BROWARD OUTREACH

SERVING SOUTH FLORIDA SINCE 1922 NOVEMBER 2014B R O W A R D O U T R E A C H C E N T E R S | M I A M I R E S C U E M I S S I O N

Thanksgiving Banquet

The Great

R E P O R T

Giving with Thanks“Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter?” – Isaiah 58:7

M I A M I RESCUE MISSION

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No One is Homeless

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.

our visionour mission

Help us Pack the Pantry

SPECIAL BLESSINGSDear Friend and Valued Supporter,

During the Fall months, our three Centers in Hollywood, Pompano Beach and Miami will serve over 220,000 meals to the homeless, needy, and hungry of our communities. For so many, that meal is the first step in transforming their life. We have seen during 90+ years of serving those in the greatest of need, that HOPE really does begin with a meal. It is only with your continued support that we’re able to do all that we do for the homeless and needy. Your generosity not only provides meals and safe shelter, but also life-changing programs for men, women, and children. We want to see peoople move from tragedy to triumph and become successful in life. Your compassion helps thousands in need. Please send your gift today and help us reach our vision that “No One is Homeless”.

Our supporters are the greatest people in the world!

Special Blessings to You and Your loved ones this Thanksgiving.

Rev. Ronald BrummittPresident

We are continuing to Pack the Pantry this Fall in order to help provide meals for those in need. Last year, we provided over 950,000 meals to individuals who were hungry and homeless. In order to serve these meals to so many people, we rely on our supporters, donors, and volun-teers. Our supporters understand that a change in a person’s life can begin simply with a meal in a com-munity of supporting and caring people. We have special brown paper bags and/or boxes to give to individuals and groups that want to help Pack the Pantry.

For more information about Pack the Pantry, contact:Nina Corbe(954) 935-3048 ncorbe@caringplace.org or visit our website at browardoutreachcenter.org

OUR PANTRY NEEDS • canned vegetables• canned fruit• rice • beans• cranberry sauce• coffee • sugar• cereals • dried milk• other non-perishable items

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Road to Independence

After living in Tennessee for a while, Lorenzo moved to Texas. A ministry in Austin brought him to Fort Lau-derdale where they left him after he had been in the hospital for a few days due to heat exhaustion. Lorenzo found himself alone with no home, no contacts, and no money. “In that moment I just prayed to Jesus and said I will pick up my cross and fol-low You, wherever it leads.”

He could not find a job so he began living in a night club that was being renovated. When he could stay there no longer, Lorenzo got involved with a man who offered to help him out, but constantly threatened him and accused him of stealing. The man’s girlfriend started developing feelings for him, so to avoid conflict, Lorenzo left and enrolled himself into one of our life-changing programs.

At the end of the day, I can say, good

job today [to myself], and that is the most

important thing.

Lorenzo’s life really has gotten back on track. Since he has been with the Center, Lorenzo has gotten back important documents that were lost, he knows and is working on his credit score, and he has taken care of previous college debts, which is allowing him to go back to college again. Lorenzo is enrolling in college for the 2015 Spring semester where he wants to focus on either banking

or marketing and communications. He has found a new direction for his life and is eagerly pursuing his goals.

“I am learning to really understand Lorenzo now….The whole thing is that I want to be interdependent. I want to be self-dependent which brings about independence which brings about interdependence.”

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Lorenzo’s difficult journey led him to our programs where he discovered his goals and the Lord.

Above: Lorenzo hard at work.Top: Lorenzo with a group of our wonderful volunteers.

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“ This experience is something that will stick with me for a lifetime. This celebration is something I am very thankful for.

— Yolanda, former resident,who attended the 2013 Thanksgiving Banquet in Pompano Beach

Our Centers will serve nearly 3,000 traditional meals this Thanksgiving in

Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Miami. Over 600 volunteers will be on hand to serve the homeless, needy, and hungry of South Florida.

Those in attendance will have a fantastic meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, pumpkin pie and other tasty treats. In addition to the meal, there will be medical teams, free hair cuts, thousands of free clothing items, “Hope” bags filled with hygiene products, and many other services. There will be fantastic entertainment, fun activities for children, massages, special speakers, and surprises.To find out more, visit our website: www.browardoutreachcenter.org

Your Support MakesAll This Possible!

GIVING WITH THANKS

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BROWARD OUTREACH CENTER HOLLYWOOD2056 Scott Street | Hollywood, FL 33020954 • 926 • 7417

BROWARD OUTREACH CENTER POMPANO BEACH1700 Blount Road | Pompano Beach, FL 33069954 • 979 • 6365

MIAMI RESCUE MISSIONADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES2159 NW 1st Court | Miami, FL 33127Mail: PO Box 420620 | Miami, FL 33242-0620305 • 571 • CARE (2273)

Cover Girls To Help Women and Children

Special volunteers have started a group called Cover Girls to help the women and children in our Centers. To find out more and get involved, contact Nina Corbe at 954.935.3048.

Sharing Knowledge, Saving Lives

Coastal Community Churh Pompano Beach and Broward College RN-BSN Program organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar at Broward Outreach Pompano. The event started with guitar performance by one of the women residents. Ms. Tricia Neil, Director of Nursing, The Forum At Deer Creek delivered an insightful lecture on breast cancer signs and symptoms, screening and prevention, risk factors, and breast cancer statistics.

RNs form Broward College showed the ladies how to do breast exams on the models and gave awareness brochures. Breast cancer pins, bracelets, bows and small pink manicure kits were also provided.

We Love our Volunteers!

BARGAIN BARNThe Bargain Barn and Bargain Barn Plus, our very own thrift stores, welcomes your donations of clothing, furniture, appliances and cars. With our growing number of families, we’re in need of cribs, blankets, toys, and children’s clothing. We depend on our generous friends to provide for those in need. For more information or for a pick up, call us at 1•800•817•HOPE!

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On Friday, October 17, 7-Eleven joined with Miami Rescue Mission | Broward Outreach Centers. Their customers donated pizzas for individuals who are hungry and homeless in our communities. At the end of the day, a total of 2,250 pizzas were donated. Employees from 7-Eleven came to volunteer and serve meals. Thanks to everyone at 7-Eleven for their amazing partnership and their caring customers.

Giving Hope With A Pizza

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