The Christmas Holiday are always difficult for those served by the City Rescue Mission.  That's why we work so hard to help make their Holiday brighter. 

Do you want to help some one less fortunate this Christmas?
Do you need help in providing gifts to your
children this year?

If you answered yes to either question, here are some opportunities for you:

CHRISTMAS AT FAMILY CARE
 
Help the City Rescue Mission make Christmas brighter for children in need by donating the following NEW items:

• Gloves/Mittens/Hats (New Only, please)
• Socks
• Pajamas
• Underwear
• New Children's Winter Coats
• Coloring Books and Crayons
  NEW OR LIKE NEW:
• Board Games, Toys, Educational Books, Complete Puzzles

All items should be appropriate for children age 1 - 12.

Bring your donations to the Family Care Ministry located at 319 Croton Avenue.  Bringing your donations by December 9th will assist us greatly.  Thank you!

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SIGN UPS TO RECEIVE ITEMS FOR YOUR CHILDREN:
Monday & Tuesday, December 5th and 6th from 9:00 - 11:00 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Applicants should bring proof of income and ID for every member of the household.

Volunteers are needed to help with taking applications and to help parents "shop" for their children.  Call Linda Krumpe at 724-652-4321 or complete the online form at our Volunteer Page.

CHRISTMAS AT MEN'S MINISTRY

Help a homeless man feel loved this Christmas by providing some necessities to use as Christmas gifts.

For our Dining Hall:  Homemade desserts and cookies.

For our Crossroads Program for Homeless Men:  We need hats, gloves, underwear, socks, Burker King and Dunkin Donuts gift cards, candy and snack foods.  Drop these items at the Mission at any time. 

For our Recovery Program:  Groups or individuals can request to receive a participant's name and a gift request.  Please call Greg Miheli at 724-652-4321 ext. 108 for more information or a participant's name and gift request.

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CHRISTMAS AT SANKEY CENTER

Donations of NEW hats, gloves, scarves and other winter wear are needed for the children served in the Youth Program at Sankey Center or Groups to sponsor a Mitten/Hat Tree.

For Christmas parties:  Homemade cookies, small toys, and small wrapped candies for treat bags.

We also need groups or individuals to adopt a child(ren) for a Giving Tree program.  Giving Tree gifts need to be returned to the Sankey Center no later than December December 12.

Call Marisue Zorens at 724-652-4325 to adopt a child or for drop off times. 

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Donations of small gifts for the women residents of Covenant House are needed.  Some examples of appropriate gifts would be NEW:

Winter Hats, Scarves, Gloves
Slippers & Socks
Lotions
Picture Frames
Small Home Decorative Items
Holiday Craft Kits
Stationary & Pens
Costume Jewelry
Phone Cards

Call Karen Jameson at 724-652-4349 for more information or for drop off times. 

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