service provider to cover the fee.


> Louis Afibinac, Migrant Recruiter
Green Bay Public Schools Broadway Central Office
200 S. Broadway 
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 448-2016
Assists migrant families who have been here for less than three years and who are employed at Packerland, American Foods, or in the Agricultural Business. Helps families connect with community outreach services ( for food, shelter, clothing, etc.) Also helps children enroll in school and gather previous transcripts from other schools. 


> United Migrant Opportunity Services through the Wisconsin Job Center 
Francisco Corpus
(920) 448-6460 Ext. 255
Assists families in finding employment. Also provides a one-time emergency food, shelter or medical assistance for non-residents. 


> UW-Green Bay Summer Camp
Spanish Intensive Language & Culture Camp
www.uwgb.edu/outreach/camps/2004/programs/spanish2004.htm


> Catholic Social Services
1825 Riverside Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54305


> Hispanic Community Resource Center
Rosa Herrera
610 S. Broadway
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 435-5199


Pairs families with the services they need in the community.
Center Hours are 3:30-7p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; and by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Special appointments can be made on Saturdays and Sundays.


 

 

 

 

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