The FilmEmerge Challenge

Dear Friend,

You may have been disturbed by news stories about todays plight of homeless and needy people in your surrounding areas.  Todays economy has put many deserving families into situations that may have placed them out of their homes, due to job losses or other unexpected economic reasons.

Todays homeless shelters are at over capacity. They are temporary shelters for many families and individuals who have been placed into their circumstance undeservingly.  These homeless shelters provide a warm meal, and a place to sleep.  Many of the people that retreat to these shelters, have hope and the desire to change their situation.

Do you remember ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’  the 2006 American biographical film, based on the true story of Chris Gardner?  The film starred Will Smith as Gardner, an-on-and-off-homeless salesman-turned stockbroker.  In 1981, this smart salesman and family man invests in a medical apparatus that turned his investment into financial troubles.  Without money, but totally committed to his son Christopher, Mr. Gardner sees the chance to fight for his internship position, offering a more promising career.  His fight from being homeless for his independence, was created by his inner faith and hope.

There are many Chris Gardner’s out there in today’s homeless shelters.  There are many stories, like ‘The Pursuit of Happiness’ that the FilmEmerge Foundation would like to help.

For many homeless people, the circumstances vary.  But typically, they need positive reinforcement and assistance towards the will to become independent again.

The FilmEmerge Foundation is raising awareness towards the homeless, raising funds for it’s Movies For Shelters Program.  The Movies For Shelters Program, provides homeless shelters with spiritual, positive, and uplifting films.  

The FilmEmerge Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, assist in the retraining of displaced workers in job retraining programs for the film and motion picture industry.  Additionally, the Foundation assist deserving students in scholarship programs for film schools and theater arts programs.

On behalf of the deserving and homeless, we are pleading for your generous support.  Can you find a way to support during these most difficult times?  

Supporting the Commercial Film Challenge by participating your small business in the commercial competition, or a direct contribution to The FilmEmerge Foundation, will help the plight of the deserving homeless.  

Generous supporters like you will insure that we can assist in the positive reinforcement of hope, faith, and independence for the homeless.

Bless you and yours today and throughout the upcoming Season.

Sincerely,

Jonathan C. Rayos – President | Founder                  

Scott Paul Dunham – Executive Director 

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