The Lord Challenges Us to Share Our Christmas with Those in Need!

    SALT LAKE CITY, UT, December 05, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- "Right now, we are in desperate need of ALL SUPPLIES," says Pastor Wayne Wilson, Executive Director of Salt Lake City Mission. "Presently we are expecting record numbers of families coming for help, and I don't remember ever seeing the donations so low," exclaimed Pastor Wilson. Salt Lake City Mission has been serving many of the most vulnerable men, women, and children for over 21 years.

"We are trying to make sure everyone coming for help gets much needed food, clothing hygiene items, help, love and hope," said Pastor Joe Vazquez. Assistant Director at the local mission for the homeless and poor. "Time is running out! The Lord has told us to make is appeal to the community," "That the Lord Hath Need of Everyone to Share Their Christmas with Those In Need." We desperately need your financial support Today! Christmas presents, hams and turkeys with all the fixings, clothing and hygiene items," says Rev. Vazquez.

"We want to be optimistic and see every need met, once again," exclaimed Pastor Wilson. Salt Lake City Mission will be hosting multiple community meals as well as their annual Christmas Food Box Give-Away, Christmas Dinner for the homeless on Christmas Day and the New Beginnings New Year's Day Celebration for the homeless. Our call to ACTION is simple "The Lord Hath Need, Share Your Christmas and help us feed hungry people, clothe the naked and share our Christmas with those who without our help will not have a Christmas at all." Pastor Wayne said it best, "No one should go hungry or be alone in our society especially this time of year." The Lord Jesus said: "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40.

Please consider how you can help Salt Lake City Mission provide for those unable to provide for themselves. The needs of the most vulnerable are not just during the holidays! They have genuine needs everyday, day after day. Food, Clothing, Hygiene Items, ect. Please host a food drive, clothing drive, hygiene kit drive ect... Donate your time, talent and treasures. Presently, even all of our financial resources are critically low. Please see if you can find it in your heart and in your finances to make a financial donation today. For the Lord hath need of you to share your Christmas with those in need. Please give this holiday season.

For more information about Salt Lake City Mission, and how to help fight poverty visit www.saltlakecitymission.org or contact us at 801-355-6310.

The Mission provides food, shelter, clothing, crisis intervention and counseling, job counseling and placement, telephone access and message services, educational counseling.

"Providing real change not just spare change since 1993"

About Salt Lake City Mission

"The Salt Lake City Mission seeks to serve the homeless community by providing emergency services and long-term recovery programs, the Mission helps to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the greater Salt Lake area. Through daily outreaches providing food, clothing, hygiene items, counseling, life skills, education, ministry and most importantly 'A WAY OUT!'" - Pastor Wilson

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