Archive for September, 2008

The Friends of Hope Gardens Plant Seeds of Hope for Homeless Women with Children

For Immediate Release

Contact: Brett Lewis @ (310)842-3990 or

Kitty Davis-Walker (213)673-4585

THE FRIENDS OF HOPE GARDENS PLANT SEEDS OF HOPE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN WITH CHILDREN

WHO:   The Friends of Hope Gardens invites you to join them for an evening of fun and entertainment as they “plant seeds of hope” for the women and children of Hope Gardens, a ministry of Union Rescue Mission.

WHAT:   A fundraising reception featuring a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, tasty desserts and more. All proceeds will help renovate the main kitchen at Hope Gardens Family Center.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

WHERE:  The home of Dana and Thomas Riccard

WHY:  The Friends of Hope Gardens, a group of women from diverse backgrounds, believe they found a common thread of compassion to help homeless women and their children regain hope for a brighter future.

For additional information, call Brett Lewis @ (310) 842-3990

About Union Rescue Mission

Union Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and the homeless. Established in 1891, URM is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and is the oldest in Los Angeles. It provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term services, including food, shelter, clothing; medical and dental care; Christian recovery programs, transitional housing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to needy men, women, children, and families. For more information, please visit http://www.unionrescuemission.org  

About The Friends of Hope Gardens

A group of women from diverse backgrounds whose motto is “Not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interest of others. (Philippians 2:4)”