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Special
Events
Beef
Up the Mission,
Yes, We Can, The Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Red Ribbon Christmas, Walk a Mile in My Shoes
5th Sunday
~ Focus on the Mission
Each 5th Sunday, the focus is on a group of items
needed in the Mission's ministry. You can help by
organizing your church group, civic club or office to collect the
items listed.
"Squeaky
Clean" Sunday" - January 31, 2010
Cleaning products like powder laundry detergent and bleach, dish
detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, all purpose cleaner, pot
scrubbers, window cleaner, bath soap and shampoo.
"Full
Meal Deal" Sunday - May 30, 2010
Non-perishable sources of protein like canned meat, hearty soups,
canned pasta and meat, boxed mac & cheese, peanut butter,
canned and dry beans, and blocks of processed cheese.
"Undy
Sunday" - August
29, 2010
Packages of new underwear for school age children.
"Disposable
Sunday" - October
31, 2010
Disposable items such as toilet paper, paper towels, facial
tissues, napkins, plates and cups, flatware, disposable diapers,
plastic wrap, aluminum foil.
Beef Up the Mission 2009 Results

Thank you to every one of the generous donors
from Howard, Tipton, Carroll and Clinton 4-H Fairs! 2009
donations totaled 93 swine and 3 steer. Incredible generosity
came forward to meet overwhelming need!
More about KRM's outreach
programs.
YES, WE CAN! September 12, 2010
A canned food
drive to benefit Kokomo Rescue Mission's ministry, showing young
people CAN do very positive things to help their community!
The 2009
collection resulted in more than 10 tons of food! See photos of the 2009 event learn more about
Yes, We CAN!
Email Kelly or
call (765) 456-3838 to find out how your church and youth group
can participate.

2009
Great Thanksgiving Banquets
In cooperation
with Kokomo Urban Outreach, Grace United Methodist Church and the
Clinton County Ministry of Hope, KRM
served 2,327 traditional Thanksgiving meals at TEN sites!
See photos.
2009 RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
Kokomo Rescue Mission's Red Ribbon
Christmas Outreach in 2009 helped 1,137 families (3,865people) in
Howard, Tipton, Carroll, Clinton, Cass and Miami counties, a 10%
increase over 2008. The Red Ribbon Christmas boxes contain toys,
gifts for every family member regardless of age, food, toiletries
and paper products, delivered to their homes by local volunteers.
See photos of the
2009 Red Ribbon Christmas.
More about volunteering.
February 13, 2010

Team packets will
be available at the Mission January 5, 2010.
What: Kokomo Rescue Missions (KRM) annual winter
walk, one mile in length, a round trip from KRM Headquarters to
Open Arms, the missions shelter for homeless women and
children. Rest, refreshments and tours are provided at Open Arms.
Each walker receives a free t-shirt.
Who: Walkers raise at least $50 each. Teams may have
up to 20 walkers. The Golden Sneaker Trophy is awarded to the top
fundraising team. 2008's winner was Zion Tabernacle, raising over
$4,275.50. There were 102 teams registered and approximately 800
people walked in 2008. The event has captured attention at missions in other cities. In 2008 there were
simultaneous events in Muncie and Marion.
Where: Kokomo Rescue Mission Headquarters is
located at 321 W. Mulberry Street. Open Arms is at 929 N. Main
Street. The route for the walk is from KRM north on Washington
Street to Havens Street, east to Main Street, south to Open Arms.
The return route is south on Main Street to Mulberry Street and
west to the Mission.
When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 ~ Begin Walking: Between 8:30am - 10:30am
Benefits: Proceeds will benefit Open Arms,
KRM's shelter for homeless women and families. Open Arms provides
safe shelter, nutritious meals and Bible-based programs
addressing the underlying causes of homelessness, such as
substance abuse, incomplete education and lack of adequate life
skills.
Revenue: Walk revenue comes from
corporate and individual sponsors. Walkers solicit donations to
sponsor their participation. In eight years, the walk has raised
over $412,000. The goal for 2010 is $80,000
What if I can't walk? Put a sign in your yard advertising the
Walk and come join us for breakfast at Grace United Methodist
Church, across from the Mission. For a freewill donation,
breakfast will be available from 8: 00 am - 10:00 am.
See results and photos from the 2009 Walk
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