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The Call: April-June 2006 |
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A Great Big Thank You!!
*Jean Wash (left), a Champa House volunteer pictured with Champa House Director Angela Magnotta (middle) and President/CEO Brad Meuli. Jean was presented with special recognition for her invaluable volunteer efforts. Ever Wanted to be a Missionary?
A mentor team for Family Refugee Services builds a relationship with the refugee family, provides guidance toward self-sufficiency and provides a compassionate witness of Jesus. A refugee mentor team consists of 6-10 mentors who are willing to give a few hours a month for up to 6 months. Mentor teams provide practical support by helping the refugee family obtain food, clothing, furniture and household items, etc. The mentor team provides emotional support by helping the family adjust to their new culture and surroundings. Most importantly, the mentor team provides social support by having fun with the family and building new relationships! If you are interested in becoming a part of a refugee mentor team, please contact Tom Leavitt at 303.953.3939!! Changing Lives: The Capital Campaign for the Denver Rescue Mission
The increasing request for the Mission's unique services and the opportunity to provide an innovative solution to Denver's homeless problem have led the Board of Directors to undertake the first capital campaign in the institution's history. The campaign is designed to add emergency shelter space, provide transitional housing for individuals and families, and serve more people in its New Life rehabilitation program. In general, the Changing Lives Capital Campaign will:
Since 1892, Denver's poor, homeless, and outcast have turned to the people of the Denver Rescue Mission for the physical necessities of food and shelter, and for an eternal message of hope - the precious opportunity for physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. Sustained by a compassionate group of donors and volunteers, the people of the Denver Rescue Mission work tirelessly to meet immediate human needs while pursing the ultimate goal of restoring the poor and homeless to self-sufficiency. Miracles happen here. Men and women who were once overwhelmed by their struggles are touched by the Mission's Gospel message and the caring assistance of its staff and volunteers. Here, they find the power to break free of the addictions, habits, and lack of education that kept them trapped in cycles of poverty and homelessness. Here, they find hope. Lives redeemed. Families rescued. Hope restored. Miracles. If you would like more information on how you can be a part of restoring hope through the capital campaign, please call 303.313.2411 or visit our website www.DRMCapital.org. Volunteer Spotlight
Ability Specialists seeks to create a balanced and productive life for adults with developmental disabilities. Eric Bork, our head chef is "thankful and honored" to work with this group. He commented: "They always come in with a wonderful attitude and leave with that same wonderful attitude." This group is a great example of our many volunteers who truly have hearts for service. What! Back to School Already???
Education is the great poverty equalizer. Unfortunately, many students go to school ill-equipped and their education and self-esteem suffer. By assisting these children with school supplies, we are investing in their future. We are in need of the following items to fill backpacks:
These items can be dropped off at the Ministry Outreach Center located at 3501 E. 46th Ave. Help a child get a new lease on their school year!! |
The week of April 23rd was National Volunteer Week.
To show our appreciation the Denver Rescue Mission
held its 4th annual Volunteer Appreciation banquet on
Thursday, April 27th at the Doubletree Hotel.
Everyone was treated to a wonderful dinner, live
music, door prizes and special thanks from Brad Meuli,
President & CEO of the Denver Rescue Mission. With
100 people in attendance, it was a great time of
sharing, laughter and fun!! Volunteers are the
lifeblood of the Denver Rescue Mission. You are the
key to helping the needy and homeless of Denver!! 
Now
you can join a cross culture missionary team
without ever leaving home!! The Family Refugee
Services program has an incredible opportunity to
reach out to some of the neediest and friendliest
people of the world!! Family Refugee Services (FRS)
is experiencing a large influx of refugees from Central
Asia, Africa and soon Burma. FRS is looking for
mentor teams to work with these families.
At the Denver Rescue Mission we have over 1000
volunteers who serve meals in our two soup kitchens
each month. Ability Specialists is an organization
that volunteers with us each month preparing and
serving lunch at The Crossing.
School may just be ending, but we only have 3 short
months to help less fortunate children get ready for
next fall, and we need you!! Partner with the Denver
Rescue Mission to help get these kids ready for
school!!    |
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