[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S6991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DETROIT RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries--
DRMM--on 100 years of dedicated service to the Metro Detroit community. 
Through their commitment to meeting the emotional, spiritual and 
material needs of the individuals they serve each day, the Detroit 
Rescue Mission Ministries truly embody their motto: ``Rebuilding one 
life at a time.''
  Founded in 1909, this faith-based, non-profit organization has 
consistently worked to combat the debilitating and persistent 
challenges of homelessness, hunger, and addiction in southeastern 
Michigan. The DRMM has waged this important fight by bringing together 
a variety of interested parties throughout southeastern Michigan, as 
well as a wealth of resources. By coordinating 50,000 donors, 120 
faith-based organizations, and multiple State, county, and local 
government agencies, the DRMM has galvanized the community support 
necessary to make a significant difference in the lives of 
Michiganders.
  The DRMM has played a central role in the rehabilitation of countless 
individuals in Metro Detroit. The DRMM provides basic necessities for 
at-risk individuals while fostering a desire to rebuild their lives. 
This organization offers critical services in the form of emergency, 
transitional, and permanent housing; psychological and spiritual 
counseling; substance abuse treatment; and emergency food and clothing. 
Each year, the DRMM provides 1 million nutritious meals at seven local 
facilities; more than 160,000 nights of emergency shelter; 75,000 
clothing items; and substance abuse treatment for thousands of men and 
women.
  I know my colleagues join me in congratulating all who have 
contributed to the important work of the Detroit Rescue Mission 
Ministries over the years, and I look forward to another century of 
commitment to the community.

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