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Oct 3, 20232 min read

A Measure of Dignity

Every day we strive to carry out our mission – providing dignity through free clothing to people in need in the Milwaukee community. But...

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May 31, 20222 min read

Clothed with Strength and Dignity

He came in on a Thursday. Spring had not yet come into its own. The first part of his time at Father Gene’s Help Center was a fairly...

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Nov 11, 20191 min read

From the Archives: Fr. Gene and Mother Teresa

Check out these videos of Fr. Gene Jakubek speaking with Mother Teresa in Milwaukee in June of 1981! And listen to the wisdom of St....

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Oct 2, 20192 min read

Trust the Deep-Down Sense of Rightness

I have been praying about a position like this for a long time. Over Christmas, my dad and I dreamed up a position for me, directing...

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Oct 2, 20192 min read

Proclaiming a Year Very Acceptable to the Lord

As Father Gene’s Help Center celebrates its 50th Jubilee Year, I am reminded of the words by Jesus Christ in the synagogue in His...

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Oct 2, 20192 min read

Clothed in Self-Esteem

Imagine! The kind-hearted desire to help others in need of clean, used clothing has assisted over 50,000 families rise up in confidence...

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Oct 2, 20191 min read

A new Executive Director at Father Gene’s Help Center

Earlier this year, in an effort to service more people in our community, the board of directors began a recruitment process to add a...

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Oct 2, 20192 min read

Thanks for the Memories

Growing up, most of us were familiar with Bob Hope who was a very popular entertainer. He would finish his show singing “Thanks for the Memo

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