TREVOR’S STORY OF RENEWAL AND PURPOSE

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March
19

BUILDING NEW FOUNDATIONS

For the last 10 years, Trevor has been in our kitchen, following his passion. But before he was a chef for the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Men’s Shelter, he was a guest.

Trevor came to our door when he had nowhere else to go. Having just gotten out of prison, he was dedicated to turning his life around. Thanks to the support of faithful friends like you, Trevor was given a chance to find renewal at DRMM.

“I just let God guide my life right now,” he says.

Once Trevor began following the Lord’s guidance, everything changed.

While he was participating in the Getting It Right Returning Citizen’s Mentorship Program, Trevor signed up for our culinary arts training. He knew job readiness was the first step to rebuilding his life. More importantly, he loves to cook.

“It makes me feel good when I prepare a meal, and then the people come back and say, ‘That was a good meal, Chef,’” Trevor reflects. “It lets you know that you did a good job.”

When you give to the Mission, your support helps run career training programs that prepare our guests for an independent future. When more neighbors like Trevor have the opportunity to find stable employment, they can become active members of our community.

For 20 years of his life, Trevor was homeless. Then he spent some time in prison. Now, he has a new life working a job he loves.

Trevor’s story is what Easter is all about — new beginnings in Christ Jesus. Thank you for all the ways you have supported Trevor and hurting neighbors like him on their pathway to renewed life.

This Easter, consider giving someone like Trevor the gift of renewal and purpose. Every success story starts with a hot meal that only costs $2.37!

DRMM Turns 115

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February
16

On February 14, 2024 DRMM celebrated 115 years of The Mission that included moving testimonies by current clients, music by the DRMM Choir, lunch and fellowship, and a powerful word from Rev. QuanTez Pressley of Third New Hope Baptist Church taken from Mark 5: 18-20 titled “A Rescue Mission Worth Celebrating”.

It was the perfect outpouring of love on Valentine’s Day!

Thank you to our board members, staff, leadership, and other esteemed guests who joined us on this special occasion.

 

 

Miller Vein Offers Free Vein Clinic in Community Partnership with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries

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February
9

DRMM partnered with Miller Vein, Michigan’s largest provider of venous insufficiency treatment, to host free vein care services to our clients at our 211 Glendale Veteran Housing on February 2-4, 2024.

Clients from DRMM’s Christian Guidance Center, DRM shelter, Genesis III Women’s and treatment program, and other local shelters received free vein care services to significantly improve their lives in relation to vein-related challenges.

“I am thrilled to announce this unique volunteering opportunity aimed at making a positive impact on the health and well-being of the Detroit community! Providing free vein care services to those in need will significantly improve the lives of individuals facing vein-related challenges,” said Jeffrey Miller, M.D., Founder, and CEO of Miller Vein.

Vein disorders, such as varicose and spider veins, affect more than 80 million Americans. These conditions can cause discomfort, pain, and other health issues, but with proper treatment, symptoms can be improved, and the development of more serious complications can be prevented. Miller Vein, Michigan’s largest provider of venous insufficiency treatment, is committed to delivering exceptional care in a comfortable, patient-focused environment.

“We are honored to be part of this meaningful partnership between Detroit Rescue Mission and Miller Vein, where we join forces to bring the gift of health to those in need., said Dr. Chad Audi, president and CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries. “Our collaboration seeks to provide free vein care services to the less fortunate, embodying our shared belief in the importance of accessible healthcare for all. Together, we aim to make a positive impact on the well-being of our community and demonstrate the transformative power of compassion and collaboration.”

Thank you to Jeffrey Miller, M.D., Founder, and CEO of Miller Vein and his staff for this collaboration!
For more information on Miller Vein visit www.millervein.com

 

Break down of Lansing’s warming center’s fund

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January
22

By: Larry Wallace

LANSING, Mich. — Lansing’s new warming center has come with a long with a lot of questions, one of which, is how the money to run the center is being spent?

“Transparency is a core value of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries,” said Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries CEO Chad Audi.

The DRMM is the organization running the warming center and Audi said they were given a specific budget to follow through Apr.

“The cap was $250,000 dollars,” Audi said.

That’s an amount Audi said adds up fast. He said over $156,000 of that goes toward staffing and paying 9 different employees, mostly from the Lansing area.

“We can’t service people in the community with outside people in that neighborhood, and no one knows the community like the people who live there so we needed to hire people from Lansing.,” Audi said.

With staffing comes benefits and expenses, which Audi said is an added 42,742 and $15,058 more for administration fees like HR and payroll.

Then, there are things like supplies that is around $8,500 dollars and food that’s almost $27,700.

“We don’t do meals, but we do snacks and sometimes sandwiches when they come in,” Audi said.

Audi said if the center needs additional funding, he’s prepared to have the DRMM pitch in.

“If there’s a shortage in funding, we know where to get the funds and help so this doesn’t fail,” Audi said.

The city of Lansing secured $800,000 from the state for the warming center. We’re told, the city has not received those dollars from the state, and they’re currently paying for the warming center with city money.