Gingerbread Land

Gingerbread Land is a "safe haven" for many of the city's most poor and depressed citizens.  Since 1989, the organization had provided food, temporary shelter, and clothing to hundreds of Milwaukee families.

Over two decades, Sister Clara's program eventually took on more than 400 children of all ages.  As Gingerbread House grew into Gingerbread Land, she would obtain house after house on that block of N. 1st Street, sprucing up the exteriors with a colorful paint scheme and ornamentation. 

Sister Clara earned the respect of neighbors, and her presence ensures that negative activity is not welcome on her block.  Working with Milwaukee's most vulnerable young children, she has set an example for helping to build up the community, one person at a time.

We welcome you to visit our Gingerbread Land website for more information: www.gblmke.org