Schneider DonationNew!!
Schneider Donates $100,000 to Veterans 1st for Tiny Home Project Schneider, a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions headquartered in Green Bay, has announced a generous donation of $100,000 to Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin. This significant contribution will support the development of a community center within the Veterans Village, a project dedicated to […]
Gail Nohr receives 2024 NWTC AwardNew!!
2024 NWTC Soaring Recent Alumni Award Our Co founder Gail Nohr recently received the 2024 NWTC Soaring Recent Alumni Award. A United States Navy veteran, Gail began her career as a Hospital Corpsman, where caring for Vietnam veterans deeply impacted her. She later dedicated 22 years to the United States Postal Service, working alongside many […]
Gail Nohr Receives UPS AwardNew!!
2023 Awardee David Mikulsy and 2024 Awardee Gail Nohr Our Cofounder, Gail Nohr received the 2024 UPS Volunteer of the Year Award recently for her work with Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin on February 16th, 2025. The event is organized by the United Patriotic Society. This year they chose to honor Gail for her work […]
Packers Veterans Impact Grant
Green Bay Packers Give Back has awarded a $250,000 Veterans Impact Grant to Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin. To address the need for affordable housing in Brown County and to serve local veterans facing housing insecurity, the nonprofit is building Northeast Wisconsin's first cottage court of tiny homes for veterans. The project includes 17 one-bedroom […]
AMVETS Post 57
Thank You! We extend a heartfelt Thank You to the Howard/Suamico AMVETS Post 57 for their continued support of Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin Tiny Homes Village. Commander Ed Koslowski and the members of Post 57 have supported us since we started with donations of $2,500 and their current donation of $5,000. They are planning […]
Houses of Honor
Houses of Honor/Salute to Services Donation In life, we all harbor passions and dreams, often centered on giving back and supporting those around us. Cathy Kohlbeck embodies this spirit. Her passion for aiding others is deeply rooted, with a special softness for those who dedicate their lives to services that enhance our communities, especially the […]
Capital Credit Union
Capital Credit Union has been so generous again this year for donating the $4,270 funds collected from a recent Game Day Parking event to Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin! They allowed Veterans 1st of NEW to be the recipient last year as well donating $6,050 to our mission. We greatly appreciate everyone at Capital Credit […]
Wenz Furniture Partnership
Chris Wenz and Gail and Kim Nohr from Veterans 1st Partnership Wenz Home Furniture is partnering with Veterans 1st of NEW, with a portion of proceeds getting donated through Veterans Day. Wenz Furniture will also be donating the furniture needed to fully furnish the first 4 tiny homes - including sofas, dining sets, beds, and mattresses. This […]
VFW Post 9677 Donation
Kim and Gail Nohr with Commander of the VFW Post 9677 Ed Simpson The Winiecki VFW Post 9677 graciously donated $25,000 to Veterans 1st of NEW at their recent 14th Annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser. The Winiecki Post was officially chartered on January 11, 1948 and currently have 101 life members and 102 Auxiliary members. […]
Associated Bank Foundation Donation
Veterans 1st of NEW is the recent recipient of a large grant from the Associated Bank Foundation to help us with operating costs during Phase 1 of construction for our Cottage Court Village for veterans in need. Associated Bank and the Associated Bank Foundation provide financial support through charitable donations to help create and sustain […]