TOGETHER our mission is possible!
SAVE THE DATE!
GIFTS is celebrating its 15th year of hope for Rock County's unsheltered men!

The GIFTS Men’s Shelter 6th Annual Evening of Inspiration will be held on
May 9, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at Glen Erin Golf Club’s Celtic House, Janesville
. Our event is an opportunity for us to share the impact being made in the lives of homeless men in Rock County. Through this celebration of hope, we will inspire partnership in
our vision to transform and restore lives, one man at a time.

Join us for a night of food, music, and a chance to make a difference!
This event is free to attend with the opportunity to give a donation to support GIFTS.


Please reach out to Tracy with any questions by emailing her here.
You have made an impact with your donations, support, and volunteer time at GIFTS
Thank you!
The GIFTS program is designed with a holistic approach to aid our guests in transforming their lives. This focus includes physical health. Each week our volunteer fitness instructor, Mark Van Dyke leads the men for an hour-long class. The class includes proper stretching techniques and exercises to improve range of motion along with working on various muscle groups. Mark's goal is to help the men restore themselves through purposeful movement.

Thank you to Mark for giving us his expertise as a personal trainer and his time to lead the class!
Did you know that GIFTS has a transitional living house? When our guests have met specific goals they have the opportunity to move to our Life Recovery House. Here the guests have the chance to live in a home setting with added responsibility to ensure they are ready to live independently. They still have the GIFTS support and connection all while continuing to build their life skills!

Thank you to Dr. Gregg and Helen Dickinson for their financial contributions to vital upgrades to the house. We would love to give you a tour and show you how your investment can further the work we are doing at the GIFTS Life Recovery House. Please email us here for more information.
GIFTS has been serving the Rock County area for 15 years. As we look at where we've come from and where we're going, we want your feedback!

If you've ever donated, volunteered, or served with GIFTS please take a moment to click here and share your thoughts with us.

Thank you for being such an important part of the GIFTS mission!
When you shop and donate at GIFTS Thrift
you are part of our mission!
GIFTS Thrift Store, 1141 Black Bridge Road, Janesville

There is still time to take advantage of our book sale!
GIFTS huge book sale of BUY ONE, GET TWO FREE*
ends on Friday, March 17.
*excludes children's books

All prom dresses are on sale for $29.98!
You can complete your look with shoes, a handbag, and accessories all at GIFTS Thrift.

Style savings with a purpose.
All donations and profits from the GIFTS Thrift go directly
back in our mission of giving unsheltered men in Rock County
a safe place to stay, warm meals, and life recovery resources.

Please take a look at our volunteer opportunities below.

GIFTS Thrift loves our customers!

-Be sure to join our Rewards Club and earn points toward coupons.
Sign up at the register and start earning today!

-Watch our Facebook page for tag sale colors every week!

-Our senior and veteran/military shoppers can use
their discounts each week on the days noted.

-Additional sales are always happening!
Check in-store and on our Facebook page to stay updated!
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!
Items on our giving list can be dropped off at any time to our shelter location:
1025 N Washington Street, Janesville
Thank you!
Be a Part of GIFTS Volunteer Team!
Do you love to cook?
We are building a team of people who love to cook! If you can help fill in with an occasional meal at the shelter, click here to see our open dates and sign up right online.

Seeking overnight volunteers!
Be a part of the team that helps provide a safe shelter for our guests. Start by clicking here to fill out an online volunteer application.

For questions about being a meal maker or overnight volunteer, click here to email Hunter!

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

Do you have a passion for style?
  • We need volunteers with an eye for fashion to help sort and price:
Shoes
Clothing
Jewelry
Handbags
Accessories

Do you love to create beautiful spaces?
  • Let your inner interior designer loose and help us with sorting and pricing home goods!

Do you find joy in social interaction?
  • Greet our donors and help them unload the treasures they bring to our store. Be part of the vital intake/donations team!

Apply below and we will be in touch to talk about what interests you!
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.
February Volunteers
We Love Our Volunteers!

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

We LOVE you and your investment in the GIFTS mission!
GIFTS Men's Shelter | www.GiftsShelter.org