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2007-26634 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-26634 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SPECIAL EVENT TO BE HELD BY THE MIAMI RESCUE MISSION/BROWARD OUTREACH CENTERS (THE MISSION), SAID EVENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "FIRST ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA SLEEP-A-THON," AND TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5T", 2007; WHICH EVENT WILL BE HELD IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTIES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ISSUES IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA. WHEREAS, the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers (the Mission) has served the community for over 85 years and has comprehensive programs for the homeless and needy, as the largest single provider of services in South Florida, serving nearly 1,000 men, women, and children daily; and WHEREAS, the Mission has a history of successful community events; most recently was "Thanksgiving in April," where nearly 700 homeless and needy individuals and families were treated to meals and family-oriented entertainment; and WHEREAS, many charities have special events to raise awareness for their non- profit and to raise dollars for direct services to individuals; and WHEREAS, the Mission's "First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon," a special event to be held by the Mission on October 5, 2007, is intended to help raise awareness of the plight of the homeless, and provide funding for Mission Centers in the South Florida area, which continue to serve the homeless and other needy individuals; and WHEREAS, the Sleep-a-Thon is focused on raising awareness of homelessness and affordable housing issues in the South Florida area, by allowing participants to gain first hand experience in the plight of the homeless by sleeping out in the open, with just the bare necessities; and WHEREAS, the Sleep-a-Thon will be held in several locations throughout Miami- Dade and Broward Counties, from sundown to sunrise, with registered participants enrolling sponsors that will pledge dollars for completing the overnight event; and WHEREAS, in order to promote and encourage maximum participation in the Sleep-a-Thon, the Mission hopes to secure supporters, donors, corporate sponsors, City officials, and local and national celebrities to participate in and/or support the event; and WHEREAS, as the City of Miami Beach has been, and continues to be, deeply concerned and pro-active in recognizing and addressing not only the needs of the homeless, but also the needs of residents in the community with needs for decent, safe and affordable housing, it is urged that the Mayor and City Commission hereby support and endorse the "First Annual South Florida Sleep-a-Thon." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby support and endorse the special event to be held by the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers (the Mission), and to be known as the "First Annual South Florida Sleep-a-Thon," on Friday, October 5th, 2007; which event will be held in several locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to raise awareness of homelessness and affordable housing issues in the South Florida area. PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of A TEST: ITY CLERK Robert Parcher F:\atto\AGUR\RESOS-ORD\Miami Rescue -Broward Outreach Center -First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon.doc APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR ELUTION ~~ ~ 2~ ~ ~1 ° ..___._ ~ OmA ` uavia NG~u~~. m MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, wvwv.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jose Smith, City Attorney DATE: September 5, 2007 suB~ECT: RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE MIAMI RESCUE MISSION/BROWARD OUTREACH CENTERS FIRST SOUTH FLORIDA SLEEP-A-THON EVENT The attached Resolution has been prepared at the request of Commissioner Bower. The Resolution requests that the City Commission endorse the Special Event to be held by the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers on October 5th, 2007, and known as the "First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon." The Sleep-a-Thon is focused on raising awareness of homelessness and affordable housing issues in the South Florida area. The event will be from sundown to sunrise and participants will sleep out in the open, with just the bare necessities, emulating the plight of the homeless. Registered participants will enroll sponsors that will pledge dollars for completing the overnight Sleep-a-Thon, with proceeds to go towards the continued support of the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers. RJA/ed F:\atto\AGUR\RESOS-ORD\MEMOS\Miami Rescue Mission -Broward Outreach Centers -Sleep-a-Thon Even.doc m MIAMIBEACH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION v TO: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager CC: Jose Smith, City Attorney FROM: Commissioner Matti H. Bower DATE: August 16, 2007 MEMORANDUM ~: iMM~ `i1 ~- SUBJECT: Agenda Item - Resolution to Endorse the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon Event Please place on September 5, 2007 Commission Agenda, a resolution to endorse the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon Event to be held on October 5, 2007. I thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me or my Aide, Yvonne at extension 6091. M H B/yws ,a~ l Agenda Item I~ ~' F /~V E.' liE.' ,. Ft _. :.' C) ,-. ii i X..~..,i. (';~ L ~ :iE, IV.: E' i,'i:i ~ t.--;.y i.~ ]i~ f i 1. yt.> ''v.i <. 'ifr ! ~ C., .. ,.. Date 9-s -o ~ ~: -~ ,, ,. >_~ ,~.~ ,~.~ MATTI HERRERA SOWER COMMISSIONER August 1 b, 2007 My Dear Friend: CITY OF MlAM! BEACH 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33 139 I am excited to share with you that the Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon is coming to our community. I have agreed to endorse and support this meaningful event, and as such, i would love to see my community get together and contribute to this noble cause. Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon is focused in raising awareness of homelessness and affordable housing. Miami Rescue Mission has always worked together with our City in providing shelter to some of our homeless. This First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon will take place on Friday, October 5, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, on several parks. I urge you to get involved in this First South Florida Sleep-c-Thon by participating or by becoming a sponsor. For more information about Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers First South Florida Sleep-a-Thon, please contact Marilyn Brummitt, CFP, Director of Community Development at 305-571-2245 or email her at marilynb@carin~palce org. Together we can make a difference in people's lives! Sincerely yo rs, _ Matti H, Bower Vice Mayor MH B/yws Dear Valued Friends, This edition of "The Caring P/ace" demonstrates that our Centers in Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano have truly had a Summer of Serving. Thousands of men, women, and children in South Florida have been fed, clothed, sheltered, and provided programs to help them become successful in life. Our Community Activity Center Summer Program in Miami has over 150 "at-risk" youth in our Day Camp. This outreach to the homeless and needy could not be done without you. It is no secret that housing costs in South Florida have skyrocketed over the past several years. One of the great challenges of our men and women who graduate our programs is finding affordable housing. It is simply very hard to rent an apartment or get a house for most of our graduates. With over 85 years of proven service to the homeless and needy, the Miami Rescue Mission /Broward Outreach Centers have started an Affordable Housing Initiative. The goal is to seek properties in Miami-Dade and Broward counties which can be utilized as transitional housing for our men and women; then in the future help them obtain permanent housing. We need your support. We need people that can help in any renovations of acquired buildings. This means plumbers, contractors, elec- tricians, carpenters, landscapers, and painters. We will also need new furniture for the units. Funding for our Affordable Housing Initiative will come from individual donors, but there are also many grants from city, county, state, and federal programs that we will be able to apply for. If you can be of any assistance or would like to know more, please call Rey Santos, Affordable Housing Director, at 305.571.2204 or 786.368.3760 or email him at Ley ntos caring lace org. Rey has worked in the real estate business for many years as an investor and partner of a construction compa- ny. He is presently meeting with city officials about this new initiative. Learn more by visiting our web- sites: www.miamirescuemission.com or www.browardoutreachcenter.com. Every major charity has a special event like awalk-a-thon, run-a-thon, or march-a-thon to raise awareness and dollars for their organization. Well, after much thought, we have decided to have our own event named The Sleep-a-Thon this October. What is the Sleep-A-Thon? It will be held in several locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to raise awareness of homelessness and funding for our programs. The event will be from sundown to sunrise and people will come and sleep out in the open with just the bare necessities emulating the plight of the homeless. Registered participants will enroll sponsors that will pledge dollars for completing the overnight Sleep-A-Thon. We are looking for participants and corporate sponsors. Area colleges and universities will be partici- pating and Eastern Financial Credit Union is our first major sponsor. Visit our websites to learn more of how you can make this event a Spectacular Success. Thank you for all that you do to help change lives every day. That is why I tell everyone I meet that °°Our Supporters are the Greatest People in the World!". Sincerely, ~~~ Rev. Ronald Brummitt Executive Director Miami Rescue Mission /Broward Outreach Centers First South Florida Sleep-a-Thou Concept Proposal -June 25, 2007 Event -October 5 or 12: 5 PM to 7AM Ori in Many charities have special events to raise awareness for their non-profit and to raise dollars for direct services to individuals. There are walk-a-thons, run-a-thons, march-a- thons, etc. Every major event appears to be successful -both in community awareness and fundraising. The Miami Rescue Mission /Broward Outreach Centers (Mission) have served the community for over 85 years and has comprehensive programs for the homeless and needy in Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano Beach. It is the largest single provider of services in South Florida, serving nearly 1,000 men, women, and children daily. The idea of an annual Sleep-a-Thon has been developed as to not duplicate what is already being done by others and have an event that would be unique to the Mission. What It Is The Sleep-a-Thon will have supporters, donors, corporate sponsors, city officials, and celebrities (either local or national) experience a night much like the homeless do. Parks in Miami Dade and Broward will be utilized to host 4 sites. (2 in Dade, 2 in Broward). Individuals will seek financial sponsorship for the number of hours that they will sleep under the stars. Each person will only need the bare necessities for the night (what they can bring in aback-pack). The goal is to simulate as close as possible what it would be like to be homeless for an evening. It is anticipated that registration would be from 5 - 9 PM and the event end at 7AM the next morning. The final date has not been set, but it will either be October St" or 12t" (Friday evening). This will help with media coverage and does not tie up an entire weekend for the participants. Who Will Participate Presently there have been discussions with local universities and colleges. Barry University, Nova University, FN, and Miami Dade College have already shown interest and student representatives seem eager to participate. St. Thomas, Univ. of Miami, Southeastern and others are being contacted. There will be a mailing to over 80,000 donor homes to announce this event and have people register. Also need key Corporate Sponsorship. This would include the right to use name/logo on all publications, media spots, posters, T-shirts, etc. At present not looking at large sponsorship donation, but there will be some costs of promotion, printing, air-time (if not given as public service spot) Employees from key sponsors should also participate, even if only for four hours. Have contacts with various talent agencies and private representatives to get national celebrities involved. Presently have 5 committed sponsors and need another 5. Seeking MRM/BOC 2007 Sleep-A-Thon -Helping the Homeless in Our Communities. 1 a-- Clear Channel support and well as Comcast, Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel and other local news outlets. News Media will also be present (at the moment not exact count, but at least two major stations.) Looking to get national news (CNN, FOX, etc) to feature event. Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership and Miami Dade Homeless Trust will be contacted and form possible partnership. This event will specifically help the Mission, but it will raise awareness of homelessness in general. Local Police will also be involved. Reasons for Expected Success 1. Miami Rescue Mission /Broward Outreach Centers have history of successful community events -most recent was Thanksgiving in April which had 120 volunteers. Nearly 700 homeless and needy were treated to meals and family oriented entertainment. (Go to www.miamirescuemission.com/thanks ig vingapril to see slideshow) 2. MRM/BOC has thousands of volunteers who will make this event possible while keeping cost low. 3. This is not just a local event, but a South Florida event which will being media attention. (This benefits MRM/BOC and our sponsors -ultimately the homeless we serve) 4. Proven dedicated Community Development Team for the entire organization. 5. Friends in the Media (including Hispanic, Haitians, and non-Hispanic stations). Reporters have done stories on our Centers before, but not at this magnitude. 6. It has never been done before in South Florida. Event takes place just before the cold season sets in to highlight plight of the homeless. 7. There is no training necessary -just bring a cardboard box or mat and sleep! It is expected that this will be a huge success. Looking to have anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 participants the first year. Some want to contact celebs like Oprah to see if national interest can be attained. Who knows how far this can go with proper marketing? Be Part of the 2007 Miami Rescue Mission /Broward Outreach Centers Sleep-A-Thon. Contact: Marilyn Brummitt - maril~ncaringplace.org 305.571.2245 or Ronald Brummitt- ron(a~carin lgp ace•org 305.389.3636 (cell) Info about the event to be posted on website July 1, 2007 (gain awareness). Later, registrations can be done online. www.miamirescuemission.com or www.browardoutreachcenter.com MRM/BOC 2007 Sleep-A-Thon -Helping the Homeless in Our Communities. 2 ~~ l(/~~iiLCU//LI/ <~'~~ ~~~ ®~~ ~exaGn~ ~irwL/e ~aa+Gt~rz ~Gni®e ~9,G',rG' l-~ i y ~ {$$~ 3 ' 3 ~ 9 k E r,« ~ ~: 1~ . ~. RS F+~~. ~~. ~ ~ nanca 3 Dear Caring Friends, As you read this letter Miami ~. Rescue Mission will have b ~ already started the planning and preparation for the very busy and demanding Fall Season that lies just ahead. This past spring and summer has been one of the most demanding and successful periods in recent history. Two new and innovative programs, Thanksgiving in April and Christmas in July, have both proven to be a tremendous blessing to hundreds of homeless men, women and children in the inner-city; however we must now look ahead to what is just around the corner... "Back to School" and then 'The Great Thanksgiving Banquet." We need your help as we begin to "pack the pantry" for the busiest season of the year. If you have con- tact with food suppliers or if you know someone who might want to help feed the poor and home- less, please call the Community Development office at (305) 571-2245 and let Marilyn Brummitt and her staff know that you wish to make a donation. Cash donations are always needed and are grate- fully received. Cash donations allow our staff to plan and buy the items needed to prepare the menus and manage portion control. It also allows our staff to provide the other necessities to care for thousands of hungry and homeless individuals. Thank you for your compassion and support for the work of Miami Rescue Mission /Broward Outreach Centers. You can give with confidence, knowing that your gifts are doing the most good in our South Florida community. Sincere) y' - Listen to Dr. Jacobs, host of ~~,~~1w,~CJ~;~~ ~,,pi ' "Rescue 90" on WMCU SpiritFM „ 89.7. Hear inspiring stories of Franklin M JaCObS changed lives Monday through ' . , Friday at 9PM or visit our website President to hear past programs. ~: ~;, - ~~ Fall Sleep-A-Thon Laming Soon Have you ever wondered what it must be like to be homeless and have to sleep out in parks or on the streets? To help raise aware- • x ' ,~,~~~,i i ' e' ~ Hess of the plight of the homeless the Miami Rescue Misson / ~~~ ~. "`~~ ~ - ~ ~~ ~ Broward Outreach Centers will have the first ever South ~~~ s ~~ Florida Sleep-A-Thon. This event will be held in October in ~`°,, _ ~ Y several locations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. This will "`"~' ,~ ,~,~ ~ help raise awareness of homelessness and provide funding for .~ -~ ~ our Centers in Miami, Hollywood, and Pompano. The best part is ~~~,~~.~~~~ n> that there is no training necessary. Just bring a cardboard box or ~~~k~ _ mat and the bare necessities to spend a night under the stars. ~'~ ~ '~~ ~;~ We need corporate sponsors and participants to make this suc- cessful. Perhaps your business, church group, or school would t~ ~ ~,~ ~~ ~-~ ~ ~ like to get involved. More information in the next newsletter. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .v, Visit our websites to learn more: www miamirescuemission com art, ~ ~:~ ~~ ~ ~'°"' a~ ~ ""~°~ ,~~s~ -,,,„ - or www.browardoutreachcentereom '~ ~ Karen Fryd (right) received the Reflections in Excellence ~ ~ \' Award on April 26, 2007. The award was presented by the Conrad ~ ~ ~~'~ ~ _ ~ ~, ~~ --~~ ' -Miami and Miami Today that recognizes non-profit organizations in ~ .?~~~~ , " ~ ~ the community. Karen said, "In 2005, with the help of the Miami Rescue -~»,& ~ Mission, I created a midnight basketball program named NightOwls to ~' "' _ ~ give inner-city youth a positive and safe destination on weekend nights." "" Marilyn Brummitt (left), Director of Community Development of the ~ ~~ Miami Rescue Mission, was at the luncheon when Karen received the °'~ award. Miami Today Publisher, Michael Lewis, and Robert Thrailkill, €"~ Conrad Miami's general manager, presented the award. We Love Our Supporters ! John Mulrey (left), General Manager of Marriott Miami Airport, and Selim Soliman (right), General Manager of The Wyndham Hotel & Executive Meeting Center, met with Ronald Brummitt, Executive Director. John and Selim are great friends and we are proud to have their sponsorship and support. Howard Wynne (right) and his associate Heydi Garcia-Blake (left) of IKON Management Services visited the Jeffrey A. Tew Education Center after donating nearly 20 flat screen computer screens. Howard has donat- ed many useful items to our various centers. Grateful stu- dents love the technology and extra desk space. Graduate Continues to Succeed Robert Woodard graduated from the Mission a few years ago. He contin- ued his education at Lindsey Hopkins taking cosmetology. He graduated Most Outstanding Student in the Class. Robert has continued to excel with other accomplishments. He took 1st place in the Florida Skills USA (Dade County) Spelling Bee and 2nd place in the Florida Skills (for the State of Florida) Spelling Bee in June 2007. Robert is one of the many examples of a changed life. He has reestablished his relationship with his children and is proud of his accomplishments. Many people along the road to recovery have encouraged Robert to take the next step. He is so happy that it all started at the Miami Rescue Mission. Our supporters and donors make stories like this possible for many of our formerly homeless. Thank vou. YOU are making a diffs~rsanr•eal Pompano Outreach Center Honored Did you know that nearly 30% to 40% of the home- '' less living on the streets suffer from mental illness? 'i The Broward County Mental Health Court celebe- brated their 10 year anniversary in June. Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren (left) presented the Triumph Award to MaryAnn Diamond (center), Social Services Director of Pompano, for the great collaboration between the Pompano Center and the Court. Also honored was Janice Blendon (right), '; Deparment of Children and Families. Many others were recognized for their work with the mentally ill. ''' Judge Lerner-Wren has been involved in working with the mentally ill in the court for over 10 years. It is great to see the collaboration within the communi-'' ty to help those that are homeless and have mental health issues experience changed lives every day. Friends of Hollywood BOG 7th Annual Gala Masquerade Ball The event will occur at 7:00 P.M. on October 20, 2007 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida and will include dinner, dancing, a costume contest, silent and Chinese auctions. Awards will be presented to communtiy leaders who have served the needs of the homeless. Tickets will be $100.00 with tables of 10 available for $1,000.00. For more information or order your tickets online, visit our website: www.browardoutreachcenter.com. Pompano Community Development ', Ninoska °°Nina" Corbe (left), has served as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Pompano site for a few years. She has now been promoted to a newly established position as Community Development 'Associate. She has so much compassion for the homeless and just loves our donors and volunteers.'' Her new role will be to organize Executive Power ...Lunches, work with our Affordable Housing 'Director, reach new businesses, organize a Pompano auxiliary group, and help with special events. Email her at npueyoCc~caringplace.arq, call 954.954.3048 or visit our website: www.browardoutreachcenter.com to learn more. Hollywood Broward Outreach Center's lath Anniversary A Great Success Nearly 200 supporters and friends attended the 10th 'Anniversary Celebration of the Hollywood Center in May. It was a time to remember the past, highlight recent accom- plishments, and look to the future. Special recognition and ded- ' ications were presented to those in our community who have supported BOC through the years. Past graduates spoke about.; 'the impact the Center made in their lives. Over the last ten years, thousands of homeless men, women, and children have ;come to the Center and experienced changed lives. Hollywood Chief of Police James Scarberry Broward County Schools Dianne Sepielli Dept. of Children and Families Bob Butterworth Hollywood Mayor Mara Giulianti Former Fla. State Representative Ken Gottlieb 'Broward County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger Community Activist & Volunteer Marta Prado Former BOC Director Dr. Allen Reesor Former Fla. State Representative Eleanor Sobel BOC Friends Chairperson Erica Solodkin Homeless Initiative Partnership Steve Werthman Former Home Savings Bank President Tommy Wohl Hollywood Commissioner Sal Oliveri Hollywood Court Judge Sharon Zeller } The Friends of BOC (pictured right) were honored for their many years of support. The recent Men's Assessment Center addition was named in their honor for their dedication and service to the homeless. We would also like to thank Cheney Brothers for their'' donation of the food, Edco Awards and Specialties, :Alta-Graphics for printing and banners, and Starpack, Inc. for our promotional cups. :Entertainment was provided by Anthony Corrado. We Love Our Supporters and Volunteers ! .~ .. e Funding for Broward Outreach Centers comes from private contributions and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Pioneer Awards Presented To: !'Hollywood Commissioner Cathleen Anderson s~ ~ .._.....;.,. _, . ~ ... , r~.~ or years the Miami Rescue Mission, Inc.lBroward Outreach Centers has received letters with gifts enclosed from individuals wanting to honor individuals on special occa- sions or in memory of a loved one. Thank you for remembering those in need as you honor your friends and relatives. Miami Rescue Mission -Constance & Evans Baros 1n HOnOr Of: James J. Trapani Manuel Morales, who -Pine Crest Lower School The Passover and Her -His Son, James E. Trapani -Ruth L. Biel Son John would have been 97 on ~ 5/15 Michael 8 Margaret -Anne Bennett Visit our Website to -His Daughter, Zaida Peltz Broward Outreach Learn More about wills Morales-Martinez -Their Daughter, Mary Peltz Centers , estates, and planned Margaret Blue Howell Bernice Edgar In Memory Of: giving. FREE materials !'' -McCrea Foundation (Sloan -Hat Wells _Rev. Ronald & Marilyn Brian Spreckelson to help you. If you would like our FREE 5 & Eugenia McCrea) Brummitt -The Carto Family part series on Creative -Sara W. Frates -William & Jane Vaughan My Beautiful Mother, Clyde Fussell -His Daughter Mary D Estate Planning, please -Joan Hicky Brown Suzanne B. Balikjian , . Fussell contact, Marilyn Brummitt Director of -Anita and Marcia pawley -Dawn Davis Cram -Her Daughter, Cindi S. de Rothschild John Stella for the , Community -Norma Deaton John Stella Eduction Develo ment at 305- p -Dr. & Mrs. Huston, Jr. (Tom Fund 571-2245 or email mari- & Mary) -Beverly Sommer lynb@caringplace.org Miami Community Activity Center _. ur Community Acitivity Center in Miami offers after school and summer programs to inner-city"at-risk" children. Some are homeless. Pictured left is the end of the school year program where children received awards for educational improvements and special recognition for personal achievements. Over 150 kids are enrolled in the Summer Day Camp Program and nearly 100 kids participate in the Super Saturday Bible Club. Children are taught computer skills, tutored in school subjects, participate in organ- ized sports, and go on exciting field trips such as museums, water parks, rollerskating, movies, library, and so much more. Your donations make this all possible -there is no charge for the children. Lunches and snacks are also provided. Our goal is to help children become successful in life. Rev. Ronald Brummitt, A p p r"ei C ~ a't Executive Director Administration Miami : (305) 571-2215 On May 26, 2007, the Miami Campus hon- BOC Hollywood: (454) 926-7417 ored their volunteers by giving them the BOC Pompano: (954) 979-6365 "red carpet" treatment. Our Vo/unteers Web address: Are Stars was the theme. As the volun- - - - www.miamirescuemission.com teers entered the appreciation lucheon, www.browardoutreachcenter.corn they received special pins and their pic- tures were taken as they walked the red Administration Offices carpet. Many awards were given including 2159 NW 1st Court, Miami the Rising Star Awards and special Mail: plaques were given to those who had done P.O. Box 420620 outstanding service. Nearly 200 were pres- Miami, FL 33242-0620 ent at the luncheon. Tiffany Paramore, (305)571-2273. ~~ Center For Men 2020 NW 1st Avenue, Miami (305) 571-2211 Jeffrey A. Tew Education Center ~~~ ~° ~ ~ ~-= ~~•. ..-~. ~ ~ i ~~ n~=~~ (305) Volunteer/ Special Events Coordinator says, "The volunteers touch and change lives every day at the Mission. We truly cannot do the things we do without our wonderful volunteers who help in so many ways to serve the homeless." Center Far Women & Children ~"-~ ~~ ~ r::, ~ ~~, ~ ~, 2250 NW 1st Avenue, Miami !f ~~,~~,,~,„ ~ ~ ' ~~ ~" ~ ~"' ~ m (305) 571-2250 ~''E' '' Community Activity Center Pictured Left :Daryl McCray, Board Member of 15 years, received special recognition 2025 NW 1st Avenue, Miami for his service. Over 20 years ago Daryl graduated the program. He has served the (305) 572-2066 community as a leader for nearly 20 years. He is a Reverend and a Life Coach. Pictured Right: Nearly 200 attendees were at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Industrial Division ~~ 2159 NW 1st Court, Miami (305) 573-6340 Bargain Barn 18 Plus 2233 NW 1st Court, Miami (305) 571-2217 ~~`~---.~,w,~ Donate Cars, Furniture Household Donation Center , M~ ~ ~ GOOdS, Clothing, etc. 2200 NW 1st Avenue, Miami ~ ~ ~° ~ rgili ~ .~ Donation Hotline: Local cans: (305> 573-6340 ~ Gifts Of ersonal r ~'' " ''"'~ p p operty that are in good condi- ~~ 1-800-817-HOPE tion and no longer fill your needs, may be exactly Broward outreach center what the Mission could use in our various centers or it may be something that could be sold and the proceeds used to finance our feeding and vari- Hollywood ous programs. You may drop off small articles directly or call for a pickup. ~~ 2056 Scott Street Hollywood, FL 33022 Our Bar ain Barn and Bar ain Barn Plus, located g g (954) 926.7417 just minutes from the design district of Miami, are Broward outreach Center o en Monda p y thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM ~; Pompano Beach and on Saturday from 9:00 AM til 2 PM. For dona- 1700 i3lcunt rzoad tions and more information call 305.573.6340 or Pampano Beach, ~i_ 33069 (954)979-6365 , email us at mchavez(a~caringglace.org, or visit our website at www.miamirescuemission cam. ~~ Auto Auction Receipts for your tax purposes are provided. First Saturday of every month Gates open (8 AM) Auction at (LOAM) ~'~ ~ ~ ~~. ', A550CIA31flN ~ ~~~~- ~~~~~~~~~ ''`2159 NW 1st Court, Miarni cf Gflserr ~ 3c~"'~t't~~° E~~ELLEhIT 'i(~ (305) 573-6340 .tr:,~, ,,.a:.,:. K4i5SI~1S ~,~~B~~ 3 ;, ~, f.,.~.,,. If you would like to be involved with food service, education, chil- dren or Homeless Ministry Time, please contact Tiffany Paramore at 305.571-2227 or email tparamore{ad)caringplace org What a fantastic outreach to our homeless and needy in our Miami community! °OChristmas In July" was held on July 4th. It was all about Bringing Independence to the Homeless. Over 230 volunteers came to help. There were pony rides, a bounce house, cotton candy, paintball arena, medical care, free clothing, great entertain- ment, delicious food, and over 300 new tennis shoes were given to needy kids. Each child received a letter from Mayor Carlos Alvarez. We even had a special visit from Santa's family and Uncle Sam. Also, we passed out our purple 5~~> s;~ ~ bags filled with hygiene products ', collected by our fabulous donors. THANK YOU !' (Above left) Over 40 Miami Dade Nursing Students came from Miami Dade Medical College to provide Health Screening and provide needed health care. There was diabetes and hypertension testing. Many other booths covered health care. Nova 'University also gave out over 200 sunglasses to those in need.(Above right) Gene Napolitano is the president of Centurion. Centurion is a professional paintball team made up of individuals from military families. Gene invited Danny Sotolongo, President of Dark Dragon Paintball to set up the Paintball Dome. Many children got there first thrill of playing paint- ball. (Below) The street was full. Tinity Church brought their dancers and Pastor Rich Wilkerson was the event chairperson.