November 2020

THE RESCUE Newsletter MISSION OF ROANOKE

SINCE 1948 2020 Impact year to date P.O. Box 11525, Roanoke, VA 24022 | rescuemission.net | (540) 343-7227

101,569 Meals Served I am Blessed By C. Lee Clark, Rescue Mission CEO 48,294 Nights of Safe Shelter “I am blessed” might not be the expected response prayed with each person, naming specific concerns from someone who has lost their home. Yet on this and blessings shared in this sacred time. Bound 15,060 night in the main lobby of the Fralin Free Clinic as by the constraints of poverty, addiction or mental Clothing & Furniture Help a volunteer keyboardist played hymns softly in the and physical health challenges, these resilient background, we heard these words over and over. children of God showed peace and love not 1,137 Bless My Sole is a long-standing ministry of the always seen in the lives of more privileged FAITH ENCOUNTERS Rescue Mission where volunteers wash feet, brothers and sisters. provide lotion and new socks for men and women experiencing homelessness and addiction. Most Their life stories are real, true and at times 28,138 of all the volunteers listen and engage people in overwhelming to hear. To see the transformative Vuol nteer Hours conversation. RNs and other medical professionals power of Christ in these lives is humbling and are on hand to assess foot health, cut nails and inspiring. If this person who has little, can praise 8,745 provide care as needed. People leave feeling God and walk by faith, how much more can we Hours of Life, Job & loved and encouraged, especially the who have much! Recovery Skills Training volunteers. I know my wife and I did. We are all experiencing constraints these days. 7,411 The stories we heard were powerful. One We wear masks and keep distance to prevent Clinic Patient Encounters young woman, now in her thirties came to the spread of disease. We carefully weigh our the Mission directly from jail. She had it all, a presence in places where crowds might gather. $1,759,168 college education, family and friends. Things Organizations like the Rescue Mission and local V alue of Healthcare Provided spiraled out of control after an accident changed churches have adjusted to minister, not less than her life, eventually leading to jail time. Today or even the same as always, but more, multiplied 1,649 she is working with a case manager on getting by new approaches. We seek to not lose the good a job and a volunteer attorney to help her of the old ways while we embrace opportunities Case Management & regain custody of her child. Another man that these constraints require. As a result, there Recovery Support Visits served our country in active duty. As a veteran, is even greater impact for good. he receives services at the VA Medical Center, 686,104 is on medical disability and is coming out of We long for our days to return to “normal” and Recycling (pounds) an abusive relationship. He loves to sing and the safety of old routines. At the same time, there as we listened to the music we laughed together is a still small voice telling us that things will never $44,268 as we named the tunes. Another lady in her go back. Yes, we will put aside masks and be able Recycling revenue seventies came to the Mission after losing her to give hugs and handshakes again but we will housing due to a dispute with another renter. continue to use technology in new ways. The 3,068 She struggles with debilitating medical issues urgent anxiety we are feeling now may subside, Manna Food Boxes Distributed and is saving toward getting into her own place. but here at the Rescue Mission we will be dealing with the fallout of increased mental illness, 830,068 Linked together by loss of stability, each of these substance abuse disorder and economic Food Donations (pounds) men and women expressed gratitude. Volunteers loss for years to come. Continued on back page Drumstick Dash 2020 is Virtual this Year Since 2006, the DASH has been a staple of The Drumstick DASH has had to make a know those awesome wicking t shirts? fundraising for the Rescue Mission. It has few adjustments this year. With COVID-19 That’s what you’ll get. gone from an event of about 1,500 people we have decided to move to a virtual race to an event of 10,000. It has gone from being format. This wasn’t easy, but when we talked For the runners, you’ll get a finishers medal! an event that raised some of the the money with the experts, we knew it was necessary. Once again, this is something we have we needed for our food services department never done and are so excited to offer! to raising all of the money we need for our What will a virtual race format look like? food services. Every. Single. Penny. We take And don’t you think we forgot the dogs! your registration from the race and put it It’s pretty awesome. We are happy to announce that you can towards rebirth. purchase a dog collar charm for your You can sign up for the Drumstick DASH pupper that will make them the envy What we mean by rebirth is this… to walk or run. This can be done any time of the dog park. The DASH is so much more than one between November 1st and 30th. By using meal. It is an opportunity to provide the RaceJoy app you will be able to track your We encourage all to take advantage of our opportunity. When someone comes to time, distance and upload your results to the local packet pick up or have their packet the Rescue Mission for one meal, we talk Drumstick DASH page. You can also choose mailed if they prefer no contact service. with them. Ask them where they are to do either the 5k OR the 8k race. We have staying, where their next meal is coming never done an 8k before and we are so excited If you have any questions, please contact from, if they need medical care, and if they to offer it. Also, you can run the 8k for the Kevin Berry at kevin.berry@rescuemission. would like to talk with a Case Worker. We same price as the 5k! (Pretty awesome, huh?) net or (540) 777-7683. do this because we know how important every bit of help is for each person who On top of a new race we have high performance We hope to see you all virtually DASHing comes in our doors. t-shirts that come with registration. You in the month of November!

HOW IT WORKS: 1. Sign up to secure your spot November 1–30 2. Pick up your packet at one of our Packet pick up locations. Virtual 5K and 8K – Run anywhere, anytime Or receive your packet in the mail. 3. Complete your run or walk You can run, walk, skip, or jog the 3.1 miles anytime between November 1-30. The best part of this is you can choose the best day to run. Beautiful weather? Run that day. Like walking in the rain? Do your thing. Some perks include...

DRUMSTICKDASH Move Your Feet So Others Can Eat! 2020 Sign up now at Media DrumstickDASH.net Sponsor The Home Depot Foundation donated a washer, dryer and two reach in freezers Christmas Home for the Gifts 2020

Rescue Mission Shelter Bedtime Gift Twin Size Sheet Set, Bath Towel & Washcloth

Child/Teen Shelter Guest Gift Holidays Underwear, Socks, Pajamas in SALE larger child and teen sizes Adult Shelter Guest Gift (Man or Woman) Gloves, Hat or Headband, 2 Pairs of Heavy Socks, Chapstick, November 9-14 Small Lotion or Baby Powder, $5 McDonald’s or Hardee’s gift card

10AM-5PM Rescue Mission Shelter Toiletries Gift Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Comb, Lotion, Shampoo, Disposable Razors, Chapstick

Program Participant Gift (Man or Woman) 2 Pairs of Heavy Socks, Gloves, Hat or Headband, SHOP & GALL E R Y $5 McDonald’s or Hardees gift card 1502 Williamson Rd 3425 Orange Ave Please return your unwrapped gift (540) 491-9405 (540) 904-5012 to the Rescue Mission by Monday, December 14. Donations are accepted 100% of the profits from 2nd helpings and THRIFT go to everyday from 7:00 am - 9:00 pm in the provide Hope, Health, and Healing for families in shelter Main Lobby: 402 4th St. SE, Roanoke, VA 24013 & online at rescuemission.net | (540) 343-7227 In Memory & Honor of... For Memory and Honor Gifts received To Remember and Honor, to Remember and HonorSeptember 15 through October 15

IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY Libby Abbott ...... Caudel N. Abbott Rachelle Koudelik-Jones ...... Dorothy C. Eller Jim Altizer ...... Elizabeth Ridley Kevin & Rita Krantz ...... Glenn Reed Nancy L. Apgar ...... The Hon. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Apgar Neita Kraus ...... Betty Janell Love Wayne & Clara Armstrong . . . . . Linda A. Perdue Pearl T. Layman of Dale Avenue . . . . . Randy & Mary Beth Layman Eleni (Helen) Asimakopoulos . . . . Harvey R. Turner, III Dorothy Fretz Leonard ...... Heywood & Cynthia Fralin Lynn Avis ...... May Justice Dorothy Fretz Leonard ...... Judith Herrin Pete & Chris Bain ...... John & Bonnie Dunn Genetta H. Lewis ...... Freddie & Carolyn Whittaker Susan Bamford ...... Thomas Bamford Genetta H. Lewis ...... Teresa P. Glover Susan Bamford ...... Thomas Bamford Brenda Lilly ...... Wayne Graham Randell Barger ...... Erika Brickey Harry Messimer ...... Glenn & June Obenshain & Adda Beamguard ...... Melanie L. Harris Peggy Wuergler Frances M. Blankenship ...... Betty Jo M. Tuck Edward Meyers ...... Ms. Betty Heptinstall Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... James K. Gruver Sidney Miller ...... May Justice Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Edith & Karl Miller Gloria Moran ...... Paula P. Vail Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Vedii & Judy Ayyildiz Jenny & Bob Nash ...... John Hitchins, Jr. Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Dr. & Mrs. Gene A. Godwin Robert Perry ...... Carol W. Jenson Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Bill & Adele Elias Beth Pettrey ...... Earl Pettrey Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Dana R. Holohan Betsy Richards ...... Mildred & John Banks Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Mr. & Mrs. Louis M. Newton Rosalie Robertson ...... Charles M. Robertson, Jr. Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Alice & Bill Harris Winton Shelor ...... Winton W. Shelor, Jr. Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Wallace E. Martin Raymond A. Simmons ...... Mrs. Joyce S. Simmons Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Robert (Bob) Fetzer Husband Howard Sink ...... Dorothy P. Sink Dr. Joseph A. Bono ...... Dr. A. Sidney Barritt Pat Smith ...... Sonny Smith Momma - Peggy Booth ...... Susan L. Booth Erica Thomas ...... Eric & Robin Thomas Carl & Sarah Bradford ...... Gary & Sandra Bradford Effie Thompson ...... James E. Thompson Alberta Brammer ...... Debby & Larry Gibson Oscar Gerald Thornsbury ...... Ron & Connie Callahan Jonathan Edward Brown ...... Lori Buynoch Oscar Gerald Thornsbury ...... Enola Mabry Roger L. Brown ...... Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Hudson Oscar Gerald Thornsbury ...... Doug & Barbara Moore Roger L. Brown ...... Wendy C. Gilbert Howard E. & Dorothy K. Tuttle . . . William Tuttle Roger L. Brown ...... Gene Proehl Charles “Chip” Vale ...... J.P. & Kathy Smith Billy Caldwell ...... E. Carol Burruss Earl Walker ...... Calvin & Lois Walker Harry E. Campbell, Sr...... James L. Campbell Gerry Willis ...... Paula P. Vail Mable Cochran ...... Paula P. Vail Gerry Willis ...... Dr. M. Kemper & M. Janes Humphries Betty Sue Cunningham ...... May Justice Shirley Wynn ...... Lois Sue Hash Betty Sue Cunningham ...... Flo Fahrbach Dan Zuro ...... Lynnette Martin Cerelia Eastridge ...... Winton W. Shelor, Jr. Brothers & Sisters ...... Wayne & Nancy McGuire Benjamin Emerson ...... Robert A. Emerson Pastor Olander (Red) English . . . . Wayne & Nancy McGuire IN HONOR OF GIVEN BY Robert Wayne English ...... Wayne & Nancy McGuire Lee Clark ...... Ms. Annette Lewis Don & Ina Fitzgerald ...... Jueffrey E. Fitzgerald Broaddus & LuAnn Fitzpatrick . . . Bradley A. Daniel Chris Fowler ...... Frances Kastler Ben Jones ...... Pat Jones Geraldine Meek Gallagher . . . . . Charlotte & John Engleby Bruce Muncy ...... Ken Briggs Iris Gibson ...... Debby & Larry Gibson J. Noell ...... Edwin L. Noell Judy Gorham ...... Perry Gorham Mrs. Paul Powell, Jr...... Mr. & Mrs. James A. Robertson Cecil Guilliams ...... Ayles Mabrey Pam Renga ...... Brunhilde I. Spitz John & Patricia Guzi ...... Jerry Guzi David Robertson ...... Carrie Shaver Minister Norman Hackley, Jr...... Mary E. Hackley My Redeemer ...... Julie Owen Eugene T. Hassler ...... The Sands Family Our Lord Jesus Christ ...... Diana S. Wise Margaret “Peggy” Hatch ...... Will and Donna Ross Thrasher United Methodist Church . . Suzanne B. Bell Emily Hill ...... May Justice Oklahoma State University . . . . . Robert C. Barefield Gus & Lois Johnson ...... Joy Sylvester-Johnson For all those that give there time & Peter Jones ...... Doug & Michelle Roush energy in support of the Mission . . Elizabeth Bottomley Bob & Doris Kinzie ...... Gary & Sandra Bradford Jesus Christ ...... Cory Purcell Kickin’ It RAW served dinner that they cooked at the Mission. Not only that, but they packed snack bags and wrote notes to our guests.

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Jennifer, owner of the Grandin Barbershop, provided our guests with haircuts, free of charge Help a neighbor in need stay Volunteer Needs warm. Donate new or gently Serving Breakfast & Clean Up used winter coats for Men, 5:30 am - 8:30 am; Daily

Serving Lunch & Clean Up Women, and Children of all sizes 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; Daily except Sunday

Serving Dinner & Clean Up 4:15 pm - 7:30 pm; Daily Donate OCT 1 - JAN 31

Preparing Groceries for Later Distribution Coats will be collected at the Rescue Mission, 8:00 am - 11:00 am; Tuesday only THRIFT 460, and 2nd Helpings Food Distribution 7:30 am - 10:30 am; Saturday only 402 4th St. SE, Roanoke, VA THE To volunteer please go to RESCUE (540) 343-7227 rescuemission.ivolunteer.com MISSION or contact us at OF ROANOKE rescuemission.net [email protected] SINCE 1948 or call (540) 343-7227 Adopt-A-Family for Christmas and provide gifts for the children in shelter. Sponsor spots fill quickly. Contact Natalie today to be added to the list of potential sponsors! Call 540-343-7227 or Email: [email protected]

I am Blessed Continued from front page Even as we “move our feet so others we utilize the constraints we are There are currently more than 150 men, can eat” all during November, we are experiencing to meet people where they women and children finding hope and seeking creative, engaging ways to bring are and we do it with love. In being the shelter at this Rescue Mission. Each has a this community together in the common hands and feet of Christ, we humbly walk life story of incredible value. Will you join goal of providing hope and healing in in faith, doing the next right thing God us? Come hear the heartrending stories, Jesus’ Name. We pray you will join us. calls us to do. With your help and support, experience the daily struggles of a hard For 72 years, this Rescue Mission has together with those we serve, we see life moving toward stability, and see God been meeting critical needs. Today God’s miracles of transformation. at work. You will never be the same.

Sam Rasoul’s family donated some canned Angela from Coke Consolidated donated goods with money the kids had saved to The Chase family did a community pancake 250 pairs of shower shoes for our guests spend on a local charity mix drive for the kitchen

Imme dIATe Needs To see more pictures and to learn more • Naproxen • Men and Women’s Body Wash • 7 Day Pill Organizers • Pillows about these events and • Men and Women’s razors • Women’s Underwear more, check us out on (Two Blades or More) • Women’s Socks • Deodorant • Used Bubble Wrap (any size) (Spray or Trial Size) and packing peanuts