1. Hispanic Resource Center
Serving the needs to Hispanic families in the greater Green Bay area since 2011.
A word from:
Sister Melanie Maczka
Executive Director
Casa ALBA Melanie
Casa Alba Melanie is the Hispanic Resource Center for the greater Green Bay area. Our Hispanic neighbors are not much different from you or me. They are Mothers and Fathers; Sons and Daughters;; Classmates and Co-Workers; Neighbors and Friends. They have the same Hopes, the same Dreams and the same Fears. What can separate us is language; but we can easily overcome that difference.”

2. 20,500 people in Brown County are of Hispanic descent, or about 8%.
Our Community
20,500 people in Brown County are of Hispanic descent, or about 8%.

3. 28% of Green Bay Area Public School students are Hispanic.
Our Schools
28% of Green Bay Area Public School students are Hispanic.
80% of the children in one Green Bay Catholic parochial school are Hispanic.

4. Our Origins
The Green Bay area is home to descendants from all 25 Latin American countries.

5. World’s Greatest Civilizations
Latin America is home to five of the ten greatest civilizations in human history:
Mayan Empire,
Olmec Civilization,
Incan Empire,
Aztec Empire, and
Arawak People.

6. Athletic Achievements
28% of Major League Baseball players are Hispanic.
Latin American countries have won 9 of 20 World Cups, in soccer, the world’s most popular sport.
What percentage of major league baseball players are Hispanic?
Major League Baseball revealed some interesting data in its Player Diversity Report, released Nov. 13. Big-league 40-man rosters were 62 percent Caucasian, 28 percent Hispanic, 8 percent African-American, and 1 percent Asian.
Armando Torres was 2012 Press Gazette runner of the year.

7. Migrant laborers began working in Wisconsin in the 1920s and 1930s.
Migrant Labor History
Migrant laborers began working in Wisconsin in the 1920s and 1930s.
At its peak, 20,000 seasonal workers per year planted and harvested agricultural crops from April to November.

8. Immigration History
Like generations of immigrants before them, they came to the United States to improve the lives of their families, to escape political turmoil or to prevent physical harm to their families.

9. Today …
Our Hispanic neighbors work here, pay taxes and vote. They are passionate about their family, culture and faith. Like you, they want to be loved and accepted.

10. For area businesses:
The Hispanic community are your customers and your work force, now and in the future.

11. Our Genesis
Casa ALBA Melanie grew out of a 25-year ministry to Hispanic families at St. Willebrord's parish in Green Bay.
Sister Melanie and Father Ken recognized that not all parishioner needs could be met through a single parish Church.

12. Our Board of Directors
Board President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Valerie Corrigan Eileen Littig Natalia Sidon Katie Dykes Veronica Sanchez
Aurora Fr. Ken Elvita Keith Elizabeth Tom Maria Dcn. Luis Mike Cortes DeGroot Erdmann Kolb Kostichka Olejniczak Plascencia Sanchez Welch

13. Our Purpose
To provide a place of trust for Hispanic families to become a part of the community.

14. Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture the well-being and wholesome development of all members of the Hispanic community living in the greater Green Bay area.

15. Our Vision
Our vision is that Hispanics living in the greater Green Bay area, who are very talented and community
conscious, will achieve their dreams and provide meaningful presence and service in the community.

16. Educational Services Spanish GED Mentoring & Tutoring
Healthy Lifestyles
Spanish Literacy
Computer Classes
Early Childhood Family Education
Promote Higher Education for all

17. Professional Services
Free initial legal consultations
Immigration • Criminal
Civil • Family issues
Immigration Consultations
DACA1 application assistance
Wellness & Insurance Consultations
Referral to Community Services
1 - Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals

18. Community Liaison Services
Safe site for crime victims that may fear retribution
Advocacy for Hispanic community
Educate community on cultural diversity
Young professionals group

19. Socialization and Family Needs
A friendly, non-threatening place to share ideas & talents
Sewing classes
Cooking classes
Arrange for Hispanic elders to visit as peers
Green Bay youth sports training
Support families with special needs

20. Our Background Casa ALBA Melanie is a 501(c)3 non-profit
We are staffed largely by volunteers
Contributions are tax deductible
We do not receive any federal, state or local tax support
We do not duplicate services found in the community
We partner with other organizations
Leverage all programs to best meet our community’s needs.

21. Embrace the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important … Pope Francis
As disciples of Christ, how can we not be concerned for the good of the weakest? (Pope Francis tweet March 28, 2015)

22. How you can get involved
Volunteer – As a volunteer organization, we need educators, translators, licensed drivers, cleaners, or any special talents that you may bring.
Advocate – Study the issues and advocate for sensible immigration reforms on the national and state level.
Donate – Contribute your time, talent and, if you see fit, your treasure to support this noble initiative.

23. Casa ALBA Melanie 314 S. Madison Street Green Bay, WI, 54301
Hispanic Resource Center
Love Lives Here!
Serving the needs to Hispanic families in the greater Green Bay area since 2011.
Casa ALBA Melanie
314 S. Madison Street
Green Bay, WI, 54301
Phone: (920)
Website: casaalba.org
Hours: Monday thru Friday - (10 AM to 4 PM)