MONTREAL, Feb. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is not a surprise that the intense cold that we have experienced in Montreal this winter has been particularly difficult for the homeless and the less fortunate. But this extreme temperature has also made some unusual victims. Indeed, the USS Little Rock, an American warship, is stuck in the Port of Montreal because of the early formation of ice on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Originally aiming to reach Florida through Halifax, the USS Little Rock is stopped in Montreal until the end of March. Seeing this situation, the crew has decided to roll up their sleeves and offered to do volunteer work at Welcome Hall Mission, contributing to the well-being of those living in precarious conditions. They will come to sort food and serve customers at the Marché Bon Accueil.
“We are very happy to welcome these Marines who have decided to turn a troublesome situation into a great deed. Their valuable help will be much appreciated,” said Sam Watts, president and CEO of Welcome Hall Mission. To help Montrealers in need, the organization needs to count on 96,042 volunteer hours annually to operate their multiple services.
| WHEN: | Friday, February 23 at 11 AM | |
| WHAT: | Photo and interview opportunity with the US Navy members working as volunteers in the Marché Bon Accueil | |
| WHO: | Nancy Dossous, donor relations advisor at Welcome Hall Mission | |
| 24 members of the US Navy | ||
| WHERE: | 4755 Acorn, Door D, Montréal |
To follow Welcome Hall Mission:
| Web site: welcomehallmission.com Facebook: facebook.com/MissionBonAccueil YouTube: youtube.com/user/whmba | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/2528106?trk=tyah Twitter: twitter.com/whmba |
For more information or to schedule an interview:
| Sophie Allard, APR AH!COM 514-499-3030, ext. 771 514-808-9474 sa@ahcom.ca | Isabelle Letourneau Communications advisor 514 523-5288, ext. 326 438 838-1212 iletourneau@missionba.com |