Oprah's Big Give in Yuma
I have a dear friend, Mike Shelton, friends since the 70's. He had an afro and I had bell bottoms. He has always had a heart for the less fortunate but rather than say "oh well" , he actually does something about it. Here is his letter, think about participating if you can.
Oprah's Big Give
My submission was selected by ABC5/KECY-TV/Fox 9 for Oprah's Big Give. My project is to raise enough money to fully remodel/repair the kitchen and dining area of Crossroads Mission in Yuma. The Mission's kitchen serves 400 meals a day. In fact, they provide 100,000 meals a year. It needs mold resistent materials, more basic silverware, a convection oven that cooks evenly and consistently, a salad area with 'sneeze guards', tables and chairs, the list goes on.
If Crossroads raises more money or in-kind donations than the other groups in the competition, the Big Give will give another $4000 on top of whatever we make. I want not only to enable the Crossroads Mission kitchen to pass needed inspections, but to go beyond that and really upgrade the kitchen capabilities. The thing is we need to have any gift in no later than Monday, April 14th, 5pm. By winning, Crossroads Mission will also be recognized nationally on Oprah's Big Give program on ABC-TV.
Crossroads Mission is a non-profit organization approaching its 50th anniversary. It addresses the needs of the homeless, the displaced, those broken by dependency on alcohol or drug abuse. Wherever they are from, they come to Crossroads looking to make a new start in life. Crossroads maintains a family shelter and a mens shelter, A drug and alcohol recovery program. A career center and a thrift store. A great deal in the way of clothing, furniture and other necessities are given to the needy thanks to the generosity of the community. The Mission reaches out to the disadvantaged and displaced to help them refocus on their life's goals. Crossroads Mission is there to provide love and support when oftentimes no one else seems to care.
If you are moved to help financially, make out the check to Crossroads Mission, with 'Big Give' in the memo section. A receipt for tax purposes will be provided. Please pass on this message to others you believe would be interested.
Send to: Mike Shelton, 2681 S. Virginia Drive #8, Yuma, AZ 85364
Oprah's Big Give
My submission was selected by ABC5/KECY-TV/Fox 9 for Oprah's Big Give. My project is to raise enough money to fully remodel/repair the kitchen and dining area of Crossroads Mission in Yuma. The Mission's kitchen serves 400 meals a day. In fact, they provide 100,000 meals a year. It needs mold resistent materials, more basic silverware, a convection oven that cooks evenly and consistently, a salad area with 'sneeze guards', tables and chairs, the list goes on.
If Crossroads raises more money or in-kind donations than the other groups in the competition, the Big Give will give another $4000 on top of whatever we make. I want not only to enable the Crossroads Mission kitchen to pass needed inspections, but to go beyond that and really upgrade the kitchen capabilities. The thing is we need to have any gift in no later than Monday, April 14th, 5pm. By winning, Crossroads Mission will also be recognized nationally on Oprah's Big Give program on ABC-TV.
Crossroads Mission is a non-profit organization approaching its 50th anniversary. It addresses the needs of the homeless, the displaced, those broken by dependency on alcohol or drug abuse. Wherever they are from, they come to Crossroads looking to make a new start in life. Crossroads maintains a family shelter and a mens shelter, A drug and alcohol recovery program. A career center and a thrift store. A great deal in the way of clothing, furniture and other necessities are given to the needy thanks to the generosity of the community. The Mission reaches out to the disadvantaged and displaced to help them refocus on their life's goals. Crossroads Mission is there to provide love and support when oftentimes no one else seems to care.
If you are moved to help financially, make out the check to Crossroads Mission, with 'Big Give' in the memo section. A receipt for tax purposes will be provided. Please pass on this message to others you believe would be interested.
Send to: Mike Shelton, 2681 S. Virginia Drive #8, Yuma, AZ 85364
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