We have had such a great response to our need for food this year, and we are thankful for everyone who “stepped up to the plate” and made sure that everyone can have a great Thanksgiving meal.  Here is a link to a Wed. 26th blog entry in the Tribune on two such donors:  http://blogs.thenewstribune.com/street/2008/11/26/turkey_ladies_return_with_food_for_the_t

We have so much to be thankful for at the Tacoma Rescue Mission.  I am thankful for the great people that are part of the team here at TRM, it is a joy working with you every day.  I’m also thankful for the men and women of our board who volunteer their time and energy to help guide the strategic vision.  I’m thankful for the generous people who give each month of their own resources to make sure others are fed, warm and safe on Thanksgiving – and every other day.  Most of all, I am thankful to God for providing all that we need and more than we deserve.  Happy Thanksgiving.  David

Our turkey drive has gained the attention of King 5 television and they paid a visit to the New Life Square to talk with us about how they can help.  Frank Jackson, our Emergency Services Director, had an on camera interview that should be featured this evening.  I’m not sure which program it will be on, it may be on all of them, but if you are interested tune in beginning at 5pm.  Thanks to Eric Wilkenson and his cameraman Jerry for highlighting the story.http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_111908WAB_food_bank_need_SW.1cbd1b37d.html David 

Seems like its that time of year again, we are quickly approaching Thanksgiving and we are short of Turkeys.  Our most recent count as 50 and we need hundreds more.  Please inform those you know that we could really use their help in making sure we get the turkeys we need for this holiday season.  Donated turkeys can be taken to New Life Square at 425 S. Tacoma Way.  DC

Congratulations to all the great folks who helped to make the Emergency Response/CPR program for the homeless a success.  It is highlighted in todays News Tribune.   Mike Stoner is quoted in the article and has done a great job with this program.  Here is the link:  http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/columnists/merryman/story/540056.html

UPDATE:  (WE HAD A GREAT AND SUCCESSFUL LUNCHEON!  350 SUPPORTERS CAME OUT TO CELEBRATE AND GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT THINGS THE LORD HAS DONE AT THE MISSION.  SPECIAL THANKS TO JANN SONNTAG, WHO WORKED ALL YEAR TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS.  IN ADDITION, JULIET LEE, MIGDALIA BONDS, BRIAN SONNTAG, KARIN WILLAMSON, KATHLEEN CURRY AND MANY OTHERS DESERVE OUR KUDOS AS WELL FOR HELPING TO KEEP IT ORGANIZED, SPEAKING, AND DOING THE TABLE CENTERPIECES.)  Our Second Annual Give Thanks Luncheon is at the Hotel Murano this Friday and our team is in full preparation mode awaiting the event.  Our guest speaker is Eric Boles, President of Edge Learning Institute, who is known for his inspirational message.  Other highlights will include Migdalia Bond giving her testimony and State Auditor Brian Sonntag hosting the event.  The purpose of it all is to highlight all the great work our team does to help change the lives of the most needy of Pierce County, while raising much need dollars to make it all happen.  The event is sold out (all the tables have been bought), but there are a few scattered seats still available if you are desperate to attend.  Tickets are $35.00.  Thanks in advance to Jann Sonntag, Juliet Lee, and all the great folks who are working so hard to put this together.  DC