Jacksonville News

CITY RESCUE MISSION’S THANKSGIVING TRADITION

Jacksonville, FL – November 21, 2024 – City Rescue Mission (CRM) will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal for individuals experiencing hunger and homelessness on Wednesday, November 27, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The event will take place at CRM’s New Life Inn Campus, located at 234 W. State Street in Downtown Jacksonville. This cherished event, a cornerstone of CRM’s mission to serve the community, offers a warm, hearty Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of men, women, and children who might otherwise go without during the holiday season. “Our annual Thanksgiving meal is about more than just providing food—it’s about sharing hope, kindness, and a sense of community with those who need it most,” said Paul Stasi, Executive Director of City Rescue Mission. “We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers who make this special day possible.” The City Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving meal is graciously sponsored by Mark Anderson, Nimnicht Family of Dealerships, Fox Equipment, Lighthouse Christian Schools, Michael Lenahen, Douglas Nunnery, Paul Scott, and Ryan Griffin. Their contributions help CRM bring light and hope to the Jacksonville community. About City Rescue Mission City Rescue Mission (CRM) is a non-profit, faith-based organization with two campuses located in downtown Jacksonville and the Lackawanna Area that has provided help to those experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for 78 years. In addition to providing shelter care services, they offer life-changing programs like the Overcomers, Crossroads, LifeBuilders Residential Recovery, and Workforce Development which help people to be successful and sustainable and live a productive lifestyle. CRM serves over 281,000 meals and provides over 85,000 safe nights of shelter annually. Visit CRMjax.org for more information.