Safe Haven Hope Center homeless shelter at 315 S. Jefferson Street
Green Bay
Summary
A peer-support shelter for adults experiencing homelessness, filling a gap for people who can't stay in traditional shelters. Neighbors raised concerns about safety, staffing levels, alleged on-site drinking, and oversight; supporters said it saves lives and reduces police and ER costs. The Common Council makes the final call May 19.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supporters say the shelter could reduce city spending on police calls and emergency room visits; no direct city cost identified.
Unhoused adults who can't access traditional shelters, plus a neighborhood that supporters argue gets fewer street encampments and 911 calls.
Nearby property owners fear break-ins, trash, trespassing, and property-value harm if the shelter is mismanaged.
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