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News Disclaimer: BECAUSE OF THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO ASSIST JEFFERSON COUNTY RESIDENTS. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ST. LOUIS RESIDENTS AT THIS TIME.
Archives Click here to download the 2008 Mission news archives PDF file. ON GOING MISSION NEEDS
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PAGE 8 - Thursday, July 13, 2006 - Jefferson County Leader
Rescue Mission gets OK to use house But site can't be used for daytime training, as operators intended
Click here to read more about this article. Click here to watch the news video from KMOV Channel 4.
Area Food Pantries Running Dry Click here to read this article online.
JBN in the Community Click here to read this article online.
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"Bringing Help, Hope and a Future to Hurting People"
Welcome!
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW! PLEASE READ!!!
We would like to invite anyone who are interested in donating to the Mission to come by and see the facilities and speak with Louise or Mike about the needy of Jefferson County. The Mission has an IRS 990 which summarizes the financial status and service of the Mission. The Mission has an attorney providing counsel as needed and financial accounting firm that oversees the financial statements of the Mission.
Click here to download and print this year's concert Adobe PDF file.
The mission of our organization is to provide food, clothing and shelter for the needy that come to us from Jefferson County and a portion of St. Louis County, Missouri. We serve the homeless and other hungry people, the unemployed, victims of abuse, children, and the elderly and dysfunctional family members. The hurting people who come to us are clearly in need of more than the obvious food, clothing and shelter, which they may be lacking. Some seek a refuge from violence. Some want help finding assistance in overcoming drug or alcohol abuse. Some seek referrals to educational assistance or job training. All who cannot help themselves turn to us, and we have never turned away a call for help. But, because the calls for help are coming in ever-increasing numbers in our part of Missouri, we often cannot help our clients to the full extent that their needs demand.
"Blessed is he that considers the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble."
Psalm 41:1
Our Policy
The Jefferson County Rescue Mission never uses gimmicks or solicits funds from door to door or makes phone calls asking for money. Neither do we place canisters in businesses for the purpose of collecting money. We do not automatically send out our newsletter without the reader's permission. We never assume a donor wants a newsletter unless he or she requests it. We do not buy mailing lists and use them to send out our bimonthly newsletters. Public Relations firms are not hired to help us raise money to operate the Jefferson County Rescue Mission. By faith we believe and depend on monetary gifts from our newsletter readers, local churches and organizations, and from people who hear and see our free public service announcements. It is our belief that people will give if they see that it's a worthy cause. In essence, that is how we raise funds to operate this mission.
All contributions are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) organization.
Referrals
Referrals are made to us by local police, the Sheriff's Department, Missouri Division of Family Services, Family Preservation, Ministerial Alliance, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, State Highway Patrol, churches and other organizations and shelters. We receive NO AID from the United Way, federal or state governmental agencies or government-sponsored welfare programs. The mission is totally funded by individual donations, local churches, Charitable Foundations and Corporate Grants and certain other service organizations such as the local Lions, Optimists, Rotary and Kiwanis Club.
"Freely ye have received, freely give."
Matthew 10:18
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Our Mission Statement
- Fighting Hunger
- Martha's Kitchen (Soup Kitchen)
- Dorcas's Closet (Clothing Bureau)
- Mini-Warehouse
- Food Concert
- Food to Go
- Summer Food Drive
- School Supplies
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas - Hanukkah Food Drive
- Men's Encouragement Center
- Free Summer Camp
- Community Service Program
- Operation Weather Survival
Click here for more information on these benefits.
Please remember to pray for and support these upcoming events:
- A "new" lighted sign for the Mission
- Men's Encouragement Center
- The JCRM's Website--that more people will see it.
- Winter and Summer Food Push*
- Heaters & Blankets*
- Debt Retirement - NEW PROPERTY*
*ONGOING
Michael & Louise Sardo
Executive Directors
Michael Sardo was born in Laurelton on Long Island in New York and grew up in Brooklyn. He attended Columbia University in New York for a short time, and subsequently had a thirty-year career in retail furniture sales and management.
As one of the two executive directors, Mike is responsible for all public relations, community affairs and fund raising. He produces a bi-monthly newsletter, which goes out to about 1,000 individual, churches, other missions and organizations. He writes appeal letters and assists the volunteer grant writer in compiling information for various foundations. Mike solicits funds, goods and services for the operations for the Mission and makes appearances for the Mission at various organizations, service clubs, etc.
"For even I, the Son of Man, came here not to be served but to serve others, and to give my life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28 NLT
Louise Sardo was born in the Bronx in New York City and grew up there. She is a graduate of the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind in the Bronx. Later, she worked as a film splicer for a photography company, worked as a sewing machine operator in a sheltered workshop and also worked for the New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. She has also transcribed for Ediphone court cases and operated PBX machines.
Louise is a co-founder of the Jefferson County Rescue Mission with her husband Michael Sardo. They started the Mission in 1978. As one of the executive directors, Louise oversees the complete internal operation of the Mission. She directs the staff, volunteers and residents. Louise sets up the work schedules for all Mission personnel, both paid and volunteer. She interviews all of the clients seeking help and makes determinations regarding food, clothing, assistance and shelter. She also counsels residents and staff. Louise speaks at churches, clubs and other organizations regarding the work of the Mission.
Norma Pullen
Norma Pullen has been a volunteer for over 25 years. She works closely with Louise Sardo. Norma handles all account receivable and accounts payable. Norma works for Jefferson Memorial Hospital in the Medical Records Department.
Terry Lexa
Planned Giving Opportunities
Click here for more information on Planned Giving Opportunities.
Our need for food is ONGOING.
The Mission is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so all donations are tax deductible. Please help us to help the needy.
For more information, call Louise at (636) 475-3030.
Food Pantry is open five days a week.
Monday - Friday
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
