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Donations needed: Coat & Soup Ministry
We Need Your Help!!
Coat & Soup Ministry
Saturday, December 10, 2016, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Grace Baptist Church
484 E. San Fernando St. ~ San José, CA 95112
A Collaborative Effort Sponsored by:
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Grace Baptist Church, The One Warm Coat Organization, City Team Ministries, NAACP, Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, SiVIC, and many more!
In 2015, we:
- received over 800 coats
- raised $5,400
- had 342 volunteers assist us both days
- served over 450 families (at two giveaways), and
- had 92 people receive blood pressure and/or dentist checks.
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, 12/09/16
How can I volunteer?
Please contact Rev. Celinda Miranda at celindam@hotmail.com
Download a flyer to share with your congregation: coatgiveaway2016
Compassion Games at Luna Park Chalk Festival
SiVIC and the Compassion Games got some sidewalk time at the Luna Park Chalk Festival in Backesto Park in San Jose on Saturday. Many thanks to Joy-Ellen Lipsky and Rowan Fairgrove (with an assist by Darren), who created the piece.
Check the Compassionate Silicon Valley page for information on the Compassion Games and more events this week.
Multifaith Peace Walk and Picnic
Photos from the Multifaith Peace Walk and Picnic held in Palo Alto on September 11, 2016.
Hundreds of people walked from Congregation Etz Chayim to Mitchell Park, passing by University AME Zion Church and Our Lady of the Rosary Church along the way. At the park, they enjoyed a picnic and a program featuring music, multifaith prayers, and words from Palo Alto Mayor Patrick Burk and California 25th District Assemblymember Kansen Chu.
Read more at Palo Alto Online.