Thanksgiving Newsletter Broward Edition

Miami Rescue Mission Operates Homeless Centers in Miami, Hollywood and Pompano Beach

Broward Outeach report Giving With Thanks

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Serving South Florida Since 1922

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Help Feed Over 250,000 Meals This Fall Season

Thanksgiving, Page 2 >> Pompano’s 10th Anniversary, Page 3 >> Volunteers, Page 3 >> Jimmie’s Story, Page 4

Our Vision: No One is Homeless

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Your Support Changes Lives Everyday!

B l e ssi n g s t o Our Wonderfu l F riends Dear Friend of the Hungry and Homeless, During the Fall months, our three Centers in Miami, Hollywood and Pompano Beach will be serving over 250,000 meals to the homeless and hungry of our community.

For so many, that meal is the first step in transforming their life. That warm, inviting meal offers a little bit of hope in what has become dark days for too many of our men, women and children and is the catalyst for those beginning to believe in their own future. Our vision is “No One is Homeless”, and we have been utilizing every square inch of space so as to accommodate those in need. But, it is only with your continued support that we are able to strive toward our vision and the idea of a better community. Our annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet serves thousands each year.

Be sure to tune in to our Radio Share-A-Thon which will be taking place Wednesday, November 14th on NewsRadio 610 AM(100.3FM) from 6AM to 7 PM. We’ll be talking about our Fall “No One is Hungry or Homeless” Campaign and hope to beat last year’s raised support. Listeners are able to hear stories about the lives being changed on our three campuses, as well as call in to donate that day, enabling us to continue transforming lives each and every day of the year. Thank you for being a compassionate supporter, I always say our supporters are the greatest people in the world!

Blessings to you and your loved ones, Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President

The Great Thanksgiving Banquet

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he Miami Rescue Mission’s Great Thanksgiving Banquet will be serving hope in the form of a traditional Thanksgiving Day meal for hungry and homeless men, women and children. Over 2,500 home-cooked meals will be served on Thanksgiving Day at our Centers in Miami, Hollywood and Pompano. This is only possible because of your amazing support!

¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ In addition to all of the great supporters, the Broward Outreach ¤ ¤ Centers / Miami Rescue Mission will see over 600 individuals ¤ volunteer their time in a variety of ways to help the homeless ¤ and hungry on Thanksgiving. ¤ The Great Thanksgiving Banquet will be providing more than ¤ just a meal, great live entertainment and a fun atmosphere ¤ ¤ for those families and individuals who might not be able to ¤ celebrate the holiday. Each Campus will have its own intake table where homeless men and women can find out about our ¤ ¤ life-changing programs and how to take the first steps to a ¤ transformed life. ¤ ¤ In 2011, we served over 750,000 total meals to the hungry, ¤ needy, and homeless of South Florida. We cannot do this ¤ without our amazing volunteers, donors and supporters ¤ like you. Thank You for making The Great Thanksgiving ¤ Banquet possible and bringing hope to thousands. ¤

Needed Items For the Fall

Turkeys, Hams, Hamburgers, Chicken Green Beans Green 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 Aluminum Foil Metal Forks, Spoons & Knives Other Assorted Kitchen Items

Tune Into Our Share-A-Thon, November 14th on WIOD (610 AM & 100.3 FM) From 6AM to 7PM

Donate Online at www.miamirescuemission.com

Pompano Center Celebrates 10 Years of Changing Lives

Staff and Award Recepients at the 10th Anniversary

Dr. Linda Washington, Keynote Speaker

The Pompano Center celebrated their 10th Anniversary on October 10th in a big way. This was a time to reflect on the many lives that have been touched and transformed as well as honor special people who do so much for the men, women, and children residents.

Special Life Changer awards were presented: Community Excellence Award, Broward College North Campus; Community Partnership Award, Wyndham Palm Aire Resort & Spa; Faith Partnership Award, Boca Raton Community Church; Corporate Partnership Award, AmTrust Bank; Community Outreach Award, Foundation of Hope Outreach Ministries; Vendor of the Year Award, Robinhood Rental Party Place, Inc.; and Dr. Linda J. Washington-Brown, PhD, EJD, ARNP, LHCRM, Broward College Associate Dean of RN-BSN Program, who received the Humanitarian Award and was the keynote speaker. Special thanks to the Broward Board of Commissioners and the Homeless Initiative Partnership that provides support to help operate the Center. Many more lives will be changed because of your support until we reach our vision: “No One is Homeless”.

We love our volunteers and are thankful for the recent visit to the Hollywood Center by 18 managers from CVS Pharmacy. Todd Harris, (right end of 2nd row), organized the managers as they helped prepare a meal and serve it to our residents. Individuals and groups are always welcome to come and volunteer. We could not do all that we do without our wonderful volunteers. Go to browardoutreachcenter.com to find out more.

Don’t forget to tell you friends about our annual Radio Share-a-Thon. It all happens on Wednesday, November 14th on NewsRadio 610AM or 100.3FM. It will be a day for many of our graduates and staff to express their gratitude and raise funds for our programs.

Thank You for helping the least, the last and the lost

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Remember the Broward Outreach Center in your Will or Trust

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imme is part of the new face of homelessness. He wasn’t on the streets very long, but was caught up in hopelessness and despair. Things might have been different if he had continued on his path of self-destruction.

“I never thought I would lead the type of life that I fell into in. I come from a very good family. When I was growing up I did well in school, played sports, and took vacations with my family. I went to college and studied business and art design. I had a dream of starting my own web development company. When I was a teenager I was already doing websites for friends of my parents and even helped my teachers.

I lived in Ohio, but after college I had a great opportunity to become involved with a web and marketing company in Broward.

This meant leaving my family, but I was very excited.

I relocated and for the first year things were going great.

I was making a good salary and was liked by the owners.

I had experimented with some drugs while in college, but never really got caught up in the drug culture. I had bought a new car and had a great apartment. I was even getting serious about a girlfriend.

A new woman started working at the company and I think I fell in love at first sight. We worked on a project together and soon I left my previous girlfriend to start spending more time with her.

She missed some days and sometimes would call off our dates. One time, I dropped by her apartment. She didn’t answer the door but it was not locked. I went in and saw her passed out with a needle lying beside her. It turned out that she was using heroin and had become hooked.

I tried to help her, but for some reason I ended up doing it myself. At first just to experiment, but it really got a hold on me. Over a period of just a few months I lost my job, my apartment, my car, and my girlfriend.

I was lying to my parents and found myself living on the streets.

I ended up in detox and they referred me to Broward Outreach Center. I was given a chance to get healthy and deal with my addiction.

I moved back to Ohio to be closer to family. I now have a great job. I still want to open my own business one day.

I am so thankful for all the help I received at the Broward Outreach Center. I also want to say thank you to everyone that supports the Center. I am living proof that you are helping people get their lives back on track.”

A Thankful Graduate

Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. Broward Outreach Centers Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President 2159 NW 1st Court, Miami Mail: PO Box 420620 Miami, FL 33242-0620 (305) 571-2273 Bargain Barn I & Plus 2233 NW 1st Court, Miami (305) 571-2217 Come Shop For Bargains

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

Near West Dixie and Sheridan

Between Copans and Martin Luther King Blvd.

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Donation Center 2200 NW 1st Avenue, Miami Donation Hotline: Local Calls: (305) 573-6340 1-800-817-HOPE

Center for Men 2020 NW 1st Avenue, Miami (305) 571-2211 Community Activity Center 2025 NW 1st. Ave., Miami Out of School Programs Center for Women and Children 2250 NW 1st Avenue, Miami (305) 571-2250 Jeffrey Tew Education Center 2010 NW 1 Ave., Miami

Funding for all programs is made possible by individuals, Broward County Board of Commissioners, corporations, the Faith community, United Way, foundations, and grants.

Our Supporters are the best people in the world!

Visit www.browardoutreachcenter.com and donate online