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Socially Inclusive Housing, SIH, is high quality workforce housing for individuals and families of varying income levels geared to support social connection and opportunities for upward mobility for tenants.

With rising inflation, increased cost of living and wages not meeting these increased costs, working individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet.  When people are cost burdened, they tend to spend less on their goals and are stuck living paycheck to paycheck.  Socially Inclusive Housing provides a future for those struggling with upward mobility.

SIH is for anyone looking for an affordable living option with a strong emphasis on social connection.  Specifically, SIH targets three main groups who are at the highest need: young professionals, cost burdened families and active older adults.

Socially Inclusive Housing is for working households of varying income levels. The minimum income to be considered as a tenant is 50% AMI.

This translates to full time employment with the amounts of:

  • $16.50/hr for individuals
  • $23.55/hr for a family of four

SIH is an innovative project deeply rooted in the research and experience of Dr. Rehn. The concept draws on learning from co-housing, a model found widely in Europe.

SIH is set up to provide housing for all levels of socioeconomic levels. We provide equitable access to three main groups: low income workers, cost burdened families, market rate.

Bringing people of different SES levels together in a common place under a shared space is proven to help forge greater inclusion as these diverse members draw on their strengths to support one another in their common goals and challenges.

The SIH project is closely aligned with the Brown County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).

“The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a guiding document which supports active engagement by community members and organizations in improving the health of Brown County. It is intended to be a framework for measurable change, grounded in the social determinants of health with a focus on health equity throughout.”

The three main priorities for CHIP include:

  1. Equitable Access

  2. Social Cohesion

  3. Unified Planning and Policy

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In addition to providing high-quality affordable housing options, the SIH model offers in-house and partner based wrap around support that meets tenants on multiple dimensions of well being such as social, financial, spiritual, physical, etc. All of these programs are delivered to tenants in a strategic way by our in house Community Resource Advocate staff member.

The Community Resource Advocate (CRA) is a key role to tenant progression. As a well-being navigator for tenants, the CRA will meet with each tenant to coach them on and support their goals. They will connect them with our satellite partners and in-house programs to help them move in the direction of their goals. These connections could include: financial literacy counseling, job training, primary care visits, spiritual support.

The CRA will also focus on providing a unique living experience where connections are cultivated, community is formed, and tenants can thrive in an atmosphere of caring and support!

SIH is not homeless housing but rather a solution to support hard working individuals and families to help them thrive and stay out of homelessness.

It is possible for someone who has experienced homelessness in the past to be eligible for SIH.

SIH is long term housing for tenants.

For qualifying tenants, 10% of their paid rent will be set aside for future financial stability.  It will be made available on move-out or when needed for things like a downpayment for a house, education, etc.

Each SIH project will build relationships that add value to tenants on multiple dimensions of well-being including spiritual, financial, social, emotional, physical and occupational.

Unit amenities:

  1. Ceiling height of 15′ – 18′

  2. In unit washer and dryer

  3. Full kitchens

  4. Stainless steel appliances

  5. Solid surface counter tops

  6. Overhead and sconce lighting

  7. Lofts in most units

  8. Custom staircases

  9. Accessibility standards in every unit

  10. Solid core interior doors

  11. Keyless entry to all units

Common amenities:

  1. Fitness Center

  2. Community gathering rooms

  3. Outdoor patio

  4. Grilling area

  5. Indoor temperature controlled bike storage

  6. Extra wide hallways with seating spaces and large skylights

  7. Mail room / Amazon package space

  8. Uber Eats / Grocery delivery drop off area

  9. Private loading dock and freight elevator access

St. John’s Ministries, a community leader in serving those experiencing homelessness will continue to operate as a seasonal shelter of last resort and provide day programs through the Wellspring and Micah Center locations.

The Gateway Collective exists to prevent homelessness through the successful implementation of socially inclusive housing in our area while also offering resources to help build economic and social stability.
 
Like St. John’s Ministries, The Gateway Collective is founded and rooted in Christian values. And while our focus will be different, both organizations will seek to tackle housing instability from different angles.

  • Stable housing reduces public service costs by 50%, while increasing job retention by 80%.

  • There is a $2,100 increased demand for local goods and services with each affordable housing unit created.

  • Children in stable housing are 3 times more likely to graduate from high school.

  • City Center Lofts provides affordable, workforce housing in a district heavily reliant on the service industry allowing them to live near their employment, eliminating transportation barriers.

  • City Center Lofts brings consumers and employees to the downtown district.

Revitalization of an existing building will increase the revitalization of downtown Green Bay while providing aesthetic updates to the building’s exterior