Pictured is Lauren Mikelson of Cambridge who is the new part-time fundraiser at One Mission Cambridge. Mikelson is modeling the new hoodie available for sale as one of the upcoming fundraisers for the organization.
One Mission Cambridge has hired Lauren Mikelson of Cambridge as its part-time fundraiser to aid the organization in raising the necessary funds to meet the growing needs of the Cambridge community. To date, One Mission Cambridge provides quality programs, including a food pantry, community navigation, community dinners, and counseling services to its neighbors in need.
Mikelson, a Colorado native, moved to Cambridge with her family three years ago to pursue new adventures and explore the beauty and history of the East Coast. A graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Agricultural Business, she began her career as a production manager on a small farm in Fort Collins, Colorado. Since moving to Cambridge, she has pursued marketing and social media management at Blue Ruin. She is excited to work closely with her beloved local community to help those in need and spread the wonderful message of faith and friendship.
“We are thrilled to have Lauren helping us with raising the necessary funds to meet the growing needs in this community. Since opening in June of 2022, we have grown from serving an average of 209 individuals monthly during the first seven months to serving an average of 359 individuals monthly during the past seven months.
“Finding the resources to support this growing need among our most vulnerable populations can be challenging. We look forward to Lauren forging new partnerships with the churches, businesses, and nonprofit organizations as we move forward,” comments Krista Pettit, Director of One Mission Cambridge, who will continue to oversee all program operations, finances, and business operations for One Mission Cambridge.
“I am thrilled to begin my journey with One Mission! Krista and her coalition of churches have an amazing dream for our local community that will do wonders for people’s physical, mental, and spiritual health. Being a part of improving people’s lives is so rewarding and I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in 2024,” states Mikelson.
“My husband and I settled in Cambridge for one primary reason – the tight-knit and welcoming community. I am excited to return the favor by creating positive change in the lives of our neighbors. I hope to align local businesses and organizations to assist One Mission’s goal of providing not just food and resources for those in need, but also counseling and shelter.”
Mikelson recently participated in the Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser sponsored by the Cambridge Wesleyan Church in February and looks forward to hosting a Purse Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, March 24. Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 5464 Elks Lodge Road in Cambridge. The cost is $30 a ticket and includes a chance to win designer purses. She is looking for sponsors for the event and to provide prize baskets. One Mission Cambridge is also selling hoodies. The cost of each hoodie is $29 each and they can be ordered online at onemissioncambridge.org.
One Mission Cambridge is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, from 1 to 5 p.m. for services. For additional information visit onemissioncambridge.org, Facebook, and Instagram, or call 410-901-3959. For further information about donating to One Mission Cambridge, contact Lauren Mikelson at 443-205-9311 visit onemissioncambridge.org, or follow the organization on Facebook at onemissioncam. Donations can be made to One Mission Cambridge, P.O. Box 1495, Cambridge, MD 21613.
