Gerard's Embrace

06/28/2023

From the desk of our Executive Director, Suzanne Kasper:

“It is with sadness that we announce the permanent closing of our home as of June 1, 2023. It has been a honor to serve all those that came here. Peace and Blessings!”

12/22/2022

Hi all! As of late, we’ve been getting a lot of unexpected drop off donations left on the front porch. This is a PSA to please STOP doing that. We are no longer accepting any donations of any kind, we simply have way too much and not enough room to store it and without asking we can’t respectfully decline it. Today, it looks as though someone has left a few boxes of stuff that was snowed on and in. We still have stuff that was randomly dropped off from several months ago because we have no where to put it. Please just throw your stuff away or donate elsewhere. Gerard’s Embrace does not have enough staff to go through it and get rid of it for you.

12/02/2019

Our Lady of Guadalupe...expecting Our Lord and Savior...

11/27/2019

Gerard's Embrace seeks a nurturing, up-beat, dedicated individual to serve as a live-in house coordinator in a shelter for pregnant women in need. This individual will oversee the operations and activities of the home to comply with all rules and policies while fostering a family atmosphere for residents. Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to serve. House Coordinator responsibilities include overseeing resident activities, coordinating resident's schedules, and providing support to residents and daytime staff. Must be able to prepare meals for "family" dinners. Positive mentoring skills and spirituality are strongly desired. This position requires overnight stays with on-call hours. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to adapt to changes in the organization as we continue to grow.

Compensation includes room and board plus a daily stipend. $50 per day

Work Hours: Monday-Wednesday 5pm-10pm, and 2-3 weekends per month (Friday and Saturday 5pm-12am)

Email resumes to [email protected]. You must provide relevant work history and educational background to be considered. Thank you.

09/25/2019

09/13/2019

Caring for the poor is at the heart of being Catholic, and during 7 Days of Service, you can join us in donating care bundles for those in need. From September 23– 27, you are invited to bring donations to one of the parish host sites. Find out what you can do by visiting: www.archmil.org/7daysofservice

Care Bundles is collaborative event with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, local host parishes, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc., Gerard's Embrace, Family Promise of Waukesha County, Capuchin Community Services and Bethel House. Celebrate the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 175th anniversary by opening your heart and participating. https://www.archmil.org/AboutUs/175th-Anniversary.htm

06/28/2019

Join our fundraising committee! We need your help with planning events and organizing fundraising efforts. No experience necessary! Just message if interested.

04/23/2019

Gerard's Embrace is incredibly honored to have been nominated by Lea Sperle at Citizens Bank in East Troy for the Wisconsin Bankers Association Power of Community Week! From April 22 - 26, the East Troy branches (Franks Piggly Wiggly and East Brook office in the East Brook Plaza) will be collecting household items and baby gear.

Thank you to Lea for the nomination, and to the Wisconsin Bankers Association for selecting Gerard's Embrace!

Our team is excited to be participating in the Wisconsin Bankers Association Power of Community week, which starts Monday! We're joining other local banks across the state to celebrate our commitment to our communities.

It's going to be a whirlwind week of hosting drives, showing appreciation, cleaning up, and helping out. And you can show your support too - by donating to one of our drives!

- Our Vernon office will be collecting people and pet food for The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County and Humane Animal Welfare Society - HAWS of Waukesha.

- Our two East Troy offices will be collecting household items and baby gear for Gerard's Embrace.

- Our Riverview office will be collecting personal care items and cleaning supplies for Twin Oaks Shelter for The Homeless.

04/20/2019

The Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt, began on Friday evening and ends this evening. A very happy and blessed Passover to our Jewish brethren!

04/19/2019

We hope everyone is having a Blessed Triduum, which started yesterday on Holy Thursday with the commemoration of the Last Supper. Today, Good Friday, Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Holy Saturday is a day of reflection in anticipation of the celebration of Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday. Many blessings to you all!

04/11/2019

Bummed you didn't make it to last week's show? Don't you worry - you still have a chance to see it this weekend! Tomorrow's show starts at 7:30 PM...don't forget, a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Gerard's Embrace!