Danzel Thomas introduced the speaker and gave her a tour of the center after the presentation.

Today’s inspirational speaker Chandra Cooper was excellent.  She is President and CEO of Grateful Girls, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) and Legendary Blues Singer Muddy Waters’ MOJO Museum (Chicago, IL). Ms. Cooper started the presentation with the award-winning song “Got My MOJO”.  She spoke about her life challenges and successes.  Ms. Cooper shared services provided through her agency for women and men. Members identified the popular song and were very interactive with life’s questions.  Enjoyed by all 25 in attendance.

---Michelle Crocker, Board Member

Lettuce talk about our August 28th sampling event led by our Lead Gardener Delorse Harrington and Gardner Eria Caldwell. We served 120 Members salads with vinaigrette dressing and included roasted zucchini and squash, accompanied by delicious, fresh fruit. Veggies came from our own Peace Garden and Victory's Garden. 

Special thank you to Delorse and Eria, Victory's Garden, and all Repairers who made this possible!

Repairers of the Breach had a wonderful Overdose Awareness and Harm Reduction program and lunch (including a Narcan demonstration with updates) for our members and staff on August 31, 2024.

The program was well received by members and staff.  Each member received a wearable Purple Ribbon upon entrance into the center.

The excellent presenters were Catrina Solberg, Prevention Specialist, Vibrant Health and Danzel Thomas, Program Coordinator, Repairers of the Breach. Everyone was very quiet and active participants during Q&A. Members received purple gift bags including Narcan from Vibrant Health. Members visited the beautiful display table to gather additional information.

----Michelle Crocker, Board Member

Special thank you to Mr Jason Thompson, outreach specialist at Milwaukee's workforce development for a wonderful presentation! In addition, our own Frank Jelen from our employment assistance center presented as well! We will continue offering as many resources as we can to help our Members find and land those better jobs.