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Winnipeg Free Press
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SILOAM MISSION CELEBRATES 24TH ANNIVERSARY WITH INNER-CITY BLOCK PARTY
Downtown mission has come a long way since small soup kitchen in 1987

Winnipeg, August 24, 2011 – Siloam Mission is celebrating its 24th Birthday today by throwing a block party for the inner-city community.

The birthday bash includes games for guests of Siloam Mission, live music by local singer-songwriter Harmony Parent and pork on a bun provided by Manitoba Pork Council.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 24, 2011
12:00 – Party starts with games & live music by Harmony Parent
12:30 – Lunch provided by Manitoba Pork Council
1:00 – Address by Floyd Perras, executive director of Siloam Mission

WHERE: Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba

WHY: The downtown shelter has come a long way since its humble beginnings on Main Street in 1987, having grown from a soup kitchen to a 24/7 homeless service provider that offers meals, clothing, overnight shelter, art programming, transitional services, recovery meetings, a full-fledged health centre that includes free dental and eye care, employment training programs and supportive housing. The block party is to celebrate 24 years of growth and serving Winnipeg’s inner city.

For more information, please contact:

Mike Duerksen
Communications Coordinator
Office: 204.956.4344 ext. 238
Cell: 204.228.6429
mike.duerksen@siloam.ca