CONTACT
Kathleen Medved
Martha’s Village & Kitchen
760.347.4741 x308
kathleen.medved@neighbor.org
 Indio, California — (September 30, 2010) – The City of Rancho Mirage has designated Martha's Village & Kitchen as one of four organizations to receive $50,000. The Rancho Mirage City Council recognizes thetremendous need for food and shelter, and the City is fortunate to help those in need during these tough economic times. This is the largest award that Martha's Village & Kitchen has ever received from the City. Three meals a day are prepared seven days a week, every day of the year. The funds will be used to help provide the 300,000 meals served annually and the expenses associated with sheltering 220 homeless residents in our Coachella Valley.
Scott Hines, Rancho Mirage City Councilmember, presented the funds to Martha's Village & Kitchen Executive Director, John Wolohan, on Thursday, Sept 30, 2010.
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Martha’s Village & Kitchen was founded in 1990 and recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary of making a difference in the lives of thousands of people. It is the largest provider of comprehensive homeless services in Riverside County. Its continuum of care provides a place for people to regain their lives and includes Emergency and Transitional housing for single adults and families, Counseling, Job Skills, Career and Education Training, Medical Care and Children's Services. Martha's Village & Kitchen also provides services to the community at its Medical Clinic, Emergency Services such as food boxes, clothing vouchers, infant supplies, utility, transportation & rent assistance and a daily meal to the public. Every dollar raised for Martha's Village & Kitchen stays in the Coachella Valley to continually serve its neighbors in need.
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