Allouez assistant branch manager Aubrey Abrahamson, Ashwaubenon assistant branch manager Stevie Nemetz, senior mortgage lender Sherry Leanna, community loan originator Nancy Arciga, Katie Longsine, and Zach Burmeister at the North Shore Bank table at the NeighborWorks Green Bay celebration. Not pictured is community loan originator Jake Gunnlaugson, who volunteers with the nonprofit and did photography and videography for the event.

Katie accepting the award from Chris Boland.

North District employees attended NeighborWorks Green Bay‘s 40th Annual Celebration at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay on Thursday, October 13. Around 300 partners, supporters, donors, and community members gathered to celebrate the housing nonprofit’s achievements over the past year.

At the gala event, NeighborWorks honored North Shore Bank with the Home Builder Award, recognizing how the bank’s partnership with the organization has helped its clients become home owners. Attendees heard testimonials about NeighborWorks’ positive impact on the city from a number of community members.

The celebration had its own positive impact on Pulaski universal banker Zach Burmeister.

“I noticed that a lot of work and service was going into neighborhoods right in my backyard!” Zach said. “This led me to see where I could help.” A few days later, he attended the Astor Neighborhood Association’s October meeting, where he heard about upcoming activities and was invited to become a regular board member. “I’m looking forward to expanding my relationships and making a positive impact in one of the most historic neighborhoods in Green Bay.”

At the celebration, community engagement manager AVP Katie Longsine accepted the Home Builder Award on behalf of the bank from NeighborWorks Green Bay board chairman and former North Shore Bank vice president Chris Boland, who has worked with the nonprofit for several years.