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13th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Pre-PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

CONTACT:

Kitty Davis-Walker                                    or                 Alexandra Monsibaez

(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562                      (213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758

VP of Public Relations                                                   PR Coordinator

kwalker@urm.org                                                              amonsibaez@urm.org

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13th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY

JULY 13th 2016

 

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA (July 2016) On Wednesday July 13th 2016, Union Rescue Mission (URM) will host their 13th Annual Christmas in July thanks to their longtime partner SUBWAY® Restaurants!  Christmas in July will feature fun games, prizes, and face painting!  Over 200 kids of all ages from URM and Hope Gardens Family Center will be treated to 20 TONS OF SNOW!

 

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“Christmas in July” is sponsored by SUBWAY® Restaurants who will cater lunch for all of the families, along with cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and special guest appearance from Santa Claus in Bermuda shorts because it is July after all! The fun begins at 10:00am so watch out for flying snow balls and lots of fun for hundreds of deserving children experiencing homelessness on Skidrow.

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“I am not sure who has the most fun, our precious kids, their moms who jump in and become like kids again, our Union Rescue Mission staff, SUBWAY, or me? This event leaves smiles on our faces for weeks!”  says Andy Bales, Union Rescue Mission Chief Executive Officer

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Media Photo Opportunities:   

  • Children playing in the Snow 10:00 a.m.
  • Santa Claus arrives at URM    11:15 am
  • SUBWAY Caters Lunch to the Children 12:00 noon

 

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About URM

URM is one of the largest missions of its kind in America — bringing help and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. URM provides comprehensive emergency and long-term recovery services to our guests to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row and transition from homelessness to independent living.

 

About URM’s Hope Gardens Family Center

Nestled in the foothills of the Angeles national forest, HGFC offers a peaceful setting and transitional living to moms, children, a number of single women and permanent supportive housing to senior women.  In addition to food and shelter, HGFC offers the real help women need to escape homelessness forever, long-term rehabilitation programs, job training, counseling, training and encouragement.

Twitter: @URM

Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA

Instagram: @UnionRescueMission

Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

$25,000 DOLLAR GRANT FROM WAL*MART

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

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CONTACT:

Kitty Davis-Walker                                        or                   Alexandra Monsibaez

(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562                          (213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758

VP of Public Relations                                                         PR Coordinator

kwalker@urm.org                                                                 amonsibaez@urm.org

UNION RESCUE MISSION RECEIVES A $25,000 DOLLAR GRANT FROM WAL*MART FOR ITS JOBS PROGRAM!

LOS ANGELES CALIF. (May, 2016) — Union Rescue Mission was recently awarded a $25,000 dollar grant to support its Jobs and Workforce Development Program! This Program provides practical help to men and women experiencing homelessness prepare for, find, secure and keep employment. Its goal is to help people experiencing homelessness achieve economic stability and independence through employment by eliminating barriers that keep them trapped in poverty, unemployment and homelessness!

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“At URM we strive to help our guests experience a life transformed, followed by a job, followed by a home. Thanks to Wal*Mart for playing a crucial role in this effort. Nothing ends homelessness like a job” said Reverend Andy Bales CEO of Union Rescue Mission. ”

Media Photo Opportunities: At Check Presentation!           

About Union Rescue Mission

Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and is the oldest in Los Angeles.  It provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women, children and families.  For more information, please visit www.urm.org.

Twitter: @URM

Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA

Instagram: @UnionRescueMission

Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

9th Annual Spring Golf Classic

PRE- PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Kitty Davis-Walker 
(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562
VP of Public Relations
kwalker@urm.org

Alexandra Monsibaez
(213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758
PR Coordinator
amonsibaez@urm.org

9th Annual Spring Golf Classic
May 16, 2016

Golf2016LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ( April 2016) DATE RELEASED – On Monday, May 16th Union Rescue Mission(URM) will host their 9th Annual Spring Golf Classic at the fabulous MountainGate Country Club located near Beverly Hills. This year’s event promises to be the most beautiful scenic day of golf with fun games, silent auction, followed by a delicious luncheon and awards ceremony. This annual event is a fundraising vehicle that allows URM to engage, educate, and create a platform for good-will with corporations who have a philanthropic heartbeat that will help raise much needed funds to continue helping men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

Allan“Take time to enjoy a great round of golf and change someone’s life.” Rev. Andy Bales, CEO of URM.

Union Rescue Mission would like to thank this year’s sponsors, Tim and Elise Sloan, Puritan Bakery, Michael Broussard, Chicago Title, Herbalife, and Scott and Obaida Watt.

 

Schedule of Events & Photo Opportunities

  • 6:30am– Guest Check in and Step and Repeat photos
  • 8:30am – Shotgun Start followed with games throughout the course that include longest drive, marshmallow longest drive, hole in the one, and closest to the pin,
  • 2:45pm– Luncheon & Awards Banquet

About URM
URM is one of the largest missions of its kind in America — bringing help and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. URM provides comprehensive emergency and long-term recovery services to our guests to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row and transition from homelessness to independent living.

About URM’s Hope Gardens Family Center
Nestled in the foothills of the Angeles national forest, HGFC offers a peaceful setting and transitional living to moms, children, a number of single women and permanent supportive housing to senior women. In addition to food and shelter, HGFC offers the real help women need to escape homelessness forever, long-term rehabilitation programs, job training, counseling, training and encouragement.

 

Twitter: @URM
Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA
Instagram: @UnionRescueMission
Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

 

Hearts for Hope Gala

PRE- PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

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HEARTS FOR HOPE GALA
A GENERATION OF HOPE MARCH 5, 2016

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA/SYLMAR ( March 2016) On Saturday, March 5, 2016 Union Rescue Mission (URM) and the Hearts for Hope Committee will host their 7th annual Hearts for Hope Gala “A Generation of Hope” at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village to raise awareness and funds for URM’s Hope Gardens Family Center (HGFC). We will be honoring music producer Rodney Jerkins and his talented wife and singer Joy Enriquez who have been strong supporters of URM’s Hope Gardens. There will be a special performance by singing sensation Heavenly Joy Jerkins from Season 10 of America’s Got Talent.  The evening events include a red carpet, raffle, silent auction, live auction and an array of fabulous vendor offering a great selection of clothing and jewelry all to benefit Hope Gardens Family Center.

CELEBRITY UPDATE: Alana Stewart, Marianne Williamson, Cheryl Tiegs and Dorothy Lucey.

“We will be so honored by your presence at this talent & celebrity-filled evening as you join with others to make a life-long impact in the lives of precious moms & children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.” Rev. Andy Bales, CEO of URM.

This evening is made possible by our sponsors and we are so grateful for, California Resource Republic, Jefferies LLC, Scott & Obaida Watt, and Lisa and Tim Sloan, and Robert and Jayne Eitel.

Media Photo Opportunities:    Red Carpet/Reception – 5:30pm-7:30pm

                                                    Dinner & Entertainment- 7:30pm-10:00pm

 

About URM

URM is one of the largest missions of its kind in America — bringing help and hope to men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. URM provides comprehensive emergency and long-term recovery services to our guests to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row and transition from homelessness to independent living.

 

About URM’s Hope Gardens Family Center

Nestled in the foothills of the Angeles national forest, HGFC offers a peaceful setting and transitional living to moms, children, a number of single women and permanent supportive housing to senior women.  In addition to food and shelter, HGFC offers the real help women need to escape homelessness forever, long-term rehabilitation programs, job training, counseling, training and encouragement.

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CONTACT: Kitty Davis-Walker
(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562
VP of Public Relations
kwalker@urm.org

Alexandra Monsibaez
(213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758
PR Coordinator
amonsibaez@urm.org

For event details and/or tickets contact Karmen Herring (213)347-6311 or kherring@urm.org

Twitter: @URM
Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA
Instagram: @UnionRescueMission
Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 2016

PRE- PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Kitty Davis-Walker
VP of Public Relations
(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562
kwalker@urm.org 

Alexandra Monsibaez
PR Coordinator
(213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758
amonsibaez@urm.org

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast February 13, 2016
Four decades, the citizens of Los Angeles have come together to pray for our community and her leaders.

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA ( February 2016) On Saturday, February 13th at 8:00am Union Rescue Mission (URM) will facilitate the 43rd annual Los Angeles Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel located at 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles. Union Rescue Mission is once again honored to facilitate this wonderful event where the Los Angeles community and leaders gather for much needed prayer. The emergency crisis of homelessness, terrorist attacks, and El Nino only reminds us how vital this morning of meditation and prayer is not just for our city but for our nation. This year’s keynote speaker is the distinguished Presiding Bishop Charles E Blake of West Angeles Church of God In Christ. Guest speakers include, LA District Attorney Jackie Lacey, LA Chief of Police Charlie Beck, Entertainer Rosey Grier, URM CEO Andy Bales, and of course invited and held in his honor, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

About the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast: Since 1973, when Mayor Tom Bradley asked area pastors to meet with him in prayer for the city, civic and religious leaders have gathered annually to celebrate God’s blessing and seek His guidance and protection for our city and her leaders.

For more information about the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast visit www.lamayorsprayerbreakfast.com

Christmas Eve Grilling 1000 Steaks Thursday, December 24th

CONTACT: Kitty Davis-Walker             or                Alexandra Monsibaez
(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562                              (213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758
VP of Public Relations                                                 PR Coordinator
kwalker@urm.org                                                        amonsibaez@urm.org

UNION RE UNION RESCUE MISSION CHRISTMAS STEAK DINNER
CHRISTMAS EVE GRILLING 1000 STEAKS THURSDAY DECEMBER 24TH

LOS ANGELES CALIF. (Thursday December 24th 2015) —- Every Christmas CEO Andy Bales grills over 1000 Steaks! Each guest at Union Rescue Mission and Hope Gardens Family Center will dine on a very special Steak dinner.

Union Rescue Mission’s CEO Andy Bales says “One of the highlights of my year is grilling steaks on the URM roof for all of our beloved guests, and on a rare year catching a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean from our rooftop”

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and celebration, but for our men, women and children experiencing homelessness it sometimes doesn’t feel like a reason to celebrate. That’s why at URM Andy will spend Christmas Eve alongside staff and volunteers preparing this delicious grilled steak dinner. A hearty home cooked meal to bring the taste of the holidays to our beloved guests and families.

Media Photo Opportunities: Grilling Begins at 9:00am!

About Union Rescue Mission
Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and is the oldest in Los Angeles. It provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women, children and families. For more information, please visit urm.org.

Twitter: @URM
Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA
Instagram: @UnionRescueMission
Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

Families SHOP FOR FREE

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

CONTACT: Kitty Davis-Walker             or                Alexandra Monsibaez
(213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562                           (213)673-4882 or (213)200-1758
VP of Public Relations                                                 PR Coordinator
kwalker@urm.org                                                        amonsibaez@urm.org

UNION RESCUE MISSION’S 24TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STORE
WEDNESDAY December 16th
“Families in Need Invited to Shop for FREE”

LOS ANGELES CALIF. (Wednesday December 16th, 2015) —- Hundreds of children will receive Christmas gifts this year after their parents shop at Union Rescue Missions 24th Annual Christmas Store this Wednesday December 16th from 9:00am – 4:30pm at URM Headquarters at 545 S. San Pedro in downtown Los Angeles.

Union Rescue Mission’s CEO Andy Bales says “Christmas Store at URM is unique as it allows the parents and families experiencing homelessness the dignity and joy of shopping and choosing gifts for their own children at no cost to the families, and it fills the halls of Union Rescue Mission and Hope gardens with the biggest smiles ever”

Families on Skid Row as well as our offsite facility for mothers and children Hope Gardens Family Center will be invited to Shop free of charge.   Hundreds of families will experience the joy of Christmas shopping that otherwise might not have been possible.

 

Moms and Dads are each greeted by a volunteer who will assist them on their quest to find the perfect gift for each of their kids. All gifts are then wrapped by expert gift wrapping volunteers so that all gifts remain a surprise until Christmas morning!

Christmas Store is made possible through the generosity of donors like Herbalife, Rays of Light Philanthropic, Tina Corte & friends, Boeing, LA City Attorneys Office, RBD Communications, Shelter Partnership Inc., Phillipe’s and many more private donors and partnering corporations.

Media Photo Opportunities:
Moms & Dads Shopping for their kids………………………… 9:00am-4:30pm

About Union Rescue Mission
Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and is the oldest in Los Angeles.  It provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women, children and families.  For more information, please visit urm.org.

 

Twitter: @URM
Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA
Instagram: @UnionRescueMission
Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

 

 

 

124 YEARS WELCOMING PEOPLE INTO OUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT UNION RESCUE MISSION

LOS ANGELES CALIF. (Tuesday November 17, 2015) —- Union Rescue Mission CEO, Rev. Andy Bales said, “November 21, 2015 we will invite our friends experiencing homelessness into our home and around our family table at Union Rescue Mission for a delicious meal in celebration of Thanksgiving. Chef Merito will help us spice up our deep fried Turkeys with his famous seasonings! We hope and pray that this will be another step towards connecting our friends with services and moving closer to the day when not one precious person will be left on the streets of our city”.

This 124 year old celebration is sponsored by The Bold and The Beautiful. The Reverend Andy Bales will be joined by over 200 volunteers serving up a Thanksgiving meal to an estimated 4000 guests. It will be a day of food, fun and festivities starting with a great meal, live entertainment and a special fun zone for the kids.

Additional participating partners include; KJLH Radio Free 102.3 FM, Herbalife, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Cast and crew of The Bold & the Beautiful, former football great Marc Mills, actress Stephanie Nogueras, and many more. Celebration activities will get underway promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015 inside Union Rescue Mission located at (545 South San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90013).

MEDIA Note: Media Live Shot Opportunity starts Friday, November 20th at 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21st. Visual of 500 turkeys being deep fried on the street in front of URM’s loading dock beginning at 8:00 a.m. Friday, November 20th in preparation to be served to the thousands of men, women and families experiencing homelessness on Skid Row.

 

Schedule of Events & Photo Opportunities

500 turkeys being deep fried starting at 8:00 a.m. Friday in front URM on Skid Row.

Saturday, November 21st at 11:00 a.m. URM’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal Served (11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)

11:00 a.m. – “Home Sweet Home” Desert Bar.

11:15 a.m. – Kids Fun Zone (URM Gym 3rd floor) 11:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 

About Union Rescue Mission
Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and is the oldest in Los Angeles. It provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women, children and families. For more information, please visit urm.org.

 

Twitter: @URM

Facebook: www.fb.com/UnionRescueMissionLA

Instagram: @UnionRescueMission

Youtube: www.youtube.com/UnionRescueMission

Reuters News Agency and MSNBC on Hope Gardens

A photojournalist from Reuters News Agency recently visited Hope Gardens Family Center and wrote an intriguing article with excellent pictures on homelessness among women and children in the United States.

Be sure to Read Lucy’s Article on the Reuter’s Photographers Blog and engage in the conversation about fighting homelessness among children.

Also, be sure to check out MSNBC’s Phot Blog for more on the topic.

We would like to thank Lucy Nicholson (@lucy_nicholson) for taking the time to share about the issue of homelessness among children and women and invite you to join the conversation on putting an end to homelessness.