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Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Remains Open During Uncertain Times – open letter from the Executive Director

Dear Friends,
I’ve spent the last several weeks in prayer as the COVID-19 outbreak has escalated throughout the world and our valley. I’m reaching out to assure you that Coachella Valley Rescue Mission remains fully committed to serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness. CVRM remains open, our resident programs up and running. We are fever scanning, sheltering in place, following all CDC guidelines.
To date, no known cases of the coronavirus have been identified at CVRM facilities, and we pray none develop. To ensure the safety of our guests and staff, we are actively working with the Riverside County Public Health Department, our city officials, and the Governor’s office on best practices for our shelters.
I humbly ask you to remember us today. Regardless of an external crisis, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission must continue serving men, women, and children with nowhere else to go. We are their safety net. As precautions for our staff, clients, and volunteers, we had to temporarily suspend all volunteer involvement. Our staff is stretched thin, as are our resources. We need your help right now.
Please pray protection over CVRM, and the precious clients we serve–many of whom have underlying health issues. We trust in God as our sustainer, provider, and healer.
As a friend, I humbly ask that you support us; to provide critical care and services our community relies on, we need your help.
Friends, I know this a scary, unsettling time, but together we will get through this.
Standing together for the good of our neighbors,

Darla Burkett

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