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New Life News N o v. 2 0 1 8
Thankful
for Peace
426 S. McDuff Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32254 Phone 904-387-HELP Fax 904-387-9377 WWW.CRMJAX.ORG
CRM Exists to Transform the Lives of the Homeless and Needy, Serving Them Through the Love and Compassion of Jesus Christ.
From Penny’s Pen
Dear Friend,
Healing broken lives is like baking my mom’s famous Thanksgiving cake (a wonderful combination of apples,
spices, nuts and raisins) from a very complicated recipe. You need exactly the right ingredients. You must mix
them in a very specific order. Then, you have to allow time for them to bake at the proper temperature.
Miss a step or omit a vital ingredient and you’re risking disaster. Here at the City Rescue Mission, we’re
not just healing lives: we’re healing minds and bodies destroyed by alcohol, addiction and neglect. We’re
restoring souls wounded by abuse and abandonment. The ingredients are not complicated: food, shelter,
time, encouragement, counseling, care and a huge helping of God’s love; But there are no short cuts, no
substitutions. This Thanksgiving season, many broken bodies and souls will come here to the Mission.
Whether you volunteer your time, take part in a special event, donate turkeys or send a gift, you play a vital
role in making them whole again. Let the healing begin!
Serving with you,
Nichols Family Thanksgiving Cake
1. CREAM TOGETHER: 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2. ADD: 1 can applesauce, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 cup English walnuts
3. ADD: 2 baking soda, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp lemon flavoring, 1 cup raisins
4. BAKE: 1 hour in 350 degree oven in a greased and floured tube pan
5. WHEN COOL: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream
Inside Your November Newsletter
Mark Your Calendar Volunteers
4 Upcoming Telethon & Spring Banquet 6 Holiday Donation Drives,
Holiday Meal Dates & Volunteer Orientation
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Social Enterprise
Recovered Treasures Black Friday Sale
7 Looking Back
Fall Graduation & Be the Change
& Charis Chocolates
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Thankful for Peace
Bernard’s Story
I come from a broken home. I used to watch my dad program and when he saw me starting to fall again he
beat my mother. In 3rd grade my dad put a gun to my said, “The one thing missing in your life is God. If you
head and told me he’d kill me, my mother and all of reconnect with him the rest will fall into place.” I was
my siblings. By the age of 6 I could change diapers and reluctant to go to an in-patient recovery program but
feed a baby because I had to take care of my younger he and my manager at work were both encouraging.
brother while my mom worked 2-3 jobs just to keep a My friend reminded me, “It’s a year out of your life to
roof over our heads. I was a good kid despite all the find God and get right.”
chaos in my home. I made good grades and was always
respectful towards authority and my classmates. I got I came to City Rescue Mission in March, and they
to the point though where I was exhausted and tired of had everything ready for me. I was skeptical coming into
being responsible for so much. I started using cocaine the LifeBuilders Program because I have been in 18-20
when I was nineteen years old. The drugs were my different recovery programs and none have worked. I
escape from my responsibilities and the heaviness I felt. wasn’t so sure what was going to make this one be the
one that works. Someone once told me they see me at
From age nineteen all the way into my thirties now, my best when I’m helping others. Growing up I moved
the drug use has been on and off. In 2003 I was shot around a lot so I never was able to connect to people
in the head in a drug related incident. The doctor said really. I’ve also struggled with clinical depression for
the bullet should have killed me. He said if the bullet most of my life and tend to isolate myself when I’m
had entered a millimeter in either direction I would at my worst. Since coming to CRM, I’ve really leaned
have died instantly. I remember the doctor looking me into leadership roles, into the people surrounding
straight in the eyes and saying, “You know I’m a man me and the recovery process altogether. I currently
of science, but whatever you believe in you should work in the kitchen at CRM’s McDuff Campus and it’s
pray to or thank right now because you should not that interaction with people and knowing I’m doing
be alive.” Unfortunately, that was not the moment something for others, providing nourishment for them
that everything came together. I continued to walk that fills me with peace and happiness. Serving others
through some really dark times. As a child I grew up helps me find the good in the world.
having seizures but eventually they started to go away.
After being shot, my seizures returned. I was having I’ve been in the LifeBuilders Program for about nine
seizures on the street and would be left for dead. I months now and I feel
would come to after a seizure and be completely alone the presence of God in
and disoriented. One time I had a seizure while riding my life daily. I can look
my bike and fell into the street and oncoming traffic. back at my life so far and
In 2005 I tried to commit suicide because I just felt see that God has been
hopeless. By 2012 I was on the street getting high every there through it all. To
day and committing crimes to support the habit. I went have gone from a time
to jail three separate times. where you felt absolutely
hopeless and like death
I came to Jacksonville to change my life. I got a job was the only answer to
and had a place of my own and felt like I was on a really having God in my life,
good path. I started using occasionally but it built up to having His peace and
where I had a real issue again. I didn’t want my friends hope inside me…there
and family to see me like this again. I couldn’t understand are no words for that. I’ve learned to open up to others
how I had come so far just to fall so hard. I went into about where I’ve come from and where I’m at now.
work and my manager offered me a promotion but I This Thanksgiving I’m thankful that God has seen me
knew I couldn’t take it in my current condition. A friend through the worst and brought me to this time. I’m
of mine who knew my story and my struggles talked to thankful for all the chances God has given me. Mostly,
me about City Rescue Mission’s LifeBuilders Residential I’m thankful that for the first time in my life, I’m filled
Recovery Program. He, himself had graduated from the with peace. 3
M ark Y our C alendar
Thankful for Transformation Telethon
Tuesday, November 13 & Wednesday, November 14
Tune into The Promise radio station (100.7 or 94.1) on Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14
for City Rescue Mission’s Thankful for Transformation Telethon! Hear poignant stories from City Rescue Mission
students, alumni, community and corporate supporters and help support CRM in providing hope, healing and change
to those in need especially during this holiday season!
DIAL TO DONATE: 904-421-5175
Interested in contributing to the Thankful for Transformation Telethon? Please contact Angela Washington for
more information: 904-421-5147, awashington@crmjax.org.
4th Annual Difference Maker’s Banquet
Featuring Darryl Strawberry
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
The Lexington Hotel & Conference Center
About Darryl
Darryl Strawberry played 17 years of Major League Baseball. Throughout the
1980s and early 1990s, Strawberry was one of the most feared sluggers in the
sport. During his career, he helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series
Championship in 1986 and the New York Yankees to three World Series Cham-
pionships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. Strawberry was voted to the All-Star Game
eight straight times from 1985-1991. He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame
in 2010.
Founder of the Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center, today his purpose and pas-
sion is serving the Lord Jesus Christ by speaking a message of hope and helping
others transform their lives through the power of the gospel. Darryl travels the
country speaking and bringing a message of hope and restoration in Christ. Dar-
ryl is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of
his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that
continues to bring hope to so many lives.
RSVP
Join CRM and baseball legend Darryl Strawberry on February 7th at The Lexington Hotel & Conference Center for
dinner and a story of redemption by reserving a table of 10 for $1,250 or a single seat for $125 today!
4 RSVP to Sarah Soule: ssoule@crmjax.org or call 904-421-5141. Sponsorship opportunities also available.
For more information go to crmjax.org!
RECOVERED
S ocial E nterprise
Treasures
A C I T Y R E S C U E M I SS I O N T H R I F T STO R E
Located: 5343 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm
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n BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
ange The biggest shopping day of the year is coming up and you don’t want to miss the BLACK FRIDAY SALE at Re-
covered Treasures Thrift Store. On Friday, November 23rd take 20% OFF our already low, low prices and fill
up your cart with goodies for the whole family! Best part? Every purchase at Recovered Treasures Thrift Store
helps support City Rescue Mission and the life transforming services they provide to Northeast Florida.
or
Year-End Donations
Is your household or business trying to tidy up as we draw close to the start of a new year? Please consider
donating gently used items to Recovered Treasures Thrift Store.
For more information go to www.crmjax.org/thrift-store
Consider a sweeter way to say thank you to your customers
or friends at Christmastime! Hand-made, luxury chocolate
is a great gift that everyone will love.
Chocolate Bar
1 oz. bar 2.5 oz. bar 6 oz.
$3.25 $4.50 $8.00
(Business Card size)
Popcorn
6 oz. bag 12 oz. bag
$9.00 $16.00
You can have your company logo in a chocolate bar. Specialty Orders will require a 1-time tooling fee for the
creation of the chocolate mold. Price varies on size of bar. Nonprofit discounts and tax exemption available
with documentation.
CHARIS Chocolates is an entrepreneurial venture of City Rescue Mission, a Jacksonville nonprofit organiza-
tion. All net proceeds go directly to help the hungry, hurting, homeless and addicted City Rescue Mission
provides hope, healing and change through meals, shelter, residential drug treatment, life skills, workforce
for development, transitional housing, and aftercare.
To order call, 904-421-5192 or e-mail, pstasi@crmjax.org 5
Holiday Donation Drives
V olunteers Mission Warm Feet: October 1 - November 19
Consider organizing a “sock drive” with your church, neighborhood, work or school. CRM needs socks to give
to the men, women and children who come to us for help. These socks can be all different size, colors, patterns
and more! Mission Warm Feet donations can be dropped off at our McDuff Campus (426 S. McDuff Avenue,
Jacksonville, FL 32254).
Shoeboxes of Love: November 1 - December 17
CRM’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love donation drive is back! Our shoeboxes of love are small toiletry kits placed in
a shoebox and wrapped with a blanket that CRM is able to give guests in need during the holiday season. For
more details about Shoeboxes of Love and a list of needed items go to crmjax.org/volunteers. Shoeboxes can
be dropped off at our McDuff Campus or at WJXT Channel 4 (4 Broadcast Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207).
Holiday Community Meals
City Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Feast
Wednesday, November 21st from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
CRM’s New Life Inn (234 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
City Rescue Mission’s Christmas Banquet
Thursday, December 20th from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
CRM’s New Life Inn (234 W. State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
Volunteer Orientation
If you have been interested in learning about volunteer opportunities at
the Mission and how you can get plugged in, we invited you to attend
one of our upcoming volunteer orientations. The hour long orientation
is held in Room 435 at CRM’s McDuff Campus (426 S. McDuff Avenue,
Jacksonville, FL 32254).
Thursday, November 15 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, November 16 • 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
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To RSVP for volunteer orientation or to get involved with a donation drive, please contact CRM’s
Community Engagement Officer, Orvin Feliciano: ofeliciano@crmjax.org or 904-421-5149.
Fall Graduation
L ooking B ack
On Friday, September 27th City Rescue Mission held our Fall
LifeBuilders Residential Recovery Program graduation. We
celebrated 26 graduates and their stories of transformation.
It was a night filled with worship and overflowing with joy.
Congratulations graduates!
Be the Change
Monday, October 15th City Rescue Mission celebrated our first ever
Be the Change event where 19 difference makers in the communi-
ty were honored by their work, ministry, or friends and family. The
honorees were treated to a day-cation that included salon services
by Nelson Crew Salon, makeup by Dior & Chanel at Dillards, Top Golf
for the men and new wardrobe for all 19 honorees provided by our
feature sponsor, Stein Mart.
Additional Support Provided By:
ADM Services Naomi Lumley for the Blaquiere Family
Anonymous Donor Bruce and Barbara Maddern
Bill Fenwick Plumbing Maggiano’s Little Italy
Castle Ridge Builders Inc. Magnolia Properties
Community Hospice & Palliative Care Markland, A Hines Community
Dagher Printing Mary Carr Patton
Duprez Furniture Anonymous Donor
Energy Roofing Companies Schwend Insurance
Randolph & Rebecca Johnson Top Golf Jacksonville
Keynote Consulting
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Don’t Forget to Remember
A study conducted in the UK found the average adult forgets three key things each day, like:
• Charging a mobile device
• What you meant to buy at the store
• Where you left your keys
• Where you parked your car
While we’re all guilty of this, there’s a list of things you would never think of forgetting. For instance, a good
parent would never omit teaching their child to look before crossing the street. But every day baby boomer
parents neglect to share equally vital information with their loved ones — by not communicating details only
they know.
Individuals who prepare for unanticipated life events exercise a unique form of love for their family. One of the
best ways to do this is with an up-to-date Estate Plan. Another is by sharing:
• Passwords for their accounts
• Investments and insurance policies
• Charities they support
• Their values
Remembering to care for your loved ones during and after your life is a beautiful gift. So is remembering a min-
istry like City Rescue Mission in your Will.
For the full version of this article, request a FREE copy of “Are You Forgetting the Most Important Thing?” by contacting
Lorraine Roettges at (904) 421-5143 or lroettges@crmjax.org - or bless your family today with a God-honoring Will at 7
www.christianwill.org/crm
Happy Thanksgiving!
T hank Y ou for sharing your time , talents and treasures !
City Rescue Mission Current Needs
• Razors • Socks (men, women & children) • New or gently-used clothing,
• Deodorant • Feminine Products jewelry, or furniture for Recovered
• Body Wash • Travel-sized Shampoo Treasures Thrift Store
• Travel-sized Sunscreen • Small Soap Bars • Hot Water Heater for McDuff
• Chapstick • White Towels & Washcloths LifeBuilders (Women): $10,000
• Replace Lighting in Chapel: $6,500
Coming in January
Transforming Lives by Transforming Lawns
We will be offering pre-orders for mulch and pine straw for pick-up or delivery in the Spring.
10 bags of mulch provides 5 hot meals and 20 bags of mulch provides a night of shelter and 2 hot meals
This spring you can transform lives while you transform your lawn.
For more information, contact Jeff Sims: jsims@crmjax.org or 904-421-5150
Kendall Spencer, Chair
Gregory D. Flowers, Vice Chair Dr. Barbara Darby, Secretary
Marge Burgess Carrie Chupp Harper Doug Milne Ed Perez
Jim Dickenson Richard Martin Anne Nimnicht Fitzhugh K. Powell, Jr.
Board of Directors David Eure Jennifer Mason Chad Perce Gary Walsh
Donate online: crmjax.org/donate “Like” our page on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: View our photos on Instagram:
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426 S. McDuff Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32254 Phone 904-387-HELP Fax 904-387-9377 WWW.CRMJAX.ORG
CRM Exists to Transform the Lives of the Homeless and Needy, Serving Them Through the Love and Compassion of Jesus Christ.
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