Rock Island, IL -To focus attention on National Hunger and Homelessness Week November 14-22, Christian Care will collect coats and winter clothing to distribute to those in need on Monday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. at its Rescue Mission located at 2209 3rd Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois. Christian Care will bring warmth to the Quad Cities' less fortunate by giving away men's, women's and children's winter coats; hats and gloves; winter clothing and personal care products. With winter fast approaching, Christian Care invites those wishing to help to donate coats, hats and gloves now through November 22.

Each year, Christian Care serves almost 60,000 meals to residents at its rescue mission and its domestic violence shelter?as well as to hungry individuals who come to its community meal site seven days a week, 365 days a year. At this time of year, food supplies tend to dwindle, just when they are needed the most. Food donations are gratefully accepted at all times, and especially around the holidays.

Financial donations to Christian Care are much needed. Without financial support, the organization is hard-pressed to provide the transformative programs and services so vital to those they serve: the homeless, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, those recovering from addictions and those with mental illness. Their two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and their children and a rescue mission for homeless men?provide safe shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, counseling, referrals and guidance to those in need. Christian Care's services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week with the goal of nourishing the bodies, minds, hearts and souls of the men, women and children who come seeking a new way of life.  If you know someone in need, call the Christian Care Crisis Hotline at any hour of the day or night at 309-786-2273. 

Send or bring donations to Christian Care, 2209 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201 or call Marilyn at 309-786-5734 for more information.