More than 150 men gathered Friday, May 7th at City Rescue Mission for the third annual “It’s a Guy Thing” men’s event. More than $47,000 dollars were raised at the event to help develop a Job Placement Center at the Mission.

The funds raised at this event will help run wiring under the street to the location, expand the bathroom space, purchase four computers for job searching and provide training for clients. The goal of the Job Placement Center at City Rescue Mission is to connect graduates of the Bridge to Life Recovery Program to available jobs in the City as well as provide the training necessary to obtain better paying jobs. Stable employment is key to the success of so many clients that are transitioning back into the community.

“Many thanks to all the men who attended this event. Their compassion is an immeasurable gift to the homeless men of Oklahoma City.” Said Tom Jones, president and CEO, City Rescue Mission.

For information on how you can participate in helping the men at City Rescue Mission please contact Tiffany Webb, director of development, at 232-2709X154 or email twebb@cityrescue.org.

The Mission is getting prepared for the third annual “It’s a Guy Thing” Men’s Event. An event for men, planned by men to benefit the men living at City Rescue Mission.
Just like Oklahoma City is changing, so are the needs of the homeless in our community. As we are “Building for a Better Future” for this great city, we must do the same for those who are in need. City Rescue Mission has acquired a 1,000 square-foot building directly across from the main facility and the possibilities are endless, however so are the costs. This year’s, “It’s a Guy Thing” will be raising money to develop a new Job Placement Center in this building. In order to get this area up and running, wiring needs to be run under the street to the location, four computers purchased for job searching, heating and air conditioning added, the bathroom expanded and clients need to be trained.

Please join in “Building for a Better Future” for the men at City Rescue Mission by attending a catered lunch on Friday, May 7th at the Mission from 11:45 AM- 1:00 PM. If you would like to come please email your name and address to Tiffany Webb at twebb@cityrescue.org so we can reserve you and your friends a seat. There is no charge to attend the event, however during the program there will be an opportunity to give towards the project. If you cannot attend but would like to help with the project, donate online or mail in your gift.