Serenity Inns Inc

02/20/2026

This morning I was angry on my drive. Instead of carrying that into the space, I prayed, meditated, and asked God to center me and allow me to be a blessing.

Today I had the opportunity to speak Holy Cross Lutheran Church about Serenity Inns and the work we are doing. What came out wasn’t rehearsed, it was passion, purpose, and gratitude for how recovery and faith continue to transform lives, including my own.

This work is personal. It is spiritual. And it is grounded in service

01/13/2026

“A powerful, real-life story of struggle, loss, and redemption.
Read how Serenity Inns helped Shawn Kress rebuild his life after decades of addiction—and how he’s now giving back to others on their recovery journeys.”

The Milwaukee man found home at at Serenity Inns, a sober living facility in Milwaukee’s inner city.

01/09/2026

At Serenity Inns, recovery is not a single program or moment in time. It is a connected ecosystem.

From first access through our Drop-In Clinic, to Residential Treatment, Transitional Living, and ongoing support through our Alumni House, each part of our work is intentionally designed to support men across the full recovery journey.

This ecosystem allows individuals to enter care where they are, receive the level of support they need, and remain connected as they move forward. Our focus is not only on sobriety, but on stability, housing, dignity, and long-term recovery.

The work does not always make headlines, but it changes lives every day and that impact matters.

01/06/2026

Today we celebrated the life of Dorothy Thompson, our Clinical Director for Serenity Inns. She will truly be missed.

Dorothy was instrumental in opening our newly built residential program and strengthening services for men seeking recovery. We lost a Giant in the Substance Use Disorder field. She planted seeds, shared wisdom, and helped so many men rebuild their lives. She also helped clinicians develop, grow, and discover their greatness.

Her impact reached far beyond titles or positions. Dorothy gave her heart to this work while always choosing to serve quietly behind the scenes.
Rest in peace Dorothy Thompson.

Thank you for a life of service and friendship.
From Serenity Inns Family

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Congratulations to our CEO Kenneth Ginlack Sr. For being named one of the Unity Award Winners

01/01/2026

Recovery is not just about overcoming the past — it is becoming who you were created to be. Transformation begins with courage. Restoration continues with hope.

12/25/2025

12/13/2025

09/21/2025

✨🏆 Honored and Grateful ✨🏆

Today, Serenity Inns Inc. was recognized with the Standard Bearer Award at the Milwaukee County Health Equity Champion Awards, presented by the Milwaukee County Office of Equity

This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to creating pathways of healing, recovery, and equity in Milwaukee. We are proud to stand alongside so many incredible leaders and organizations working to advance health equity and uplift our community.

A heartfelt thank you to Milwaukee County for this honor—and to our staff, residents, alumni, board, and partners who make this work possible every single day. 💜

09/19/2025

✨ Thank You for Celebrating Recovery with Us! ✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Serenity Inns' Celebration of Recovery last night. Your support helps us continue our mission to provide life-changing opportunities for individuals on their recovery journey. We couldn’t have done it without you! Hearing the recovery journeys of our award winners and special guest Tom Farley was moving and inspirational.

A special shoutout to our incredible sponsors whose generosity made this event possible:

🌟 Healing Partner – $10,000

Curt and Sue Culver Foundation

🌟 Community Ally – $5,000 - $6,000

Bader Philanthropies
The Schiller Family

🌟 Mission Supporter – $3,000

Bill and Lorraine Buehler
Marcel and Camelia Clarke
Olga Neighborhood Wellness ServicesOlga
Tom and Sandy Dunst

🌟 Friend of Serenity Inns – $500

Kola Alayande
Brookfield Badger Insurance/Robertson Ryan
Fiduciary Real Estate Development, Inc.
Brian and Cindy Flynn
Gael and R. Dave Romoser
RitzHolman CPAs

Special Thanks to these generous donors for their contributions:

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin- $2500
Goris Financial Group – $2,000
Eric and Lori Lorenz – $1,000
Scott Wick – $1,000
Thrivent Charitable- $250
Gail May of Mayflowers for the stunning floral arrangements.

Your kindness and support make all the difference. Together, we are changing lives.