Ingomar Spirit Newsletter June-July 2014 | Page 5

Extravagant Generosity June Mission Focus: Light of Life Rescue Mission Established in 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission is a Christian nonprofit organization providing life-changing recovery programs, and food and shelter for Pittsburgh’s poor and homeless. The Mission is located on the North Side of Pittsburgh and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Light of Life provides over 100,000 meals annually, including breakfast and dinner seven days a week. Staff cooks and volunteers work together to prepare and serve nutritious meals. Men, women and children from the community are welcome to receive these meals, in addition to the residents enrolled in our programs. As a good neighbor, Light of Life also extends its meal ministry in a variety of ways. During the Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays, we continue our long-standing tradition of not only serving dinner on-site, but also delivering meals to local senior care facilities. In addition to serving meals and providing shelter, Light of Life also offers daily chapel services for community guests who hunger for more than a meal. Men, women and children involved with our long-term programs are provided case management and programs designed to meet diverse needs, including recovery from substance addiction, help for mental health issues, and educational courses to prepare them for careers and independent living. After a man or woman graduates, he or she has the opportunity to be connected to a mentor in the community and participate in after-care activities. To learn more about Light of Life Mission, call 412-258-6100 or visit lightoflife.org. If you would like to donate to support Light of Life Mission, please use the yellow envelope in the bulletin or pew rack and place it in the offering plate. 5