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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse opened a new bottle and can redemption center business on Tuesday. It’s called Mission Returns and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Rescue Mission to help end hunger and homelessness.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  On the coldest night of the year, members of the Housing and Homeless Coalition of Central New York searched for and counted homeless people in Syracuse Wednesday night.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Over 2,000 people from Syracuse are able to get a Christmas dinnner with the hlep of the rescue mission.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  A Syracuse shoemaker wants to make sure other feet are happy and warm this holiday season. As one of the remaining cobblers in our area, Ralph Rotella owns Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The Rescue Mission and more than 200 volunteers are making sure those that need a warm meal are not going hungry this Thanksgiving. That's something the entire community can be grateful for.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Wednesday morning the Hofmann Sausage Company donated a total of 48,000 hot dogs to two local organizations

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  The Syracuse agency is preparing for a record number of meals to be served this Thanksgiving.

Saturday, September 15, 2012  The Rescue Mission welcomed over 2,000 people to its 125th anniversary block party on Gifford Street Saturday afternoon, including many former volunteers, workers, visitors and guests.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Seven years ago, Auburn resident Aaron Hilmerson was homeless and addicted to drugs. Today, thanks to charitable organization The Rescue Mission, Aaron holds a managerial job at a local hospital and - as of this week - is a proud homeowner.

Sunday, April 08, 2012  The smell of freshly made donuts filled the air in the Rescue Mission Food Services Center Sunday afternoon, as more than 200 people filled the room to enjoy a free Easter dinner.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  If you're heading to the grocery store in the next of couple of days searching for the perfect ham, be prepared to shell out a few more dollars.  The price of ham is on the rise.  On the wholesale level, ham is selling for about 75 cents a pound this spring, which is in line with last year. But that price is well above the average 55 cents per pound price in the previous five years.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  The Rescue Mission unveiled a new district in Syracuse in honor of its 125th anniversary.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Rescue Mission benefit shows what homeless is about

Sunday, January 22, 2012  'Cooking' community has so many contestants, the event's already extended

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Tuesday night, the Rescue Mission was on patrol and dropping off food, drinks and blankets to homeless people in Syracuse.