By Craig Michaels
For the fourth year in a row, Mai Salon on El Paseo will hold their annual Christmas Gathering to benefit the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM). Mai Salon partners with the CVRM for the holidays in addition to many special events throughout the year to help meet the needs of their residents. Owner Maily Pinkerton O’Neil, shared why she started this annual gathering: “It touched close to home growing up in a family in need.” She went on to say; “We help the families of the CVRM to look and feel their best so they can go out and get a job with the goal of integrating back into society.” The Christian message the CVRM exemplifies to the many families and homeless it helps, is also something Maily resonates with.
Founded in 1971, the CVRM has been a place of refuge for our homeless and needy here in the Valley. This safe haven is a place of rest for the weary where daily physical and spiritual needs can be met. Over the years, the Mission has continued to meet the ever growing needs of the homeless, who for a variety of reasons have found themselves without the basic necessities of life. The life changing help of the CVRM is only possible through the donations of people like you and I. The dedicated staff of volunteers helps serve over 175,000 hot meals annually.
Your generous donations of clothing, toys and toiletries will be greatly appreciated Friday, December 11, 2015, at Mia Salon Located at;73-833 El Paseo # 104, Palm Desert. The gathering is scheduled from 6pm to 10pm and guests are invited to enjoy food, music and raffles. If you haven’t been visited El Paseo during the holidays to see all the beautiful decorations, it will certainly put you in the holiday spirit.
For more information call Mai Salon at: (760) 779-8009.
Written By: Craig Michaels
Craig Michaels Productions
(760) 880-3848
