United Samaritans Foundation

220 S. Broadway – Turlock, CA 95380

(209)668-4853 Fax (209)668-4854

The Mission of the United Samaritans Foundation is to be an advocate for the poor in the spirit of the Christian Tradition. The Foundation will search out areas of need and explore creative and holistic ways to meet them.

JULY 2005
LET'S GO TO THE FAIR!

HOW TO SAVE $2.00 AT THE FAIR

The Stanislaus County Fair opens 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 29th. Receive a $2.00 discount on Adult Admission by bringing one can of food. This not only saves you money, it benefits USF. The Stanislaus County Fair Board of Directors has once again invited USF to collect canned food at the Fair Gates on opening night. Bring one can of food Friday, July 29 and receive $2.00 discount on Adult Admission.

Volunteers are needed to receive food – 2 hour shifts, call Maris (209) 668-4853. Come and join the fun at the Fair.

PIE CONTEST HELPS HUNGRY

FIRST PLACE PRIZE - $100.00
SECOND PLACE PRIZE - $50.00

Dr. Dave Dubyak of Dubyak Family Chiropratic has informed USF that the entry deadline has been extended for the Third Annual All American Apple Pie Contest. Deliver your delicious apple pies to the Fairgrounds on Friday, July 29 between 7:00 am to 11:00 am. The judging will begin Friday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Dubyak reports that this annual event has always generated 40 to 60 pies for the Turlock hungry and homeless.
THANKS !! To all you that have already registered.

Because of your faithful support, USF Daily Bread Trucks served 29,825 meals in June 2005. USF Daily Bread Trucks serve Hughson, Modesto, Ceres/Keyes and Turlock areas. 193 families (501 individuals) received Emergency Food Boxes.

EMPLOYEE IN SPOTLIGHT

Ever wonder whose pleasant voice you hear when you call USF – it is Paz Macias. Paz joined the USF staff in 1999. She serves as receptionist and greeter. USF says “Thank You Paz.” It is people like Paz who support USF in their efforts to make a difference by daily touching lives in a positive way. You can make a difference!

SAVE THE DATE!

10/29/05

USF FUNDRAISER EVENT @ SKY TREK
IN MODESTO.

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BREAKING NEWS

USF NEEDS NEW OR GENTLY USED ITEMS SUCH AS:

Men and women’s short sleeve shirts, all types of underwear, sleeping bags and men & women’s jeans. All baby items (no car seats or furniture). Personal toiletry items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, including bath towels will be greatly appreciated. Food items: TUNA & SPICES.

Please bring your donations to United Samaritans Foundation at 220 S. Broadway, Turlock. All donations are tax deductible. Receipts are given.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President          John S. Rogers
Vice President   Ernie Gemperle
Secretary         Cathee Vaughn
Treasure          June A. Rogers

MEMBERS AT LARGE

Carol Tougas, Mary I. Gallo,
Elaine Lyons, John Dunn,
and Fr. Bill McDonald

SAME MISSION,
NEW IMAGE

President John Rogers recently announced that USF will soon have a new Logo. A Modesto firm has volunteered to donate their services to create a new Logo for marketing & fundraising purposes.

We Want To Hear From YOU !!

If you desire to receive your monthly newsletter at your e-mail address, send your name and address to usf2219@aol.com and put the word Newsletter in the subject line. This will save USF postage and printing costs. However, if you do not have internet access, we gladly will continue to mail the newsletter to you. Also, if you know of someone that wishes to be added to our mailing list, please let us know.

Enclosed is my gift to United Samaritans Foundation

	In Memory Of_______	In Honor Of_______	Gift Given For:
Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________			_____Death _____Anniversary of Death _____Birthday
Please Send Acknowledgement to:			_____Wedding Anniversary _____Graduation _____Fathers Day
Name________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________			_____Mother's Day _____Christmas _____Other
	DONOR INFORMATION	Enclosed is my gift of $_____________
Name____________________________________________________Phone Number____________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________

Please make your check payable to UNITED SAMARITANS FOUNDATION
and mail this form with your contribution to:
United Samaritans Foundation - 220 South Broadway - Turlock, CA 95380

YOUR GIFT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE