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Dying Boy’s Wish Comes True

MEDIA ALERT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kitty Davis-Walker

Email: kwalker@urm.org

2500 MEALS SERVED TO HOMELESS IN HONOR OF

11 YEAR OLD BRENDEN FOSTER

(A Dying Boy’s Wish)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT UNION RESCUE MISSION

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (November 12, 2008)——On Friday, November 14, 2008 The Union Rescue Mission will serve 2,500 meals to its friends who are homeless in honor of 11 year old Brenden Foster, whose dying wish is to feed the homeless.

Each guest will also leave with a sack lunch bearing a special message of love from Brenden.

Union Rescue Mission’s CEO, Andy Bales said “Brenden! We are inspired by you. I have been working to help my friends who are homeless for 23 years, and I will for 23 more. Much love to you!”

Union Rescue Mission’s Daily Meal schedule:

* Breakfast Served – 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M.

* Lunch Served – 12:00 Noon to 2:30 P.M.

* Dinner Served – 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

For more information about Brenden Foster visit our website urm.org or call Kitty Davis-Walker @ (213) 673-4585.

About Union Rescue Mission

Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and homeless. 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 our website www.unionrescuemission.org

20 TONS OF SNOW IN DOWN TOWN LA IN JULY, OH MY!

For cialis price Immediate Release

For More Information Contact:
Kitty Davis-Walker, email: kwalker@urm.org
Office: (213) 673.4585 cell (213) 507-5562

Mimi’s Café & Santa Join Forces to Create “Christmas In July”
(At The Union Rescue Mission)

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (July 7, 2008)— On Wednesday, July 16, 2008 over 2O tons of snow is expected to blanket the Downtown Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission. Santa Claus will transform URM (545 South San Pedro Street) into a winter wonderland so that more than 200 homeless youngsters—who range in age from 3 to 17 can enjoy a special early Christmas celebration.

“Christmas In July” is sponsored by Mimi’s Café and will feature mountains of snow, colorful elves and dozens of gaming booths along with treats like cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn and more. In addition, each child will receive a toy from Santa Claus and will also be treated to a delicious luncheon catered by Mimi’s Café.

Festivities will get underway at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in the San Julian lot located just behind the Union Rescue Mission, 545 S. San Pedro St. Los Angeles.

Union Rescue Mission’s CEO, Andy Bales, said “We want to provide some joy to our children through the refreshing and rare cool treat of a day in the snow during these hot days of summer. I can’t wait to see their faces as they throw their first snowballs ever, probably directly at me! Andy B.”

Schedule of Events:
Santa Claus arrives at URM…………………..……………………….10:30 a.m.
Mimi’s Café caters Lunch to the children………………………………12:00 noon

For more information, contact Kitty Davis-Walker 213.673.4585.

ALL MEDIA are invited to attend.

Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and homeless. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and 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 our website at www.unionrescuemission.org.