My Story…
I'm back once again asking for your help in supporting Light of Life and me as I participate in the Run For A Reason program through the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend events. Light of Life continues to provide assistance and support to those facing homelessness and addiction in the Pittsburgh community. I've been involved with Light of Life going back to high school at North Catholic, and have been a charity runner for them since 2015.
This year I'll be running in the Half Marathon. Thanks to our fundraising efforts during 2021, I will be running the "back half" half marathon, which means I'll start at mile marker 13.1 and complete the back half of the marathon course. I'm looking forward to running through some new neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, which I know will have the great crowd support that I've seen on the half marathon course. (I'm also looking forward to fewer "hills" as I won't be going over any bridges.)
Thank you again for your support!
Description
Since 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, continues to transform lives for women, children, men, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction. Light of Life is the place where hope and healing meet. We are igniting transformation through truth-based programming with our continuum of care and the love of Christ. Our goal is to restore those in need to healthy members of our community.
Last year, the impact we made together included:
- 377,000+ meals, between 300-350 meals a day
- 130 beds available in both buildings across all programs
- 3 chapel services for those in need every day
- 153+ in our Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Programs
- 1,500 Thanksgiving donner baskets provides to families in need
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | Bill and Helen Pilesi | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 30 | Mrs. Murphy | $27.48 |
| Nov 30 | The Yesslers | $27.48 |
| Nov 30 | Mae | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 30 | Anonymous | $54.10 |
