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WTMJ’s James Groh visited us at the bunkers last week, and joined in on the fun! Here’s the story he came away with:

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WTMJ’s James Groh: A group of veterans and volunteers pose for a photo inside The Bunker’s Coffeehouse for VETS.

While you’re listening to the video, listen carefully for “Kenosha Cares For Vets” a group started by American Legion Post 21 in collaboration with The Bunkers. As stated in a previous article, this isn’t just for the holidays, we plan on doing this periodically. Contact us for more information!

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The Bunkers Jo Wynn collaborated with American Legion Post 21 this past couple of months to come up with a way to get Veterans staying at local facilities like the Dayton House and Waters Edge some help and comraderie. Jo donated most of the contents of the very well received donation bags which included the note below. Post 21 plans to do something like this at least once a quarter, and we would appreciate any donations for this new Kenosha tradition.

Note that any group or veteran group can participate. While Jo supplied the much needed and welcomed supplies, Post 21 volunteers went to visit the Dayton and Waters Edge this holiday season. We stayed at the Dayton for a couple of hours handing out the bags and communing with the Veteran’s staying there. It was fun and rewarding.

Please contact us with donations or questions about the program.

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The Bunker will be closed for Thanksgiving holidays November 27th, 28th, and 29th. Returning Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9am to 1pm.

We will be Closed Christmas holiday Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th. Returning Friday, December 27, 2024, and Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 9am to 1pm.

Due to the cold seasons to avoid slips and falls, from January 1, 2025 to April 2, 2025 the Bunker will only be open on Thursdays from 9am toll 1pm.

Any request for assistance can be directed to our contact page at Walkin’ In My Shoes at info@walkininmyshoes.org

Thank You for Your Service! God’s Blessings to you all! 

Ms. Jo and volunteers at the Bunker Coffee House for Veterans in Kenosha.

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BLENDED LINES, LLC Barber Shop is offering free haircuts and grooming to all veterans, and their families. Contact Kendalon Foust Barber/Owner to schedule an appointment at 262-351-2063 or blended84.glossgenius.com 

6920 Green Bay Road
Suite #13, Kenosha
WI 53142

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Once a month, the Garden Mission Food Pantry will be at the Bunkers’ to have fruit and vegetables available for veterans

Stop in or contact us for more information.

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The Walkin’ In My Shoes nonprofit charitable organization is celebrating 19 years of service in Kenosha.

Walkin’ In My Shoes is committed to helping individuals and families regain their dignity, hope and rightful stance in society.

Their mission is to decrease the homeless population in the nation by networking with public, private, religious and other organizations to form strong alliances supporting the efforts of those who want to have and who deserve a better life.

Walkin’ In My Shoes GOAL:

  • To provide community advocacy and wraparound services to help aid any one in need of assistance when they have nowhere else to turn. Including the unsheltered homeless youth, veterans, seniors, and families living a life on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin who are turned away from emergency shelter and are forced to live on the street.  Distributing sleeping bag, food, water, and other necessities for proper daily care.
  • Advocate for Individuals and families at risk of homelessness receives the resources and referrals to remain secure in their homes. 
  • Increase collaboration among other community nonprofit agencies, social services, schools, churches, and law enforcement to reduce duplication of services.
  • Increase life building skills activities that help people move beyond shelter into permanent housing to promote self-s     sufficiency.                                                                                                                                                                                                       
  • Support health and wellness.  

Walkin’ In My Shoes is looking for community support in this cause to help people move beyond shelter into permanent housing. Please join Walkin’ In My Shoes in this humanitarian effort to end homeless in America.

                                       “All things can be done for the one who believes”.-Mark 9:23

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World war II and Korean war veterans have a new place to meet. Come and celebrate your stories with old war buddies, and meet some new ones. We’ll have the music you love, and free coffee and light snacks. The Bunkers is wheelchair accessible!

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Want to know more about Jo and her altruistic efforts in Kenosha, check out an interview with her by Donnie of the Ktown Connects Podcast on Youtube. Jo and Donnie talk about the organization, the coffee house, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Click here: or on the picture!

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Members of the Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard visited the coffee house this morning , April 19th. We had been at the Heroes Cafe, and decided to go see the good folks at the Bunkers. The free coffee and Apple Fritter didn’t make us sorry either. Neither did the awesome company!