В Панам-Сити пройдет банкет «От могил к садам» для сбора средств на помощь бездомным

Panama City Rescue Mission banquet to highlight resident success stories, raise funds ‘Graves into Gardens’ event set for Aug. 22 in Panama City Beach to support homeless recovery programs PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Panama City Rescue Mission joined morning anchor Alyssa Dutton in studio to discuss their upcoming fundraising banquet on Aug. 22. Those at the banquet will hear success stories from local residents who have experienced homelessness and raise money for ongoing recovery programs. The event, called “Graves into Gardens,” runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at 9600 S. Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach. It will feature Christian comedy, dinner provided by Sonny’s BBQ, and personal accounts from residents whose lives have been changed through the mission’s programs, according to Kristen Shelton and Ross Clemons of the Panama City Rescue Mission. Tickets and sponsorships are available at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pcrm-graves-into-gardens-banquet. The Panama City Rescue Mission’s stated mission is “to provide an environment where the compassion and love of Jesus Christ heals and equips people to be successful in overcoming life’s adversities.” The organization operates around three core principles: Rescue, defined as helping individuals escape unfortunate circumstances, destructive habits or poor decisions; Recover, defined as delivering the gospel of Jesus and empowering people to live a life of freedom and joy from addiction and other negative behaviors; and Restore, defined as equipping individuals to lead stable, purpose-filled lives. General admission tickets are $69 and include access to the full program and all main activities. Several sponsorship tiers are also available. Proceeds from the banquet will support the mission’s recovery efforts for people experiencing homelessness in the Panama City area. To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG on Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter). Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Email [email protected]. Please include the article’s headline in your message. Keep up with all the biggest headlines on the WJHG News app, and check out what’s happening outside using the WJHG Weather app. Copyright 2026 WJHG. All rights reserved.