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A Mission Christmas

Christmas Mission Experience

Saturday, December 13, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us for a Christmas experience for the whole family!

  • Enjoy a live presentation of The Candymaker’s Gift
  • Parents may choose a few toys for their children aged 0-17
  • Kids can visit the “Candy Store” and create a sweet gift for their parents
  • Must be a Frederick County resident
  • We will have in-person registration for the Mission Christmas event at the Frederick Rescue Mission, 419 West South Street, Frederick, MD 21701, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on the following dates:
    • Monday, November 24
    • Tuesday, November 25
    • Monday, December 1
    • Tuesday, December 2
    • Wednesday, December 3
  • Please bring all required documents to complete your registration:
  • For parents/guardians:
    • Photo ID
      • If the ID does not show your current address, bring a current bill with your name, address, and date.
  • For each child:
    • One of the following: insurance card, birth certificate, court documents, or passport.

Christmas at the Mission

Saturday, December 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Food and Clothing Give-Away

  • Bags of groceries
  • Christmas-themed clothing
  • Meet Santa
  • Enjoy hot dogs and drinks
  • No registration required

Christmas Day Meals

Thursday, December 25

  • Breakfast, 7:00 am – 8:00 am
  • Lunch, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • FCF presentation, activities, and gifts

How to Get Involved

1. Host a Toy/Gift Drive for our Christmas Mission Experience on December 13.

  • We host a huge event off our campus, to share the gospel and provide toys and gifts to local families who are in need this Christmas season.  

2. Host a Food Drive for our Christmas at the Mission Event on December 20.

  • We host a fun-filled afternoon where families receive food for their Christmas meal and festive holiday clothing to celebrate the season.

3. Make a Financial donation to our Christmas programs.

  • If you’re able to make a one-time gift, your generosity will make a tremendous difference. You’ll help us serve our community not only at Christmas but throughout the entire year. You can visit Give at the Mission.                    

If you are interested in helping our community this Christmas in one of the above ways or volunteering at one of our events, please email us at RMVolunteerteam@gmail.com and let us know how you’d like to get involved. We’ll be happy to send you more information about the opportunity that interests you.

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Shari Balodato
Faith House Program Specialist

Shari Badolato is the Program Specialist for Fath House. Before joining the Mission staff, she was a church Kids and Family Pastor. Shari enjoys hand lettering and going to the beach and movies with her family. She says, “I am grateful for the hope I have found in Jesus and have a passion for helping women find wholeness and healing in Him. I consider it a true privilege to partner with The Faith House.”

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Brenda Bell
Rescued Treasures Coordinator

Brenda coordinates the volunteers who sort clothes and assist guests in Rescued Treasures.

She has been working with people in poverty since 1981. She says, “First, I befriend them. Then I find out what they need and refer them to the program that could best help. I only help people who want help, and only in the ways they want help. Some people have addiction problems and don’t want to leave the street. I’m still their friend.”

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Carol Switzer
Faith House Program Coordinator

Carol coordinates the programs at Faith House, working with residents to help them develop skills for independence. Carol also runs Crossed Bridges with her husband Jonathan. She enjoys playing any sport with a ball, crocheting, bike riding, and spending time with her husband and five children. 

“He who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:21) explains what wakes Carol up in the morning to begin a new day; being able to serve the Lord while working with people, whether it be administratively or relationally. She loves hearing the testimonies of how Jesus has changed people’s lives, especially because He’s done so much for her!

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