Hands for Hope: A Makeover For Homeless Women & Children

October 31st, 2008 | Media Releases

MEDIA ALERT

Joseph Rene, producer @ (626) 243-3123 or

Kitty Davis-Walker, publicity @ (213)673-4585

HANDS FOR HOPE: A MAKEOVER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN

WHO:  Salon Passione – A full service Salon in Pasadena, California will provide a day of makeovers for 8 of the residents of Hope Gardens Family Center, a transitional housing facility and a ministry of Union Rescue Mission. This event will kick off a fund raising reception on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are a $20 donation.

WHAT:  A fundraising reception produced by Salon Passione & celebrity stylist Joseph Rene featuring an evening of art, fashion, live entertainment, a guest DJ and more. All proceeds will benefit the Hope Gardens Family Center for homeless women and children.

WHEN: Makeovers —Monday, November 3, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Fundraising Art Reception scheduled on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Salon Passione, 233 North Lake/Walnut Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91102

WHY: To enhance and enrich the lives of the homeless women and children who reside at Hope Gardens, giving them inspiration and hope for a brighter future.

For more information: Joseph Rene @ (626)243-3123, email: jrin2groove@aol.com

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 Salon Passione:

Salon Passione serves the community, entertainment industries and personal clients. Owners Chad and Grazia B., along with the Salon Passione team, are committed to giving back through their charitable efforts and look forward to this amazing event.

Lopez Canyon Fire Causes Hope Gardens Family Center to Evacuate Families

October 14th, 2008 | Media Releases, News and Updates

MEDIA UPDATE

For More Information Contact:

Kitty Davis-Walker, Union Rescue Mission

(213) 673-4585

Email: kwalker@urm.org

LOPEZ CANYON FIRE CAUSES HOPE GARDENS FAMILY CENTER TO EVACUATE FAMILIES

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (October 14, 2008) — Hope Garden’s Family Center, a transitional housing facility which is (a ministry of Union Rescue Mission) was quickly evacuated early Sunday morning in the wake of a brush fire looming over Lopez Canyon Road in Sylmar. The residents, 27 moms, 75 children and 23 seniors were taken to the Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles where they have can return home.

Union Rescue Mision, Chief Operations Officer, Scott Johnson was allowed to visit the site today and reported no fire damage to any of the facilities buildings. He also reported there was no electricity and that has caused the loss of approximately $68 thousand dollars worth of food that was stored to feed Hope Gardens residents. In the meantime, the families are safe and are being cared for at the Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles.

For more information contact: Kitty Davis-Walker @ (213) 673-4585 or (213)507-5562

Media visuals: Visit www.urm.org for pictures and how you can help

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