News & Events
Repairers hosts and participates in several events throughout the calendar year to support the homeless community and surrounding neighborhoods. Mark your calendars for a list of upcoming events and contact the center at (414) 342-9323 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Mark your Calendars!
19th Annual Milwaukee Empty Bowls Event
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Sunday, October 8, 2017
Repairers is one of four groups benefiting from this great event. Your donation includes a hand-crafted bowl and delicious soup! Kern Center – Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) 1245 N. Broadway, Milwaukee Bowls: $25 each – includes 2 soup tickets Kid-made Bowls: $10 each – includes 2 soup tickets Free parking in the Viets Field (across the street). Free Sunday street parking is also available. Click here for a printable flyer and help spread the word! |
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Welcome Ralpheal Gordon!
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Meet our new Center Manager, Ralpheal Gordon, who joined Repairers on August 2nd. We are very excited to have him on our team. Welcome to Repairers Ralpheal!
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Center Manager, Ralphael Gordon, and Pastor James West
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Gallery of Past Events
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Guest Volunteer Day - Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Volunteers from Alverno College had a great time at the center harvesting the garden, organizing the clothing room, serving lunch, and assisting with clerical tasks. Thank you to all volunteers for dedicating your time to help our homeless community. We are truly blessed to have so many organizations with individuals with big hearts... Thank you so much! 
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Guest Volunteer Day - Friday, September 30, 2017
Thank you to the volunteers from AT&T who served lunch to Repairers' members. We truly appreciate their service and dedication to our homeless community. 
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29th Annual Health & Hygiene Drive
April 3 - June 2, 2017 Thank you to the Milwaukee & Waukesha Area Labor Council AFL-CIO and the AFL-CIO Services Committee for selecting Repairers of the Breach as one of the recipients of their annual drive. We truly appreciate all of the generous donors and the sponsors of this year's event:
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King Park Neighborhood Community Clean-Up
Saturday, May 6, 2017 Volunteers and staff from Repairers of the Breach, Guest House of Milwaukee, Aurora Health Care, New Concept Self Development Center, Victory New Hope Temple Church, and Milwaukee County Parks - MLK Jr. Community Center cleaned up trash at King Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Thank you to all of our volunteers who keep our community clean! |
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MPD Homeless Outreach Team
Appreciation Breakfast Thursday, April 25, 2017 Repairers’ staff and volunteers hosted a breakfast to thank members of the MPD Homeless Outreach Team at the MSOE’s Grohmann Museum. Repairers partnered with the Outreach Team to further identify, engage, and support Milwaukee’s homeless community. During our coldest months, these officers brought many homeless to our doors for warmth and sustenance. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keep our community safe! |
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Christmas Eve Lunch
Saturday, December 24, 2016 Thank you for your donations to our annual Christmas Eve Lunch hosted at our center. Our volunteers served a delicious holiday menu including hot ham, meatballs, scalloped potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Thank you to our volunteers who brought joy and cheer to our members this holiday season! |
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