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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:

January 2011

New Hope Family Shelter

(Women’s Emergency Lodge, Life Skills, &

New Life Program)

New Life Program

For Men

Hope Learning Center

Men’s Emergency Lodging

Clothing Room

Respite Care

Supportive Housing

Shelter Plus Program

Representative Payee Program

Our Programs:

Congratulations Page 1 January Program Clients!

A Note From CEO Page 2 2010 Banquet Thank You’s

Chapel Schedule Page 3 GCRMS 2011 Pledge Form GCRMS S.H.A.R.E.S. Card On-Going Food Needs

Tributes Page 4 Vehicle Donations E-Waste & Cell Phones Thank You And Please Remember...

Inside this issue:

Celebrates

71 Years

On April 9

Congratulations January Program Graduates!

On January 7, 2011, fourteen clients graduated from the Life Skills and the New Life Addiction Treatment Program (our long-term care programs). Below are some of the graduates’ comments:

Shirley - ―I came from a dysfunctional family. I came to here to rebuild my life and I did it. Thank you!‖

Robert - ―Not since 1973 have I been sober… until now!‖

Shamika - ―My daughter and I had been in and out of shelters for over 5 years before we came to the Mission. We stayed here for a year and are now in a Supportive Housing apartment. It is so nice to have a place of our own.‖

Adela - ― I like alcohol. I used to drink it until I would pass out. The last time I did that and came back to the Mission, I was in terrible condition. My body was bloated and my eyes were all yellow. My pancreas doesn’t process alcohol anymore. While here, I’ve learned to let my sin go and to take the process of recovery one day at a time.‖

Thank you for your gifts that will continue to help these and other clients!

Donate now online at www.gcrms.org/donations.htm Page 2

Thank you to those of you who sponsored, donated and/or attended our 70 Annual Fundraising Banquet in

Ripon last year! You donated over $14,000 to help the hurting and homeless of San Joaquin County!

Your gifts are helping the homeless and addicted to success!

RIPON BANQUET TABLE — SILVER SPONSORS

Barnwood Restaurant & Catering

338 E Main Street, Ripon

Jacktone Shelling

18665 Jacktone Road, Manteca

Swier Tire / Napa Auto Parts

121 W Main St.,

Ripon

Veenstra Farming

15863 Sexton Rd, Escalon

Christan Parker

Friends of the Mission

THANK YOU!

RIPON BANQUET TABLE — BRONZE SPONSORS

Boersma Brothers Inc

15326 E Hwy 120,

Ripon

Holfman & Son Inc

12191 E Louise Ave, Manteca

LP Van Dyken Farms

20921 S Austin Rd,

Manteca

Lincoln Presbyterian

Church

900 Douglas Rd, Stockton

Mid-Valley Agricultural

PO BOX 593,

Linden

N & S Irrigation

215 W Main St., Ripon

Prins Dairy

6453 Milnes Rd, Modesto

Raymus Development

& Sales

544 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca

Roorda Ranches

25926 S Austin Rd, Ripon

Sue De Polo

Marvin & Edith Den Dulk

Paul, Norma and

Severn Dole

Richard & Nanci Gruber

Ed & Susan Henderson

Steven Klein

Maurice & Nettie Roos

Jake & Ruth Sonke

Rena Swier

Doug Van Dyken

Dan & Pat Van Groningen

Don & Gert Vos

Jim & Axzine Woodward

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU also to Calvary Reformed Church and

their excellent staff who helped to make the Ripon banquet a success!

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Would you like to lead a Chapel service?

Please call Lynn Allen, Volunteer Coordinator

at (209) 320-2310 or e-mail shd@gcrms.org

February 2011 Volunteer Chapel Schedule

If you have questions please call

Erick Pradia, Food Services

Director, at (209) 320-2316.

Please help us fill the stomachs of the homeless this year:

Beef / Pork

Chicken / Turkey

#10 cans fruit or vegetables

Fresh fruits or vegetables

Coffee / Milk

Napkins / Plastic Utensils

Styrofoam plates or cups

On - Going Food Service Needs

Wanted

"You can raise funds for us with every purchase at any Save Mart, S-Mart Foods, Food Maxx & Lucky with every swipe of your specially- branded Save Mart/Gospel Center

Rescue Mission S.H.A.R.E.S. 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.”

Introducing GCRMS S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards

Gospel Center Rescue Mission Celebrates 71 Years on April 9, 2011

Yes, Bill, I would like to give homeless men, women and children safe housing, food, clothing, showers,

hygiene items, counseling and education today!

Name:_______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City:_________________ State:_______ Zip:________

E-mail address_________________________________

Phone:________________________________________

Please make checks to and mail to: Gospel Center Rescue Mission

445 S. San Joaquin Street Stockton, CA 95203

Here is my gift of:

$25 $50 $75

$100 Other $_____

I’d like to pledge $____ per month by mail (Thanks, we will send you pledge forms)

I’d like to pledge automatic monthly deductions (Thanks, we will contact you)

GCRMS 2011 Pledge Form

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

Meat and Food Items Beef, Chicken, Ham, Veggies (#10 cans),

Coffee, Milk

Hygiene & Other Items Toilet Paper, Diapers, Towels, Feminine Hygiene, Shampoo & Conditioner, Toothbrushes,

Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent, Deodorant, Razors, Bar Soap, Undergarments Men & Women

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...

Used Cell Phones / eWaste / Recyclables

We accept used cellphones, computers,

electronics and all recyclable items that

you collect for us which we can

safely and responsibly exchange for cash

donations. Please call 209.320.2329 or

e-mail events@gcrms.org w/questions.

Memorial Gifts

In Memory Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From

Rocco & Ruth Fasano Joseph Jaeger

Bill Libbey and Goey Mark Victor Wykoff, Jr

Joe, Alice, & Ted Bylsma John & Ginny Bylsma

Jose & Evelyn Terra Bruce & Linda Dodge

and Robert Dodge

Kathy Zacharias Tom & Janet Beck

Chris Baskett Carl & Suedee Howell

Clara Belle Butler Steven Butler Tony Simoes Maria Alice Simoes

Darrell Northup Lois Northup

George Conley Alice Conley

Walter Den Dulk Nelva Den Dulk

Gertrude Boertien Leonard & Ann Schemper

Otho Rock Virginia Rock

Patsy B Monk (Wife) Robert Monk

and Steve Mize

Ida Vignolo Shirley & Murel Phillips

Robert Eustis Alice Conley

Paul Stack Judy Stack

Donald Jessee George & Gail Perry

Harry Dastmann Julia Tinkle

Bert Van Dyken “Grandpa” Steve & Cris Van Laar

Esther K Siders (Mom) Carl & MaryAnn Henderson

Milton’s Brothers & Sisters Milton & Marie Heskin

Jacob & Alma Kramer (Parents) Janet Caves

Eddie & Marsha (Children) Arden & Lila Hunt

Ivan Fisher and John Onorato Marguerite Fisher

Jose Silva, Ruben & Maria Bernardo

Antonio Bernardo,

Lasalete Cahill, Luis Silva,

Silverio Silva, Gabriela Silva,

Isabel Silva, and Teresa Sousa

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Our 70th Anniversary celebration was such a success that we decided to celebrate our 71st Anniversary

this year as well. We are planning something very special and are

ALMOST ready to share it with you. Be sure to stay connected with us

through Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and our eNewsletter blasts!

For up-to-date info on our events, please go to www.gcrms.org/events,

call 209.320.2311 or e-mail events@gcrms.org

Save These Dates

Cars, Trucks, Livestock, Property or Stock Donations

Are Also Tax-Deductible!

Honorarium Gifts

In Honor Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From

Jesus Christ Our Lord Steven V Butler

Arden & Lila Hunt

Nick Arena Tom & Jeannie Dougherty

Gino & Virginia Maiolini Floyd & Lace Nordwick

Essie Hammonds Karen Gonzales

Randy Wolfe Karen Stedman

Jennie Dole Severn Dole

Frank Onorato, Marguerite Fisher Janine Ogard, Carolyn Allen,

Jennifer Kinder, Virginia E Allen,

and Judy Thompson

URGENT NEED:

The van that we use to transport our clients is now permanently

out-of-commission.

We are looking for a new van to be donated for a true market value tax-deduction.

If you are interested in donating a van to us, please contact Mike Viss at (209) 320-2309.

or