FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2009
MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT
San Diego Rescue Mission’s Fourth Annual
Christmas in July
Clothing and Housewares Donation Drive
July 18 & 25-26, 2009
WHAT:
Christmas is a wonderful season to give to those less fortunate; many that require help every day. However, the summer months tend to show a severe decline in donations, which generate much needed funds and opportunities to provide care for the homeless, addicted, abused, and poor. The San Diego Rescue Mission will be having its fourth annual Christmas in July campaign to supply its thrift stores with the items that result in job training for its clients and funding opportunities. The San Diego Rescue Mission is partnering with local churches and the general public to help gather donations.
This year’s Christmas in July is expected to fill three 26-foot trucks. Donations most needed are clothes, electronics, furniture, china, baby items, shoes, and tools. Individuals can schedule a time for the Rescue Mission donation truck to pick up their donations by calling 888-SD-RESCUE, or emailing donations@sdrescue.org. Additionally, donations will be received at the following two locations:
WHEN & WHERE:
Saturday July 18, 2009 (8am-12pm)
Calvary Baptist Church
719 Ceaser E Chavez Parkway
San Diego, CA 92113
Saturday, July 25 thru Sunday, July 26, 2009 (8am-12pm)
Village Community Presbyterian Church
6225 Paseo Delicias
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
VISUALS:
The San Diego Rescue Mission invites media to cover the extraordinary generosity of San Diegans, as hundreds of people will be bringing donations throughout the day.
Live truck parking available. Please call Beth Binger at 619.987.6658.
WHO:
The San Diego Rescue Mission is one of the largest comprehensive rehabilitation centers for the homeless in California. Focusing on long-term treatment, the San Diego Rescue Mission houses hundreds of men, women, and children and provides shelter, food, counseling, treatment, and work therapy. The organization serves over 3,000 individuals and prepares over half a million meals annually. The San Diego Rescue Mission is the only major homeless shelter in San Diego that does not receive government funding for its long term rehabilitation programs, and is nationally recognized for its successful programs.