ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HOMELESS SHELTER INC

What ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HOMELESS SHELTER INC does

St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter Inc, operating as St. John's Ministries, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1974 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It provides emergency shelter and homelessness-prevention services to adults in the greater Green Bay community through a dual model: two seasonal emergency shelters of last resort (Men's Shelter at 411 St. John Street and Women's Shelter at 700 E. Walnut Street, operating November 1 through April 30), and two year-round daytime resource centers (Micah Center and Wellspring) that deliver case management, support groups, workshops, and referrals to employment and housing programs. The organization explicitly serves adults not eligible for other shelter options, positioning itself as the final safety net for those with no safe alternative.

In the 2024-25 operating season, the organization sheltered 646 guests and delivered 25,223 nights of shelter; 61% of guests transitioned out within 30 days, 25% were employed full-time at a living wage, and 41% reported a mental health disorder. The Brown County market context is approximately 558 people experiencing homelessness on any given night. Services are delivered to guests free of charge; the organization does not charge for shelter, meals, or resource center access.

The organization employs 1-10 staff and funds operations through a diversified mix of individual donations (including a recurring "Minister of Hope" monthly giving program), in-kind donated items, church partnerships ("Faith in Action"), the annual Restoring Hope Gala, and presumed government and foundation grants. No proprietary technology platforms underpin operations; service delivery relies on physical facilities, volunteer engagement (coordinated through a Bloomerang volunteer portal), and direct case management. The organization maintains a board-governed structure and underwent a 2022 rebranding from its original shelter-only identity to the broader St. John's Ministries brand.

Name

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST HOMELESS SHELTER INC

Legal name

St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter Inc

Website

https://stjohnhomelessshelter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. John's Ministries is a Green Bay, Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1974 that operates seasonal emergency shelters of last resort and year-round daytime resource centers for adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the greater Green Bay community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless Shelter Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIANAC

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAGAJAG

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Emergency shelter
• Social services
• Humanitarian aid
• Community resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay, Wisconsin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts financial contributions from individual donors, with a monthly giving program called 'Minister of Hope' (GEM) that provides recurring donations.
2. Donated Items: Accepts in-kind donations of items through a wish list program for shelter and resource center supplies.
3. Special Events: Annual fundraising events such as the 'Restoring Hope Gala' generate revenue from ticket sales and sponsorships.
4. Church Partnerships: Faith-based partnerships with local churches through the 'Faith in Action' program provide volunteer support and financial contributions.
5. Grant Funding: Presumably receives government and foundation grants for shelter operations and social services programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. John's Ministries provides emergency overnight shelter and meals to adults experiencing homelessness in the greater Green Bay community who are not eligible for other shelter services. The organization complements seasonal shelters (November 1 – April 30) with year-round daytime resource centers offering case management, support groups, workshops, and referrals to employment and housing programs. All services are provided free of charge to qualifying guests and supported by donations, volunteer engagement, church partnerships, and grants.

Product overview

St. John's Ministries operates a dual-service model consisting of seasonal emergency shelters of last resort and year-round daytime resource centers. The organization offers four named facilities: Men's Shelter and Women's Shelter (seasonal, November–April), and Micah Center and Wellspring (year-round resource centers). Additional services include individual case management and meal programs. The shelters provide basic needs (sleeping accommodations, warm meals) to adults not eligible elsewhere, while resource centers offer support groups, workshops, and referrals toward self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Men's Shelter: Seasonal emergency shelter for men experiencing homelessness, operating November 1 – April 30 at 411 St. John Street
• Women's Shelter
• Micah Center
• Wellspring
• Minister of Hope

Products and services

• Men's Shelter Seasonal emergency overnight shelter serving adult men experiencing homelessness who are not eligible for other shelter services, operating November 1 through April 30 at 411 St. John Street, Green Bay, WI. Provides warm meals and safe sleeping accommodations.
• Women's Shelter Seasonal emergency overnight shelter serving adult women experiencing homelessness, operating November 1 through April 30 at 700 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI. Provides warm meals and safe sleeping accommodations.
• Micah Center Year-round daytime resource center providing support groups, workshops, and resources to help adults experiencing homelessness or at-risk community members achieve self-sufficiency, located at 612 Stuart Street, Green Bay, WI.
• Wellspring Year-round daytime resource center offering support groups and workshops designed to eliminate barriers and provide tools necessary for guests to move toward self-sufficiency goals.
• Case Management Services Individual case management assigned to each guest, providing guidance, resources, referrals to employment and housing programs, and assistance overcoming barriers toward self-sufficiency.
• Meal Programs Meal services including Brown Bag Meal Donations, Empty to Full (E2F) Meal Program, and volunteer meal team opportunities serving shelter guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 646 guests sheltered and 25,223 nights of shelter provided during 2024-25 season
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities: Faith-based emergency shelter and recovery services organization serving homeless populations in the Twin Cities. Comparable faith-based, donation-funded shelter model with meals and case management, but in a larger metropolitan market.
• Father Carr's Place 2B: Faith-based homeless shelter and resource center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Comparable in faith-based emergency shelter and resource center model serving a similar population, but operating in a different regional market.

Direct peers

• Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Regional food bank and meal program nonprofit serving eastern Wisconsin including Green Bay. Comparable nonprofit model with community-based service delivery and donor/volunteer engagement, addressing intersecting client needs (food insecurity).
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay: Faith-based nonprofit social services provider in Green Bay offering shelter, housing assistance, and case management. Direct peer in mission, funding sources (parish partnerships, donations), and target populations.
• Harbor House (Green Bay): Domestic violence and homeless shelter serving women and families in the Green Bay area. Comparable in shelter-based service delivery and community-based nonprofit model, though with a more specialized victim-services mission.
• Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay: Faith-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter and social services in the same Green Bay market. Directly comparable in service model (shelter + case management + faith-based fundraising) and serves overlapping adult homeless populations.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin: Established nonprofit social enterprise providing workforce development, housing, and support services across north-central Wisconsin. Comparable as a regional nonprofit serving similar vulnerable populations through employment-focused programming.
• Volunteers of America Wisconsin: Large national-affiliated nonprofit providing housing, shelter, and supportive services across Wisconsin. Comparable in serving homeless and at-risk populations through shelter and resource center models, but at significantly broader scale.

Others

• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National nonprofit advocacy and research organization focused on homelessness policy and best practices. Relevant as a sector peer, policy influencer, and source of best-practice frameworks that shape the operating environment for direct-service shelters.
• Brown County Human Services Department: Local government entity coordinating homeless services and funding in Brown County. Relevant as a funding partner, referral source, and competitor for public-sector contracts in the same service area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxrMHk2i0AMQfsulSELfuYQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/StJohnsGreenBay
• Instagraminstagram.com/stjohnsgreenbay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-john-the-evangelist-homeless-shelter-inc

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