Annual
DRMI STREET CORNER GIVEAWAY
Carter Howell Strong Park
Frenchtown community
2019 Sponsors & Supporters
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"This was an awesome event for the community, thank you, thank you!" Tom, (homeless man)
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Tallahassee, Florida – Divine Revelations Ministries, Inc. (DRMI) sponsored its 2nd Annual DRMI Street Corner Giveaway at the Carter Howell Strong Park in the Frenchtown Community of Tallahassee (N. Copeland St.), on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. DRMI is so thankful to all of the wonderful volunteers, presenters, organizations and agencies who joined us to make this event a HUGE success! We bring critical services to the streets, where our guests need them most.
Thanks to generous donors, those in need were able to eat & "shop" for free clothes and shoes, got their hair cut and braided, finger nails painted; and children participated in Kids stART, showcasing their painting skills. We were blessed with presentations from Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox and Leon Co. Sheriff Walt McNeil, both of who solidified clear messages about the importance of safety, the spirit of community and unity for all residents.
The DRMI Street Corner Giveaway is a rent-free, premise free, free pop-up department store concept designed to give away clothing to the community’s homeless and those in need. The original concept of this type of event was pioneered in Cape Town, South Africa. This new DRMI sponsored annual event is designed for the homeless but was open to the public.
A special "Thank You!" to DRMI Board Members, Pastor Anthony & Maryanne Matthews, Watson Temple Institutional Church of God in Christ, Holy Cross Anglican church, Life Church International, NAMI Tallahassee, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, League of Women Voters, Moms Demand Justice, Bond Community Health Center, co-workers, classmates, college students & other young people, and those from the homeless community who pitched in to help! Together and united as ONE, we served the community of men, women and children who inspired us with their humor and patience, but most of all by sharing their stores and expressions of gratitude. See the demographics below.
So until the next time...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FROM DRMI!
Divine Revelations Ministries, Inc. is a 501c3 public charity organization with the IRS and donations are tax deductible. The mission of DRMI is to help all people live more enriching lives. DRMI supports the local community through volunteerism, behind-the-walls and reentry programs, financial crisis assistance, donations, outreach activities and referrals to other community resources.
Thanks to generous donors, those in need were able to eat & "shop" for free clothes and shoes, got their hair cut and braided, finger nails painted; and children participated in Kids stART, showcasing their painting skills. We were blessed with presentations from Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox and Leon Co. Sheriff Walt McNeil, both of who solidified clear messages about the importance of safety, the spirit of community and unity for all residents.
The DRMI Street Corner Giveaway is a rent-free, premise free, free pop-up department store concept designed to give away clothing to the community’s homeless and those in need. The original concept of this type of event was pioneered in Cape Town, South Africa. This new DRMI sponsored annual event is designed for the homeless but was open to the public.
A special "Thank You!" to DRMI Board Members, Pastor Anthony & Maryanne Matthews, Watson Temple Institutional Church of God in Christ, Holy Cross Anglican church, Life Church International, NAMI Tallahassee, Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, League of Women Voters, Moms Demand Justice, Bond Community Health Center, co-workers, classmates, college students & other young people, and those from the homeless community who pitched in to help! Together and united as ONE, we served the community of men, women and children who inspired us with their humor and patience, but most of all by sharing their stores and expressions of gratitude. See the demographics below.
So until the next time...THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FROM DRMI!
Divine Revelations Ministries, Inc. is a 501c3 public charity organization with the IRS and donations are tax deductible. The mission of DRMI is to help all people live more enriching lives. DRMI supports the local community through volunteerism, behind-the-walls and reentry programs, financial crisis assistance, donations, outreach activities and referrals to other community resources.
TOTALS |
DEMOGRAPHIC |
104 |
Needy adults attended the event |
22 |
Children attended the event |
56 |
Self-identified as homeless |
28 |
Self-identified Kearney Center as their residence |
2 |
Self-identified Hope House as their residence |