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Frederick Rescue Mission launches programs to give gifts to families in need

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Frederick Rescue Mission launches programs to give gifts to families in need

The Frederick Rescue Mission is seeking donated toys and other Christmas gifts to give to families in need, according to a statement issued Tuesday.

The Rescue Mission has two programs through which residents and businesses, respectively, can contribute.

The Adopt a Family program lets residents “adopt” families in need — both participants in its residential programs and those in the community — by purchasing items on their Christmas list, such as clothes and toys. More than 100 families have signed up for adoption this year, including clients of the newly opened Faith House for women and children, the release stated.

Businesses can participate by serving as donation sites for the Mission’s Christmas toy drive. The mission each year collects new, unwrapped toys which are then given out to families in need through its food distribution center.

To sign up to adopt a family or to serve as a collection site for toys, contact Mike Greenberg, the mission’s fundraising and events specialist, at 301-695-6633 ext. 222 or mgreenberg@therescuemission.org.

Those who adopt a family will be emailed a list of the family’s requested items, although they are not required to buy all the items, Greenberg wrote in an email Tuesday. For sponsors of the toy drive, a collection box and flier will be dropped off at their business and collected on Dec. 11.

 

 

 

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Shari Balodato
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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
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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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