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Dear Friends,

This month, I want to tell you about some very urgent needs here at Buffalo City Mission and ask that you do everything possible to pass on this information to your congregation. In the midst of what promises to be a sizzling summer, Buffalo City Mission’s shelters are filled to capacity with homeless men, women and children who need our care and guidance.

Please be a “voice of hope” for the homeless as you take our needs to the Lord and to your church. We appreciate every effort you make on our behalf. We could not do what we do without your friendship, support and prayers. Blessings!

Aubrey Calhoun
Director of Community Relations

We’re focusing on one huge need at both our Men’s Community Center and our Women and Children’s Shelter, Cornerstone Manor: underwear!

For the first time in many years, we are unable to provide new underwear and socks to our clients. We need new packaged donations of:

• Men’s underwear, sizes small to 4XL
• Women’s underwear, sizes small to 4XL
• Children’s underwear, toddler to large
• Socks for men, women and children

Please encourage your church members to either simply donate new, packaged underwear to the Mission or hold an UNDIES SUNDAY DRIVE! Collect “undies” and ask everyone to bring their donations on a designated “Undies Sunday”—it’s that easy.

This need is critical. Please call Peggy Johnson at (716) 854-8181, ext. 408 or e-mail her for more information or to let us know you can help. Thanks!

Take Note! You can download an Undies Sunday Undies Monday flier to use at church or at the office here.

View our beautiful billboard on Ellicott Street!

During the summer, the number of homeless seeking our help escalates. At the same time, giving declines as folks get busy with warm weather activities and vacations.

You can help by asking members of your church to give $1 a day to cover the summer months—$90 for 90 days! Or, ask your Sunday school class or workplace to collect and donate $90. Just $1 a day can make a big difference in our efforts to serve the homeless and near-homeless of Western New York! Thanks for your faithful and consistent generosity.

Click here to donate now.

Volunteers from New Hope Baptist Church “adopted” courtyard planters at our Women and Children’s Shelter this spring. Here, two church members plant a shrub on a chilly spring day. The group will return this month to add flowers!

Watch for the next issue of The Church Ambassador. Your church could be here!

Ask your church to insert one or more of the items below in an upcoming bulletin or newsletter, and to add it to your church Web site’s upcoming events page. Or, you can download our print-ready insert here. Consider placing them in your workplace’s company newsletter, too!

Item One:
Buffalo City Mission urgently needs donations of new, packaged underwear, all sizes to 4XL for the homeless men, women and children staying in its shelters. Please bring your donations to our Church Ambassador, YOUR NAME HERE, or call Aubrey Calhoun, (716) 854-8181, ext. 401.

Item Two:
August 2 is Buffalo City Mission’s second annual Run for the Homeless. This motorcycle event will raise money to fund programs and services for the homeless and near-homeless of Western New York. You don’t have to ride to pledge or attend this exciting event! Log onto www.buffalocitymission.org to download a pledge form and learn more.

Item Three:
This summer, Buffalo City Mission is asking concerned Christians to donate $90 for 90 days of summer. During the summer, the Mission’s shelters are filled to capacity with men, women and children escaping domestic abuse, street violence and other dangers. At the same time, giving declines drastically while folks are on vacation or engaged in other summer activities. If you can help, go to www.buffalocitymission.org and click DONATE ONLINE.






	Church Ambassadors Are Voices of Hope! The Church Ambassador Program is a volunteer program linking the church community to the homeless through the ministry of Buffalo City Mission. Learn more or sign up to become a Church Ambassador here. Next Meeting Thursday, July 24 7:30-8:30 a.m. Buffalo City Mission Men's Community Center 100 E. Tupper Street Contact Information Call to learn more about opportunities mentioned in The Church Ambassador e-newsletter by calling: Aubrey Calhoun Director of Community Relations (716) 854-8181, ext. 401 or email her from the In Touch section above. Take Note! If you know of another church interested in our Church Ambassador Program, tell them to contact Aubrey Calhoun, community relations director, at (716) 854-8181, ext. 401 or e-mail. Thanks! Give to Buffalo City Mission with Confidence!