All of us at South Florida Urban Ministries (SFLUM) want to thank you for being a part of our 8th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery ministry. This year was our largest outreach ever as together we prepared and delivered over 3,500 Thanksgiving meals from 6 sites for low-income families, shut-ins and others in need throughout our community. What was even more amazing is that more than 850 of you came out on Thanksgiving morning as volunteers to contribute your efforts and goodwill to make this collective outreach a tangible blessing for thousands of people!

At South Florida Urban Ministries, we provide life-changing opportunities to children and families year round. Through children and youth programs and economic development initiatives, we empowerpeople to move from poverty to prosperity.

We build support and momentum for all of our ministries including the Thanksgiving Meal outreach at the Black Tie and Blue Jeans (BTBJ) Benefit and Auction. Our upcoming BTBJ event will be held on Friday, May 8, 2009. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising!

I am not just grateful for your involvement, but am greatly encouraged by volunteers and partners like you. Thank you again for your support of our mission. May you enjoy a blessed Christmas and New Year!

Gratefully,
Brent Hursey-McLaughlin
Executive Director