1. health and fitness

GIVING BACK
Helping the Homeless and Raising Awareness for Mental Health Illness
Queen City Metal Recycling Is Making A Difference
We all know someone who is struggling
iron, heavy steel, electric motors,
with depression, drug or alcohol addiction,
copper, brass, insulated wire, stain-
suicide or some form of mental health ill-
less steel, alloys, aluminum and
ness. In the United States, one person in
cans, as well as cars, trucks, buses,
four is diagnosed with mental health
farm equipment and machinery,
issues. This is a $382 billion industry, and
electric motors and pallet racking,”
many of those individuals are not covered
said Coffino. Her desire to do more
by health insurance. The Charlotte commu-
for the cause inspired a wonderful
nity of homelessness has become a sad part
event to raise funds to help.
of daily life on our city streets; and our
Queen City Metal Recycling will
homeless, including many servicemen and
host its first annual Recycling Metal
women, often suffer from mental illness.
to Recycle Lives fundraiser at Sugar
Creek
Michelle Coffino, CEO of Queen City
Brewing
Company
on
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 to bene-
Metal Recycling, has a heart for the homeless and mentally ill individuals who frequent her
automobiles and scrap metal donated to this non-
fit mental health illness and homelessness in
recycling facility. “Having a family member with
profit support mental health illness and Queen
Charlotte. This amazing event will have spectacular
mental health illness, I saw the struggles first hand.
City’s Second Chance Program for previously incar-
silent auction items, delicious food to satisfy your
People who are homeless and suffer from mental
cerated individuals who need a job in order to have a
palate, and a remarkable beer to enjoy during the
health illness gave me the passion to help our com-
home.
festivities. You are invited to come make a difference,
munity,” she said. Coffino decided to do something
“Not only are you changing lives by donating to
about it and formed a non-profit 501(C)(3) organiza-
this program, you can also benefit by receiving tax
tion, Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage, Inc. The
credits. We process all kinds of industrial scrap, light
so bring your recycled items and join in the fun!
Visit www.queencitymetalrecycling.com. or call
704.332.9752 for more information.
Queen City Metal Recycling & Paschal Promotions Present the 1st Annual
Recycling Metal to Recycle Lives
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 • 5pm-8pm • Sugar Creek Brewing Company
$15 Admission includes
Entree, 2 Sides and 1 Beer
$4 Beer Specials all night long!
Silent Auction & Raffle
Purchase your tickets now at
ticketssoeasy.com/recyclelives2
Proceeds to benefit Queen City Metal Recycling Salvage, Inc.,
Crisis Assistance Ministry and Men’s Shelter to support mental health
and homelessness in Charlotte.
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Bring at least 1 of these items to
donate and receive 1 Free Beer:
Household utensils, household metal appliances,
large appliances, sporting goods non-ferrous
material and motor vehicles with title
To make donations visit
queencitymetalrecycling.com