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We are very excited to share some big news with you about the future of Mission of Love Charities in our November Newsletter. With the holidays right around the corner we are asking for you help serving homeless and low-income families.

November 2017

We are very excited to share our new image and update you on all the things our organization has been working on since last May of 2017. The big first change was the revision and approval of our mission statement which was approved last June by our Board of Directors. Our mission is to empower, educate, and advocate for low-income individuals and families in order to diminish poverty in our community. We are also happy to share our new logo which represents the new look for our organization. The heart is still present representing the love and care we have for our clients and community but is now formed by two arms which come together creating a hug, the human figure was replaced by the formed heart and the circle on top creates the human figure now. The colors represent peace, trust, loyalty, health, energy and warmth.

We have also expanded programming and worked on strengthening the structure of the organization in order to improve our operations and services. Our new strategy is to partner with different agencies and organizations in order to enhance our services and fill the gaps in services needed in our community.

We hope this Newsletter which we named "Mission Insider" will allow our organization to communicate with its stakeholders and community to share information about its programs and services as well as to honor the individuals that make our work possible.

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Mission of Love Charities Inc. Featured on Comcast Newsmakers

Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Ana Paola Bueno, the Executive Director of Mission of Love Charities Inc., about the programs they provide for low income and homeless individuals. Also discussed is their Thanksgiving Distribution, which will be held on November 20th from 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

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Mission of Love Charities (MOLC) opened its new food pantry at its warehouse located at 6180 Old Central Ave. Capitol Heights, MD on July 5, 2017 and hopes to serve at least 1,200 individuals and families in need this Fiscal Year. MOLC's pantry is open six days a week and provides free food for homeless and low-income individuals and families below 150% of the federal poverty guideline. Eligibility is based on household income and individuals/families must bring proof of income for each member of the household as well as a valid form of ID. Our organization partners with the Capital Area Food Bank and purchases food from them at .19 cents per pound in order to stock the pantry weekly. Donations are always welcome as the need for food in the community is vast.

If you are shopping at Amazon on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, a percentage of your purchase can be donated to the Mission of Love Charities, Inc.

Once you have designated MOLC as your charity, every time you shop on Amazon, visit smile.amazon.com (instead of amazon.com).

Thank you for your support!

Events

Back-to-School Community Fair

On August 19, 2017 Mission of Love Charities distributed backpacks and school materials to 225 Elementary, Middle and High School kids in need.

Please click here to see more pictures of the event.

Mission of Love Charities, Inc. will be distributing holiday food baskets for homeless and low-income individuals and families on November 20, 2017 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at its warehouse located at 6180 Old Central Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743.

Our organization will be setting a Toy Shop for homeless and low-income parents at its Warehouse on December 21, 2017 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Please note we will verify household income in order to make sure individuals qualify.

We are in need of Toy donations as our goal is to provide toys to 250-300 kids this year. If your organization would like to partner with Mission of Love Charities and donate please contact abueno@molc-inc.org.

Mission of Love Charities, Inc. Is looking for nominations for its "Bucky" Trotter Humanitarian Awards Ceremony that will be held on May 3, 2017. Please help us recognize an individual, group or organization that has exemplified the organization's mission through their outstanding involvement and dedication to our community as well as to honor an individual, group or organization that has performed significant volunteer service to a nonprofit or educational institution in a way that positively affects the community.

Training & Education at MOLC

Mental Health First Aid

In Partnership with the Mental Health Association of Greater Washington (Community Health Education and Research Corporation) MOLC provided its first Mental Health First Aid Session on October 11th and 18th of 2017. During this two-day session, 22 participants learned how to recognize the signs of crisis and seek help. Participants received training on Mental Health First Aid and how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Participants who completed the class received a certificate as Mental Health First Aiders.

If you are interested in this training opportunity please email:

abueno@molc-inc.org as we are planning for our next session.

Employability Skills Training

Mission of Love Charities, Inc. offers an Employability Skills Training program under its Workforce Development Initiative with the support of a Prince George's County Community Development Block Grant. Each session is aimed at preparing participants to get back into the workforce and excel in the jobs they will get. Our Employability Skills Training helps participants understand personal growth, ethic, conduct and retaining a job while understanding the demands and changes in the workforce environment.

Please click here for more information.

Urban Gardening-Diabetes and Obesity Prevention Class

Mission of Love Charities partnered with the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardeners program to provide four workshops on Urban Gardening at its warehouse. Under this initiative MOLC uses its garden to educate individuals on how to grow fruits and vegetables in order to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity.

For more information on our Urban Gardening Session please click here.

November's Featured Volunteers

Xavier White

Xavier has been volunteering continuously for Mission of Love Charities for more than four years. He works tirelessly sorting clothing, helping clients with donations, organizing and restocking at our warehouse.

We truly appreciate his commitment and love for our organization as he comes every week to support our mission.

Thank you Xavier for all your years of service not only to our organization but to our community.

Delia Nolasco

Delia has been volunteering for Mission of Love Charities since September of 2017 and has made a big difference at our Warehouse. She volunteers with our organization at least once a week for several hours and we appreciate her energy and commitment and her incredible work ethic.

Thank you Delia for such an amazing job!

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