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November 2015
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Dear Friends, The season is upon us, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Pacifica Institute would like to invite you and yours to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. In an effort to provide more ways to give thanks for the many blessings surrounding us, we encourage one and all to join the blanket drive arranged by Embrace Relief (embracerelief.org) for the benefit of Syrian refugees. If you would like to donate, please either donate directly to Embrace Relief on their…
Find out more »December 2015
13th Annual Coat & Soup Ministry
Last year, we: served over 345 families received 1201 coats had 170 volunteers both days provided 59 blood pressure checks and raised $4607 for the poor and homeless in our area What donations are needed? COATS (New or *slightly* used) – All Sizes New Items (All Sizes) Socks, scarves, hats, gloves, tents, blankets, sleeping bags, underwear Hygiene Kits (Goal: 400 kits) Toothbrushes, mouthwash, razors, toilet paper, soap, lotion, combs, Kleenex, shampoo, conditioner, chapstick, sanitary napkins Where do I bring my…
Find out more »February 2016
Winter Faith Collaborative
We are a loosely connected group that shares one goal - helping to shelter our friends from exposure to the elements for the winter. We have engaged over 40 faith communities with the collective aim of opening at least 15 overnight shelters and daytime warming centers before the coming El Nino storms. Find out more: Winter Faith Collaborative The Winter Faith Collaborative meets every Monday at 7:00 pm. The Willow Glen United Methodist Church is now providing shelter so we are currently meeting…
Find out more »April 2016
Winter Faith Collaborative
We are a loosely connected group that shares one goal - helping to shelter our friends from exposure to the elements for the winter. We have engaged over 40 faith communities with the collective aim of opening at least 15 overnight shelters and daytime warming centers before the coming El Nino storms. Find out more: Winter Faith Collaborative The Winter Faith Collaborative meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 7:00 pm at Dwell Christian Church. 1292 Minnesota Ave. San Jose, Ca. 95125 Hope…
Find out more »December 2016
Coat & Soup Ministry
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Find out more »April 2017
South Bay CROP Hunger Walk
Join us on April 23rd for our annual South Bay CROP Hunger Walk, sponsored by Church World Service (CWS)! With its inception in 1969, CROP Hunger Walks are viewed by many as the granddaddy of charity walks. The walk’s legacy is deeply entrenched even in our own community; since 1993, our community has raised over $1.2 million through 70+ local groups. We walk to respond to resource shortages, to protect and provide for our vulnerable, to build sustainable community, and…
Find out more »April 2018
Global Youth Service Day!
Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is the largest service event in the world and the only one that mobilizes millions of young people who improve their communities through service. The 30th anniversary celebration of Global Youth Service Day is April 20-22. For that occasion, Silicon Valley FACES is helping bring the youth and community together to make San Jose a better a place for everyone. We are meeting up at 8:30AM at 2585 Almaden Rd, San Jose,…
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