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Almost exactly 33 years ago, Neil and Margie Donnelly embarked on a 4,000-mile bike ride from Frederick to Florence, Oregon. Now, they’re doing it again. And this time, when they get to the West Coast, they’re turning around and coming back. Read more at fredericknewspost.com The post Frederick couple embarks on 8,400-mile bike expedition across U.S. and back appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

The Religious Coalition is the beneficiary of a generous gift from the Carole June Benson Estate.  The Coalition has honored Carole’s legacy by naming the Community Living and Dining Rooms at the new Emergency Family Shelter in her honor.  Additionally, a portion of her gift established an endowment fund to support the Emergency Family Shelter […] The post Carole June Benson Estate Gift Establishes New Endowment Fund to Benefit the Coalition’s New Emergency Family Shelter appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

Thank you to our generous donors and supporters for helping us reach our goal to make the Emergency Family Shelter a reality. This weekend, Donors, Staff, and Community Leaders gathered at the new shelter for an intimate Grand Opening and walk-through. Executive Director Nick Brown shared these thoughtful words with attendees. “It’s almost cliché, the […] The post Thank you! appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

Renovations will soon be complete on the farmhouse the Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs acquired in 2019 to house its emergency family shelter program. The coalition aims to finish construction on the building — located at 7516 Hayward Road — next month and start welcoming families to the shelter in early March, according to […] The post Renovations at Religious Coalition emergency family shelter set to finish next month appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

Frederick, Maryland – The Religious Coalition Beyond Shelter Campaign has surpassed the  fundraising goal of $3.5 million in gifts, pledges, and government funding in support of the  Coalition’s new Emergency Family Shelter. The Campaign supports the establishment of a  single-site 24-hour Emergency Family Shelter program. Co-Chairs Dr. Gregory Rausch and  Pastor Barbara Kershner Daniel led […] The post Beyond Shelter Campaign surpasses $3.5 million in gifts, pledges, and government funding in support of the Coalition’s new Emergency Family Shelter. appeared first on The Re ..read more

CREATED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY, The Linda Keller Delauter Memorial Golf Classic celebrates Linda’s life by raising money to support our work combating the effects of poverty in our community. This year, attendees and sponsors helped to raise more than $25,000 for the Coalition’s future home of the Emergency Family Shelter. Thank you to our […] The post The Linda Keller Delauter Memorial Golf Classic 2021 appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

Starting Wednesday, May 12, The Religious Coalition’s office will be open on Wednesday’s from 12–2pm for people to pick up personal care products including: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, facial tissue, soap, body wash, shaving supplies, etc. Please share this information with your network so our neighbors can get the personal care products they need. The post Personal Care Items Available for Pickup appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

We are both humbled and incredibly excited to announce that the Beyond Shelter Campaign has surpassed $2.0 million dollars in gifts and pledges. Since 2014, The Religious Coalition has offered the only Emergency Family Shelter in Frederick County to help families in need. For the past six years, benevolent congregations and a strong network of […] The post Beyond Shelter Campaign reaches $2.0 million dollars in gifts and pledges appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more

A sincere thank you to Evangelical Lutheran Church, Frederick, Maryland for their recent gift to the Beyond Shelter Campaign. We are grateful for their loyal support over our 40 years serving the Frederick Community. In photo from left to right: Neil Donnelly, Director of the Emergency Family Shelter; Nick Brown, Executive Director of The Religious […] The post Beyond Shelter Campaign Update appeared first on The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs ..read more