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)”
