Events
Here are a few recent events that may be of interest.
Stuff the Bus
An organization by the name of R.A.I.S.E. at Alverno College held a fund raiser called Stuff the Bus for Repairers of the Breach on October 11, 2014 in the Alverno parking lot. The donations from this event will help us at Repairers of the Breach immensely while attempting to serve our homeless and meet some of their everyday emergency needs. The R.A.I.S.E volunteers collected and provided us with bowls, cups, spoons, forks, napkins that helps us with the supply and demand of serving meals to our homeless community. We also received items like towels, t-shirts, underwear, socks, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant which are things we use to supply our people with the personal hygiene items they need when taking a shower. We appreciate all that R.A.I. S. E. members did for us with special acknowledgement to the staff at Alverno who sponsored this event, Deborah Brock who coordinated it, and the donors who came and participated. Combining cash and items we estimate that they raised over $2000.00 in donations for us. We all at Repairers of the Breach sincerely thank everyone involved. Kindness like this is sincerely appreciated. -Monica Walter, Co-Center Manager
An organization by the name of R.A.I.S.E. at Alverno College held a fund raiser called Stuff the Bus for Repairers of the Breach on October 11, 2014 in the Alverno parking lot. The donations from this event will help us at Repairers of the Breach immensely while attempting to serve our homeless and meet some of their everyday emergency needs. The R.A.I.S.E volunteers collected and provided us with bowls, cups, spoons, forks, napkins that helps us with the supply and demand of serving meals to our homeless community. We also received items like towels, t-shirts, underwear, socks, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant which are things we use to supply our people with the personal hygiene items they need when taking a shower. We appreciate all that R.A.I. S. E. members did for us with special acknowledgement to the staff at Alverno who sponsored this event, Deborah Brock who coordinated it, and the donors who came and participated. Combining cash and items we estimate that they raised over $2000.00 in donations for us. We all at Repairers of the Breach sincerely thank everyone involved. Kindness like this is sincerely appreciated. -Monica Walter, Co-Center Manager
Clinic Change Drive - Can You Spare Some Change?
Our free clinic serves an average of 167+ patients per month and is supported by a staff of volunteer physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals who generously provide care to our patients.
Most of the medication we dispense is purchased through a pharmacy called MedShare. The MedShare pharmacy serves the 14 free clinics in Greater Milwaukee by supplying medications at a greatly reduced cost. These medications are crucial to the health and even the very life of our patients. Thanks to MedShare, our medical clinic can regularly supply non-narcotic drugs from cough syrup to insulin for a variety of illnesses and conditions.
It is only through your generous donations that we are able to purchase the discounted drugs and clinic supplies needed to continue serving our patients. At this time, our MedShare fund is dangerously low. To fill the gap, Repairers of the Breach is running a change drive to help raise funds for medication expenses and also to raise awareness of the many people we serve in our community. At this time we are asking that everyone consider donating your extra change to our clinic. When you clean your couch cushions or car, consider the help you can give to a person in need.
Be the change - give the change! (or donate through PayPal - be sure to specify "MedShare Fund.")
Most of the medication we dispense is purchased through a pharmacy called MedShare. The MedShare pharmacy serves the 14 free clinics in Greater Milwaukee by supplying medications at a greatly reduced cost. These medications are crucial to the health and even the very life of our patients. Thanks to MedShare, our medical clinic can regularly supply non-narcotic drugs from cough syrup to insulin for a variety of illnesses and conditions.
It is only through your generous donations that we are able to purchase the discounted drugs and clinic supplies needed to continue serving our patients. At this time, our MedShare fund is dangerously low. To fill the gap, Repairers of the Breach is running a change drive to help raise funds for medication expenses and also to raise awareness of the many people we serve in our community. At this time we are asking that everyone consider donating your extra change to our clinic. When you clean your couch cushions or car, consider the help you can give to a person in need.
Be the change - give the change! (or donate through PayPal - be sure to specify "MedShare Fund.")
Memorial Day Picnic Lunch
On
Monday, May 29, 2014, Repairers
of the Breach served a hearty Memorial Day picnic lunch in our Peace Garden between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Widely advertised to the community, as many as 250 homeless and at-risk men and women enjoyed safety, satiety and, most of all, SMILING!
Community Shares Connects
On
March 20, 2014 Executive Director Pastor James West, Jr. was the guest speaker at a meeting held by Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee. The invitation provided him
with the opportunity to personally meet their members and describe the
2014-2015 goals for Repairers of the Breach being developed through the strategic planning process. The very
positive and productive question and answer period provided future
collaborative plans for members of the Community Shares organization to work closely with Repairers
of the Breach.
Mutual Sharing at St. Mary's Parish in Hales Corners
On March 15 and 16, Executive Director Pastor James West, Jr. and
two of our homeless members were honored guests at St. Mary's Parish in Hales
Corners. Pastor West spoke at the end of three Liturgies, and one of our homeless
members spoke at the last mass. After a congenial "social" with parishioners,
clergy, and staff, Repairers' members were given 30 bags of specific requested items for
the medical clinic and center, along with a generous monetary donation exceeding $4000. Arrangements for future bag lunches, homemade
casseroles, scripture sharing, and volunteering at Repairers were also
made. Pastor West accepted an
invitation to take part in a Tuesday evening adult scripture study
class at St. Mary’s conducted by their own Pastor Chuck Schramm.
Operation Michael Box Night - Catholic Memorial High School
Friday evening, March 14, 2014, Executive Director Pastor James West, Jr. and a homeless member-representative of Repairers of the Breach attended a "Box Night" at Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha. According to their website, Operation Michael began in 1998 when a senior named Juan had a life-changing encounter with a homeless man named Michael, holding a sign like the one pictured at left. This awareness-building program expanded seven years ago to include fundraising to benefit homeless people in the community. "Members [of Operation Michael] do works of service and justice by participating in clothing and supply drives, volunteering at meal programs and shelters, and fundraising in order to aid the homeless in our community. This night is set aside for us to reflect and pray while engaging in different activities that are focused and centered on the homeless." Thanks to faith and compassion in action, this amazing group of young people donated $2,000 to the work of Repairers of the Breach, which emphasizes "homeless helping homeless"—with help from the community.
Emma's Fundraising Club 2014 on Facebook
Young Emma Gottschalk turned 12 on Friday, March 14th. She wasn't hoping for the usual presents that come in a box with a bow. She asked everyone she knows--and even those she didn't—to give a gift of charity instead. This remarkable girl has been "birthday sharing" since 2008, with a special Facebook page devoted to the benefit of others on her birthday. This year, Emma's gift benefits Repairers of the Breach, and we couldn't be more grateful. We're happy to report that Emma raised $1,700 for her birthday wish. Thank you for your selfless gift, Emma!
Soup & Soul Event - Good Friends, Music, Soup and Beer!
The 2nd Annual Soup & Soul Event was held Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Sugar Maple, 441 E. Lincoln Ave. in Bay View. The $10 admission included a sampling of more than 12 different healthy and delicious soups and a pint of American Craft Beer or a raffle ticket. Raffle prizes were generously donated by some of Milwaukee's best local businesses. This wonderful event raised more than $2,800 for Repairers of the Breach! We offer our great appreciation to all those who worked so hard to organize and orchestrate all segments of the Soup & Soul Event.
Repairers of the Breach at Outpost Community Information Fair
Outpost Natural Foods sponsored a Community Information Fair and Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Tripoli Shrine Center (3000 W. Wisconsin Ave.) Representatives of Repairers of the Breach and other community agencies were on hand to answer questions about their vital programs. Outpost's lively annual meeting of co-op owners began mid-afternoon., with participation from several hundred owners.