Wellness and Support helps bridge the gap between traditional services and individual needs to help achieve overall wellness and/or self-sufficiency goals. Services are driven by the individual and may include; peer mentoring, navigating systems of care, information & referral to community resources, financial assistance, advocacy, or case management.
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time! However, it can be stressful especially financially and the first years of parenthood can be full of changes and challenges.
The idea behind Hope in Hand is to assist new parents in Northeastern Wisconsin with some essential items, support, and resources for their child and the parent, with no string attached.
Hope in Hand totes are new bags filled with some baby essentials and resources and may include:
Swaddle or Sleep Sack
One package of diapers
One package of wipes
Diaper Cream
Baby Wash
Adult Body Wash and Shampoo
Feminine Hygiene Products (if needed)
Children’s Board Book
Resource Guide
Distribution occurs 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the following Catholic Charities locations and remote sites.
Waupaca: 9-11 am Address: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, N 2845 Shadow Rd, Waupaca, WI 54981
Marinette: 9-11 am Address: Catholic Charities Office: 3900 Hall Avenue, Suite C Marinette, WI 54143
Menasha: 9-11 am Address: Catholic Charities Office: 1475 Opportunity Way, Menasha, WI 54952
Green Bay: 9-11 am Address: Catholic Charities Office: 1825 Riverside Dr. Green Bay, WI 54301
Distribution Dates
January 20, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 16, 2026
July 21, 2026
August 18, 2026
September 15, 2026
October 20, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 15, 2026
Guidelines:
All bags must be picked up in person and are while supplies last
Families are eligible for 2 Hope in Hand totes per calendar year with children in the home that are ages 3 years old and under
At time of pickup, information requested will be your name, ages of children in the home, and city/county that you reside in.
