Our Mission: To combat homelessness by offering life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring programs. Milwaukee's daytime shelter for the homeless offering shelter, clothing, showers, literacy training, breakfast and lunch and a free clinic.
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Operating as usual
Hello, Repairers!
Now is an exciting time because Pastor West is beginning a very difficult journey and you can help him stay motivated!
Watch our video and visit our website to learn more.
#30for30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meRcBv9I-jE
Learn more about our 30 for 30 campaign and see Pastor West's initial weight as he begins his journey!
Let's be kind today.
Let's be kind today.
Quiz: On any given day, how many people are homeless in Wisconsin?
We added a couple new items to our ROTB store. Check it out!
https://www.repairers.org/rotb-store1.html
When you or I donate to worthy causes, we usually say, "use it where you need it most." However, sometimes we wonder where our funds actually go, don't we? If you're like me, you might be asking: did...
April showers bring May flowers... and warm coffee at Repairers of the Breach! Get out of this drizzly weather and into our cozy living room for some coffee and snacks this morning. Also, a hearty lunch is served at 11:30 am.
Did you know that an average of 44% of homeless people have jobs? Learn more about employment and homelessness from the National Coalition for the Homeless.
https://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/employment.html
This fact sheet examines the relationship between work and homelessness, including the contribution of unemployment, underemployment, and low wages to homelessness. It also assesses the employment barriers faced by homeless people, and strategies for overcoming those barriers. A list of resources fo...
How will you create your joy today?
How will you create your joy today?
Thank you to everyone who made our vaccine clinic a success! Over 70 people have been vaccinated.
Thank you to everyone who made our vaccine clinic a success! Over 70 people have been vaccinated.
Thank you to Rhonda and Avon, who is hosting a fundraiser for us. It is because of efforts like this that we can continue offering life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring programs and services.
https://www.avon.com/fundraiser/repairersofthebreach
Repairers of the Breach's mission statement is to combat homelessness by providing life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring programs.The funds raised will help this organization continue this much needed work. Your support is needed .
You are not overlooked here! Vaccines from 9-11 am, 1335 W Vliet St.
https://www.fox6now.com/news/often-overlooked-expanding-vaccine-opportunities-for-vets-homeless
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans β regardless of enrollment status β as well as spouses and caregivers.
There's still time to sign up for this FREE vaccine!
What: Johnson & Johnson SINGLE DOSE vaccine
When: April 7, 9-11 am
Call Carolyn in the clinic at 414-342-1065. Leave your name and phone number and you're considered signed up.
Click on the link below for more info about the J&J vaccine:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html
Information about the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine including name, manufacturer, type of vaccine, number of shots, how it is given, and links to ingredient information.
Haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19? Would you like to be?
On April 7, we will be hosting a vaccination clinic from 9 am to 11 am. The vaccine is the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
YOU MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME, so call Carolyn in the clinic at 414-342-1065. Leave your name and phone number and you're considered signed up.
Click on the link below for more info about the J&J vaccine:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html
Information about the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine including name, manufacturer, type of vaccine, number of shots, how it is given, and links to ingredient information.
Need to update your wardrobe? Perhaps you need an interview outfit. Come to the Breach! Our "Boston Store" clothing room is open today at 9 am for anyone who has a need.
Our Members achieve many goals, from learning how to fill out an application, to learning the best way to answer interview questions, to helping out around the Breach.
What is your goal for today?
Our Members achieve many goals, from learning how to fill out an application, to learning the best way to answer interview questions, to helping out around the Breach.
What is your goal for today?
Special shout out to you, the Repairers. It's because of you that we can offer all that we can. Thank you!!
Special shout out to you, the Repairers. It's because of you that we can offer all that we can. Thank you!!
Hello, Repairers! We have updated our needs list. Check it out! We are especially low on kitchen supplies like coffee and individual packets of stuff. Thank you for thinking of us, and have a fantastic weekend!
https://www.repairers.org/in-kind-needs-list.html
Due to COVID-19, please note that until further notice, we are only accepting: F inancial donations (always welcome) Check , credit card (call in) , or online payment ( website) ...
Thank you to those in the faith-based community who participated in our first annual Love Thy Neighbor campaign! Not only did we raise over $3,000 for the shelter, but we also made new friends! Check it out below.
https://www.repairers.org/love-thy-neighbor.html
From February 1-February 28, 2021... we asked our faith-based partners to help raise money for our 1st Annual Love Thy Neighbor Campaign. It's our 30th anniversary! As we look back over the years,...
Hey, all!
Looks like we'll miss the majority of the snow storm. However, we will still get some snow so if you (or someone you know) needs some winter essentials like a coat, hat, mittens, boots, etc. stop by us. We still have some left!
Congrats to one of our Members, Ricardo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aXz6pYhju0
No insurance? Low on funds? Need COVID-19 testing? Come down to the Breach! Free testing provided by Accelerated Clinical Laboratories! 8 am to 10 am today.
Thank you to the Kareem Group in Milwaukee who made us hygiene kits! There's nothing like taking a refreshing shower, and thanks to them ...and all our Repairers... our Members can have just that!
Hey, All! We're doing COVID-19 testing this Tuesday, March 9. See below for more info!
Hey, All! We're doing COVID-19 testing this Tuesday, March 9. See below for more info!
You'll never guess what happened this Saturday...
https://www.repairers.org/blog/guess-what-happened-at-repairers-this-saturday
#dreambikesmilwaukee
At ROTB, we are blessed to have a community of Repairers willing to help out whenever they can. Carolyn Weber and Dream Bikes are no exception. Their goal is to donate 500-600 bikes to local...
Special thanks to Eta Phi Beta for their generous donation of hygiene kits! It's because of Repairers like you that has made ROTB life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring. Thank you!
Time is running out. You only have until February 28 to donate your new or gently used shoes, sneakers and boots and new socks to @stansfitforyourfeet Stanβs Share-A-Pair Shoe and Sock Drive running throughout February. This year Repairers of the Breach will be receiving a portion of their collection.
Please consider dropping off new socks and new or gently shoes for men, women, or kids at Stanβs Fit For Your Feet in Glendale, Brookfield or Greenfield or New Balance Milwaukee in Greenfield or Brookfield. In return for your donation you will receive $10 off your regular price menβs and women's shoes purchase valid through the end of February at any Stanβs Fit For Your Feet or New Balance Milwaukee location. Youβll also be able to round up your purchases to benefit our organization.
For more details visit: stansfootwear.com/shareapair
Now you can help these people by simply clearing out the excess shoes in your closet, and participating in this yearβs βShare-A-Pairβ shoe drive hosted by Stanβs Fit For Your Feet and New Balance Milwaukee shoe stores. The drive runs from Sunday, February 1 through Saturday February 28, 2015...
Good morning, Repairers!
Our free medical clinic needs some supplies. Can you help? They need muscle cream, orajel, men's reading glasses, knee sleeves, and back supports.
Any little bit helps a lot. Thank you so much!!
Thank you to Avon Milwaukee and Rhonda's customers for gathering 70 deodorants for our Members! We can always use anti-perspirant/deodorant!
And thank you to all our donors. It's because of you that we can serve our community!
Hello, Repairers!
Shoutout to our staff who's been working around the clock these last few weeks ensuring our daytime shelter is open, as well as our emergency warming room at night! It's not easy working overnights for weeks on end when you're used to working during the day.
Thank you!
Itβs Random Acts of Kindness Day, and if you would like to do something good today consider dropping off new socks and new or gently shoes, sneakers or boots at @stansfitforyourfeet in Glendale, Brookfield or Greenfield or @newbalancemilwaukeein Greenfield or Brookfield.
We will be receiving some of the new socks and new or gently used shoes collected this year during Stanβs Share-A-Pair Shoe and Sock Drive running throughout the entire month of February.
In return for your donation you will receive a coupon for $10 off regular price menβs and women's shoes valid through the end of February at any Stanβs or New Balance Milwaukee location. Youβll also be able to round up your purchases to benefit our organization in-store or online.
For more details visit: www.stansfootwear.com/shareapair
Now you can help these people by simply clearing out the excess shoes in your closet, and participating in this yearβs βShare-A-Pairβ shoe drive hosted by Stanβs Fit For Your Feet and New Balance Milwaukee shoe stores. The drive runs from Sunday, February 1 through Saturday February 28, 2015...
Hello, Repairers! This cold snap is sticking with us, so we're sticking with our emergency warming room, which opens at 7 pm every day the weather is 20 or below. THIS WEATHER IS DEADLY. Please come to us if you find yourselves outside. We have our thermostat turned up, warm food waiting, and a caring staff working overnights to protect you from the bitter cold.
Thank you to Mercy Mats West Allis for the wonderful mats they crochet, that has kept our homeless warm and dry! Check them out!
https://www.fox6now.com/news/crocheted-mercy-mats-help-those-in-need-and-the-environment
Crocheted "Mercy Mats" help the community, those in need and help the environment by keeping plastic out of the landfills.
Hello, Repairers!
It looks like our emergency warming room will be open for quite some time.
Do you have any extra pillows you do not need? If so, we are in need of new or gently used pillows for the overnights and would be exceedingly thankful for any donations.
Thank you, and stay warm out there!
1335 W Vliet St
Milwaukee, WI
53205
The Only Daytime Homeless Shelter in Milwaukee Open 6 days a week
| Monday | 07:00 - 15:45 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 15:45 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 15:45 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 15:45 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 15:45 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 15:45 |
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Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, is serving lunch at Repairers of the Breach on MLK Day 2019. 17 years of service! Thank you, Isioma Nwabuzor, for these great pictures!
Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, is serving lunch at Repairers of the Breach on MLK Day 2019. 17 years of service!
Today is #GivingTuesday! Facebook and PayPal are matching a total of up to $7 million of donations made through Facebook. Help us KEEP OUR DOORS OPEN ON THE COLDEST NIGHTS THIS WINTER with your donations. Every dollar will go to support our WARMING ROOMS. Donating now. $1, $5, $50, $500. Whatever you can afford to give. WE THANK YOU for your generosity. Click on the blue DONATE button above and you'll be taken to our website where you can donate!!!
A great time was had by all at our Annual Meeting. A few pictures. It was very informative and heartening and FUN! Thanks to everyone who was there. If you couldn't be here, mark your calendar for October 2019!
If you've been wondering how Repairers of the Breach is doing financially, take a look at this short video from the Annual Meeting last Saturday. The answer is that we are doing VERY well!!! And it is 100% because of our donors. Thank you for everything you do to make RotB a success!!
What a wonderful day we had at Repairer's of the Breach on Labor Day. Here are some highlights from photos taken by our volunteers that day. Thanks to one and all. Y'all are the best! Special shout out to the sisters of Gamma Pi Sigma who have made this a yearly event!
An Outpouring of Love A week ago, we hit a water shortage and put out an appeal for water. And through your kindness, the water came pouring in. We are humbled by your support and by your generosity. Because of you who heard our call and spread the word, like an endless waterfall, the water has poured in! Thank you to all the water bearers who heard our need and quickly responded!
Happy 4th of July! What a perfect day to post pictures of our refurbished Peace Garden. Planting of boxes done by St. Mary's Eight Grade Graduation Class. The painting of shed done by St. Mary's workday kids. And the painting of the benches done by Thayer from another volunteer group (maybe someone can fill that in below :) ). Isn't it MARVELOUS!! Many hands!
Channel 6 Fox News was onsite for an interview at the Labor Day Picnic today. Some pics and a brief portion of the interview with Executive Director James West (sorry the audio isn't great). Watch for the report tonight on Channel 6!
What a great time we had this morning meeting, greeting and thanking members of Milwaukee Police Department Homeless Outreach Team with breakfast at the Grohmann Museum on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus. Working with the Outreach Team is another way that Repairers of the Breach partners with our community to identify, engage, and support Milwaukee's homeless community. The morning program included a video describing the importance of this program to both the Milwaukee Police and ROTB put together by Jeremy of the PRSA public relations volunteers. During our coldest months, these officers brought many to our doors for warmth and sustenance. We thank them with all of our hearts and wish them safe journey.
Tomorrow is World Homeless Day (10/10/16). Just got home from Milwaukee Empty Bowls Event. If you haven't been to an Empty Bowls, potters and kids donate bowls that they have made and restaurants donate soup and the Empty Bowls people sell the bowls and you get to use the bowl to sample the soups. I went to help staff a booth and take photographs for Repairers of the Breach. As most of you know, Repairers provides two meals a day - breakfast and lunch, a warm place for people to come during the day, a clinic, and resources to help the homeless get back on their feet. Today, through the generosity of hundreds of people, the event broke its stated goal of $55,000 in three hours. Repairers is one of seven programs who will benefit from Milwaukee's support. Thank you Milwaukee School of Engineering for the venue and thank you Milwaukee!!
From weeds to tomatoes on the vine! At Repairers of the Breach, our members have been working hard on the side Peace Garden...and does it look smashing!! We are hoping that in this fine weather, everyone will make more use of it.
Summer is here and the heat is upon us! Come on over to Repairers of the Breach Center, cool off and participate in some of the programing. Check out the white board near the side entrance, sign in. Check in at the front desk to participate. Thursdays the computer lab is open 9-1, lunch is 11:30-1:30, and the clinic is open 9:30-12:30. Come on by! We've got our smiles on waiting for you!
Offering life-saving, life-sustaining, and life-restoring programs and services to supply the tools the homeless and at-risk need to become self-reliant.
Disabilities Services Division of Milwaukee C
1220 W. Vliet St.Milwaukee County Department on Aging
1220 W Vliet Street, Suite 300Milwaukee County Medical Examiner
933 W Highland AveMilwaukee County Transit System
1942 N 17th StMilwaukee Community Service Corps
1441 N 7th StMCSC Milwaukee Community Service Corps
1441 N 7th StMilwaukee County Register of Deeds
901 N. 9th Street, Room 103County Executive David Crowley
901 N 9th Street
Milwaukee Area Reading Council - MARC
PO Box 18464
Milwaukee County Transit System
1942 N 17th St
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
6737 W Washington St, Ste 1111