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Hungry,hurting
NewYorkers
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doorsthisfall
--manyfor
thefirsttime.
Pleasehelp
feedthemby
donating:
5 reasonsyour gift is soimportant thisThanksgiving
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Thanksgiving help needed
ALL WEEK LONG
* PREP, SERVE, CLEAN UP family-
style Thanksgiving meals Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evening
of Thanksgiving week and lunch on
Saturday.
* DELIVER Thanksgiving meals
throughout the week to seniors,
families and others.
* BLESSING BAGSThe Bowery Mission
distributes bags containingpersonal
hygiene items and other necessities
to men and women. Please bring or
send new donated items to 227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002: toothpaste,
toothbrushes, shampoo, razors, socks
(white and black), hats, deodorant,
underwear and gloves.
* RETURN YOUR MEAL TICKET One of the
best ways you can help is by sending
back the enclosed Thanksgiving Meal
Ticket with your gift.
* THANKSGIVING IN MAY?Volunteer to
serve meals during a different month
of the year, when we have fewer
volunteers.
* NOTE:Please take public
transportation to227 Bowery between
Houston and Delancey (Lower East
Side). Subway: #6 to Spring Street,
N, R to Prince Street. Please do not
bring personal items (iPods, cell
phones, CDs). Sorry, no childcare
provided.
To register online, visit
our website at www.bowery.org,
or call 1-800-871-6347.
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Its on the web!To see how your generosity is
changing lives, visit us on the web
atwww.bowery.org
To donate online, visit our website:
www.bowery.org
The Bowery Mission is a member of the Christian Herald
Association.
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
www.bowery.org
Gods grace turns your gifts
into healed hearts and new lives.
Leaving the Light OnA word from Ed Morgan, President
iN Their owN words:
We introduced you to Carl in the May 2007 edition ofRed Door.
We
caught up with him recently at The Bowery Missions
TransitionalCenter to see how hes doing. This is what he told us
...
By Carl
before I came to the Mission, I was no good for myself, for
myfamily, or my friends. I had no respect for myself or for
anyoneelse. From where I was then to where I am today is like
night
and day.I have been truly blessed!
I dropped out of high school in 11th grade. It looked like
morefun to hang out on the streets. It turned out it wasnt much
fun.
Next week Im taking the transit exam, and in a couple of
monthsIll take the GED exam. Im going to ace it, I know.
After that, Ill go to college.A few months ago, I visited my old
friends in the Bronx. We
spent 21 years drinking together, doing drugs and committing
crimes.But we have nothing in common anymore. A voice in my head
said,
Its time for you to leave.I pray for them and wish them well,
but I love who I am today. I
dont wake up worried about who I might have hurt or offended
lastnight. I would never change how my family looks at me now.
Imnever going back.
I am never going back.
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A specialThanksgiving message
for you
Dear Friend,
When the Pilgrims celebrated the
first Thanksgiving
in 1621, it was
after a year of
tremendous
hardship. I think
all New Yorkers
will be feeling some of that same spirit
when Thanksgiving 2009 arrives.
Thats why I am so grateful foryour support. You are turning
your
compassion into action by supporting
The Bowery Mission.
The Bowery Mission symbolizes
all thats best about Thanksgiving: a
spirit of joyfulness even among those
in need. The indescribable blessing
of being able to serve others. The
opportunity to see the image of our
Creator in a hungry old man or a
struggling single mom.
The Mission is a tool of Gods
grace, turning the compassion and
generosity of good friends like you
into healed hearts and transformed
lives. The meals,
counseling,
practical care and
love your gifts
provide really do
make the Mission
a place where miracles happen every
day.
I hope you realize, Friend, whata big part you are of that, and
how
thankful we are for you!
If you are one of the fortunate
people who are able to give a little
more in these tough times, I hope you
will choose to do so. And if this has
been a year of ha rdship for you, please
know that we rejoice that you are still
standing with us.
May you and your family have a
blessed Thanksgiving.
Thank you!
o [$002or6] to provide [XX2or6] Thanksgiving meals and care.
o [$003or7] to provide [XX3or7] Thanksgiving meals and care.
o [$004or8] to provide [XX4or8] Thanksgiving meals and care.
o$_______ to feed and care for as many people as possible.
Thanksgiving Meal Ticketespecially for you
[Mr. and Mrs. Example], Carl is living a new life and has
excitingdreams for the future because of your support of the
Mission.
At the Bowery, your gifts have
helped Troy deal with his grief,get off drugs and start a
new
life.
There used to be a sign here
at the Mission, Troy says. It read,
Theres no place like this place, so this
must be the place. Thats how I feel.
This is my East Coast family.
Your compassion and generosity to
The Bowery Mission make a difference,
Friend! Please use the Thanksgiving
Meal Ticket to help other men and
women find a second chance too.
And thank you again!
