| VCUM organizes its 28th annual Christmas Project |
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| Tuesday, 01 December 2009 00:00 | |||||||
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Various programs designed to aid numerous disadvantaged groups Scotts Valley Times: December 2009
They not only need the means to accomplish this goal in the form of food and money, they also need volunteers to make it all happen. To find out becoming a volunteer call 831 336-8258?or drop by the office at 9430 Love Creek Rd and Hwy 9 in Ben Lomond. •••
Families with Children Food to prepare Christmas dinner, a turkey, stuffing mix, vegetables, a food certificate (value depending on family size), food bag with a variety of food collected from our area schools canned goods drive, a tree if available. At least two gifts per child valued at no less that $30.00 per item. •••
Seniors and Disabled A friendly home visit, home baked cookies, apple cider, gift, poinsettia plant or small decorated tree, and if they are low income, a bag of food. •••
Single People Bag of food, chicken/ham and a food certificate. •••
Adopt a Senior Program and Adopt a Family Program Individual donors adopt either a senior or family and provide at least what Valley Churches United Missions would have provided at their own expense. Groups and Businesses can band together to share this expense and experience. •••
Homeless VCUM provide homeless gift packages channeled through agencies providing food and shelter to the homeless such as St. Francis Soup Kitchen, Homeless Resource Center, VFW Homeless Meals, and Trinity Interfaith. The packages include personal grooming kits, new socks warm hats and gloves, home baked cookies and candy. Each package is individually gift-wrapped. •••
Juvenile Hall We provide individual gift-wrapped packages. Each includes socks, writing paper, envelopes, stamps, micro popcorn, candy, and a small gift such as a photo album. •••
Care Facilities We provide home baked cookies and small individual gifts for the adults and children in the following facilities: Rose Acres, New Life Shelter, Jesus Mary Joseph Home, Elderday Adult Day Health Care Program, and Willow Brook Care Home. •••
Community Outreach Since 1982 We thank all of you in this time of economic crisis for being a part of this caring project. •••
State of the Valley from Valley Churches United Everyone in our community is facing economic challenges of higher priced food and gas. Many of you may not realize we operate the Emergency Pantry all year long to assist folks who cannot meet those challenges due to various reasons. There could be an illness, lost job or worse: loss of savings, retirement and investments. This has also affected many donors. Hopefully the situation is temporary. We would not be able to help anyone without all of you pitching in to help Valley Churches United. None of this would take place without our most important component, our donors. You complete the circle of love by supporting our efforts to assist our community members in their time of need. So many of us are facing the challenge of trying to do more with less…but as our Director & Founder Annette Marcum says: “It’s up to us who have a little to give a lot to those in need who have not.” We understand the current economic climate is one of caution…none of us knows what’s next. Imagine how a single parent might feel when they are forced to choose between the increasing cost of food or keeping a roof over their heads. Some of us have been there. Seniors are facing the same challenges on fixed incomes and increased health care costs. So please, if you are able, donate what you can, when you can – whether it’s food, money or your time. I know plenty of folks who will truly appreciate it as they benefit from your generosity by receiving the basic necessity, food. With sincere gratitude, •••
Quotes from Grateful Recipients “Thank you for your kindness toward us Seniors. We appreciate all you do to bring joy into our lives.” •••
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Who and how does VCUM help during this exceptional time of need? Here is a list of projects that this vital, volunteer, non-profit organization is taking on this year to make sure that those living in Scotts Valley and the communities of the San Lorenzo Valley have the opportunity for a joyous Christmas season.