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For more information on our programs, events, ways to volunteer and give, please visit www.gcrms.org
445 S. San Joaquin Street ° Stockton, CA 95203 ° 209.466.2138 ° 209.320-2322 fax ° www.gcrms.org
To minister to the needs of the homeless of Stockton and San Joaquin County including individuals suffering from
addictions, without regard to race, gender, nationality or origin.
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The Vision of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission
Newsletter
Our Mission:
September 2012
Meet Tonia - Page 1 New Life Program Guest
A Note From CEO: Page 2 Annual Fall Fundraising
Banquets (Invitation & Sponsorship Opportunities)
Chapel Schedule Page 3
“Summer Slump” Help
Association of Gospel
Rescue Missions Pacific District Meeting Invitation
Tributes Page 4
Thanksgiving Food Needs
GCRMS S.H.A.R.E.S. Card
Year-End Gifts
Thank You And
Please Remember...
Inside this issue:
Celebrated
72 Years
On April 9
Tonia, 24, says, “Thank you for everything you
are doing to keep the Mission up and running!”
What was your family like? I grew up with both of my parents in their addiction. I have 8 siblings. I was a straight “A” student. I used to be involved in every school activity there was, and was even in several parades here in
Stockton. When I was 8 years old, my father went to prison for 9 years. I began running away from home at the age of 14.
Who introduced you to drugs and what happened after you began using? When I was 15 years old, my friend introduced me to weed and metham-phetamine. After I began using drugs, I dropped out of school and met this lady who was a prostitute and I started to do that for 8 1/2 years. I have had 3 children in between doing that. I was in and out of jail. I was in a very abusive relationship and was never around my family or my children. I was also raped 3 times.
Where were you staying before you came to the Mission? I was at the Haven of Peace and then at my parents’ home for 2 weeks before coming to the Mission. I felt like I had no reason for living. I also felt like I was getting nowhere in life. Then my friends told me about the Mission.
What are you thankful for at the Mission? I am thankful for: a safe place to live, the Mission helping me to get my children back, and the services they provide for me here.
What are you learning while at the Mission? I am learning how to be successful in looking for a job, how to deal with my feelings (good or bad), how to set healthy boundaries with others and my children, and how to be a better mother to my children.
Thank you for giving to help mothers like Tonia!
New Life Programs & Hope Housing
31 Men, 22 Women, 14 Kids
Life Skills Program 4 Women, 2 Kids
Emergency Lodging 78 Men, 7 Women, 2 Kids
Community Meals 271 Meals
Clothing Room 168 Pieces
Representative Payee Program
495 Clients
Respite Care 2 Men
Gleason House 10-13 Patients
July Daily Program Stats:
Donate now online at www.gcrms.org/donations.htm Page 2
FREE!
Please make checks payable to: Gospel Center Rescue Mission (Memo: Banquet)
445 S. San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95203 / Phone:209.320.2311/ Fax:209.320.2322 / Website: www.gcrms.org / E-mail: [email protected]
TWO Gospel Center Rescue Mission - 72nd Annual Fall Fundraising Banquets Free To Public ~ Delicious Catered Meal ~ Music ~ Testimonies ~ Raffles ~ Opportunity to Give
There is no cost for you or your guests to attend the banquets.
If you would like to sponsor a table, please see your advertisement benefits listed above. Thank you!
I and my guests will be attending a banquet. I will be sponsoring one or more tables.
Host Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:________________________________ Zip:______________ Phone:______________________ E-Mail:_________________________
Guest names (tables seat 8)
1._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________
2. ____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________
3._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ ___ I cannot attend, but am sending a gift of: $25_______ $50_______ $75_______ $100_______ Other $_______
___ I cannot attend, but would like to sponsor a table at the banquet for $300 per table. Please see benefits listed above.
___ I cannot attend, but will give online at www.gcrms.org through PayPal or Network For Good. Please memo: Banquet
I invite you, your family, friends and co-workers to one of our TWO Gospel Center Rescue Mission 72nd Annual Fall Fundraising Banquets
to enjoy a FREE evening of:
Delicious Catered Meal ~ Music ~ Testimonies ~ Raffles ~ Opportunity to Give
TWO Fall Fundraising Banquets!
*Stockton Banquet: Thursday, Oct.18, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Quail Lakes Baptist Church 1904 Quail Lakes Dr, Stockton
Ripon Banquet: Monday, Oct.29, 2012 @ 6:30pm
Calvary Reformed Church 724 W. 2nd St, Ripon
RSVP below by Sept.18 & Sept.29, 2012
*The Stockton Fall Fundraising Banquet is also the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions
“Welcoming Banquet” (Please see page 3 for more info)
Bill Brown, CEO
Free!
New Testimonies!
New Raffle Prizes!
Call (209) 320-2311 for more info!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR A TABLE, YOUR SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP ($300.00)
1 TABLE (8 seats)
Business Name On Banquet Table Business Name & Address In Event Program Listed In Our Monthly Newsletter (1 month)
Listed On Our Website (1 month)
SILVER SPONSOR SHIP ($600.00) 2 TABLES (16 seats)
Business Name On Banquet Table Business Name & Address In Event Program Listed In Our Monthly Newsletter (1 month)
Listed On Our Website (1 month)
GOLD SPONSOR SHIP ($900.00) 3 TABLES (24 seats)
Business Name On Banquet Table Business Name & Address In Event Program Listed In Our Monthly Newsletter (1 month)
Listed On Our Website (1 month)
Please RSVP Table Sponsorships & Guest names below Sponsorships & RSVP’s preferred by Sept.18 & Sept.29
Thursday, October 18, 2012 @ 6:30pm at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, Stockton (RSVP by Sept. 18)
Monday, October 29, 2012 @ 6:30pm at Calvary Reformed Church, Ripon (RSVP by Sept. 29)
FREE!
Registration:
$90 / person
Page 3 Volunteer Opportunities online at www.gcrms.org/volunteers.htm
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At www.gcrms.org, you can connect with us by "liking" us on
Facebook, "following" us on Twitter, learn about clients stories
and our programs on You Tube or entering your e-mail address
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September 2012 Volunteer Chapel Schedule
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Light-
house of
the Valley
Thank you for your faithful service! If you are interested in leading a Chapel
Service, please e-mail [email protected].
2WestCoast
World
Outreach
3 GCRM 4 Bethany
Temple
5 Amazing
Grace
Ministries
6 Zion Untd
Rfrmd
Ch/Ripon
7 Freewill
Baptist
8 Polish
Christian
Society
9 REACH
Worship
Center
10 Stockton
Baptist
Church
11 The
Seekers
12 Michigan
Heights
13 Promised
Land
Ministries
14 Horton
Ministries,
Inc
15 Harvest
Bible
16 Ambas-
sadors For
Christ
17 Bethany
Christian
Center
18 Faith
Assembly
of God
19 Amazing
Grace
Ministries
20 Good
News Chris–
tian Center
21 To Be
Filled From
Waiting List
22 Polish
Christian
Society
23 His Raft
Ministries
—————
30 To Be
Filled
24 Great
Valley Bapt
25 Faith
Assembly
of God
26 Hilliard
Chapel 27 Calvery
Church
Ripon
28 Word of
Life Church 29 To Be
Filled From
Waiting List
———–————— Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, etc. at www.gcrms.org ———–—————
The Gospel Center Rescue Mission will be hosting the Association of Gospel Rescue Mission’s (AGRM) Pacific District Meeting this year and you’re invited to attend:
OCTOBER 18 - OCTOBER 20, 2012
3 Days To:
Enjoy fellowship with those who help the homeless throughout the Pacific District
and attend seminars like:
“Nomadic Shelter - Helping The Church Learn Radical Hospitality”
“Leading As A Scared Cat Stinks - The Antidote For Fear-Based Leadership”
“Keys To Recovery”
“New Horizons - Bringing Hope To The Chronically Homeless”
Detailed information will be available soon on our website at www.gcrms.org. To RSVP for the
AGRM Pacific District Meeting, call (209) 320-2311
SEND YOUR CHURCH
REPRESENTATIVES!
Dear Friends,
Thank you for your gifts thus far which have
helped us during our “Summer Slump” months.
As you can see from the chart above, our
income from January through August totaled
$698,794 while our expenses during the same
period totaled $784,058. This leaves us with
an accumulating debt of $85,264.
This is the last month that we will be asking you
to “add $10 or more” to your normal gifts to
help us through these tough times.
We also ask that you consider donating your
“Year-End” tax-deductible gifts to the Mission so that we can finish the year well and not have
to cut programs or staff due to lack of funding.
We thank you in advance for your increased gifts
and year-end donations that will continue to bless
the lives of homeless men, women and children.
~ William R. “Bill Brown, CEO
Bill Brown, CEO $640,000
$660,000
$680,000
$700,000
$720,000
$740,000
$760,000
$780,000
$800,000
Jan - Aug 12 Income Jan- Aug 12 Expenses
Total Income
Total Expense
www.gcrms.org
Remember a loved one or honor their birthday,
anniversary, etc. by donating a
gift in their name to the
Gospel Center Rescue Mission.
Please call (209) 320-2311 if you
have questions.
Up-to-date information is always available online at www.gcrms.org Page 4
Please ask your office or small group to collect the following items for the homeless. Thank you!
September Toothpaste,
Deodorant & Razors
October Holiday Food Items
Nov/Dec Holiday Gift Items
Questions? Call 209.320.2311
Clients’ continued success in their recovery
Our financial needs
Safety, wisdom, & strength for staff, volunteers & Board Members
Go to www.gcrms.org and click the “Donate Now” Button
at the top of the homepage to donate using
Prayer Requests
Donate Online Now
On-Going Mission Needs
THANK YOU AND PLEASE REMEMBER...
Memorial Gifts
In Memory Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From
Lucy Alice Brown James T. Brown
Josephine Norm Johnson Robert L. Johnson
Grace Van Der Veen Everett & Anna Fikse
Alice Griggs (Mother) Lorraine Wolf
Jerry Pankratz Alice Conley
Elodee Behnke A.R. Behnke
Steven Levant Gleason Juanita Wilkerson
Harry Ferrone Peter & Anita Lindquist Ramona Jaeger Joseph & Evelyn Jaeger
Huw Watkins R. & A.M. Watkins
Rev. Dana Whitfield Lana Stone
Joan Hunter Carol & V John Sharpe
Patricia Williams R.D. Williams, MD
David Armstrong Irene Armstrong
And Maxine
Patsy B. Monk (Wife) Robert Monk
And Steve Mize
Rick Caldwell James R. Caldwell
Frances Scelzi Lawrence L. Scelzi
Harold L Colbert Loneta Colbert
And Iunus Jones Saunders
John Judith Ann Holmgren
(My late partner & love of my life)
Richard Keel Dolen & Shirley Hicks
Dr. Jim Walford Anna Howard Woods
Catherine D Douma Rodney & Hollie Douma
Mr. Tran Quang Dat Tuyet Mai Huynh
Honorarium Gifts
In Honor Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From
Jesus Christ Pedro Rosario
Salvador Moreno Henry Moreno
Every Tuesday @ 7pm - 9pm “Sing For THEIR Supper”
Karaoke Fundraising Series
Thurs, Oct.18 - Sat, Oct.20, 2012 Association of Gospel Rescue Missions
(AGRM) Pacific District Meeting (see page 3 for more information)
Oct.18 & Oct.29, 2012 @ 6:30pm GCRM Fall Fundraising Banquets (see page 2 for more information)
For more info, please go to www.gcrms.org/events.htm,
call 209.320.2329 or e-mail [email protected]
Save These Dates
Cars, Trucks, Livestock, Property or Stock Donations
Are Also Tax-Deductible!
or
TAX DEDUCTIBLE
YEAR - END GIFTS !!!
In light of our “Summer Slump” in
funds please consider making your
year-end charitable donation to the Mission
to help homeless men, women, and children.
For Annual Giving Receipts,
please call (209) 320-2313. Thank you!
If you have questions
please call Erick,
at (209) 320-2316
Please help us fill the stomachs of the homeless this Thanksgiving:
Turkey or Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes / Green Beans
Lettuce / Tomatoes / Cucumbers
Salad Dressing / Rolls
Coffee / 100% Juice / Whole Milk
Pies / Cookies / Whipped Cream
Sugar / Brown Sugar / Butter
Thanksgiving Dinner Needs
Remember to use your GCRM S.H.A.R.E.S.
Card when doing your shopping! With
this card, a percentage of your grocery
purchase will be donated by Save Mart
to us. To have one (or more) cards mailed to you at
absolutely no charge, please call (209) 320-2329 and
provide your name, mailing address and the number
of cards that you would like. Thank you!
Introducing GCRMS S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards