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Peninsula Rescue Mission serves dinner, presents to men on Christmas Eve
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The Peninsula Rescue Mission helps out men in Hampton Roads in all sorts of ways.
Christmas Eve, they helped make sure they got served holiday cheer and so much more with their annual Christmas Eve dinner.
âThis is the hinge that everything spins on,â Faith DeFriese, Accountant and Volunteer Coordinator for the Peninsula Rescue Mission told News 3.
The mission has been a part of DeFriese s family for three generations ever since her grandfather founded it in 1966.
âIt s so much of my life is wrapped up in the mission,â she said.
Mary Michelle Dailey
NEWPORT NEWS Mary Michelle Dailey, 54, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Her passing was unexpected. She was laughing and loving her family and friends only hours before, and she will be sorely missed by all.
Michelle was a special person. She loved deeply, and she was loved deeply. Michelle would just shine brightly from the inside out. The following are from her friends and family. “I can’t imagine not seeing her smiling face or not hearing her laugh.” “A beautiful soul with a contagious smile.” “Every single time I was with Michelle my day was better for her presence.” “One of our kindest and sweetest classmates of the 1984 Bethel High School class.” “Literally the nicest person I’ve ever met.” Words cannot express how much we will miss her.