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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deborah Chambers
VP, Development and Partnerships
Cell: 202-534-9965
dchambers@missiondc.org
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Local Non-Profit Collecting Gifts for 250 Unsponsored Children for Operation Christmas Miracle
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Central Union Mission will hold a “Stuff the Truck” toy drive to collect gifts and toys for the remaining 250 unsponsored children who registered for this year’s Operation Christmas Miracle Giveaway. Each year, with the community’s support and generous donors, nearly 1,500 children are given gifts and toys to celebrate the holiday. Unfortunately, due to a decrease in toy donations this year, there is still a huge need for presents with the Christmas giveaway just one week away.
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Monday, December 12, 2022, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
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Central Union Mission Men’s Shelter, 65 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001
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WHO:
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Central Union Mission residents, community members and donors
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According to President & CEO, Joe Mettimano, “This is a difficult time for a lot of folks. Inflation has caused the price of bare necessities to skyrocket, making this time of year especially hard for families who live paycheck to paycheck and don’t have much to spare for presents. I’m prayerful that the community will step up, the way they always do, so that we can provide each kid on that list with something special to put under their tree.”
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PHOTO and INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
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Mission resident interviews, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Joseph J. Mettimano, President & CEO, Central Union Mission, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Community Members and Donors
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Media is invited to attend. RSVP requested. Please contact Rev. Deborah Chambers, VP, Development & Partnerships, at 202-534-9965 or dchambers@missiondc.org for information.
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About Central Union Mission:
Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. In addition to its emergency shelter, which provides more than 60,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development programs for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4,000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens. Charity Navigator has rated Central Union Mission a four-star charity, Candid awarded Central Union Mission a Gold Seal for our financial transparency and GreatNonProfits has given Central Union Mission a Top-Rated award.
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