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Transform the lives of homeless men, women, and children through comprehensive residential programs to effect lasting change and empower them to be productive members of society. We provide food, clothing, shelter, substance abuse treatment, education, computer literacy, job placement, healthcare, spiritual development and housing with Christian love, compassion, and encouragement.

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Dear Life-Changer,

It’s always a blessing to see people move from despair, depression and hopelessness to success and happiness. Thank you for your support and partnership in helping us reach out to those in our communities who are hurting. Even though the economy is still uncertain, we continue to move forward with our vision: “No One is Homeless”.

We are now preparing for the Fall and expect to provide over 250,000 meals by the end of the year. Hope often begins with a meal and there are many more

people in need of hope and healing. Help us with our annual “Pack the Pantry” campaign. This is a great project for your place of worship, business, school, club or organization. It’s so rewarding to see what young people are doing; school kids, college students, and young adults are becoming more involved in helping the homeless at our Centers in Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach.

I want to thank everyone who helped make our summer programs so successful. We had over 150 kids in our summer camp program, celebrated birthdays with our “Bombastic Birthday Party” for the homeless and needy, held our annual “Christmas-in-July” celebration that served thousands and provided over 600 pairs of new sneakers to boys and girls. We were also able to distribute school supplies to hundreds of needy children.

We simply could not do what we do without YOU! Together, we are serving more than 1,300 men, women, and children each day. Hundreds are enrolled in our residential programs. In fact, last year 750 men and women graduated our programs, found employment, and housing. YOU make this all possible! Special Blessings to you and your loved ones,

Rev. Ronald Brummitt, PresidentMiami Rescue MissionBroward Outreach Centers

“I send all my prayers and love to everyone.” - Harry

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It’s Time to “Pack The Pantry”With Fall fast approaching, Miami Rescue Mission & Broward Outreach Centers are getting ready to “Pack the

Pantry!” Help provide 250,000 meals to men, women, and children who are homeless, hungry, and in need in our communities. We have special bags that we will send to you (and even boxes for larger drives). For more information and to get your “Pack the Pantry” bags and boxes to fill go to: miamirescuemission.org/pantry or browardoutreachcenter.org /pantry or call:

Melissa in Miami - 305.572.2002 or Nina in Broward - 954.935.3048 .

Hope Begins with a Meal!

Our volunteers and supporters are very special people. Rev. Harry Gordon, left, was a volunteer chaplain and served for 35 years. He came every Saturday evening to preach and to encourage the homeless and needy. Rev. Gordon is a decorated veteran and served in the Navy for 20 years. His career in the Navy included World War II where he survived many battles in the Pacific. He ended his mili-tary career in Opa-Locka and with his wife, Juanita, decided to stay in Miami.

Harry became a member of Graham Baptist Church in Hialeah and became an ordained minister. It was through the church that Rev. Gordon was introduced

to the Miami Rescue Mission. When his wife of over four decades passed away, and he was in his early 80’s, Harry decided to move to Gulfport, Mississippi and live at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. He had to move to another facility after Hurricane Katrina, but moved back in 2010. Harry is still sharp, but just can’t do the things he used to do. Thank you Harry for all the love you gave and are still giving. God Bless You!

“Our School was able to donate

over 1,000 pounds of canned food for Pack the

Pantry”- Steve, age 12,

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Our Thrift Stores, The Bargain Barn and Bargain Barn Plus, welcomes your dona-tions of clothing, furniture, appliances, cars and boats. Your donated items are used in our centers and the surplus is sold in our stores. Our stores provide training to residents and funds for our programs. For more information or to schedule a pick up, call 1•800•817•HOPE or visit our websites to learn more.

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“I Had the Worst Case of Who Cares”

If you were to meet Philip (right) today and speak with him, you would have no idea that he has experienced years of homelessness. He is sharp, friendly, and energetic.

Philip was born in New York into a blended family and after his parents divorced, his mom and siblings moved to Florida. Philip did well in school, but started using drugs and hanging with the wrong crowd. He went on to college, but had to leave due to lack of finances. Philip lost his sister which had a tremendous im-pact on him emotionally. He was able to hold down a job, but his addiction started taking him down a dark road. Within 2 years of losing his sister, he lost his father. Philip says, “I developed the worst case of who cares and pretty much gave up on life. For years I struggled with my addiction and ended up on the streets more times than I can remember.”

Philip is a graduate of our program and has been clean and sober for 2 years. He is work-ing and back in college. He has a new future and wants to work with kids to help them not take the path in life he took. “I’m so thankful for the volunteers that I have met, people who have served me food and spent time with me. I’m also grateful to those that have supported this ministry.” — Philip.

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You are the KEY to Restored Lives!Your support is critical in helping men, women, and children get the help they need to become successful in life. There are so many ways to help:• Help with our “Pack the Pantry” campaign• Volunteer• Donate Financially• Food Drives, Toy Drives, Clothing Drives• Donate furniture and other usable items• Donate your car, boat, or RV• Shop in our Thrift StoresVisit our websites to learn more.

“I really have a New Future.”