Donations needed: Coat & Soup Ministry

We Need Your Help!!

coat ministry 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

 

Spiritual Care Training at Stanford

Want a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Becoming a Spiritual Care Service Volunteer at Stanford Hospital may be just the right opportunity for you, if you’re . . .

  • a compassionate listener
  • sensitive to the needs of others
  • a selfless giver (two hours of your time each week)
  • empathetic and encouraging
  • open-minded
  • well grounded within your own faith practice
  • teachable

The next training will be held on three consecutive Tuesday evenings:
October 13, 20, and 27, 2015 from 7-9 PM

For more information and to get a volunteer application, call (650) 723-5101 or email: spiritualcare@stanfordhealthcare.org

Interviews for this training will be held through October 1, 2015.