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S. Broadway – Turlock, CA 95380 (209)668-4853 Fax
(209)668-4854
usf2219@aol.com
“United
Samaritans Foundation Mission is to deliver food to people in need
in
Stanislaus County, and to facilitate the provision of services
to those people
to
assist them in a transition to a better quality
of life.”
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NOVEMBER 2005
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Harvesting a Legacy of Hope Update
You Made It Happen – Harvesting a Legacy of Hope
Huge Success – Goal Exceeded!!
“Because of the support from Friends of USF and the hard work by Marie Assali and her Committee, USF's first fund raiser was a success and exceeded our goal” says Board President, John Rogers. “Marie Assali and her Committee will share the breakdown of the $100,000 plus raised for the “Daily Bread” programs in the December newsletter.” “The Committee is already scheduling the date for the 2006 Event. You may call (209) 668.4853 or visit our website www.unitedsamaritans.org for updates.
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Urgent
We Need You!
1 – Please read the information below to see how you can help provide a Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need.
2 – Please read the information below to see how you can participate in the 10th Annual Pumpkin Pie Contest.
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PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
470 individuals received 3 meals for 3 days via the Emergency Food Box Program. Because of your faithful support, 4,230 meals were provided during October 2005. You made it possible for USF Daily Bread Trucks to serve 27,188 meals in October 2005. On the highest day 1,691 meals were served.
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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
Judy Navarro
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“Cold weather creates additional needs for the homeless community” says Executive Bill Sturtevant, “and USF needs to be able to help supply those needs.” “USF will gladly accept all blankets, heavy socks, warm jackets, jeans (all sizes, male or female), gloves, hats, and plastic ponchos for the rainy days.” “Also, needed are sleeping bags, toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant.”
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Spotlight
Volunteer Vern Ellman
August 1993 Vern and Witnee Ellman, members of the Light of Christ Lutheran Church, signed up as volunteers at United Samaritans Foundation. They began to volunteer 4 hours on Mondays and Wednesdays. Their tasks: hard boil the eggs, peel the eggs and grind the eggs for the egg salad sandwiches delivered to the homeless and hungry from the USF Daily Bread Trucks. Little did Vern know that 12 years and 3 months later, thousands would be feed from his efforts.
• 343,440 Eggs
• 10,272 Volunteer Hours
Wow !!! What A Record !!!
Witnee went home to be with the Lord in June 2005 but Vern Ellman and his crew of 4-5 volunteers still remains faithful to their post of duty. Why do they do it? Vern says, “I love the Lord and I love USF.”
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2005 THANKSGIVING DINNER
This is the time of year we outwardly express our thanks to God for all that he has given us. Let us also remember the less fortunate at this time of the year and share what God has so generously given us. The Daily Bread Ministry is once again serving Thanksgiving Dinner from our trucks. We are asking for help with food to make this possible.
Turkey Rolls (precooked or a monetary donation to purchase the turkey rolls),
Instant Mashed Potatoes , Cut Green Beans (Canned),
Rolls , Cranberry Sauce , and Desserts (Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes).
PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd
TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
United Samaritans Foundation
220 S. Broadway, Turlock
*8:30a.m to 4:30p.m.
United Samaritans Foundation
3413 Third Street , Hughson
*8:30 a.m to 11:30a.m.
St. Stanislaus Community Center
1416 Maze Blvd. , Modesto
*8:30a.m to 11:00a.m.
Volunteers are needed to help prepare this meal at the Turlock , Modesto , and Hughson facilities. Please call (209) 668-4853 and speak with Paz if you want to volunteer or have any questions. Thank you so much for your continued support of this ministry. May God bless you all abundantly. |
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2005 - 10th Annual
Pumpkin Pie Contest |
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FIRST PRIZE: $100.00
SECOND PRIZE: $50.00
When: Monday, November 21 st
Why: To benefit the “Daily Bread Ministries” of United Samaritans Foundation of Turlock
How: All contestants submit two (2) pies anytime between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Who: Judging will be performed by local dignitaries that evening. The pies will be served with the Thanksgiving Day dinner from USF's, Daily Bread Ministry Trucks.
Where: DUBYAK FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE
3008 Geer Road (next to Starbucks) in Turlock .
This is one contest that you can't lose!
Every entrant will provide 20 hungry people with a
slice
of
homemade pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving Day.
Winners will be notified by phone immediately. |
CONTRIBUTING
JUST GOT EASIER!!
USF
has recently subscribed to a secure banking system called Paypal.
We can now accept your contributions online! It’s not
necessary to be a Paypal member to use this service. We’ve
provided a link to Paypal on our website to make a contribution
using major credit cards. Direct your browser to www.unitedsamaritans.org/volunteer.html,
scroll to mid-page, click on “Make
A Donation” to go directly to the secure United
Samaritans check out page on Paypal. Fill in the amount and
source of
your contribution, then click “Pay Now.” If you
are already a Paypal subscriber, you can use your Paypal
account
or bank account. Once your contribution has been made, Paypal
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and easy - For every new Paypal subscriber referred from
our check-out page, USF will receive $5.00.
You
can still mail your donation
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