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Tulsa City Councilors Give Back at the John 3:16 Mission
ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASE: Published 11-23-2010
Published 11-23-2010
In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, Tulsa's City
Councilors will come together tonight and serve their fellow
Tulsans at the John 3:16 Mission's "Great Thanksgiving
Banquet." The event will be held at the John 3:16 Mission's
Men's and Women's Ministries facility, located at 506 North
Cheyenne Avenue. The event will begin at 6:15 PM, and will
last approximately one hour.
While the Great Thanksgiving Banquet is an annual event, its
need has never been greater than in 2010. "In the past two
years our economy has been hit harder than we've seen in
generations, causing unparalleled levels of unemployment and
homelessness," said Councilor Rick Westcott, Chairman of the Tulsa
City Council. "In this time of increased need, it is all the
more important that we give as we are able, and assist those in our
community who need our help the most. John 3:16 and
organizations throughout Tulsa play a vital role in protecting
Tulsans, and ensuring they have the necessary resources during this
challenging time. I'm proud that my colleagues and I have the
opportunity to assist John 3:16 tonight in meeting their mission,"
said Westcott.
The John 3:16 Mission's "Great Thanksgiving Banquet" is an
annual program, regularly serving over 2,000 Tulsans throughout the
six day event. Tuesday night is the official kickoff for the
Banquet, which will run through Sunday.
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