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Andy Bales, utilizing over 20 years of experience working alongside the homeless, will share how Union Rescue Mission has worked to overcome NIMBYism and provide opportunities for homeless men, women and children.  His work, as it relates to hospitals, law enforcement and other agencies “dumping” homeless people in the Skid Row area, has been featured in national and local news.  Andy Bales will share strategies on how to be a blessing to our homeless friends and how to use local media in meeting the opposition.

Experienced leader will share life lessons on communications with
board, management of staff, making the most of crisis intervention,
dealing with enemies and sin in the camp, utilizing press to
accomplish your mission, and we will speak to each other about
keeping life, family and ministry in balance.

One of the top three Fundraising professionals in Los Angeles as
named by the Association of Fundraising Professionals will lead a
discussion of a multifaceted and effective fundraising strategy for
your organization. Come and learn how to do the same and share
your ideas for fundraising with your peers.

Union Rescue Mission works to overcome NIMBYism and provide opportunities for homeless people. This workshop offers a video presentation sharing the ministry’s work and provides strategies on how to be a blessing to homeless friends, identify available tools and use local media in meeting opposition.

UYWI 2010,Walking with Families in Crisis: Addressing the Realities of Homelessness, Andy Bales

CCDA2010-Andy Bales- You Are The Mission