Media Contact: Lisa Casavant MISSION: AGAPE 724-244-2624 Lisa@Mission-Agape.org www.Mission-Agape.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MISSION: AGAPE Launches with Proven Board of Directors to Combat Food Insecurity in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA – October 23, 2024 – MISSION: AGAPE, a nonprofit focused on serving families in food desert communities throughout Pittsburgh's Mon Valley region, has officially launched. Led by the founders of RQM+ and a dynamic board of successful local business leaders, MISSION: AGAPE is set to make a significant impact in addressing food insecurity. Founded by Kelly and Mike Doyle, MISSION: AGAPE evolved from the McKeesport Agape Center (MAC), created in 2020 to address the food insecurity crisis in McKeesport, a Pittsburgh suburb where the food insecurity rate is 31%, far above the state and national averages. Originally operating out of the Doyle family’s garage, MAC grew rapidly, serving families without access to transportation to reach regional food pantries. By 2022, the program had expanded, leading to the purchase and renovation of a 13,000-square-foot church that became the Agape Center. Today, MISSION: AGAPE’s 40+ volunteers serve over 5,000 people monthly, distributing healthy food, toiletries, and pet food. However, with 110,000 people in the Mon Valley still facing food insecurity, the need remains urgent. Recognizing the growing demand, the Doyles partnered with RQM+ founders Maria Fagan and Lisa Casavant, whose leadership transformed MAC into MISSION: AGAPE with a broader vision. Fagan and Casavant bring their business acumen from RQM+, a global medical device consulting firm, to the organization’s leadership, ensuring a sustainable, scalable approach to addressing food insecurity. “When I first volunteered, I was shocked by the level of need so close to home,” said Casavant, Board VP. “Feeding these families is more than a calling—it’s an urgent necessity.” Board President Fagan added, “We grew RQM+ to be the industry leader in quality, employee satisfaction, and customer satisfaction, and we are applying the same principles here. MISSION: AGAPE is an opportunity to make a transformative impact in people’s lives.” MISSION: AGAPE is currently seeking $200,000 in emergency donations to fund infrastructure improvements, including a walk-in refrigerator, freezer room, box truck, and the OrderAhead system, allowing families to order customized food boxes for delivery. The organization also provides holiday support, offering Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas gifts to those in need. Donate today to ensure no family goes without and be a part of this transformative mission! Together, we can make a lasting impact on those who need it most. To donate or learn more, visit www.mission-agape.org
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