Restoring Hope

Every day each of us are fortunate enough to wake up with a roof over our heads, food on our tables, and clothes to wear. This is normal to us, not a luxury.  But, imagine not knowing where you are going to sleep tonight.  Now imagine sleeping outside on a brutal winter night.  Imagine not knowing when or where you will eat your next meal.  This is what is normal for Milwaukee’s homeless population.

Poverty is right on our doorstep, and on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016, you have the opportunity to help the Milwaukee Rescue Mission provide not only food and shelter, but also structure, education, life skills and employment help.  For the past eight years I have worked closely with the residents at the Mission and watched person after person get not just a hand out but a hand up in life.  They leave the Mission with new skills, hope and new vision for their future. 

I hope you can make it  to the Wisconsin Club from 5-7:30 pm to help the most vulnerable citizens of our city find a fresh path forward.   Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday. 

- John Birdsall

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING ITEMS

This year we will be hosting a Silent Auction, the following list is a sample of some of the items you will be able to bid on:

*Authentic Green Bay Packers Football with signatures of the 2015 coaching staff and Roster
*Painting by a Milwaukee Artist
*Wine Packages
*Kids Day Out: Gift Certificate to Ians Pizza and Milwaukee Wave Tickets
*Take me to the Theater: Tickets to Milwaukee Rep and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
*Various Dining Packages: Bartolotta Group, Lowlands Group, and many other restaurants and bars
*Pedal Tavern Gift Certificate
*And many more!