February 9, 2024
Golden House and Rainbow House
Are you looking for a great way to get out and give back? Golden House is an incredible nonprofit organization promoting a comprehensive domestic-violence program including safety, support, housing, and prevention. Their philosophy is to, with integrity, help all victims find a life without abuse. Starting back in 1979 as a help line, Golden House has grown to house and support over 150 victims a year, as well as supply counseling, mental health services, and prevention education to many more. They are located at 1120 University Ave in Green Bay, WI, and serve the Brown County area. Volunteering here is a great way to get involved because of the variety of jobs needed. Can you cook a meal, paint a house, do a group activity, or teach a life skill? Here you can display all these talents and many more. All you need to do is fill out the volunteer application on their website to get started.
The Rainbow House serves victims of domestic abuse in the Marinette area. They offer a variety of services including free parenting classes, safety planning, legal advocacy, LGBTQ+ services, and youth and teen services. If you are able to give, they accept monetary donations, including donations of items on their Amazon and Walmart wish lists.
—Tiffany Jablonowski, Local Favorites Editor
