By Nicole Hanna, MBA, RFA, CDP
Every year the Las Vegas Rescue Mission focuses their efforts on serving our community’s struggling and displaced families to provide families with gifts, clothing and shoes, cookies and cocoa, holiday carols and cheer, and most importantly… HOPE! As a survivor of “The Streets” I have been blessed to grow personally and professionally over the years. It was, and is, because of places like the Las Vegas Rescue Mission that I am now able to serve and extend the true Spirit of Christmas to the families that are now where I once was.
There are too many families that see this season come and go without a tree, a present, or a place to call home. The true meaning of the Season of Hope is giving, being of service, and most importantly, compassion for mankind.
We are also proud and honored to be spearheading an additional program this year for up to 5 families that have been helped and saved by the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. We are seeking partners that are willing to truly bring the Spirit of Holiday to families to demonstrate what love and hope looks like this year. If you are interested in this program, please contact me directly.
Las Vegas Rescue Mission has graciously provided ALL businesses FREE bin delivery and pick up; which means you can fill these bins every week and have new one’s delivered to ensure we provide HOPE to EVERYONE in need this year! All YOU need to do is click here: https://vegasrescue.org/donate-2/donation-drives/ for all bin requests so that you can upload your logo to the form and the Las Vegas Rescue Mission can create your custom toy drive flyer!
All of us are pressed for time this holiday season. If bins, toys, and collections are overwhelming, you too can still make a difference! Please click Make a Donation : www.JustGiving.com/Campaign/SpiritofHoliday2019 to donate directly to their organization while receiving a tax donation receipt immediately.
Our number ONE goal is to provide HOPE, LOVE, and Compassion to those that need it most this year. Let’s utilize this moment in time to truly represent a state that unites to impact ALL lives and show our nation what commitment, compassion, and The Spirit of Christmas TRULY means to ALL of us!
These campaigns are very near and dear to my heart. It is not until you have had to experience hunger, no presents, or no food that one realizes how greatly humanity and compassion can impact another’s life. Why not bring back what the true Spirit of the Christmas is to our community and have an impact on every soul that resides in our GREAT STATE!