OKLAHOMA CITY – This holiday season, City Rescue Mission is serving more families than ever before, according to Erin Goodin, City Rescue Mission President and CEO. Over 50 families, including 125 children, are currently living at City Rescue Mission, she says.
“Additionally, this year, we proudly celebrated the success of 150 families, including 325 children, as they moved into homes of their own,” said Goodin. “As they start fresh, many need help providing gifts and essentials to make this Christmas special for their children.”
City Rescue Mission invites the community to get involved by supporting the following programs:
Wish Workshop (December 16 – 23): Parents in the shelter and housing programs can select gifts for their children, have them wrapped, and create cherished Christmas memories. Donations of new toys and volunteer support are vital to the success of this program.
Kid’s Christmas Party (December 23): Children who live at City Rescue Mission and children in the housing program can attend this special Christmas party. The event will start at 2 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m. and include festive activities such as cookie decorating, holiday crafts, a bounce house, face painting, a DJ and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Christmas Banquet (December 25): On Christmas Day serving starts at 12 p.m. and continues until approximately 1 p.m. or until the last person has been fed. Participants will celebrate the season by joining City Rescue Mission clients for a festive meal. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve…