July 2nd will mark 69 years since Gus and Lois Johnson arrived in Roanoke from Chicago in 1948 and opened what was then known as the City Rescue Mission, a small shelter and soup kitchen for homeless men on Salem Avenue. Situated on 4th Street between Tazewell and Bullitt since 1973, the Roanoke Rescue Mission now provides emergency shelter to men, women, and children; a residential recovery program for people addicted to drugs and alcohol; a residential job and life skills program for chronically homeless individuals; a free clinic offering medical, dental, vision, and mental health care; a grocery box distribution for people in the Roanoke Valley who need food assistance; Camp Jubilee summer day camp for children in shelter; clothing assistance, three hot meals a day, and more.

All this work ‘helping hurting people in Jesus’ name’ is made possible through the generosity of the community.

For that reason, it is with a profound sense of gratitude that we enter our seventh decade of service. Gratitude for YOU, our donors throughout the Roanoke Valley, Southwest Virginia, and even beyond who generously give from your hearts and wallets to make these ministries possible without the help of government or even United Way resources. Gratitude to be a part of the Vir-ginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, which generously helps provide for the oper-ation of our clinic. Gratitude for the thousands of volunteers who unselfishly offer their time and talents in service. Gratitude for those who, through the years, have been devoted in prayer for the Mission and the many people who enter its doors. And gratitude to God, especially, who planted a vision in the hearts of Gus and Lois Johnson and has been sowing the seeds ever since.

We mark this anniversary also with gratitude to the Skolrood Law Firm, which is generously providing a dollar for dollar matching gift this month. For every dollar donated to the Rescue

Mission in July, Skolrood will match it, up to $50,000.

“Our goal is to change the world one life at a time,” says Mark Skolrood. “The Rescue Mission is helping people learn how to help themselves and it’s shining light into the lives of people who have experienced nothing but darkness. I believe in being a small part of a big mission that’s helping change lives. Our hope is that this gift will spur a lot of other people to join us and lock arms to change the Roanoke Valley.”

“We are humbled that the Skolrood Law Firm has chosen to partner with us in this generous way,” says CEO Lee Clark. “Through the Rescue Mission, God transforms lives. Countless people have walked through our doors seeking help these last sixty-nine years. Daily, more come. We are here because of the depth of community sup-port from Mark Skolrood and many others. As the Mission launches into its seventh decade, there is much work still to be done. We are excited and encouraged to be in this time and this place to help hurting people in Jesus name.”

We hope you will accept our heartfelt thanks as well as the challenge to further lock arms. There are still people who are hungry. There are still people who are homeless. There are still people who are addicted, abused, and suffering the kind of pain and disappointment most of us never want to imagine. And there is still a Rescue Mis-sion offering lifesaving services aimed at hope and restoration. How will you change a life?

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Happy Anniversary!By Tracy Altizer, Chief Development Officer

July 3 2nd helpings Anniversary Sale Apparel buy one get one .69¢ (up to 5 items, excludes Orvis)

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July 10 - Jubilee Acres Week of Summer Day Camp hosted by The Collective at Roanoke

July 10 The Network Dinner Corned Beef & Co. 5:30 pm

July 17 - Jubilee Acres Week of Summer Day Camp hosted by Journey Church

July 20 Bless My Sole 5:30 pm

July 24 - Jubilee Acres Week of Summer Day Camp hosted by Rainbow Forest Baptist Church

July 31 - Jubilee Acres Week of Summer Day Camp hosted by Bon Air United Methodist Church

August 2 Back 2 School Blast Registration WCC Community Room 9:00 am-11:30 am 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Completed Capital Projects Offer Improved ServicesThe Rescue Mission is thrilled to announce the opening of new Day Resource Centers in the Men’s Shelter and the Women and Children’s Center. The centers were unveiled at a May 25th Open House, along with a brand-new dishwashing facility.

“As the Rescue Mission seeks to empower those in crisis to live healthy, independent lives, the new Day Resource Centers will pro-vide unprecedented access to Case Management services at the Mission,” CEO Lee Clark told those in attendance. “The resources provided in these Centers will build confidence and dignity for those we serve, resulting in enhanced outcomes and a stronger community.”

Each Day Resource Center boasts centralized case management offices, computer stations for job and housing searches, charging stations, telephones, and storage lockers and closets for day use. The Men’s Shelter also features three sets of washers and dryers for

guests to do laundry, and the Women and Children’s Center has a space for children to watch educational videos and play games while parents meet with a case manager.

Keosha Williams, who is staying in the WCC, has found the onsite computer access especially valuable. “I don’t have to walk to the library with my newborn now,” she says. “I’ve been using the com-puters here at the Mission to search for jobs and fill out applica-tions. If I need any help, the shelter staff is here.”

Likewise, in Men’s Shelter, 23 year-old Winston Clark has been con-ducting online job searches of his own, and even helped another guest prepare a resume. “I took computer classes and was the stu-dent Director of IT at my high school,” he says. “I enjoy being able to help other people with the computers.”

In Food Services, the new dishwashing facility has also opened, providing a safer and more efficient workspace for staff and vol-unteers, in addition to saving about 30,000 gallons of water a year. Join us for a Meet Me at the Mission tour any Monday at noon for a look at all the exciting changes.

Suzanne Dalton and a few members of Girl Scout Troop 478 completed the monumental task of organizing, shelving and labeling all the books in the children’s reading clubhouse in the WCC

Volunteers from Belmont Baptist cleaned dishes in the dishwashing room

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Open House Stirs Emotion for Former Shelter GuestAs her past collided with the present at the Rescue Mission’s recent open house, Joyce Watkins choked back tears.

“It was surreal. I saw the bunk beds and it brought the emotion up in me,” she explained. “This was a part of my history and it pulled at my heartstrings. But once that moment passed I just felt thankful.”

Watkins was visiting the Mission’s open house as part of a volunteer group through her employer, Anthem Insurance. “We’re excited to start helping with the Back 2 School Blast and serving dinner,” she said, “but it has special meaning for me.”

Twenty-three years ago Watkins stayed at the Mission with her infant son. “I was only 22 and in an abusive relationship. I fled from him and the apartment, but if I had returned home to Southside Virginia it would have meant giving up both of my jobs. The Rescue Mission was the only place I knew to go. The fact that my baby and I could eat and rest and not have to sleep in the car was a big deal.”

Watkins and her son only spent two weeks at the Mission before she saved enough money to move into an apartment of their own.

“During that time, I went through the entire emotional cycle,” she recalled. “I was angry, scared, hurt, guilty. Having to rely on strangers to help me and to tell them my story was emotionally draining. But I went through the process and they made me comfortable and were kind and helpful and non-judgmental.”

Watkins, a Medicare sales agent for Anthem and member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, credits the Mission with helping her move forward with more confidence on her own.

“I went on to become a successful business professional still living and working and giving back right here in Roanoke. That whole experience allowed me to have more compassion and empathy for people. And I should add that I am also happily married with two sons now. So, there is hope, no matter your situation,” she says. “People should know there is always hope.”

As the Rescue Mission begins its’ 70th year of operation this month, it’s with gratitude for the generous support of the community, support that has resulted in lives that have been saved and transformed for countless people, people just like Joyce.

Joyce Watkins (left) reviews volunteer plans with Development Associate Stacy Boris

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Will you fill a basket? Donated items may be dropped off in Rescue Mission Reception.

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Jeremy Potts of Steel Tattoos, in Denver, CO, donated 72 pairs of sunglasses which were shared with the women in shelter as gifts to celebrate Mother’s Day

Dozens of children submitted drawings for the DASH turkey drawing contest held at the Sidewalk Art Show. Visit 2nd helpings Gallery on Aug. 19th to vote for a winner to adorn the DASH t-shirt!

IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY Maury Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoAnn AdamsChris H . Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby E . AndersonPhil Anderson’s Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula VailJacob Bonsack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty B . ShaverJ . Willard Bowman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Alice BowmanLiberty “Billy” Boyd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer BoydDottie Brabham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy WeeklyAlberta Brammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry & Debby GibsonJames T . Bratton, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James T . Bratton, IIFrank E . Britt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virgie B . SeayRalph L . Bryant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon & Bob RoseDavid Frederick Bullington . . . . . . . . . . Cyndi Beach StultzGeorge G . Burgess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia B . NewcombGuy E . Burnette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yvonne LintonGerardo Cabalfin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie C . RothrockHarry E . Campbell, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James L . CampbellLois Harp Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Franklin County High School Eunice L . Carroll James & Noel Cosby Maureen Day Jenny Fox Jerry & Sandy Garrison John L . Gochenour Emily Gronberg Paul & Nancy Hickey Lynn McPheeters Bruce & Barbara Mueller Mary R . Parks Barb Rebich Lillie Robertson Kathy Robinson Kenneth & Betty Marie TurnerFred Cecil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilda C . WhiteCharles F . Chapman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virgie B . SeayWalter Chitwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph W . ChitwoodBryant Clements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr . & Mrs . Anthony GilbertSteve Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lou CookLaura C . Compton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph B . CamperMark E . Crawford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda C . HallOscar Dearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aleasa FrazierWindell Doyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Doyle McCauleyI . W . Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara L . LowerBill DuVal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca D . HaleTom East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl RatliffMargaret Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lou CookF . J . & Kathleen G . Eller . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothy C . EllerEdwin A . Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ivie & Eddie A . EllisRoscoe Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph & Virginia EllisWiley Garland Fellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Fellers AndersonGale Garst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula VailElliott M . (John) Foutz, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . Bob & Norma FoutzWade Garman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myrtle G . SimmonsJerry Garst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wanda AtkinsRichard Gauldin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg & Deb MillerWilliam A . Gibbons, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Drew GibbonsIris Gibson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry & Debby GibsonAlvin Giles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr . & Mrs . Anthony GilbertLynwood C . Glenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonell Glenn KeslerKyle Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan & Debbie GordonSteve Grantham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don & Barbara GranthamS. Griffin Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lenna G . LeonardAlbert T. Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlton D. & Nancy R. Griffith

IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY Virginios Wrenn Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Wrenn GriggHoward O . Harrison, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha & Howard HarrisonAlfred Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph & Virginia EllisBetty Ridgeway Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat CooperLeonard Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph & Becky PigfordRichard Menefee Hylton . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Hylton OliverWilliam T . Hylton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Hylton OliverPaul C . Hypes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lula (Garnet) Hypes and Steve & Mark HypesGene Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evelyn JonesDonald F . Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opal A . KellerAlex Kern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John KernJohn G . King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan & Debbie GordonAlice Kjeldsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allan R . KjeldsenAlbert S . Koehler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol K . Jones James C . Lawton, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James C . Lawton, Jr .Frank H . Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanette L . EnglandMary Loope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James E . HickenbothamJohn R . Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanette Burrows-HoltSonny Lower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara L . LowerPhilip J . Lynk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles & Zelda TriebelOtto H . A . Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol HalvorsenMorris Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen MartinBill Mashburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr . & Mrs . William H . MashburnEvelyn Matthews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls of Grace Sunday School Class, Salem Baptist Church LeeAnn & Blake Critz Jo Hylton Oliver Buzz & Donna Powell Mr . & Mrs . James A . Robertson, Jr . Louise P . WolfeVonnie Maxey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr . & Mrs . W . G . ShellOtis W . Mays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Children: Pearl, Vernice, Sherman, Nadine and DelbertRoy G . McCarthy, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendell R . McCarthyClarence McKinney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Laura SimpsonRay B . Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg & Deb MillerJesse W . Milliron, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet M . ShockleyNat Minnis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Vannoy NewsomeJoseph (Joe) Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary M . KelleyJoseph B . Moses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jody ShaverBlake M . Nicewander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fay NicewanderBob Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betty ParkerClyde Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean PearsonGerald Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill & Flo FahrbachLawrence E . Perry, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry & Joanne PerryMerritt Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colby S . PowellMike Proco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen MartinAlva Ratliff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs . Odell R . JamesJohn L . Reynolds, III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda ReynoldsBerkeley H . Riley, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkeley H . Riley, Jr .Jack Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara R . NealCarl Y . Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha & Howard HarrisonRichard R . Root, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith GarstElbert H . Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlton D. & Nancy R. GriffithRev . Raymond Schuster . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda E . McClellanBruce T . Seay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virgie B . SeayLuther J . Seay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virgie B . SeayOlen Lee Shealor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith HurtJ . Howard Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothy P . SinkEverette Sirry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazel HullEverette E . Sirry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lois S . Peterson

IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY Bobby B . Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryan & Carol SmithMason Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr . & Mrs . William H . MashburnPat Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy R . SheltonPatricia Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonny Smith Jean A . Snidow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jo Holden Christopher LynchCharles S . Snydor, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth H . NewcombTimothy L . Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan WestmorelandHoward St . Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda St . ClairHenry A . Stinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry & Joanne PerryLester K . Stover, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca S . DavisWilliam Sherman Streeks . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah M . Streeks LippsRobert Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susie MaxeyW . Franklin Triebed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles & Zelda TriebelAncil Gordon Twiggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald Lee TwiggsEvelyn White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilda C . WhiteJames White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hilda C . WhiteKenneth Whoolery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jean WhooleryRay L . Witt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley WillRobert E . Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priscilla W . WoodSamuel D . Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth A . HortonThomas G . Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margie B . WrightWilliam B . Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Esther MartinKay Young’s Brother . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula VailDan Zuro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynette MartinOur Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard & Libby PlymaleMy Dad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Malcolm K . Douglas, Jr .Our Fathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joel & Emily Pack

IN HONOR OF GIVEN BYDonna Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary BowlingLucille Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary BowlingRalph Bradley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey & Tommy Fisher and FamilyFrances C . Casteele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don & Charlotte LortonThornton Cauley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Carter James R . Claytor, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melva H . BelcherCharlie Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grangie ArledgeWarren Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Davis Roy P . Dwyer, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roy & Linda DwyerHarold Gilbert, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H . G . & Linda GilbertJoe Hadden, RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan R . MillsBerlin Huffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanna Huffman ReynoldsDan Kendrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew KendrickSarah & Bill Kohler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Drew GibbonsSidney Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen MartinMarian McConnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie CooperDavid M . Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill M . VincentDr . Peter Mikhail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan R . MillsMark Henry Millen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Cooper Kim Gembala Georgette MilnerWalter P . Miller, Sr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter P . Miller, Jr .Dr . Alonzo H . Myers, Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothea S . MyersJanice Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miss Drew GibbonsRick Newvine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marisa Johnson Dahjebhan Patel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pinkesh PatelWilliam Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanna Huffman ReynoldsDeke Schirmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea SchirmerTom Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill & Flo FahrbachGerald Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paula VailYehovah our Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Murphy

For Memory and Honor Gifts received May 15 through June 15To Remember and Honor, to Remember and HonorIn Memory & Honor of...

Recovery Program Graduate Becomes Recovery Coach“From the first time I smoked weed and got high, I knew this was going to end badly.”

But that realization felt like something in a far-off future to an 11 year-old boy, so Darrell Jones says it wasn’t enough to stop him. “By the time I was 15, I was using and selling cocaine. Drugs and money, that’s what my friends and I had in common.”

Despite his teen drug habits, Jones, a new Recovery Coach at the Rescue Mission, says he managed to always fly under the radar. “The first time I got caught I was 15, but I always managed to convince my parents I was behaving. I was a good student and a good athlete and people focused on those things about me.”

After high school Jones served in the US army for 10 years as a combat medic and surgical tech. He then completed three years of college, pursuing a health sciences degree, while holding down a job as a chemical plant supervisor.

“No one had any idea of the double life I was living,” he says. “It became exhausting to keep up with all the lies. But I had a drug habit to support and eventually it all caught up with me. The day they slapped the handcuffs on my wrists in 2012 I decided then and there to cut my losses and be done with all of it.”

The losses weren’t small. “I lost my family, my friends, my girlfriend, my home, and a really good job, basically everything. I could have been sentenced to 48 years in prison.”

Instead, Jones spent five months in jail and was released on probation. He entered the Rescue Mission Recovery Program two months later. “The program reinforced what I knew. I had a strong faith. I would sink so low and God had lifted me up so many times, but I had never repented. That’s what has made the difference.”

A member of Orchard Hills Church, Jones graduated from the program in early 2014. He joined the staff as a Recovery Coach in June. “This is my calling and I’m excited to help people such as myself who feel they lost it all and may never get a second chance. I’m living proof that God has the final say-so. We just have to keep holding on.”

Darrell Jones (right) jokes with Recovery participants

Volunteers from REACH chopped vegetables to help prepare for lunch

Volunteer with Us!2nd helpings Shop & Café Shop: Clothing and Merchandise Assistants to help customers find that special item. Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon or 1:00 - 4:00 pm Café: Help in the kitchen and dining area. Monday - Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon, 11:00 - 2:00pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Distribution and Recycling Center (DRC) • Process and tag donated items, Monday - Wednesday & Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon or 1:00 - 5:00 pm; Thursday, 9:30 - 12:00 noon or 1:00 - 5:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. (must be age 14 or older)

Retail Volunteers (460 Thrift Store) • Help sort, process, merchandise & bag donations. Monday - Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 noon or 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Kitchen Volunteers • Breakfast from 5:30 pm - 8:00 am daily • Morning Food Prep from 8:00 am - 11:00 am daily • Lunch on Monday - Saturday from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm • Afternoon Food Prep from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm daily • Dinner from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm daily

Family Group Leader • 1 Hour per Week and a 3-4 Hours outing once a month.

Recovery • Tutors are needed who are versatile enough to tutor in basic math and grammar (extremely basic - especially for learning disabled). Days or evenings. • People who are interested in leading classes in grammar, literature, or math - including higher level classes. Days or evenings.

Bless My Sole Ministry Every 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:45 pm -7:30pm. Great for Sunday School Class or small group!

Transport Drivers for the Mission Like to drive? Know the city? The Mission could use your services to transport guests and pick up donations.

To Volunteer Please Contact our Volunteer Manager at 540-777-7651 or volunteer.info@rescuemission.netNot sure how you can help or want to learn more about our

services? Join us for a tour of the Rescue Mission any Monday at noon starting in the reception lobby at 402 4th Street SE.

OSU Alumni SWVA (Ohio State University) served dinner

The Network worked hard at Jubilee Acres mulching, painting, and cleaning to prepare the grounds for Summer Camp

As part of their “Destination Unknown” Summer Camp, Youth Leader Jessi Fortner brought seven of Redwood’s Youth to helpfill the mulch truck, serve in the Donations Center and prep lunch

A group from the Green Ridge Recreation Center whitewashed the fence, created place mats and prepared ice cream for shelter guests

Wish List• Manna Mission Ministry: Cases of Water, Canned Meat, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Cereal, Coffee

• Maintenance: Lawn Mowers, Weed Eaters, Hedge Clippers, Gloves

• Clinic: Small (#24 - #50) count bottles of Naproxen

• Moving Out Basket Supplies: Laundry Detergent, Windex, Room Deodorizers, Pine Sol/Disinfectant, Magic Erasers, Cooking Utensils, Measuring Cups/Spoons, Dryer Sheets, Cook Books, Any Cleaning Supplies, Garbage Bags, Clothes Baskets

Meals and MoreThese numbers represent lives changed through God’s blessings and your generosity! May 2017 YTDMeals served 18,190 95,576Shelter nights 6,635 35,404Clothing items provided 3,484 14,584Professions of faith 536 3,019Volunteer hours 6,856 35,622Class hours of instruction 2,194 10,162Clinic patient visits 2,023 8,284Value of healthcare provided $328,123 $1,283,646Case management encounters 159 1,093Recycled Items (pounds) 20,043 294,515Manna households served 427 2,101Tour participants 18 175

The Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity provider

• Organizing Sponsors: Carilion Children’s, Coca-Cola, INTotal Health, K92, The Salvation Army, St Mark’s United Methodist Church, Rescue Mission Ministries, Parkway Church on the Mountain, VA Premier• Back to School Blast will be held at Parkway Church on the Mountain Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm• For more information contact Stacy Boris at (540) 777-7656 or stacy@rescuemission.net

Donate at area merchants wherever this logo is displayed or in the main lobby at

The Rescue Mission, 402 4th Street S.E., Roanoke The deadline for donations is Wednesday, August 2nd

Give them a carefree start

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A monetary gift can be made through our secure “Donate Now” page at rescuemission.net

• Loose Leaf Paper• Spiral Notebooks • 1”& 2” 3 Ring Binders • Pocket Folders• Highlighters• Colored Pencils

• Pencil Pouch• Crayons• Pens, Pencils & Erasers • Crayola Markers• Glue Sticks• Scissors

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