GIFTS Men's Shelter

06/11/2026

THANK YOU to Peg, Matt, and the incredible team from First Lutheran Church! 🪵🔥

They knocked it out of the park by serving up a phenomenal meal of tender brisket sandwiches with all the fixings. Our community was absolutely spoiled by their generosity, hard work, and the amazing energy they brought with them.

We are so grateful for partners like First Lutheran who show up, dish out incredible food, and pour so much love into our program guests. You all are the absolute best!

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Huge thanks to Lisa, Candie, and Caroline for serving a delicious Friday night dinner! 🍽️

Our volunteers are the absolute best, and we appreciate you three spending your Friday evening with us. Thank you for everything you do! 🙌💛

06/10/2026

We’ve had a few last-minute cancellations on our meal calendar, leaving some open dates over the next few weeks! Providing a dinner is such a massive blessing to our shelter guests—many of whom are returning from long days of work or community obligations.

If you, your family, your church group, or your business are looking for a tangible way to serve, we would love to have you fill one of these open slots:

📆 June Openings:

Wednesday, June 24

Thursday, June 25

Saturday, June 27

Sunday, June 28

📆 July Openings:

Friday, July 3

Saturday, July 4 (Holiday!)

Sunday, July 5

Thursday, July 9

Friday, July 10

A quick reminder: You are welcome to stop by our pantry to use any of our donated grocery items to help offset your shopping costs! Dinner is served at 6:30 PM, and we ask that cooks arrive around 6:00 PM.

👉 Ready to claim a night? Head over to our SignUp.com page to grab a spot, or comment below/send us a message if you have any questions.

Thank you for always stepping up to support and encourage our guests! ❤️

06/07/2026

🌿🪏🌱🥗 We are excited to share some photos from our hands-on Gardening, Horticulture, and Nutrition classes! 🥕🥦 The men at GIFTS have been hard at work learning alongside a Horticulturalist from the UW System, and it is incredible to see them in action. 🪏🌱
🌿🌱 This isn't just about growing plants; it’s about growing skills, understanding nutrition, and the therapeutic power of getting your hands in the dirt. We are so proud of the work the guys are doing! 🪏🌱

06/05/2026

🌸🌼We want say THANK YOU to Anita at Lloyd's True Value on Court Street for donating a beautiful assortment of plants to our shelter today. 🌸🌿🌼This will bring so much life and beauty to our shelter. 🌸We are so grateful for our local community!🌼
🙏💐Thank you, , for your continued support!🌼🌸
📢🙌Please help us show our appreciation for Anita and Lloyd's True Value in the comments! 👇🗣️

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

🙏🫕A huge thank you to Ron and Sheryl from St. John Vianney Catholic Church for preparing and serving a wonderful Sunday dinner for our 34 guests!🍴
🥪🥘There is so much comfort in a warm meal and a welcoming atmosphere, and Ron and Sheryl brought plenty of both to our dining room. We are incredibly grateful for your time, your kindness, and your dedication to supporting our guests. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community! 🍽️❤️

06/03/2026

🥚🥞Sundays are all about community and last Sunday morning was a beautiful example of that.🥓
🙏A huge thank you to the wonderful team from Janesville Wesleyan Church for stepping into our kitchen and serving up a fantastic Sunday brunch for our 34 guests!❤️
🍽There is nothing quite like a warm, hearty meal and good conversation to start the day off right. We are so incredibly grateful for your time, your hard work, and the genuine kindness you brought into our dining room. Thank you for wrapping your arms around our guests and being such an amazing part of our community! 🥞🍳