Easter Banquet 2011
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MEDIA ADVISORY ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATION FOR HOMELESS Volunteers Wash the Feet of the Homeless, New Socks and Shoes Distributed WHAT The 18 th Annual Easter Celebration brings together over 500 men, women and families at the Denver Rescue Mission’s Lawrence Street Shelter. Each year the Mission partners with Volunteers of America, Runners Roost/New Balance and Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to serve those in need. With the help of over 50 volunteers, homeless and low- income guests will receive worship and communion, foot washing and medical exam, an Easter meal and brand new shoes and socks, generously donated by Runner’s Roost and New Balance. The menu includes, honey glazed spiced hickory ham, minced garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, crisp green bean casserole, corn niblets, steamed rolls, fresh salad, and assorted desserts. Highlighting Foot Washing and Shoe Distribution: In the humility of this special holiday, volunteers will join in washing the feet of homeless and low-income men, women and children. Basic podiatry care will also be provided by doctors from Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. Many homeless individuals have never been touched in a caring way. One of the experiences homeless people lack is the caring touch that most of us take for granted. In addition, most homeless people never receive something new, such as a pair of socks and shoes. WHEN Friday, April 22, 2011 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Lawrence Street Shelter 1130 Park Avenue West WHO: Over 50 volunteers from the Denver Rescue Mission, Volunteers of America and Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center will provide worship service, communion, foot washing and exams, serving meals, and handing out brand new socks and shoes. Honored guests serving meals from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Tamara Banks, Honorary Host; Deborah Takahara, FOX 31; Judy Schneider, Ballpark Neighborhood Association; Thomas Wolf, Denver Mayoral Contact: Greta Walker Denver Rescue Mission 303.618.4004 Jim White Volunteers of America 720.299.0222
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The Denver Rescue Mission's 18th Annual Easter Banquet.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATION FOR HOMELESSVolunteers Wash the Feet of the Homeless, New Socks and Shoes Distributed
WHAT The 18th Annual Easter Celebration brings together over 500 men, women and families at the Denver Rescue Mission’s Lawrence Street Shelter. Each year the Mission partners with Volunteers of America, Runners Roost/New Balance and Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to serve those in need. With the help of over 50 volunteers, homeless and low-income guests will receive worship and communion, foot washing and medical exam, an Easter meal and brand new shoes and socks, generously donated by Runner’s Roost and New Balance. The menu includes, honey glazed spiced hickory ham, minced garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, crisp green bean casserole, corn niblets, steamed rolls, fresh salad, and assorted desserts.
Highlighting Foot Washing and Shoe Distribution: In the humility of this special holiday, volunteers will join in washing the feet of homeless and low-income men, women and children. Basic podiatry care will also be provided by doctors from Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. Many homeless individuals have never been touched in a caring way. One of the experiences homeless people lack is the caring touch that most of us take for granted. In addition, most homeless people never receive something new, such as a pair of socks and shoes.
WHEN Friday, April 22, 2011 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lawrence Street Shelter 1130 Park Avenue West
WHO: Over 50 volunteers from the Denver Rescue Mission, Volunteers of America and Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center will provide worship service, communion, foot washing and exams, serving meals, and handing out brand new socks and shoes.
Honored guests serving meals from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Tamara Banks, Honorary Host; Deborah Takahara, FOX 31; Judy Schneider, Ballpark Neighborhood Association; Thomas Wolf, Denver Mayoral Candidate; Albert Valdes, Colorado Rockies; Sally Shafroth, Senator Udall’s Office.
Honored guests serving meals from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Tamara Banks, Honorary Host; Doug Linkhart, Denver City Council; Theresa Spahn, Denver Mayoral Candidate; Paul Fiorino, Denver Mayoral Candidate.
ABOUT THE DENVER RESCUE MISSION Since 1892, the Denver Rescue Mission has been meeting the needs of the poor and homeless through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional and permanent housing, and community outreach. For more information visit, www.DenverRescueMission.org.
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Contact:Greta WalkerDenver Rescue Mission303.618.4004Jim WhiteVolunteers of America720.299.0222
