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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Tune Into Our Share-A-Thon, November 14th on WIOD News Radio 610 AM or 100.3 FM from 7 AM to 7 PM
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,
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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
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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 marilynb@caringplace.org or call 305.571.2200 or go to our website: www.miamirescuemission.com/g4g. Tune Into Our Share-A-Thon, November 14th on WIOD News Radio 610 AM or 100.3 FM from 7 AM to 7 PM
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Tune Into Our Share-A-Thon, November 14th on WIOD News Radio 610 AM or 100.3 FM from 7 AM to 7 PM 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 ron@caringplace.org or call 305.571.2273.
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