The Caring Place - Miami Rescue Mission

Miami Rescue Mission / Broward Outreach Centers
Serving South Florida Since 1922
October 2012
The Caring Place
It’s Time To
“Pack The Pantry”
During the 2012 Feds Feed Families Food Drive, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Miami Sector
Border Patrol donated approximately 545 pounds of food to the Miami Rescue Mission / Broward Outreach
Centers. Feds Feed Families is a voluntary effort undertaken by federal employees across the country, who take
time outside of their work day to collect and donate food and non-perishable items for food banks in their
community.
From left to right, Jodie Izquierdo; Alicia Swathwood; Joe Santiago; Assistant
Chief Patrol Agent James Amorelli; Nina Corbe, Miami Rescue Mission; Ana Cohan,
Supervisory Sector Enforcement Specialist, and point of contact for this year’s Feds
Feed Families food drive collection; and Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Victor Colon
from Miami Sector Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department
of Homeland Security.
>> Pack The Pantry, Page 2 >> Jill’s Story, Page 3 >> Girfriends 4 Girfriends, Page 3 >> Charles’ Story, Page 4
The Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. Operates Centers in Miami, Hollywood and Pompano Beach
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I t ’ s T i m e t o “ Pa c k t h e Pa n t r y ! ”
Dear Life-Changer,
It’s always a blessing to see people move from despair, depression and hopelessness to
success and happiness. Thank you for your support and partnership in helping us reach
out to those in our communities who are hurting. Even though the economy is still so
uncertain, we continue to move forward with our vision: “No One is Homeless”.
Even now we are preparing for the fall. We expect to feed over 220,000 meals by the
end of the year. Hope often begins with a meal and there are many more people
in need of hope and healing. Help us with our annual “Pack the Pantry” campaign
(see below). This is a great project for your place of worship, business, school, club
or organization. It’s so rewarding to see what young people are doing; school kids,
college students, and young adults are becoming more involved in helping the homeless at our Centers in Miami,
Hollywood, and Pompano Beach. We’re also fast approaching our “No One is Homeless” special campaign
starting in mid November and continuing until mid December. We’re are having a humungous Radiothon with the
theme “No One is Hungry” as part of our larger campaign. Please check our websites for more details. We want to
increase the awareness of homelessness and also to raise funds for our programs. We simply could not do what
we do without YOU! Together, we are serving more than 1,100 men, women, and children each day. Hundreds
are enrolled in our residential programs. In fact, last year 712 men and women graduated our programs, found
employment, and housing. YOU make this all possible!
Blessings,
“Pack The Pantry” Needs
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Turkeys, Hams, Hamburgers, Chicken
Green Beans
Grean Peas, Carrots
Other Canned Vegetables
Various Pastas
Cranberry Sauce
Instant Potatoes
Corn & Cooking Oil
Collard Greens, Lettuce, Tomatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Tomato Paste & Spaghetti Sauce
Rice, Stuffing Mix
Dinner Rolls
Fruits (Canned or Fresh)
Coffee, Sugar, Creamer
Eggs, Bacon, Bread
Pies, Cakes and Other Desserts
Assorted Sodas, Fruit Juices, Milk
Salt, Pepper, Other Spices
Cheese, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard
Disposable Plastic Utensils
Disposable Paper Cups & Plates
Large Garbage Bags
Heavy Duty Aluminium Foil
Metal Forks, Spoons & Knifes
Remember Miami Rescue Mission Inc. In Your Will Or Trust
visit our websites: www.miamirescuemission.com www.browardoutreachcenter.com
Jill Has New Hope and Future
Jill never thought she would end up homeless, but this became a reality when she was laid off from a major
hospital as a nurse. She lost her apartment and ended up living in her car for a short period. Jill came to
our Center for Women and Children just seeking a safe place to stay while she looked for work. “I am so
grateful for the Center and all the help I received. The staff was amazing. It was like staying with family.
They helped me with my job search and it was only a few weeks until I found employment. I was able to
stay and save some money to get an apartment. You never know when you are going to be the one in need
and need asssitance. I am very grateful to all the supporters that made the Center possible and helped me
get my life back on track.” Your support changes lives everyday!
The Florida Miss US Nation Pageant Finals
were held in September. Nora Marvilli, CEO of
Bella Fashion Designs, organized this event.
Bella Fashion Designs is a mega fashion house
that works with all types of careers associated
with fashion. The Pageant also helped raise
funds for Girlfriends 4 Girlfriends (G4G). G4G is
a special group of women that care about safe
and affordable housing for women and children.
Their goal is to raise $250,000 for housing
formerly homeless women who have graduated
from the Miami Center for Women and Children.
This multiplex will house at least 6 women with their children. It is
anticipated that a house can be purchased, renovated, and opened
by the summer of 2013. We are so grateful for Nora, her staff, and the
contestants that are helping to make the G4G housing dream come
true. The next Pageant fundraiser is October 6th. You, your group, or
organization can get involved in providing safe housing for women and
children. For more information contact: Marilyn Brummitt at
[email protected] or call 305.571.2200 or go to our website:
www.miamirescuemission.com/g4g.
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Miami Rescue Mission, Inc.
Broward Outreach Centers
Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President
Administration Miami: (305) 571-2215
BOC Hollywood: (954) 926-7417
BOC Pompano: (954) 979-6365
Web Address:
www.miamirescuemission.com
www.browardoutreachcenter.com
Miami Rescue Mission, Inc.
Administration Offices
2159 NW 1st Court, Miami
Mail: PO Box 420620
Miami, FL 33242-0620
(305) 571-2273
Center for Men
2020 NW 1st Avenue, Miami
(305) 571-2211
Jeffrey A. Tew Education Center
2010 NW 1st Avenue, Miami
(305) 571-2243
Center for Women & Children
2250 NW 1st Avenue, Miami
(305) 571-2250
Industrial Division
2159 NW 1st Court, Miami
(305) 573-6340
Bargain Barn I & Plus
2233 NW 1st Court, Miami
(305) 571-2217
Broward Outreach Center
Hollywood
2056 Scott Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 926-7417
Broward Outreach Center
Pompano
1700 Blount Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
(954) 979-6365
Donation Center
2200 NW 1st Avenue, Miami
Donation Hotline:
Local Calls: (305) 573-6340
1-800-817-HOPE
Charles Has A Lot to Smile About
“When I got to the Broward Outreach Center, I was a total mess.
I mean a real mess. I grew up in Ohio and came from a pretty
good family. My dad was in constrution and that’s what I’ve
been doing my entire life. He got me in the union at an early age
(just out of High School) and I was doing great. I worked on
many jobs including large skyscrapers. In my early 20’s,
I got married and things could not have been better. That was until
I started drinking heavy. My dad was a heavy drinker and I never
wanted to put my family through what he had put my brothers and
sisters through. I really don’t know why I started drinking so much.
I was hanging around the other carpenters and wanted to fit in.
I would go to the bar with them and my drinking became
out of control. My drinking led to taking drugs and
eventually crack cocaine. I lost my job, my respect, and
my family. I came to Broward in 2004 to get a clean
start and find work. I just could not seem to get my life
in order. Last year I found about Broward Outreach
Center. With the help I received, I am now drug and
alcohol free. More importantly, I’m working, living
good, happy, and helping others.”
You are the KEY to Restored Lives!
Your support is critical in helping men, women, and
children get the help they need to become successful
in life. There are so many ways to help:
• Volunteer
• Donate Financially
• Food Drives
• Toy Drives
• Clothing Drives
• Donate furniture and other usable items
• Donate your car, boat, or RV
• Shop in our Thrift Stores
Visit our websites to learn more.
Our Supporters are the Greatest People in the World
Be sure to tune into our radio shows: Mission Possible:
The Good News Program, Sunday Mornings at 9 AM on
NewsRadio 610 AM WIOD (100.3 FM); Life Changers,
Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays at 6:00 PM on 1080 AM
WHIM; and on Saturday at 9:30 AM on Life FM, 90.9 and
Cambiando Vidas, Sunday at 8:30 AM on 1360 AM Radio
Luz. It’s great to share what is happening in our communities.
Like to be on the radio with us? Have some good news?
Contact us at [email protected] or call 305.571.2273.
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