Shelters & Missions

Spread the Word About Your Missing Loved One

Why It's Important

Shelters and missions often interact with transient populations who might have seen your loved one. They can be valuable resources in spreading the word and gathering information.

Step-by-Step Guide

Identify Relevant Shelters and Missions

Step 1: Make a list of local shelters and missions in your area.
Step 2: Find contact information for shelter managers and mission directors.

Print Flyers

Step 1: Create flyers with a recent photo of your loved one, their name, age, physical description, last known location, and contact information.
Step 2: Include a brief summary of the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and any relevant details.

Distribute Flyers to Shelters

Step 1: Visit local shelters and provide them with flyers.
Step 2: Ask shelter managers to distribute flyers to staff and residents and keep an eye out for your loved one.

Additional Resources for Flyer Distribution

Distribute Flyers to Missions

Step 1: Visit local missions and provide them with flyers.
Step 2: Ask mission directors to distribute flyers to staff and residents and keep an eye out for your loved one.

Templates

Template for Identifying Relevant Shelters and Missions.docx

Press Release.docx

Email Templates

Template for Contacting Shelters

Subject: Urgent: Request for Assistance in Finding Missing Person – John Doe

Dear [Shelter Manager's Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to request your assistance in locating my missing brother, John Doe. John was last seen at Columbia Mall on April 15, 2025, and our family is deeply concerned for his safety.

John has been struggling with homelessness and mental illness, which makes his situation even more urgent. We believe that the support of your shelter could significantly help in spreading the word and gathering valuable information from the community. We would be grateful if you could distribute the attached flyer to your staff and residents and keep an eye out for John.

Attached to this email, you will find:

Missing Person Flyer: Information about John, including his physical description, last known whereabouts, and contact information.
Press Release: Detailed information about John's case.

Please let me know if you would be able to assist us in this critical time. I am happy to provide any additional information or answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jane Doe

(555) 987-6543

jane.doe@example.com

Template for Contacting Missions

Subject: Urgent: Request for Assistance in Finding Missing Person – John Doe

Dear [Mission Director's Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request your assistance in locating my missing brother, John Doe. John was last seen at Columbia Mall on April 15, 2025, and our family is deeply concerned for his safety.

John has been struggling with homelessness and mental illness, which makes his situation even more urgent. We believe that the support of your mission could significantly help in spreading the word and gathering valuable information from the community. We would be grateful if you could distribute the attached flyer to your staff and residents and keep an eye out for John.

Attached to this email, you will find:

Missing Person Flyer: Information about John, including his physical description, last known whereabouts, and contact information.
Press Release: Detailed information about John's case.

Please let me know if you would be able to assist us in this critical time. I am happy to provide any additional information or answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jane Doe

(555) 987-6543

jane.doe@example.com