Press Release

Local News for Immediate Release

November 14, 2011

Northlands Rescue Mission Invites Community Partnership during

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 12-20

“ . . . people living in poverty have to make tough decisions regarding their limited resources.

They’re often forced to choose between paying for food or covering the cost of utilities,

gas for the car or medical care.”        —Executive Director, David Sena

Grand Forks, ND.— Every year, the week before Thanksgiving, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co-sponsor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to foster a greater understanding of issues relating to hunger and homelessness across the United States.  In conjunction with this national initiative, November 12 through 20, Northlands Rescue Mission is asking the community to join forces with its ongoing endeavors to alleviate hunger and homelessness right here in our area.

“Eroding employment opportunities, declining wages, the shortage of affordable housing and the tragedy of addiction continue to force people into our shelters,” said Executive Director, David Sena.  Many others are only an illness, an accident or a missed paycheck away from losing their homes,” he continued.  “And when it comes to hunger, people living in poverty have to make tough decisions regarding their limited resources.  They’re often forced to choose between paying for food or covering the cost of utilities, gas for the car or medical care.”

To meet the pressing challenges of the homeless, near-homeless and hungry, Northlands Rescue Mission invites individuals, businesses and churches to make a financial contribution at www.northlandsrescuemission.org during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to support our efforts to provide food, shelter, recovery programs and vital resources that empower individuals to build stable lives for themselves and their families.  You’ll be helping men, women and children here in region while compassionate people all across the country are assisting neighbors in their own communities,” Sena said.  “A gift of any size will make a difference.”

Donations to the Mission can be made online at www.northlandsrescuemission.org or mailed to 420 Division Avenue, Grand Forks, ND 58201.  For more information about how you can help Northlands Rescue Mission bring hope to the hurting in region throughout the year—including urgent needs and volunteer opportunities—visit www.northlandsrescuemission.org.