TOGETHER our mission is possible!
Happy New Year to you from GIFTS Men Shelter and Thrift Store!

We look forward to a new year of hope, transformation, peace, and joy.
GIFTS is so grateful that you are here with us for a journey into 2023 and the possibilities it holds for the men walking through our doors.

One quick look back at 2022 and the impact YOU
helped make for the unsheltered men of Rock County:
The GIFTS Team welcomes

Hannah Davila

to our thrift store!
Hannah will be filling the role of assistant business manager.
She joins our amazing team of staff and volunteers!

This is a great time to visit our store to say hi to Hannah,
see the newest changes, go home with great treasures,
and support the GIFTS mission.

The GIFTS Thrift Store at 1141 Black Bridge Rd, Janesville
was started to help put money back into our vital work
of creating a safe shelter for Rock County men,
nourishing them with meals & God's love,
and giving them a place to land while they recover their lives.

Every donation of your new/gently used items and every purchase made at the store
directly benefits our GIFTS guests with the resources they need to thrive.
We LOVE Our Church Partners
We value our church families who come to serve at GIFTS!
We appreciate the strong foundation you have started for this ministry.
GIFTS is incredibly blessed with your continued support!

We need your help!
Please click here to see the open weeks and sign up
for what fits your church's schedule.

If you need assistance in signing up or need to customize your week,
don't hesitate to get in touch with Tracy by email here or call 608.322.6629.

We look forward to having you as a partner in the GIFTS mission!
Please share this information with anyone who may benefit from our services!

We are announcing new walk-in appointments for men seeking
a safe place to be while working on a life improvement plan.

1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Please arrive prepared to fill out an application with the following:
be a Rock County resident of 30 days or more,
have no open warrants, cannot be a registered sex offender,
and have the willingness to follow shelter expectations.

We will continue accepting applications at any time and schedule
an appointment for you if you cannot attend our walk-in times.

The GIFTS staff is always happy to help answer questions
and assist possible guests with any challenges they have
connecting with us. Call the shelter at 608.728.4941.

Make a Difference
Can you be part of the on-call
meal-making list?
We are building a team of people who love to cook! If you can help fill in with an occasional meal at the shelter email Tracy by clicking here. She will add you to a list and when we have an opening she will be in touch!

Seeking overnight volunteers!
Be a part of the team that helps provide a safe shelter for our guests. Email Tracy by clicking here for all of the details.

Life Recovery Coach
Mentor a GIFTS guest and help them recover a sustaining and thriving life! Click here and email Michael, GIFTS Program Director for more information.


GIFTS Thrift Store needs volunteers!

Click the link below to fill out an application.


We need volunteers for:

  • sorting donations
  • pricing donations
  • merchandising
  • cleaning
  • stocking the floor-
  • general organization


Did you know that you can designate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to GIFTS?

Thrivent Members have the opportunity to support our ministry with their choice dollars. You must designate where to direct your dollars by March 31.

Click here for info on how to designate your dollars and search for God Is Faithful Temporary Shelter in the Thrivent Choice Catalog.
December Volunteers
We Love Our Volunteers!

A GREAT BIG GIFTS thank you to all of our December volunteers! We appreciate your partnership in this ministry. You cleaned, cooked, supervised, gave guidance, cared, and went way above what we asked of you.

We LOVE you and your investment in the GIFTS mission!