Pillars in the News
Local organizations receive state grants for low-income housing (WBAY, 12/27/2022)
Homeless shelters ready to help ahead of storm (WFRV, 12/21/2022)
Homeless shelter waitlists grow as temperatures drop (WBAY, 12/19/2022)
Local Shelters Battling Affordable Housing Shortage (NBC26, 8/2/21)
Wisconsin Nonprofit Wins FHLB Award (Credit Union Times, 5/26/2021)
Fox Valley couple volunteering together for more than 30 years (NBC26, 4/19/2021)
Pillars helping the forgotten get registered for the COVID-19 vaccine (WFRV, 4/2/2021)
Snow sculpture brings joy and help for the homeless (WBAY, 2/18/2021)
As temperatures fall, homeless shelters are more needed than ever. Meeting those needs can be a challenge during a pandemic. (Green Bay Press Gazette, 2/10/2021)
Frigid temperatures pose danger to local homeless population (FOX 11, 2/9/2021)
A Reality Check: Point-in-Time Count on a Frigid Night Brings Homelessness Into Focus in Appleton (Spectrum News 1, 2/4/2021)
Shelters preparing for COVID-19 vaccine distribution (WBAY, 2/4/2021)
Volunteers participate in national Point-in-Time count in the Fox Cities (WBAY, 1/28/2021)
Celebrating Volunteers: A partnership helping keep roofs over people’s heads (NBC26, 1/28/2021)
The Long Road Back: Wisconsin Man Battling Stigma of Homelessness, Criminal Past as He Tries to Recapture His Life (Spectrum News 1, 12/30/2020)
Shelters continue to provide essential service amid the pandemic this Christmas (WFRV, 12/23/2020)
Pillars uses grant funding to invest in bunk beds, case manager position at adult shelter (WBAY, 11/25/2020)
Fox Valley groups aim to raise $30,000 in 30 days to support homeless (NBC26, 11/18/2020)
Wisconsin Shelter Prepares for Colder Weather, Pandemic (Spectrum News 1, 10/28/2020)
People of Pillars
Welcome to the “People of Pillars: A Portrait Gallery.” Every weekday in December, we will be sharing a portrait of…
Pillars to receive donation of hygiene products courtesy Tork, Green Bay Packers
Fans of the Green Bay Packers have yet another reason to cheer on their football team this season, and it’s…
Teams identify, provide resources to unsheltered individuals in overnight Point-in-Time Count
Many Pillars staff participated in the summer Point-in-Time Count coordinated by the Fox Cities Housing Coalition. Community volunteers and staff…
Lisa Strandberg to Become Executive Director of Pillars in August
Lisa Strandberg will become the new Executive Director of Pillars, effective August 1. In this role, Strandberg will provide strategic…
Pillars Resource Center temporarily closed to the public
Temporary changes have been made to operations at Pillars Resource Center and Pillars Adult Shelter due to a sudden spike…
How does Pillars respond in extreme heat to keep clients safe?
A wave of cool air hits a mom and her young daughter as they walk through the doors of Pillars…
Joe Mauthe announces plans to retire
Joe Mauthe, executive director of Pillars since its inception in October 2018, plans to retire by October 2022. The board…
Pillars Community Engagement Director receives scholarship for nonprofit leaders at St. Norbert College
Lisa Strandberg of Neenah, Wis. was selected as the most recent recipient of the Phil Hauck Scholarship at St. Norbert…
Breaking down the eviction crisis
You’ve watched and heard and read lots of news this year about eviction. Laws aimed to prevent it. Landlords and…
An Ascend Success Story
Ascend is a semi-independent program of Pillars that provides supportive services and independent living skills for young adults living with…
What is the Point-in-Time Count?
On July 28 volunteers from Pillars participated in the Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The PIT count is a count of sheltered…
The Vaccine Comes to Pillars
Part of the Pillars mission is to provide support and solutions to address the needs of some of the community’s…
Thank you, volunteers!
They provide homecooked meals made with love. They serve those meals to hungry clients hoping to fill their bellies and…
Client Corner: Alyssa’s* Story
Individuals served at Pillars often share feedback about their experience. Alyssa recently received assistance through the Pillars Diversion and Prevention…
So you want to give? What you need to know about in-kind donations
Every year, the giving spirit of people in our community overwhelms and humbles us. You play such an important role…
Monthly Recap
In order to keep you informed and aware, Pillars plans to keep you updated through Monthly Recaps highlighting program and…
Monthly Recap
In order to keep you informed and aware, Pillars plans to keep you updated through Monthly Recaps highlighting program and…
Pillars In The News
Hear about how Pillars is adapting volunteer services to better serve clients & enable volunteers in the Appleton area. https://www.wbay.com/2020/07/09/pillars-reopen-appleton-shelters-now-in-need-of-volunteers/
Monthly Recap
In order to keep you informed and aware, Pillars plans to keep you updated through Monthly Recaps highlighting program and…
Conversations over Coffee: Point-In-Time
February 6, 2020 Point-In-Time has become more than a homeless count Point-In-Time (PIT) is a coordinated effort throughout the nation…
Video: Talking Home with Pillars
Thank you to Image Studios for their in-kind contribution in the creation of “Talking Home with Pillars.”
Conversations over Coffee: Pillars Shelter Programs
December 5, 2019 Shelter is the backbone on which Pillars exists. This morning during our Conversations over Coffee, we welcomed…
Celebration Over Coffee: Pillars Celebrates One-Year Aniversary
Celebration Over Coffee Pillars Celebrates One-Year Anniversary During our October Celebration over Coffee, 17 members of the community joined…
Pillars Newsletter: Summer 2019 Edition
In our Summer 2019 Edition of our newsletter, you will read about: Sound Lab: Taking a Creative Approach to Sharing…
Conversations over Coffee with Pillars: Diversion services provide alternatives to shelter
August 1, 2019 This morning we welcomed Pillars Diversion Case Manager, Luanne Witthuhn to lead our Conversations over Coffee. Pillars…
Summertime Match 2019
Summertime. And the livin’ is easy. The sound of Ella Fitzgerald’s smooth, full voice plays in my head as I…
Pillars Art Jam Featured in Valley Review Article
The Valley Review posted an article about the Pillars Art Jam event. We appreciate their help in raising awareness of…
Housing, homeless agencies will be stronger as Pillars
With an eye on improved outcomes for the people they serve, the Fox Valley Warming Shelter, Homeless Connections and the…