Historic Badin Triathlon - Registration Still Open

The Charlotte Rescue Mission, (CRM) is hosting the Historic Badin Triathlon, Saturday June 7, 2008 beginning at 8am. The gracious town of Badin , NC is giving of their time, scenic historical amenities and small town hospitality. Mayor of Badin, police, fire and Best of Badin Club members volunteering of their time will raise the heartbeat of swimmers, runners and cyclers while bringing awareness to the issues regarding substance abuse in our community.

The Charlotte Rescue Mission is a 120 day recovery program for men and women overcoming drug and alcohol addictions. The Charlotte Rescue Mission is in need of participants to compete in all 3 events; swimming 750 meters, cycling 11.4 miles and running a 5K. Badin Triathlon in Badin , NC takes begins at 8:AM June 7th with the swim competition starting at the boat landing, followed by cycling and running. The town of Badin has 4 large events per year to promote the city and this will be their 2nd event. To register visit www.setupevents.com

Directions: From Charlotte take 24/27 to Albemarle . The distance is about 40 miles from Charlotte to Albemarle . At the intersection of 24/27 and 740 go straight. Belk's departments store is on the right. 740 go’s straight and takes you to the boat landing in the Town of Badin where the event is being held. From the intersection of 740 and 24/27 it is about fives miles to Badin.

For more information regarding this event call Gary Kauffman at 704-334-4635 x208. For media relation matters please call Francene Marie Morris @ 704-258-9901.

Summer of Hope

While most of us associate summer with carefree days of rest and relaxation, there’s no vacation from homelessness here in the Charlotte area. Every day, all year long, the struggle to survive continues. And street life under the summer sun can bring additional health risks--from lack of water or food spoilage.

Here at Charlotte Rescue Mission, we need help from the entire community as we kick off our "Summer of Hope" campaign for 2008. As you may know, our program beds stay full whether it's December or July. Click here to see how you can get involved.

2008 Friends of the Friendless Appreciation Dinner

We call our monthly and quarterly giving program "Friends of the Friendless". Each year, we have a dinner in May to give back a small token of our appreciation to our faithful donors. Contact Tim Troutman for more information on becoming a monthly supporter.

Bank of America Group Volunteers @ CRM

Many thanks to the Bank of America - SSE Associates led by You Vang who sorted and organized clothing as well as served lunch at the mission recently.

At a separate time, Bank of America SEPC Group led by Jerry Swisshelm provided and served lunch as well. Thanks to Bank of America and to both of these groups and to all the volunteer groups who make our ministry possible. Interested in learning how your business or church group can get involved? Contact Andria Tindall by email or phone 704-334-4635 x214. Here are some pictures from SSE Associates:

Mother's Day For Dove's Nest Clients

May is the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, the women at our Dove’s Nest program do not celebrate the holiday the way that you and I do. Instead, they see themselves as failures – both as mothers and as wives.

One woman came into our program just after Thanksgiving. In her own words she said, “I was dead when I walked through the doors of the Charlotte Rescue Mission Dove’s Nest program”. Days before completing the 4 month program, I asked her what was the longest period of time she had been clean and sober, she looked at me and said, “The 4 months I have been at Dove’s Nest”.

As we celebrate this month of listening to children say to their mothers, “I’m glad to have you as mine”, know that there are hundreds of women who will hear those words because so many supporters cared.

2008 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

In case you missed it, last Wednesday was our first annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. Here's a 10 minute video of highlights:



Thanks to all the volunteers who make this ministry possible.