Make a Happy Thanksgiving!
I am giving you all my thanks for being a person that has the well being of others in your heart! The holiday was begun by a famous Republican, Abraham Lincoln. Who would have known all the interesting things that would have come from being thankful for the world around and the harvest of the fall. If Thanksgiving is nothing more than a time you sit and eat something together, the time with others is something to be thankful for and make a place in your heart for someone without. I know, with economic times as they are, we may have less money, but we do not have less compassion. Do what you can and make a difference this season for those in need!
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Facts about Homeless People(From Pheonix Rescue Mission Page)
* On any given night, over 750,000 men, women and children are homeless in the US and over 10,000 in Maricopa County alone.
* Almost 50% of the homeless are women, children or families.
* The fastest growing segment of the homeless population is families with children.
* 43% of children living in homeless families are under the age of 6.
* 16% of the single adult population suffers from some form of severe or persistent mental illness.
* At least 40% of the adult homeless population has an addiction disorder.
Causes of Homelessness
* Poverty and Lack of Affordable Housing
* Domestic Violence
* Substance Abuse Issues
* Declining Wages
* Mental Illnesses
* Lack of Affordable Health Care
Touch someone in need and give someone you hope for a better tomorrow through your efforts, food, money, or time. We all have something to give if even it is only time! Make an hour available and make a difference! My best to you and all those reading this message are officially challenged to make this holiday better for you fellow person! Make a Happy Thanksgiving!
David
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Thank you for mentioning the Mission in your blog. Much of the money we use to operate throughout the year comes to us as donations during the holiday season. This year we are finding donations are down and the need has increased dramatically.
If people are interested in donating this Christmas they can visit our website at http://www.phoenixrescuemission.org for more information on our Adopt a Family program, Christmas food drives and toy drives and can give gifts online with our Christmas Catalog.
Happy Holidays!
Debra
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