Dear Friend of the Mission,
The post entitled “A Dad for Helen” brings tears to my eyes. Robert and his precious daughter Helen are powerful reminders of what the Mission is all about and why we keep on keeping on even in the midst of and in spite of great challenges and difficulties.
As you well know, Philadelphia’s weekly snow and ice storms have made life difficult for everyone affected by them. The Mission is no exception. Because of the weekly snowstorms, we are thousands of dollars behind in thrift store income – this is money that will never be made up through our two stores even when nice weather comes. The only way we can get back on budget and stay financially stable is if friends such as you help us out. I appreciate that the storm may have impacted your finances as well. However, whatever extra gift you can give at this time would be deeply appreciated and would be a great help. Through the Mission’s ministry, your gifts do change lives and give great kids like Helen good and godly dads like Robert.
Thank you for your help!
Robert A. Emberger, D.Min.
Executive Director
P.S. Help us get free money – the Feinstein Foundation will once again (for the 16th year) proportionally match your donations with its annual $1 million giveaway during the months of March and April. Although this is not a dollar for dollar match since the $1 million is divided up proportionally among all of the participants, nevertheless this is an easy opportunity for us to receive free money from the Feinstein Foundation. Thanks for increasing the value of your dollar by sending your gifts in during the months of March and April. Not only will the Feinstein Foundation proportionally match the cash gifts you donate to the Mission, but the Feinstein Foundation is also allowing us to assign a value of $1.00 per donated food item or pound to increase the amount of the grant we receive from the Foundation. For example, if you, your family, or your church donates 25 canned goods or 25 lbs of food to the Mission, we can count your gift of food as a gift of $25.00 toward the Feinstein grant. As a result, your cash and food donations wonderfully benefit the Mission in more ways than one! Thanks for your help.