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Mission Events |
Dream Dinners Open House and Fundraiser
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Thursday, May 28th
4 to 8 p.m.
282 S. Logan St. in Washington Park
Currently serving as a drop-off location for non-perishable food items. For more information, please call May @ 303.885.7441.
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Inaugural Race to Keep Kids on Track
Presented by Denver Active 20-30 Foundation and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders
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Saturday, August 15th
The Track at Centennial
Corner of South Potomac St. and East Otero Ave.
Englewood, CO 80112
All proceeds benefit Denver Broncos Youth Center at the Denver Rescue Mission and Project P.A.V.E.
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For individual and family program graduates, and GED recipients
Friday, June 5th
9 to 11 a.m.
The Crossing
6090 Smith Rd.
For more information or to attend, call Paul @ 303.313.2425.
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Do you have questions about estate planning? Planned giving? Your will? Each month, we feature articles and interactive features that cover such topics. We hope it will be a useful resource for you.
Are You 70 1/2 or Older?
Giving In Tough Times Can Provide More for Your Heirs and Cut Taxes
Tips for Discussing Estate Planning With Your Spouse
When and How to Update Your Will
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How You Help |
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YTD |
Meals served |
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Beds |
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46,733 |
Chapel attendance |
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18,651 |
Prayer room |
487 |
1,422 |
Food boxes distributed |
182 |
547 |
Furniture (households) |
74 |
271 |
Clothing (lbs.) |
26,555 |
95,597 |
Chiropractic |
49 |
122 |
Dental |
64 |
167 |
Medical |
247 |
550 |
Optical |
159 |
422 |
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Faces of Hunger |
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For people around the world, 2009 is proving a challenging year. Right here in Denver, many people need food assistance for the first time in their lives—veterans, women, men, children, homeless people, and working families. And they are coming to the Mission for help.
So far this year, the Mission has served about 75,000 more meals than last year during the same time period. Also, the Mission has distributed 735 more food boxes than last year—feeding an additional 2,940 hungry people.
The current surge in need is serious. While we find ourselves stretched and challenged, our 117-year-old commitment to feeding Denver’s hungry will remain the same. It is only with your continued support that we can meet the increased demand. |
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“There are a lot of good people here, but they are just in a bad situation.” - Jim.
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Before he came to the Mission for meals, Richard worked in graphic design and printing.
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Destiny eats a nutritious meal with her brothers and sisters at the Lawrence Street Shelter. When asked what she likes about school she shouts, “Learning!”
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“I think it’s a good thing for them to be able to feed families who are hurting. Every little bit helps. When you have kids, with the price of food being so high and everything, you need somewhere to come in to eat.” - Carol
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“They do a really, really wonderful job with the food here.” – Gregory
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“I lost my job in November.” - George
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Muktar and his family, war refugees, receive three square meals a day at The Crossing.
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From the CEO |
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Dear Friends,
You may have noticed that we changed the name of our monthly print newsletter. For years, our goal at the Denver Rescue Mission has been to “Change Lives in the Name of Christ.” We thought it was time our newsletter title reflected this goal, so we have renamed it Changing Lives.
I believe you will find the same great stories of hope you have always enjoyed, but with a fresh, appealing look. We hope you will like it! We love to share with you about the many lives being changed by the power and love of Jesus Christ, and let you know just how important you are in this process.
This edition of Changing Lives reports the increasing number of meals we are providing—currently about 75,000 more than at this time last year. We are predicting we will provide over 700,000 meals for the year, an increase of more than 100,000 from last year! A cup of cold water and a warm meal are often where change begins, so while we are excited to be able to reach more people, we are saddened that so many poor and needy require our services. Frankly, we need your help now more than ever. Our partners are critical to us as we try to do more with less during these tough economic times.
Thank you for your faithfulness and commitment to God’s work here at the Denver Rescue Mission. You are appreciated! Let us know how you like the fresh look of our newsletter. Chris Gallamore has been our editor for several years, and she and her team do a wonderful job! They can be reached at info@denrescue.org.
God bless,
Brad Meuli |
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Feed Your Family, Feed the Needy!
Dream Dinners Fundraiser |
 Dream Dinners is an innovative business that provides families with everything they need to assemble dinners, store them in the freezer, and serve in the weeks ahead. They’ve generously offered to host an open house and canned food drive benefiting the Mission! The drive and open house will take place on May 28th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 282 S. Logan St. in Washington Park. During the festivities, Dream Dinners will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Mission. Please stop by with canned food items and be ready to make up some delicious dinners. Your family and the needy people of Denver will thank you. For more information, please call May @ 303.885.7441.
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Denver Rescue Mission Hosts the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions 96th Annual Convention |
From May 24th to 27th, the Mission will host the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions 96th Annual Convention in downtown Denver. Renowned speakers, musicians and Rescue Mission staff from around the country will attend. Please pray that the conference will bless and encourage those who have dedicated themselves to feeding, clothing, and imparting hope to the needy, especially in these times of economic challenge and increasing need.
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