Thursday, August 13, 2009

Klothes for Kids and Hanna Montana Shoes

We completed Klothes for Kids and while we are still counting final numbers, we estimate that we provided clothes for more than 1,300 children for back to school.

It was awesome…but as we neared the end, we were running out of shoes. A little girl asked for a pair of Hanna Montana shoes. We couldn’t find them. So we got her into a basic pair of tennis shoes, which she was happy to receive.

Just as she finished trying them on, a brand new pair of Hanna Montana shoes came in as a donation, and they were just her size. She was so happy!

God was truly at work in that place!


Monday, June 8, 2009

Family Food Festival

Mission to Host Family Food Festival this Thursday

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Mission mentioned in Huffington Post

Dear Friends, my recent blog post, Invest in Ending Homelessness, was just published by The Huffington Post, and I'd like to share it with you. The article highlights the crisis of increasing numbers of families across the country becoming homeless as they lose their jobs and homes. The article also discusses the decreasing availability of resources to meet the growing need, and prescribes measures that we can take to prevent and end homelessness in America. Click here to read the entire article, and please leave comments and share with your friends and family.

Thank you for your support!

Maria Foscarinis
Executive Director
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Spring Break 2009


Spring has come to Northwest Florida and Panama City Beach. Thousands of young people swamp to the sandy-white beaches to gorge in the sun and fun. Let's not forget the SPF and skimpy bathing suits during the day. And at night, there's always Club LaVela, right?

However, several groups of teens and young 20-somethings seek the Panama City Rescue Mission in search for a more meaningful and spiritual vacation from books and teachers. They come not only for the balmy weather, but for something deeper than which will affect their skin.
They're on a mission from God to help others in need.

Thankfully, the Mission has a place for these youngsters. With a formidable volunteer program, we're able to place groups in various spots to make a mark. There are opportunities all year long--not just at Thanksgiving.

From mowing the lawn at Bethel Village, to sorting out the food pantry that got disorganized from collections through the many massive food drives over the winter months. These kids are doing and making a difference. After all, with the increase in demand for services over the winter, Mission staff is worn out from all the work we put in. Any help is welcome. So, to the breakers, we say thank you! Please keep them coming.

And don't forget the SPF.