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Father Gene's Help Center accepts donations of clothing, shoes
Father Gene's Help Center is in need of your help to help others. Executive Director Jason Wilson joined FOX6 WakeUp to share what items the organization is looking for and how the community can make a difference by donating clothing and shoes.
Free closet at Father Gene's Help Center in need of gently used coats and outerwear
As cold temperatures stick around, Father Gene's Help Center is in constant need of gently used coats, scarves, hats and gloves. Executive Director Jason Wilson says donated items fly off the floor as fast as they arrive. The free closet is open to anyone with no questions asked — dignity is central to their mission, right down to the shopping center music played overhead.
Father Gene's Help Center: free clothing closet for people in need
Father Gene's Help Center, a free clothing closet for families in need, served nearly 25,000 people in 2024 — a 57% increase over 2023. Executive Director Jason Wilson joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the organization's mission and how the community can donate and get involved.
A month after flooding, demand still high at Father Gene's Help Center
Milwaukee area nonprofits continue to step up to help those impacted by August's historic flooding. Father Gene's Help Center in West Allis saw client visits double — from roughly 50 to 100+ people per day — following the disaster. The center partnered with the Red Cross to provide clothing at temporary shelters and is calling for volunteers and donations of new underwear and socks to meet ongoing critical needs.
Spring cleaning? Father Gene's Help Center in Milwaukee could use your donations
Whether you're doing some spring cleaning and looking for a place to donate your clothes, or are in need of some free clothing yourself, Father Gene's Help Center is there to assist. CBS 58 was joined by Executive Director Jason Wilson to share more about their mission and how the community can get involved.