To bring the project to life, Policy and the Ladies of Lambeau committee partnered with several local organizations, including CASA of Brown County, Foster the Village and Brown County Shelter Care. Together, they worked to create an evening centered on awareness and meaningful impact.
At Thursday evening’s event, more than 200 women assembled hundreds of care packages for young individuals in foster care and painted murals to be displayed in the Brown County Shelter Care facility.
The care packs – filled with personal care items, snacks and special surprises tailored for teens – were designed to offer a sense of normalcy and remind this often-overlooked group that they are seen, valued and supported.
Among those who understand the importance of such efforts was Green Bay Police Department operations commander Shannon Seymer-Tabaska, who shared with participants that she spent 10 years in the foster care system as a child, and Angel, a former foster youth now building her life beyond the system. Their perspectives brought a deeply personal layer to the evening’s message and affirmed the lasting impact the effort would have.
“The generosity of the care packages we are going to collectively put together tonight are truly going to leave an imprint on the lives of these youth for years to come,” Seymer-Tabaska told the group.
For Seymer-Tabaska and Policy, the goal extends beyond one night of service. Both encouraged participants to continue supporting local foster youth and the organizations that serve them, including the community partners who helped make the event possible.
“The people that I have met working on building out this evening – the partnerships that we have – they are doing wonderful work,” Policy said. “We certainly couldn’t have done this without their input, nor would we have wanted to.”
The Policy family has called Green Bay “home” for more than 13 years, and for Christy, giving back is just one way of saying thank you to a community that has welcomed them from the start.
“We’ve been super lucky since we arrived here … the community has embraced us with open arms,” Policy said. “It’s been a wonderful place to raise our family, and I couldn’t feel more a part of it.”
Through Ladies of Lambeau, Policy continues a legacy that shows the heart of the Packers organization beats just as strong off the field – rooted in service, connection and a community that always shows up for one another.
To learn more or get involved with Green Bay organizations doing critical work to support young individuals in foster care, please visit CASA of Brown County, Foster the Village and Brown County Shelter Care.