Celebrating Families - Charlotte Rescue Mission

“Faith, Family & Freedom Concert”
Your Generosity
at Work
YOUR 2013 SUPPORT
Charlotte Rescue Mission named recipient
Margaret
Kennady
William
Kennady
“She loved me. She was trying to protect me, but she was also enabling me.”
How did William bring joy to an aging mother?
Over 10 years ago, William Kennady
had everything going for him. He owned
his own telecommunications company,
making six figures a year. And in his
spare time, he would moonlight as a
musician,
playing
William went
several
missing for
instruments
and landing
nearly three
gigs at
months and
various clubs.
But it was
started living
the extra
on the streets.
money and
musician’s
lifestyle that led to William’s drug
addiction. Using marijuana and cocaine
led to harder drugs like crack. And
eventually, William lost his company
and was becoming more and more
destitute.
His mother, Margaret, would send
him about $200 every other week to get
by. But little did she know, William was
using the money to buy crack.
“I actually cried when I got the check
because I knew what I was going to do
with it,” said William. “She loved me.
She was trying to protect me, but she
was also enabling me.”
William went missing for nearly three
months and started living on the streets.
His mother and sister searched every-
where for him. He finally called to let
them know that he was okay. But he
really wasn’t alright because he was still
on drugs and hanging out with the
wrong crowd.
One of his few possessions was his
car, which he lived and worked out of,
driving for local drug dealers and
prostitutes.
When William felt he had reached
his lowest point, it was family that made
him see the light. It was not his own
family, but the family of a drug dealer he
was working for.
“I would take the kids to their private
school and take the wife to work,” said
William. “One night, I pulled into the
parking lot at his apartment and told
him ‘I am not the kind of person you
should be exposing these children to.’
I said ‘I’m done and I’m going to
check myself in, get some help. I’ve hit
rock bottom.’”
William’s mother had been giving to
the Charlotte Rescue Mission for years
so she was familiar with our work. She
gave William the number to admissions
and by the grace of God we had a spot
open for him.
William was taken over by the
Christian influence of the Rescue
Mission. He said he learned a lot about
Christianity, healing one’s self and
God’s love.
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
2
Click here to view more of William’s story
“When I came into the Rescue
Mission, I wasn’t jonesin’ for cocaine or
marijuana. I was jonesin’ to get well,”
said William. “I never had thoughts of
going back to drugs once I walked
through those doors. And that’s a
blessing.”
William has been clean for 10 years,
since graduating from Rebound. His
mother was able to see him sober and
happy before she passed away. .
Today, the 65-year-old is happily
married. He’s still driving for a living.
But this time, it’s for a local courier
company. He said he owes it all to the
strength of
his mother’s
“Rock-bottom
love and the
treatment he
is a place that
received at
you have to
the Charlotte
visit before
Rescue
Mission.
you get well.”
“Rockbottom is a
place that you have to visit before you
get well,” said William. “If you have
any other option, other than going
into treatment, then you haven’t hit
rock-bottom.”
After 30 years of drug abuse,
the strength of family is one of the
main reasons William is alive and
well today.
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
New Life 91.9 has named
Charlotte Rescue Mission as its
charity recipient for their annual
Christian concert on June 22nd.
Artists such as Mandisa, Building
429, Sanctus Real, Plumb, and
For King & Country will all be
there. Harris Teeter has provided
a truck so concert-goers can
bring items on our needs list.
For more information visit
http://charlotterescuemission.org/faith-family-and-freedom/
SUMMER 2013
PROVIDED
39,240
Hot nourishing meals served to
homeless men and women
13,080
Nights of safe shelter for
homeless men and women
Celebrating
Families
4,647
Chapel attendance for Rebound
and Dove’s Nest residents
1,007
Medical services for residents
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS
94
(please RSVP)
Professions of faith
Rebound
Dove’s Nest
Thursday, June 20 at 12pm
Monday, July 1 at 5 pm
Thursday, July 18 at 12pm
Monday, August 5 at 5 pm
Thursday, August 15 at 12pm
Monday, September 2 at 5 pm
RSVP: (704) 333-HOPE,
ext. 214 or Andria.Tindall@
charlotterescuemission.org
Thursday, June 13 at 6 pm
Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm
Wednesday, July 24 at 6 pm
Saturday, August 17 at noon
Tuesday, August 27 at 6 pm
Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
RSVP: (704) 333-HOPE,
ext 110 or Riley.Beetner@
charlotterescuemission.org
For a tour of Rebound, please call Kristie Lauderbaugh at 704.333.HOPE
ext. 269. Tours are also given at Dove’s Nest at 11am every Friday.
No RSVP required for a tour of Dove’s Nest
$1.92
You’ve heard us say that it only
costs $1.92 to provide a meal. But
did you know that meal has the
power to change a life?
50%
Rebound graduates still
sober one year later
329
Hours of one-on-one tutoring
76%
Dove’s Nest graduates still
sober one year later
Figures are YTD through April
unless otherwise indicated
OUR MISSION
To minister the Good News of
Christianity to individuals caught
in the crisis of poverty,
hopelessness, or addictions by
meeting their spiritual, physical,
and emotional needs.
CONNECT WITH US
Check out the latest Charlotte
Rescue Mission news on
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
907 West 1st Street • PO Box 33000
Charlotte, NC 28233-3000 • (704) 333-HOPE
www.charlotterescuemission.org
Special Edition
on Faith & Families!
Read William’s story on pg 2
“Faith, Family & Freedom Concert”
Your Generosity
at Work
YOUR 2013 SUPPORT
Charlotte Rescue Mission named recipient
Margaret
Kennady
William
Kennady
“She loved me. She was trying to protect me, but she was also enabling me.”
How did William bring joy to an aging mother?
Over 10 years ago, William Kennady
had everything going for him. He owned
his own telecommunications company,
making six figures a year. And in his
spare time, he would moonlight as a
musician,
playing
William went
several
missing for
instruments
and landing
nearly three
gigs at
months and
various clubs.
But it was
started living
the extra
on the streets.
money and
musician’s
lifestyle that led to William’s drug
addiction. Using marijuana and cocaine
led to harder drugs like crack. And
eventually, William lost his company
and was becoming more and more
destitute.
His mother, Margaret, would send
him about $200 every other week to get
by. But little did she know, William was
using the money to buy crack.
“I actually cried when I got the check
because I knew what I was going to do
with it,” said William. “She loved me.
She was trying to protect me, but she
was also enabling me.”
William went missing for nearly three
months and started living on the streets.
His mother and sister searched every-
where for him. He finally called to let
them know that he was okay. But he
really wasn’t alright because he was still
on drugs and hanging out with the
wrong crowd.
One of his few possessions was his
car, which he lived and worked out of,
driving for local drug dealers and
prostitutes.
When William felt he had reached
his lowest point, it was family that made
him see the light. It was not his own
family, but the family of a drug dealer he
was working for.
“I would take the kids to their private
school and take the wife to work,” said
William. “One night, I pulled into the
parking lot at his apartment and told
him ‘I am not the kind of person you
should be exposing these children to.’
I said ‘I’m done and I’m going to
check myself in, get some help. I’ve hit
rock bottom.’”
William’s mother had been giving to
the Charlotte Rescue Mission for years
so she was familiar with our work. She
gave William the number to admissions
and by the grace of God we had a spot
open for him.
William was taken over by the
Christian influence of the Rescue
Mission. He said he learned a lot about
Christianity, healing one’s self and
God’s love.
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
2
Click here to view more of William’s story
“When I came into the Rescue
Mission, I wasn’t jonesin’ for cocaine or
marijuana. I was jonesin’ to get well,”
said William. “I never had thoughts of
going back to drugs once I walked
through those doors. And that’s a
blessing.”
William has been clean for 10 years,
since graduating from Rebound. His
mother was able to see him sober and
happy before she passed away. .
Today, the 65-year-old is happily
married. He’s still driving for a living.
But this time, it’s for a local courier
company. He said he owes it all to the
strength of
his mother’s
“Rock-bottom
love and the
treatment he
is a place that
received at
you have to
the Charlotte
visit before
Rescue
Mission.
you get well.”
“Rockbottom is a
place that you have to visit before you
get well,” said William. “If you have
any other option, other than going
into treatment, then you haven’t hit
rock-bottom.”
After 30 years of drug abuse,
the strength of family is one of the
main reasons William is alive and
well today.
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
New Life 91.9 has named
Charlotte Rescue Mission as its
charity recipient for their annual
Christian concert on June 22nd.
Artists such as Mandisa, Building
429, Sanctus Real, Plumb, and
For King & Country will all be
there. Harris Teeter has provided
a truck so concert-goers can
bring items on our needs list.
For more information visit
http://charlotterescuemission.org/faith-family-and-freedom/
SUMMER 2013
PROVIDED
39,240
Hot nourishing meals served to
homeless men and women
13,080
Nights of safe shelter for
homeless men and women
Celebrating
Families
4,647
Chapel attendance for Rebound
and Dove’s Nest residents
1,007
Medical services for residents
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS
94
(please RSVP)
Professions of faith
Rebound
Dove’s Nest
Thursday, June 20 at 12pm
Monday, July 1 at 5 pm
Thursday, July 18 at 12pm
Monday, August 5 at 5 pm
Thursday, August 15 at 12pm
Monday, September 2 at 5 pm
RSVP: (704) 333-HOPE,
ext. 214 or Andria.Tindall@
charlotterescuemission.org
Thursday, June 13 at 6 pm
Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm
Wednesday, July 24 at 6 pm
Saturday, August 17 at noon
Tuesday, August 27 at 6 pm
Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
RSVP: (704) 333-HOPE,
ext 110 or Riley.Beetner@
charlotterescuemission.org
For a tour of Rebound, please call Kristie Lauderbaugh at 704.333.HOPE
ext. 269. Tours are also given at Dove’s Nest at 11am every Friday.
No RSVP required for a tour of Dove’s Nest
$1.92
You’ve heard us say that it only
costs $1.92 to provide a meal. But
did you know that meal has the
power to change a life?
50%
Rebound graduates still
sober one year later
329
Hours of one-on-one tutoring
76%
Dove’s Nest graduates still
sober one year later
Figures are YTD through April
unless otherwise indicated
OUR MISSION
To minister the Good News of
Christianity to individuals caught
in the crisis of poverty,
hopelessness, or addictions by
meeting their spiritual, physical,
and emotional needs.
CONNECT WITH US
Check out the latest Charlotte
Rescue Mission news on
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
907 West 1st Street • PO Box 33000
Charlotte, NC 28233-3000 • (704) 333-HOPE
www.charlotterescuemission.org
Special Edition
on Faith & Families!
Read William’s story on pg 2
Breaking the cycle of destructive behavior
Rev. Anthony Marciano II
Executive Director
Why Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
are so hard on CRM residents.
Can you really change a homeless
person and make them a productive
member of society? The answer
is, “Yes!”
You provide more than a hot meal
and safe shelter. Although these are
both essential,
Our programs
the Christhelp men and
centered
women seek
programs that
you help support God and allow
are the key to
Him to work in
transforming
their hearts
lives from the
and lives...
inside out. Our
programs help men and women seek
God and allow Him to work in their
hearts and lives to break the cycle of
addiction and homelessness that has
been passed from generation to
generation.
A resident once told me, “My
grandfather was a womanizer and an
alcoholic, my father was a womanizer
and an alcoholic and I became a
womanizer and an alcoholic.” The
behavior he viewed as a little kid
became his standard of normalcy.
Because he watched his father and
grandfather behave and interact in
such a way, it was no surprise that he
followed in the footsteps of two
generations of dysfunction.
Throughout the time our residents
are at the Mission, your support
allows them to untangle the web of
destruction that has been passed onto
them. Each week, they sit a little bit
straighter, stand a little bit taller, and
have the courage to address the issues
that drove them to the streets and
the bottle in the first place.
You play a vital role in this process
of transformation and we could not
do it without you. Thank you for the
miracles you make possible every day!
FAMILY MATTERS
A THANK YOU Letter from William’s Mom!
My loved one is in recovery. How can I help?
n
100% of our residents are addicts who fall below the federal poverty line
and struggle with homelessness
n
75% are considered chronic relapsers because they have gone through
multiple other substance abuse programs and failed
n
31% of Rebound residents & 34% of Dove’s Nest residents have children
under the age of 18
n
Most have local families that are impacted by the addict's choices
“For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
What can you do if someone in your world is
affecting you because of their addiction?
1. Learn to say “No”. No is a full sentence. You
do not have to explain why you said No, just
say “No”.
3. Allow them to face the consequences for their
behavior. If they just got arrested, do not bail
them out of jail. If they wrecked their car while
drinking, don’t buy them another car, buy them
a bike. People change when the pain of their
behavior is greater than the pleasure. 2. Set healthy boundaries. Explain to them they
are not allowed to stay under your roof if they
come home “high” on alcohol or drugs. ey
will make you feel guilty and promise you that
if you just let them in this one time, they will
never do it again. Refer to items 1 and 3.
4. Get help. You are not alone. Attend an Al-anon
support group. You don’t have to talk. You do
need to attend. Margaret Kennedy
William’s Mother
2004
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
3
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
Speak the
truth in love
(Eph. 4:15) to
help the
addicted person
see his or her
problem. More
often than not,
addicts are not
fully aware of
Rev. Dr. Bob McCully the destruction
they are
causing. To protect themselves from
guilt and shame that would come from
accepting their responsibility for the
negative consequences, they will often
deny that they have a problem, blame
other circumstances or other people, or
minimize the impact of their addiction.
Calmly and lovingly pointing out the
consequences may help them to accept
their problem and get the treatment
that they need.
Assure them of your love and
provide practical help! You can support
their recovery by ridding the home of
all intoxicating substances, supporting
them in attending AA or NA meetings,
including them in positive recreational
activities, and accepting their apologies
or “amends” for wrongs done while in
active addiction. Focusing on the future
and not bringing up the past will help
prevent negative feelings that could
trigger relapse.
Help your loved ones practice new
ways to cope with stress and solve
problems. Negative emotions often
lead to relapse, so encouraging
communication about problems or
supporting ongoing counseling can go a
long way toward maintaining recovery.
Encourage and participate in exercise,
healthy eating habits and breathing
techniques.
For more, see www.choosehelp.com/
recovery/how-the-family-can-supporta-recovering-addict or www.ncadd.org
or attend Al-Anon or Nar-Anon
meetings.
Rev. Dr. Bob McCully
~Psalm 100:5
In Partnership for Changing Lives,
Rev. Anthony Marciano II
Executive Director
Impact of Family on Residents (for good)
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
4
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
You can be
family too...
is year we are celebrating 75 years of Changing Lives
by God’s Grace. If it were not for our dedicated donors
and volunteers, we could not be where we are today.
If you are interested in getting involved, there are
numerous areas where your help is needed. You can:
· Join our monthly giving club –
Friends of the Friendless (FOF)
· Volunteer to serve and/or sponsor a meal
at the Mission
· Volunteer as a tutor
· Join our Ladies’ Auxiliary
· Be a part of our Legacy Society by including
us in your planned giving
· Donate your professional services
No matter how big or how small, we are all a
part of the work God is doing here in the lives
of our residents. Please visit our website to learn
more about how you can bring hope to the
hurting and homeless in our community.
http://charlotterescuemission.org/
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
What have we been up to?
Charlotte Rescue Mission is well known in the community for
providing holiday meals 3 times per year. But that doesn’t mean
our work load slows down in the other seasons. In fact, Spring is
one of our busiest seasons. Check out what we have been up to
in the last two months!
5
Easter Holiday Meal
Legacy Luncheon
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
FOF Dinner
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
Breaking the cycle of destructive behavior
Rev. Anthony Marciano II
Executive Director
Why Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
are so hard on CRM residents.
Can you really change a homeless
person and make them a productive
member of society? The answer
is, “Yes!”
You provide more than a hot meal
and safe shelter. Although these are
both essential,
Our programs
the Christhelp men and
centered
women seek
programs that
you help support God and allow
are the key to
Him to work in
transforming
their hearts
lives from the
and lives...
inside out. Our
programs help men and women seek
God and allow Him to work in their
hearts and lives to break the cycle of
addiction and homelessness that has
been passed from generation to
generation.
A resident once told me, “My
grandfather was a womanizer and an
alcoholic, my father was a womanizer
and an alcoholic and I became a
womanizer and an alcoholic.” The
behavior he viewed as a little kid
became his standard of normalcy.
Because he watched his father and
grandfather behave and interact in
such a way, it was no surprise that he
followed in the footsteps of two
generations of dysfunction.
Throughout the time our residents
are at the Mission, your support
allows them to untangle the web of
destruction that has been passed onto
them. Each week, they sit a little bit
straighter, stand a little bit taller, and
have the courage to address the issues
that drove them to the streets and
the bottle in the first place.
You play a vital role in this process
of transformation and we could not
do it without you. Thank you for the
miracles you make possible every day!
FAMILY MATTERS
A THANK YOU Letter from William’s Mom!
My loved one is in recovery. How can I help?
n
100% of our residents are addicts who fall below the federal poverty line
and struggle with homelessness
n
75% are considered chronic relapsers because they have gone through
multiple other substance abuse programs and failed
n
31% of Rebound residents & 34% of Dove’s Nest residents have children
under the age of 18
n
Most have local families that are impacted by the addict's choices
“For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
What can you do if someone in your world is
affecting you because of their addiction?
1. Learn to say “No”. No is a full sentence. You
do not have to explain why you said No, just
say “No”.
3. Allow them to face the consequences for their
behavior. If they just got arrested, do not bail
them out of jail. If they wrecked their car while
drinking, don’t buy them another car, buy them
a bike. People change when the pain of their
behavior is greater than the pleasure. 2. Set healthy boundaries. Explain to them they
are not allowed to stay under your roof if they
come home “high” on alcohol or drugs. ey
will make you feel guilty and promise you that
if you just let them in this one time, they will
never do it again. Refer to items 1 and 3.
4. Get help. You are not alone. Attend an Al-anon
support group. You don’t have to talk. You do
need to attend. Margaret Kennedy
William’s Mother
2004
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
3
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
Speak the
truth in love
(Eph. 4:15) to
help the
addicted person
see his or her
problem. More
often than not,
addicts are not
fully aware of
Rev. Dr. Bob McCully the destruction
they are
causing. To protect themselves from
guilt and shame that would come from
accepting their responsibility for the
negative consequences, they will often
deny that they have a problem, blame
other circumstances or other people, or
minimize the impact of their addiction.
Calmly and lovingly pointing out the
consequences may help them to accept
their problem and get the treatment
that they need.
Assure them of your love and
provide practical help! You can support
their recovery by ridding the home of
all intoxicating substances, supporting
them in attending AA or NA meetings,
including them in positive recreational
activities, and accepting their apologies
or “amends” for wrongs done while in
active addiction. Focusing on the future
and not bringing up the past will help
prevent negative feelings that could
trigger relapse.
Help your loved ones practice new
ways to cope with stress and solve
problems. Negative emotions often
lead to relapse, so encouraging
communication about problems or
supporting ongoing counseling can go a
long way toward maintaining recovery.
Encourage and participate in exercise,
healthy eating habits and breathing
techniques.
For more, see www.choosehelp.com/
recovery/how-the-family-can-supporta-recovering-addict or www.ncadd.org
or attend Al-Anon or Nar-Anon
meetings.
Rev. Dr. Bob McCully
~Psalm 100:5
In Partnership for Changing Lives,
Rev. Anthony Marciano II
Executive Director
Impact of Family on Residents (for good)
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
4
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
You can be
family too...
is year we are celebrating 75 years of Changing Lives
by God’s Grace. If it were not for our dedicated donors
and volunteers, we could not be where we are today.
If you are interested in getting involved, there are
numerous areas where your help is needed. You can:
· Join our monthly giving club –
Friends of the Friendless (FOF)
· Volunteer to serve and/or sponsor a meal
at the Mission
· Volunteer as a tutor
· Join our Ladies’ Auxiliary
· Be a part of our Legacy Society by including
us in your planned giving
· Donate your professional services
No matter how big or how small, we are all a
part of the work God is doing here in the lives
of our residents. Please visit our website to learn
more about how you can bring hope to the
hurting and homeless in our community.
http://charlotterescuemission.org/
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
What have we been up to?
Charlotte Rescue Mission is well known in the community for
providing holiday meals 3 times per year. But that doesn’t mean
our work load slows down in the other seasons. In fact, Spring is
one of our busiest seasons. Check out what we have been up to
in the last two months!
5
Easter Holiday Meal
Legacy Luncheon
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
FOF Dinner
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
Breaking the cycle of destructive behavior
Rev. Anthony Marciano II
Executive Director
Why Mother’s Day & Father’s Day
are so hard on CRM residents.
Can you really change a homeless
person and make them a productive
member of society? The answer
is, “Yes!”
You provide more than a hot meal
and safe shelter. Although these are
both essential,
Our programs
the Christhelp men and
centered
women seek
programs that
you help support God and allow
are the key to
Him to work in
transforming
their hearts
lives from the
and lives...
inside out. Our
programs help men and women seek
God and allow Him to work in their
hearts and lives to break the cycle of
addiction and homelessness that has
been passed from generation to
generation.
A resident once told me, “My
grandfather was a womanizer and an
alcoholic, my father was a womanizer
and an alcoholic and I became a
womanizer and an alcoholic.” The
behavior he viewed as a little kid
became his standard of normalcy.
Because he watched his father and
grandfather behave and interact in
such a way, it was no surprise that he
followed in the footsteps of two
generations of dysfunction.
Throughout the time our residents
are at the Mission, your support
allows them to untangle the web of
destruction that has been passed onto
them. Each week, they sit a little bit
straighter, stand a little bit taller, and
have the courage to address the issues
that drove them to the streets and
the bottle in the first place.
You play a vital role in this process
of transformation and we could not
do it without you. Thank you for the
miracles you make possible every day!
FAMILY MATTERS
A THANK YOU Letter from William’s Mom!
My loved one is in recovery. How can I help?
n
100% of our residents are addicts who fall below the federal poverty line
and struggle with homelessness
n
75% are considered chronic relapsers because they have gone through
multiple other substance abuse programs and failed
n
31% of Rebound residents & 34% of Dove’s Nest residents have children
under the age of 18
n
Most have local families that are impacted by the addict's choices
“For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
What can you do if someone in your world is
affecting you because of their addiction?
1. Learn to say “No”. No is a full sentence. You
do not have to explain why you said No, just
say “No”.
3. Allow them to face the consequences for their
behavior. If they just got arrested, do not bail
them out of jail. If they wrecked their car while
drinking, don’t buy them another car, buy them
a bike. People change when the pain of their
behavior is greater than the pleasure. 2. Set healthy boundaries. Explain to them they
are not allowed to stay under your roof if they
come home “high” on alcohol or drugs. ey
will make you feel guilty and promise you that
if you just let them in this one time, they will
never do it again. Refer to items 1 and 3.
4. Get help. You are not alone. Attend an Al-anon
support group. You don’t have to talk. You do
need to attend. Margaret Kennedy
William’s Mother
2004
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
3
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
Speak the
truth in love
(Eph. 4:15) to
help the
addicted person
see his or her
problem. More
often than not,
addicts are not
fully aware of
Rev. Dr. Bob McCully the destruction
they are
causing. To protect themselves from
guilt and shame that would come from
accepting their responsibility for the
negative consequences, they will often
deny that they have a problem, blame
other circumstances or other people, or
minimize the impact of their addiction.
Calmly and lovingly pointing out the
consequences may help them to accept
their problem and get the treatment
that they need.
Assure them of your love and
provide practical help! You can support
their recovery by ridding the home of
all intoxicating substances, supporting
them in attending AA or NA meetings,
including them in positive recreational
activities, and accepting their apologies
or “amends” for wrongs done while in
active addiction. Focusing on the future
and not bringing up the past will help
prevent negative feelings that could
trigger relapse.
Help your loved ones practice new
ways to cope with stress and solve
problems. Negative emotions often
lead to relapse, so encouraging
communication about problems or
supporting ongoing counseling can go a
long way toward maintaining recovery.
Encourage and participate in exercise,
healthy eating habits and breathing
techniques.
For more, see www.choosehelp.com/
recovery/how-the-family-can-supporta-recovering-addict or www.ncadd.org
or attend Al-Anon or Nar-Anon
meetings.
Rev. Dr. Bob McCully
~Psalm 100:5
In Partnership for Changing Lives,
Rev. Anthony Marciano II
Executive Director
Impact of Family on Residents (for good)
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
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CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
You can be
family too...
is year we are celebrating 75 years of Changing Lives
by God’s Grace. If it were not for our dedicated donors
and volunteers, we could not be where we are today.
If you are interested in getting involved, there are
numerous areas where your help is needed. You can:
· Join our monthly giving club –
Friends of the Friendless (FOF)
· Volunteer to serve and/or sponsor a meal
at the Mission
· Volunteer as a tutor
· Join our Ladies’ Auxiliary
· Be a part of our Legacy Society by including
us in your planned giving
· Donate your professional services
No matter how big or how small, we are all a
part of the work God is doing here in the lives
of our residents. Please visit our website to learn
more about how you can bring hope to the
hurting and homeless in our community.
http://charlotterescuemission.org/
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
What have we been up to?
Charlotte Rescue Mission is well known in the community for
providing holiday meals 3 times per year. But that doesn’t mean
our work load slows down in the other seasons. In fact, Spring is
one of our busiest seasons. Check out what we have been up to
in the last two months!
5
Easter Holiday Meal
Legacy Luncheon
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
FOF Dinner
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
“Faith, Family & Freedom Concert”
Your Generosity
at Work
YOUR 2013 SUPPORT
Charlotte Rescue Mission named recipient
Margaret
Kennady
William
Kennady
“She loved me. She was trying to protect me, but she was also enabling me.”
How did William bring joy to an aging mother?
Over 10 years ago, William Kennady
had everything going for him. He owned
his own telecommunications company,
making six figures a year. And in his
spare time, he would moonlight as a
musician,
playing
William went
several
missing for
instruments
and landing
nearly three
gigs at
months and
various clubs.
But it was
started living
the extra
on the streets.
money and
musician’s
lifestyle that led to William’s drug
addiction. Using marijuana and cocaine
led to harder drugs like crack. And
eventually, William lost his company
and was becoming more and more
destitute.
His mother, Margaret, would send
him about $200 every other week to get
by. But little did she know, William was
using the money to buy crack.
“I actually cried when I got the check
because I knew what I was going to do
with it,” said William. “She loved me.
She was trying to protect me, but she
was also enabling me.”
William went missing for nearly three
months and started living on the streets.
His mother and sister searched every-
where for him. He finally called to let
them know that he was okay. But he
really wasn’t alright because he was still
on drugs and hanging out with the
wrong crowd.
One of his few possessions was his
car, which he lived and worked out of,
driving for local drug dealers and
prostitutes.
When William felt he had reached
his lowest point, it was family that made
him see the light. It was not his own
family, but the family of a drug dealer he
was working for.
“I would take the kids to their private
school and take the wife to work,” said
William. “One night, I pulled into the
parking lot at his apartment and told
him ‘I am not the kind of person you
should be exposing these children to.’
I said ‘I’m done and I’m going to
check myself in, get some help. I’ve hit
rock bottom.’”
William’s mother had been giving to
the Charlotte Rescue Mission for years
so she was familiar with our work. She
gave William the number to admissions
and by the grace of God we had a spot
open for him.
William was taken over by the
Christian influence of the Rescue
Mission. He said he learned a lot about
Christianity, healing one’s self and
God’s love.
CHANGING LIVES BY GOD’S GRACE
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“When I came into the Rescue
Mission, I wasn’t jonesin’ for cocaine or
marijuana. I was jonesin’ to get well,”
said William. “I never had thoughts of
going back to drugs once I walked
through those doors. And that’s a
blessing.”
William has been clean for 10 years,
since graduating from Rebound. His
mother was able to see him sober and
happy before she passed away. .
Today, the 65-year-old is happily
married. He’s still driving for a living.
But this time, it’s for a local courier
company. He said he owes it all to the
strength of
his mother’s
“Rock-bottom
love and the
treatment he
is a place that
received at
you have to
the Charlotte
visit before
Rescue
Mission.
you get well.”
“Rockbottom is a
place that you have to visit before you
get well,” said William. “If you have
any other option, other than going
into treatment, then you haven’t hit
rock-bottom.”
After 30 years of drug abuse,
the strength of family is one of the
main reasons William is alive and
well today.
CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION
New Life 91.9 has named
Charlotte Rescue Mission as its
charity recipient for their annual
Christian concert on June 22nd.
Artists such as Mandisa, Building
429, Sanctus Real, Plumb, and
For King & Country will all be
there. Harris Teeter has provided
a truck so concert-goers can
bring items on our needs list.
For more information visit
http://charlotterescuemission.org/faith-family-and-freedom/
SUMMER 2013
PROVIDED
39,240
Hot nourishing meals served to
homeless men and women
13,080
Nights of safe shelter for
homeless men and women
Celebrating
Families
4,647
Chapel attendance for Rebound
and Dove’s Nest residents
1,007
Medical services for residents
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS
94
(please RSVP)
Professions of faith
Rebound
Dove’s Nest
Thursday, June 20 at 12pm
Monday, July 1 at 5 pm
Thursday, July 18 at 12pm
Monday, August 5 at 5 pm
Thursday, August 15 at 12pm
Monday, September 2 at 5 pm
RSVP: (704) 333-HOPE,
ext. 214 or Andria.Tindall@
charlotterescuemission.org
Thursday, June 13 at 6 pm
Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm
Wednesday, July 24 at 6 pm
Saturday, August 17 at noon
Tuesday, August 27 at 6 pm
Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm
RSVP: (704) 333-HOPE,
ext 110 or Riley.Beetner@
charlotterescuemission.org
For a tour of Rebound, please call Kristie Lauderbaugh at 704.333.HOPE
ext. 269. Tours are also given at Dove’s Nest at 11am every Friday.
No RSVP required for a tour of Dove’s Nest
$1.92
You’ve heard us say that it only
costs $1.92 to provide a meal. But
did you know that meal has the
power to change a life?
50%
Rebound graduates still
sober one year later
329
Hours of one-on-one tutoring
76%
Dove’s Nest graduates still
sober one year later
Figures are YTD through April
unless otherwise indicated
OUR MISSION
To minister the Good News of
Christianity to individuals caught
in the crisis of poverty,
hopelessness, or addictions by
meeting their spiritual, physical,
and emotional needs.
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Rescue Mission news on
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907 West 1st Street • PO Box 33000
Charlotte, NC 28233-3000 • (704) 333-HOPE
www.charlotterescuemission.org
Special Edition
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