WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

350 W. Herman Street, Pensacola, FL

Pensacola, Fla. April 7, 2011- The Waterfront Rescue Mission will hold a groundbreaking ceremony in recognition of the start of construction for the future Pensacola rescue shelter on Herman Street on April 20 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to witness this historic event for the city of Pensacola. Construction of the brand new 32,000 sq. ft. rescue shelter will be complete by June 2012.

What: Waterfront Rescue Mission Groundbreaking Ceremony - All are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mission's future Pensacola rescue shelter! Join us to recognize this historic event. Breakfast refreshments will be provided.
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Where: Site of future Waterfront Rescue Mission Rescue Shelter (350 W. Herman St. Pensacola, FL 32505)

The Waterfront Rescue Mission has secured 3.3 acres of land at 350 W. Herman Street and will be moving its rescue shelter from downtown Pensacola to a newly constructed 32,000 s. ft. building. The current Mission shelter has been in service for several decades and no longer provides adequate space for the Mission's needs. The new shelter will provide a total of 124 beds, up from 65 in its current shelter.

This property also has an existing 7,200 sq. ft. building that the Mission will renovate to create a day resource center. Working with other service providers in the area, the Mission will provide a safe place for homeless men, women and children to come during the day for assistance.

The Waterfront Rescue Mission is currently raising funds for this new rescue shelter and day resource center through a capital campaign entitled Building Hope for Tomorrow. For more information or to find out how you can donate to help construct this new shelter and day resource center for the homeless please call 850-478-4027.

Above: Site of Future Waterfront Rescue Mission Shelter