Breakfast - CityServe of the Tri
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Breakfast - CityServe of the Tri
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 CityServe IN THIS ISSUE • Community Care Focus • Reach Out/Current Needs • Non-Profit Support • Weekly Opportunities • On-Going Needs • Partners In Service Third Breakfast Annual Tri-Valley Monday, November 23, 2015 Networking: 7:00 - 7:30 AM Breakfast: 7:30 - 9:00 AM Doubletree by Hilton Hotel by the Club 7050 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA Emcee: Tim Sbranti, former Mayor of Dublin Special Guest Speaker: Nancy Ortberg Cost: Individual: $ 45.00 Table of Ten: $ 400.00 Business Sponsorship: $1,000.00 Any extra proceeds go toward serving families in the Tri-Valley. Tickets to the Prayer Breakfast are available on the CityServe website (cityservetrivalley.org). HELP STARTS HERE: CALL 2-1-1 Call 2-1-1 or (888) 886-9660 for free, non-emergency, confidential access to housing information and critical health and human services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit our website and click on the Facebook icon to follow CityServe! NOVEMBER 2015 O F T HE T RI- VA LLEY | D U B L I N, S AN R AM O N, P L E AS ANTO N, L I V E R M OR E & BEYO ND OUR MISSION: CityServe exists to serve people in the Tri-Valley by: • Sending volunteers in the local Church and community to the non-profits in our Tri-Valley • Coordinating resources and volunteers between the faith-based community, non-profits, schools, businesses, and government agencies What Can We Accomplish Together That We Cannot Do Alone? Please visit CITYSERVETRIVALLEY.ORG often to see regularly updated news on Tri-Valley volunteer needs and the many resources available through our Tri-Valley churches, non-profits and agencies to equip us to serve and to help others. We are a 501c3 designated non-profit. COMMUNITY CARE FOCUS CITYSERVE CHURCH LIAISON MEETING | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Please join us as we gather as community care representatives from our Tri-Valley churches to discuss how we can better serve together those in need where we live! There are many ways we can make a difference! Location: Pathway Community Church, 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin. SAVE THE DATE: Our next CityServe Community Meeting will be Tuesday, January 19, 1:00 - 3:00 PM in a Dublin location. LIVERMORE COMMUNITY NEEDS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 9:30 - 11:00 AM This monthly meeting of non-profits, churches, school representatives and agencies focuses on working together to meet Livermore’s human service needs. Location: Livermore Multi-Service Center, 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. PLEASANTON COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Join this focus on Pleasanton community issues. Location: Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton. For more information, contact Kelly Dulka, Board President, at (925) 263-4444. FRIDAY FRIENDS | DINNER INVITATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS FRIDAYS, NOVEMBER 6 & 20, 6:00 PM The evening will include crafts, games, prayer and Bible study. Special events are scheduled throughout the year. Volunteers always welcome! Location: Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton. To attend or volunteer, please contact June Irick at [email protected] or (925) 8281363. Reservations required by 6:00 PM the Wednesday prior. CITY OF DUBLIN HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION OPENINGS APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 BY 5:00 PM. Serve in the city you live in and make a difference! This commission deals with items related to the Community Grants Program and acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council on issues pertaining to the human services needs in the Tri-Valley. Applicants must reside in Dublin and applications must be submitted online or to the Dublin City Clerk’s office, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, by 5:00 PM on Friday November 6, 2015. To access the application, visit the City of Dublin website. For information, call (925) 833-6650. FOSTER/ADOPT INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 5:00 PM This informational seminar is for anyone considering adoption or becoming a foster parent. Questions? Contact Jenne Petersen at [email protected]. Location: Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 Canyons Parkway, Livermore. CONTACT US | Gloria Gregory | (p) (925) 452-8276 | (e) [email protected] HILLTOPPERS SUPPER CLUB | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 6:30 - 8:30 PM If you’re near 60 years of age or older, come kick off the holiday season with a wonderful Thanksgiving themed dinner followed by a program of vocal & instrumental music. $8 cost. RSVP by November 5 to Madeline at (510) 582-9884. Limited transportation may be available by advance reservation. Location: Valley Christian Center Student Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin, CA 94568. KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR WORK? JOB FAIR | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM This Job Fair is billed to serve veterans (“Honor A Hero, Hire A Vet”), but all job seekers are invited (men and women!). Location: Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. Applicants will receive Priority of Service by posting an active resume on www.caljobs.ca.gov. for more information, contact Daniel Kennerk at (510) 794-3681. VETERANS DAY RUN, CAMP PARKS (DUBLIN) | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 9:00 AM START Volunteer or participate! The 10K, 5K, & Children’s Dash start and end on Arnold Street, just east of Camp Parks. This event benefits Camp Parks Family Morale & Recreation Programs and The Sean Brock Foundation (provides scholarships and educational assistance to the families of fallen or wounded service members). To participate, register at www.seanbrockfoundation.org/events. To volunteer or for more information, call (925) 875-4392. “GET IN THE SPIRIT” CHRISTMAS TEA TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FOOD BANK | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2:30 PM Enjoy great food, a silent auction, and door and raffle prizes while supporting this Dublin food bank. Tickets $25/$10 ages 18 & under. Location: Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Karen McHugh at (925) 336-7613. CASA (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE) ORIENTATION| WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM This program promotes and supports quality volunteer advocates to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the dependency court system. Location: Alameda County CASA, 1000 San Leandro Blvd., San Leandro (1st floor). For more information, contact John Anyosa, Volunteer Recruiter, at (510) 829-8770 or [email protected]. TRI-VALLEY HIDDEN POVERTY COLLABORATIVE | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1:30 - 3:30 PM This focus on eliminating poverty in the Tri-Valley was initiated in October 2014 by business leaders. Anyone interested in this effort is invited to the monthly meetings. Location: Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. For more information, please contact Sharon Jackson, Membership Coordinator, at [email protected]. THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY DINNERS | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Both dinners are free and everyone is welcome! Dublin | At St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Avenue, Noon - 4:00 PM. For details & volunteer information visit www.TVC-Thanksgiving.com Livermore | At Bothwell Center, 2466 8th Street, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Livermore’s first volunteer meeting will be Wednesdaay, November 11, 7:00 PM at Bothwell Center. To volunteer, call (925) 216-0968. For information, call (925) 455-9782. LOCATION NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY CLOTHING/JOB SEARCH COUNSELING/MENTORING CENTER Shepherd’s Staff is looking for a donated location in Livermore to establish a center to provide career clothing, a job search support group, and mentoring for men reentering society after prison release. In time we hope to develop these programs to serve more segments of the community and women as well as men. If you have space to donate for this purpose or want more information, please contact Garrett Martin at (510) 565-9461. CAR TO DONATE? You can solve someone in the Tri-Valley’s transportation needs by donating a vehicle you no longer need. Vehicles must be in usable condition with only minor repairs/service needed. Donations are tax deductible. Contact the CityServe office at (925) 452-8276. ROOM TO RENT? We have multiple calls per month from individuals and families in the Tri-Valley in need of a room to rent. If you can help, please call the CityServe office at (925) 452-8276. Please note this is not a screening or qualifying service but simply connecting people looking for room rental with a possible match in the community. CityServe 11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 2 WAYS YOU CAN REACH OUT | CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AMADOR VALLEY QUILTERS: QUILTS OF VALOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 7:30 - 10:00 PM AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, NOON - 5:00 PM. Location: Masonic Hall, 3370 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton This project will introduce community members to the art of quilting and make Quilts of Valor to honor Northern California Veterans who have been wounded in service to our country. A free 1/2 day quilt lesson will result in a Quilt of Valor to be donated to a U.S. Veteran. All equipment and supplies will be provided. Teens will complete a lap quilt. For more information, visit www.amadorvalleyquilters.org. TRI-VALLEY HAVEN THANKSGIVING & DECEMBER FOOD/GIFT REGISTRATION Volunteers are needed for all sign-up, processing, and distribution dates & times! Applications to register for this year’s holiday distributions will be available Monday, October 19 at the Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry, 418 Junction Avenue, Livermore, (925) 449-1664. Applications must be returned to the pantry on one of the following days/times: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM, Thursdays 1:00 - 6:00 PM on October 27 or 29, November 3, 5, 10-12. The Thanksgiving food distribution will be Monday, November 23 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 3:00 - 6:00 PM, at Asbury Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore, (925-447-1950). December food and gift distributions will be Thursday, December 10, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Saturday, December 12, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Asbury Methodist Church. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Lisa Johnston for Holiday program questions at (925) 667-2728. Please contact Christine at (925) 667-2707 for gift drives or donations. To volunteer, please contact Stacey at [email protected] or call (925) 667-2711. CAMP PARKS HOLIDAY DINNER DESSERTS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED| FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 You can thank Camp Parks families and personnel by providing a dessert for their Annual Holiday Dinner, and you can deliver that thank you in person by volunteering to help serve on the evening of December 4. To join this team, please contact Gloria Gregory at (925) 452-8276 or [email protected]. OPEN HEART KITCHEN Extra help will be needed for distribution of turkeys and other holiday food at the Asbury United Methodist Church (4743 East Avenue, Livermore) serving location just before the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Sign up to volunteer at www.openheartkitchen.org or learn more by emailing [email protected]. TUTORS NEEDED! • Wexford Way After School Program (Dublin), 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Students in 1st-8th grade. Tutoring takes place for one hour on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Community Room. Choose the day you can help. For more information, or to get started, contact Kayla Fields, Resident Services Manager, at [email protected] or (510) 303-2014. Location: 6900 Mariposa Circle (off Dougherty Road). • Joe Mitchell Elementary School (Livermore), 2:30 - 4:00 PM, Tuesday &/or Thursday. Student ages: kindergarten (reading only) – 8th grade. Step 1: Complete the volunteer application on the Livermore Unified School District Website. Location: 1001 Elaine Avenue, Livermore. For more information, contact Sara Agee, CityServe Liaison, at [email protected]. • Lincoln Child Center Kinship Support Services Program and Pleasanton Unified School District partner to provide tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:30 PM. Volunteers are needed! Location: 215 Abbie Street, Pleasanton. Contact Christine Cuenco, Community Outreach Coordinator, at [email protected] or (510) 273-4700 x2027. • Livermore Read Project: More than 70 people are on the waiting list to learn English! Contact Carey Jones at the Livermore Library, (925) 373-5507. LIVERMORE HOMELESS REFUGE As of November 1, if the weather forecast is for greater than a 20% chance of rain or the temperature is 40 degrees or less, the Refuge will be open for homeless guests to spend the night (if there are enough volunteers to staff the site). You can help make sure the Refuge is open! Volunteers will be needed for varying shifts, 6:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Complete the volunteer information form at www.livermorehomelessrefuge.org. For more information, call (925) 895-4167. COSMETOLOGIST & SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HOPE HOSPICE Contact Jill Biggs, Coordinator of Volunteers at (925) 829-8770. BIRTHRIGHT OF LIVERMORE This non-profit serves women and their families facing the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy. Services are always free, non-judgmental, and confidential. Volunteers are needed in the following roles: administrative secretary, social media, website, computer tech assistance, and board members from business and clergy. To learn more, please call (925) 449-5887. Location: 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Livermore. BIG BIKE BUILD BY “TURNING WHEELS FOR KIDS,” TRI-VALLEY CHAPTER | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 The goal is to build 800 bicycles to be distributed to kids for a special Christmas gift! Individual and group volunteers are needed. Contact Cathryn Griggs at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.turningwheelsforkids.org. CityServe 11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 3 ‘STUFF A BUS”| SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, NOON - 4:00 PM Volunteer to help at this Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (WHEELS) event. Buses will be parked at Safeway stores in Dublin (downtown), Pleasanton (Bernal), and Livermore (First Street by Hwy. 580) and the community will be invited to pack the buses with nonperishable food items. All donations will go to Tri-Valley Haven & Open Heart Kitchen. To help or for more information, please contact Jan Cornish, Community Outreach Coordinator, at (925) 455-7555 or [email protected]. SHEPHERD’S GATE CHRISTMAS PARTY AND GIFT DISTRIBUTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 9:00 AM - NOON (LIVERMORE LOCATION) Individual and group volunteers are needed now to help plan and set up booths for activities like face painting, cookie decorating, refreshments, gift distribution, gift wrapping, and more! To learn how you or your group can help, please call Becky Nohr at (925) 785-2459. 4-H ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Volunteers needed for many craft activities, gift distribution, food service. This event is free and is for kids 0-18. Kids must sign up to be invited by December 4, 2015 (the invitation will specify the time to come). For information on volunteering or for kids’ sign up, please contact Margaret Miller at (925) 518-7624 or [email protected]. WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES DISCOVERY COMMUNITY BREAKFASTS | SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:30 - 10:30 AM This meal is provided to serve local homeless and low income individuals and families. Volunteers always needed! Cooking/prep begins at 8:00 AM, meal service at 9:30 AM. All food is donated by volunteers. Discovery Church, 5860 Las Positas Road., Livermore. For more information, please contact Ken Rush at [email protected] or (925) 784-5642. CAREER COACHING| MONDAYS, 7:00 - 8:30 PM JobLinks Support Group is a faith based community effort formed to assist the unemployed or under-employed in finding meaningful work. This is not a duplication of services that are already available in other job search programs in the community; assistance is provided by certified career coach, Gene Nokes. All are welcome and the weekly meetings are open to the public. Location: St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin (in the Music Room). For directions to room location, contact Gene Nokes at [email protected] or (510) 821-1726. DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY | BEGINS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 7:00 - 8:45 PM New York Time’s best-selling author and radio host, Dave Ramsey, is America’s trusted voice on money. Learn how to budget, beat debt and build a legacy! A membership kit is required and should be purchased at least 7-10 days prior to class. Location: Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin (Science & Research Center, Room 102). Questions? Contact Tawni Garcia at (925) 560-6215 or [email protected]. VOICE OUTSIDE THE WALL (PRISON MINISTRY) | LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH, 6:30 – 8:30 PM This gathering is for families that have been devastated by the incarceration of a loved one. The group will help families understand what to expect after someone they care about has been arrested, and how to cope before, during, and after their sentence. Location: Valley Christian Center office conference room, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin, California. This is a safe and confidential environment. For more information, contact Sheila Turbinton at [email protected] or (925) 452-8276. SERVE THE CITY | EACH MONDAY, 8:00 – 11:30 AM Location: Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 468 N. Livermore Avenue Major Needs: men’s jeans, socks and underwear. Drop donations off weekdays at Cornerstone Fellowship office, 348 North Canyons Parkway in Livermore (925) 447-3465 and weekends at same location at the white truck in parking lot. Serve the City volunteers serve the homeless by providing a hot shower, clothing, a hot meal and opportunity to build relationships with others. To volunteer or learn more, contact Nancy DeMatallana at [email protected] or (925) 447-3465, x5448. CELEBRATE RECOVERY | TUESDAY NIGHTS, 6:30 PM This is a biblical, balanced program designed to provide a recovery process to overcome hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Location: Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive in Dublin. For more information, contact Pastor Jimi Merrell at [email protected] or (925) 560-6228. Learn more at www.celebraterecovery.com. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINICS | TUESDAY & THURSDAYS • Tuesdays at 5:30 PM at 5890 Stoneridge Drive, 1st floor conference room, Pleasanton • Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Tri-Valley Haven, 3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore For more information, call Sarah at (925) 449-5847 x206 CityServe 11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 4 2ND SATURDAY FAMILY OUTREACH | 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Serve under-resourced families in Livermore by helping out in the Community Closet, Food Pantry, or hanging out with the kids while parents find what they need. Current need for Spanish speaking volunteers. Location: Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 468 N. Livermore Avenue. To volunteer or learn more, contact Nancy DeMatallana at [email protected] or (925) 447-3465, x5448. LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY | FREE LEGAL HELP IN EACH COMMUNITY Please call one week in advance for an appointment. • • • • Dublin Library: 3rd Wednesday of each month. No walk-ins. Livermore Rincon Branch: 2nd Monday of each month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Drop-ins are welcome but not guaranteed an appointment. Livermore Civic Center Branch: 4th Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Drop-ins welcome but not guaranteed an appointment. Pleasanton Library: 3rd Tuesday of each month. Each person will have a 15-20 minute consultation with a member of the Alameda County Bar Association. Appointments are by lottery. Registration from 5:30 - 5:45 PM. Names will be selected at 5:50 PM, and you must be present when names are drawn. 12 names will be chosen. Appointments begin at 6:00 PM. For more information, call the Adult Reference Desk at (925) 931-3400 x4. NEW HOPE COUNSELING SERVICES | BY APPOINTMENT New Hope Ministries offers biblically-based lay counseling, encouragement and prayer for individuals and couples. Counseling includes premarital as well as recovery and support groups. A network of referrals and outside resources to local licensed, Christian counselors and Marriage and Family Therapist interns is available Location: Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 N. Canyons Parkway, Livermore. For more information, contact traceyj@ cornerstoneweb.org or call (925) 447-3465. PARENTING ISSUES • Free Parenting Classes, Tri-Valley YMCA. 2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Topic rotates month to month. Free child care available but must RSVP to Susan Mancino at [email protected] or (925) 354-1392. Location: 6693 Sierra Lane, Suite F, Dublin. • Foster Parent Support Group. 4th Tuesday each month. Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 N. Canyons Parkway, Livermore, (925) 447-3465. • “The Parent Project...Empowering Parents, Transforming Teens”: Learn how to never argue with your child again! Prevent or intervene in alcohol or drug use! Improve school attendance and performance! Dublin location: Wednesdays, September 30 - December 2, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Valley High School, 6901 York Dr. Register at (925) 556-4588. $100/person; $150/couple. Presented by Axis Community Health, Dublin Police Services, & Dublin Unified School District. Pleasanton location: Thursdays, October 1 - December 17, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Pleasanton Unified School District offices, 4665 Bernal Ave./Bernal Room. Must pre-register to attend. Register at (925) 461-6117. $25 Pleasanton resident; non-resident $60/person; $100/couple. Materials and dinner included. Presented by Pleasanton Unified School District. Livermore location: Tuesdays, October 20, 2015 - January 26, 2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Vineyard High School, 1401 Arnold Ave. Register at (925) 371-4747. $175/person; $200/couple (includes book). SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. A parallel program for teens emphasizing personal responsibility, decision making skills, and responsibility to others is offered concurrently with this class. Presented by Horizons Family Counseling & Livermore Police Department. GRIEF SHARING, SUPPORT & CARE Find strength and encouragement in these meetings of support for those going through the loss of a loved one: • Saturdays, 11:00 AM at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Many facilitators are Spanish speaking. Contact Matt & Denise Troiano at [email protected] or (925) 828-2460. • Wednesdays, October 21 - December 16, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Grief Journeys Support Groups at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Dublin. Meeting with Grief Support Provider required before joining a group. Call (925) 829-8770 for appointment. • Sundays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin. 13-week course beginning September 13 (ends December 6). Contact Tawni Garcia at [email protected] or (925) 560-6215 ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES Find a directory of over 25 Tri-Valley human service focused non-profits you can choose from to serve others! Visit our website at www.cityservetrivalley.org. CityServe 11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 5 Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 CityServe O F T HE T RI-VALLEY | D U B L I N, S AN R AM O N, P L E AS ANTO N, L I V E R M O R E & BEYO ND THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS IN SERVICE Blazing Fire Church Cedar Grove Community Church Celebration Christian Center Centerpointe Presbyterian Church Cornerstone Fellowship Crystal Church Good News Family Fellowship Indian Community Church of the Valley John Knox Presbyterian Church Our Savior Lutheran Ministries Parkway Fellowship Pathway Community Church RCCG Graceland Redeemed Christian Church of God St. Philip Lutheran Church St. Raymond Catholic Church The Father’s House Trinity Lutheran Church Valley Christian Center Valley Community Church Vineyard Christian Fellowship City of Dublin City of Livermore City of Pleasanton Dublin Unified School District Livermore Unified School District Pleasanton Unified School District Camp Parks United States Army Reserve Training Area CityServe 11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 6