Summer of Hope 2012 Newsletter

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

The Caring Place Serving South Florida Since 1922 

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May 2012

Your Support Brightens The Darkest Days •• Gigantic Birthday Party, Page 2 •• Replentha’s Story, Page 3 •• Health Clinic, Page 3 •• Share-A-Thon, Page 4 ••

Our Vision: No One is Homeless

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Your Support Changes Lives Everyday!

Blessings to Our Wonderful Friends and Supporters Dear Friend of the Hungry and Homeless, Each and every day we are shown the beauty of life and the promise of a new day with an amazing sunrise. As Spring comes and goes, we are shown new beginnings and the blooming of nature in our day to day lives. However, each season is one of struggle and hopelessness for those men, women and children who are homeless. Hours become days, days become weeks and weeks become months before so many can receive the help they so desperately search for.

Thankfully, those in the greatest of need have the strongest ally in the world, YOU! With your compassion, your generosity and your support, those long, hot Summer days can truly become the Summer of Hope in 2012. We will be able to transform more lives than ever as we stand together against homelessness in our community. There are thousands of lives crying out for help on our streets throughout South Florida, be the hand that lifts them up when they are in the greatest of need. Thank you for being a compassionate supporter, I always say our supporters are the greatest people in the world!

Blessings, Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President

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Gigantic Birthday Party

or the homeless and needy, birthdays are not a special day filled with trips to a favorite restaurant or movie; rather they begin and end like every other day... searching for food, hoping for shelter and struggling to survive.

With the help of countless volunteers, donors and supporters, the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers are able to host the Gigantic Birthday Party each year for over 1,000 homeless and needy individuals who may have missed out on their birthday or have never celebrated a birthday at all.

Homeless Men Blowing Out Candles During Their Gigantic Birthday Party

This year’s celebration will be held on June 6, 2012, where attendees will be treated to a wonderful meal, live entertainment, birthday cake and presents. There are so many great ways to get involved with this event, volunteer on the day of or help provide new t-shirts, socks, underwear or cake for those during the celebration!

Use Your Help those in the greatest of need have a birthday they will always cherish as we continue to provide during our Summer of Hope.

SmartPhone For Last Year’s Event!

Tune Into Our Share-A-Thon, May 30th & 31st on 1080 AM & 1360 AM (en Español)

Donate Online at www.browardoutreachcenter.com

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Changing Lives in Miami

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iami-Dade College Medical Campus has continued their commitment to the South Florida Community with the opening of its new Wellness Center in partnership with the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers.

The brand new Wellness Center will provide an array of services such as physical exams, drug screening, HIV testing, bone density scans, EKGs and various laboratory work.

This is not the first time Miami-Dade College Medical Campus has partnered with the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers. In fact, the College has helped in the process of President of Miami-Dade College Medical Campus, opening and staffing the three Health Clinics Dr. Armando Ferrer, Addressing the Crowd that the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers currently operate on the campuses in Miami, Hollywood and Pompano Beach.

Miami-Dade College Medical Campus is recognized as one of the outstanding colleges in the nation, serving at Miami-Dade County’s primary educator and trainer of health care professionals.

Their help has been invaluable in helping change lives of those who need it the most!

Finding Shelter, Finding Happiness

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eplentha came to the Miami Rescue Mission five months ago after a family crisis left her homeless and depressed. With nowhere to go, she resorted to sleeping outside with her son and daughter.

“I didn’t care about anything, bettering myself or doing much with my life. When we became homeless it was frightening, I was so scared...”

“When we became homeless it was frightening, I was so scared...”

The sudden strike of homelessness in Replentha’s life was frightening to her and her children but also served as a wake up call to her life and her well-being.

Since coming into the Miami Rescue Mission, Replentha has been able to find herself and become closer to God. A graduate of the women’s discipleship program, Replentha is happier than ever and proud to call herself Mom. “My children are able to depend on me more. I know their lives will be forever changed because of the Miami Rescue Mission and the life-saving help I have been able to receive.”

“This is the place where our dreams came true and I was able to regain a future. It is all thanks to those who support the Miami Rescue Mission!”

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

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Remember the Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. in your Will or Trust 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

Help Support Our Share-A-Thon Tune in on May 30th & 31st to Support Those in Need

There are so many ways to get involved to help the hungry and homeless of our community. One of those ways will be coming up this May 30th & 31st as two South Florida Radio Stations will be taken over by the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers where we will tell the story of those lives being changed at our three Centers in Miami, Hollywood & Pompano.

Tune in to The Answer (1080 AM) & Radio Luz (1360 AM, en Español) during May 30 & 31! Be sure to call in (800-817-HOPE) to donate so that we can continue changing the lives of the homeless and needy in South Florida with your help, support and compassion!

Tune Into Our Radio Shows

2010 NW 1st Avenue, Miami (305) 571-2243

Be sure to tune in to our 6 radio shows per week!

Center for Women & Children

Mission Possible: The Good News Program - Sunday Mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 AM on 610 AM & 110.3 FM, Newsradio WIOD

Industrial Division

Life Changers - Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 5:30 - 6:00 PM on 1080 AM, The Answer

Bargain Barn I & Plus

Good Business - Every Wednesday Morning from 11:00 - 11:30 AM on 880 AM, The Biz

2250 NW 1st Avenue, Miami (305) 571-2250 2159 NW 1st Court, Miami (305) 573-6340 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

Cambiando Vidas - Todos los Domingos de 8:30 - 9:30 AM en 1360 AM, Radio Luz

Meal(s) - A- Month Club One of the newest and best ways for someone to get involved is to join our Meal(s)-A-Month Club! For as little as $2 or more per month, you can provide a warm, home cooked meal to someone who has gone days or even weeks without a complete meal. Visit miamirescuemission.com or browardoutreachcenter.com for more information and ways to get involved. Don’t forget to ask about your special Meal(s)-A-Month Wristband and show off your new club!

1-800-817-HOPE Auto Auction

First Saturday of Every Month Gates Open at 8:00 AM Auction at 10:00 AM 2159 NW 1st Court (305) 573-6340

Visit www.browardoutreachcenter.com and donate online