Press Release provided to the Miami Rescue Mission promoting a Christmas event.

1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karen Kassebeer
PR Volunteer
Office: (305) 571-2200
Karen.Kassebeer@gmail.com
Marilyn Brummitt, Development Director
941-223-0529
marilynb@caringplace.org
December 21, 2012
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers
Helped Nearly 3,000 Homeless and Needy at
The Great Christmas Outreach
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers threw three colossal
Christmas Celebrations to benefit those in the community in the greatest of need
On Friday, December 21st, the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers and over 600 volunteers provided gifts,
entertainment and a complete Christmas meal to over 3,000 homeless and hungry individuals.
Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers helped spread some joy thanks to multiple donors and
BOC Friends.
Miami Rescue Mission – The festivities in Miami kicked off at 9:30 AM, as group and individual volunteers
provided coffee, fruit and pastries for attendees. ARAMARK, State Farm, The Hackett Group and other
organizations helped supply and collect toys for the needy children of South Florida. The Christmas event
lasted until around 1:00 PM included entertainment including the Regeneration Singers (a group of the
formerly homeless) as well as performances from various local churches and entertainment groups. The
Christmas meal was served at 11:00 AM and included all the trimmings. Metro Life Church Pastor, Steve
Alessi said, “It’s really nice that we can talk about joy.” Alessi’s message was about love and joy. Sharing the
love of God for those people who may not feel lovable is what Christmas is all about, Alessi said.
Broward Outreach Center: Hollywood – CVS Pharmacy was the main sponsor of this Outreach.
Beginning at 10:00 AM, the Christmas Celebration began with dozens of volunteers helping celebrate with
formerly homeless men, women and children. The Christmas meal was also served beginning at 11:00 AM.
Santa arrived around noon with special deliveries for everyone. Some of the great give-a-ways benefitting the
formerly homeless included shoes donated by Running with Sole, cosmetics donated by Ofra Cosmetics and
Sunday Riley Cosmetics, clothing donated by Justus Clothing, football tickets donated by the Miami
Dolphins, just to name a few.
Broward Outreach Center: Pompano – The party got started 3:00 PM, dozens of individual volunteers,
and Broward College – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society helped decorate and Santa Claus gave over 200 gifts
to the needy children in attendance. All adults were given a Hope Tote bag filled with hygiene products and
clothes. A Christmas feast Hosted by Whole Foods Market was served starting at 4:30 PM, with wonderful
music and entertainment.
Miami Rescue Mission
2020 NW 1st Avenue Miami, FL 33127
Broward Outreach Center Hollywood
2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Outreach Center Pompano
1700 Blount Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President of the Miami Rescue Mission/ Broward Outreach Centers said, “It is a
privilege and a blessing during the Holiday Season to be able to help provide meals and gifts to those in our
community who need it the most. We want our homeless and needy families to know that they are not
forgotten and that we love them, as well as,[we] thank all of our donors and volunteers who help us make this
wonderful day an awesome celebration for those that otherwise would have nothing, or very little for
Christmas and the Holiday Season.”
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2. Photo Snap Shot:
(1) Close up shot of children eating in Miami at the Great Christmas Outreach
(2) Wide shot of children at the Miami Rescue Mission picking out toys
(3) Wide Shot of green team volunteers assisting the MRM
(4) Close Up shot of toys for needy children
(5) Medium Shot of the red team volunteers about to serve warm meals to attendees in Miami
(6) Wide Shot of attendees at the Great Christmas Outreach, Miami
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