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“Exodus from the Jungle” Community Response Meeting

Please join the conversation as we consider our response to the needs for winter shelter, as well as long term housing. Understanding the needs of low-income and homeless neighbors, how can we collaborate and organize to help meet their needs? Come back and share your thoughts and ideas after seeing “Exodus from the Jungle.” How will we respond?

The film “Exodus from the Jungle” will be shown again at 6:00 pm for those who have not yet seen it or who would like to see it again.

Hosted by Building Hope: a mission team of the Almaden Hills, Cambrian Park and Willow Glen United Methodist Churches in partnership with the Housing for All Alliance. Questions? susan@wgumc.org

13th Annual Coat and Soup Ministry

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coat ministryA collaborative effort sponsored by:
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church, One Warm Coat Foundation, City Team Ministries, NAACP, Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, SiVIC, and many more!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2015
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
484 E. San Fernando St., San José, 95112

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 donations?
  • Emmanuel Family Life Center – Donation Bins
    467 N. White Road ~ San José, CA 95127
  • Grace Baptist Church – Donation Bins
    484 E. San Fernando St. ~ San José, CA 95112

Accepting donations until Friday, 12/11/15

How can I volunteer?

Please contact Rev. Celinda Miranda at celindam@hotmail.com

soup bowl

Download a flyer to share at your congregation or community: coatministry2015

Homelessness: Solutions that Work

Featured Speaker: Brian Greenberg, Ph.D.
Vice President, Programs & Services
InnVision Shelter Network

Hear about effective solutions to end homelessness in our community. Learn how programs at InnVision Shelter Network are working to end homelessness. ƒƒEngage in an informative question and answer session with Dr. Greenberg. ƒƒHear how you can change lives by working together with InnVision Shelter Network.

Refreshments will be served.

Kindly RSVP to Marissa Robbins at mrobbins@ivsn.org or 650-685-5880 x165