Howe Community Resource Center

The Howe Community Resource Center is a nonprofit organization located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It primarily serves the students and families associated with Howe Elementary School, as well as those in the surrounding area.

Mission and Programs

The center is dedicated to building a strong and resilient community through education and support to children and their families. One of its key programs includes a Home Visiting initiative, which works with families to ensure academic and life success for their children[1]. Additionally, the center offers parent education classes that provide essential information and tools for caring for young children, focusing on effective discipline techniques[4].

Operational Focus

The organization collaborates with Howe Elementary School to deliver its services, emphasizing partnership to support local families[5]. It also engages in strategies aimed at promoting racial equity, including the employment of diverse recruitment practices and the analysis of program effectiveness through demographic data[1].

Governance and Leadership

As of recent data, the center's board of directors has established formal processes for orienting new members and assessing the chief executive's performance. The board also ensures an inclusive recruitment process to maintain a diverse leadership composition[1]. However, the organization's focus on continuous self-assessment by the board is an area for further development[1].

Public Engagement

To maintain community involvement, the center utilizes social media platforms to share updates on events, programs, and activities, fostering engagement with local families[2].

[1] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/39-1910410 [2] https://www.howecommunityresourcecenter.org [3] https://www.howecommunityresourcecenter.org/ourstory [4] https://app.candid.org/profile/7584769 [5] https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/211searchprofile/render/id/5655/form/site/record_id/7396