Contact: Greta Walker 303.618.4004 GWalker@denrescue.org Alexxa Tavlarides 720.201.2776 ATavlarides@denrescue.org
IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLORADO BUSINESS LEADERS SERVE HOMELESS Denver Rescue Mission Holds Day of Service in Honor of President’s Day “A man who has never lost himself in a cause bigger than himself has missed one of life's mountaintop experiences. Only in losing himself does he find himself.” Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States WHAT:
Today, Thursday, February 17th, fourteen business leaders and presidents from Colorado companies will join Brad Meuli, President and CEO of the Denver Rescue Mission in serving the homeless and poor in honor of President’s Day. These great leaders have come alongside the Denver Rescue Mission to support lasting solutions to end homelessness. The Mission could not continue to do its work or expand services to the homeless and low-income men, women and children without the support of community leaders.
WHO:
Business Leaders Serving: Tami Door, Downtown Denver Partnership David Bloom, Owner, Stinkin’ Good Green Chile Dick Monfort, Owner, Colorado Rockies Baseball club Jim Kellog, Vice-President, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Deb Dowling, Vice-President, Kroenke Sports Enterprises Jim Martin, Senior Executive, Kroenke Sports Wayne Jensen, President and owner, Carpet Mill Outlet Stores Jim Jensen, Vice President, Carpet Mill Outlet Stores Brad Meuli, President and CEO, Denver Rescue Mission Maria Garcia Berry, CEO, CRL Associates Toby Tobin, Region Vice President, Xerox Kristen Anderson, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Todd Kuhlmann, Chief Operation Officer, Blue Onion Kelly Brough, President, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Gary Foreman, Senior Vice President, Old Chicago & Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc.
WHERE:
Denver Rescue Mission 1130 Park Ave West (Park Ave West/Lawrence St)
WHEN:
Thursday, February 17, 2010 11:45 a.m. – Group photo 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Serve lunch
WHY:
In the history of the United States, presidents have focused on the importance of service and volunteerism. Serving is a “social responsibility” that is a unique opportunity for everyone today. Each president and community leader joining us believes in this philosophy and gives service to the Denver Rescue Mission, sharing our goal to change lives everyday. President Barack Obama call to service in honor of Martin Luther King states, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” The presidents serving Thursday are continuing President Obama’s call to service and