spring 2006 bay area hope newsletter, bay area rescue mission

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Mrs. Caring Long-Named Donor

Apt. 1231234 South Main StreetAnytown, US 01234

P.O. BOX 1112

RICHMOND, CA 94802

Bay Area HopeYour newsletter enclosed


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where the Lord meant everythingto us. Looking back, it's a little scary how easy it was to turn my back on Him, but that'sexactly what I did. It started "innocently" enough. I married and had four beautiful kids. Iwasn't a drug or alcohol user but my life simply did not include God.

Imagine my shock when my wife told me she didn't want to be marriedanymore. I wasn't mean or abusive, she just wanted out. Things got toughright away. I didn't earn enoughmoney to provide a second home

for me and my children.

I worked at several jobs - oftenliving in my car - and renting ahotel on weekends so the kidscould visit me. Sending my children home was so hard. When thewarehouse where I worked closed, my loneliness escalated. Iwas homeless and hurting and began using drugs to escape -but it only made things worse.

I was dragging my wonderful kids through the mud. I was inthe pit of sorrow from which I longed to escape - but I

didn't know how. I knew I needed help. I packed mybelongings and left for the Bay Area Rescue Mission.

At the door, a Mission counselor welcomed me warmly. He invited me in and encouragedme to attend chapel. During the message I said, "Wow, I'm in church again!" It had been25 years since I turned my back on God. It felt good to be back again.

I enrolled in the Mission's long-term recovery program.I learned about God's forgiveness once again and foundthe real peace I had longed for as He lifted me out of thepit. Loneliness and drugs faded from my life.

I graduated from the program and it felt good to be wholeagain. But things weren't always easy. I struggled to find ajob. But with the Mission's help, I brushed up on computer skills and God never let medown. After submitting hundreds of applications for employment, a home-improvementstore hired me as a stock clerk.

Today, I continue to work at the store. In fact, I have received several promotions and nowI'm a manager. My kids are so happy with the changes in me that several of them havestarted attending church, too.

I just want to say thank you to the Mission's donors. I owe you a debt of gratitude becauseyour generosity rescued me. I am a changed man today, because of you. Thank you and

God bless you!

I was raised in a good home,

Rons Story

I was homeless and hurtand began using drugs escape but it only ma

things worse.

ESCAPINGTHE PIT

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Changing Lives for a Brighter Tomorrow

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AnnualReviewfrom JohnAnderson

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Were Using Your

Money Wisely page 2

Joannes

Story ofHope

page 3

What Does 40 Mean

to You? page 3

Helping the

Homeless

and Hungry

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Summaryofservice

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2005

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2,646677,76883,346

99,5144,7977,99418,769

1,872387371

2,613 YOUCANTRUSTUSTOUSEYOURDONATIONSWSELY using everydollar possible to directly

help the homeless and

hungry. Thank you.

PROGRAM81%

Administ6.5%

Fundraising

12.5%

Since 1965 the Bay Area RescueMission has offered real solutions to

the homeless and desperately needy of the greater

San Francisco Bay Area. During the last 23 years Ihave been blessed to make the ministry of Rescue mycareer, and honestly, the miracle of rescued lives stillamazes me!

I know that people like you become supporters of theRescue Mission for a great many reasons; to makesure people have safe shelter, nutritious meals,educational training, job training, basic life skills,legal aid, family counseling, medical care, jobplacement, or help in overcoming unhealthyaddictions. Yes, people like you give to the Bay Area

Rescue Mission because you genuinely care aboutpeople.

I also know that many of you make a sacrifice inorder to help people in great need, and I want toshare that the homeless and needy who receive the

help you make possible are very, very grateful! I, alsappreciate the commitment you have exhibitedthrough your support and contributions.

While we offer a wide range of assistance toeveryone who comes to the Bay Area Rescue Missioin need, we do so without, in any way requiring therecipient's commitment to change their life or accepthe hope that God offers through Jesus Christ.

And although there is no requirement to acknowledor accept Jesus, we want to unashamedly share that

Jesus Christ is able to dramatically transform a lifethat has been devastated. Sharing Jesus is the veryheart of the Mission and it is the underlying reasonfor the Mission's existence and sustained strength foforty years.

Since January 1, 2000, when my wife, Debra, and Ibecame the directors of the Bay Area Rescue Missiothe Mission has maintained a success rate of greaterthan 80%. That means that of the adults whocompleted our recovery programs, more than 80%are employed, live in their own homes, pay their

taxes, attend church on a regular basis and live ascontributing citizens of our community!

As we look back at the accomplishments of 2005 anforward to opportunities in 2006, I want to thank yofor being a part of the family of Rescue, and whatevmotivates you to help people in great need - you canbe sure that your support is accomplishing wonderfuthings. For this and for you, we continually thank ouGod!

Rev. John M. Anderson, Executive Director


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I know because mine started off that way. My earchildhood was a challenge. I was in and out of foshomes, sometimes living with mygrandma, sometimes withmy mom - things were veryunpredictable.

I got pregnant early and

had three sons. When mymom died, I fell into adeep depression. Istarted using drugs asa crutch to help mecope. Soon I had afull-blown addiction.My boys ended upin foster care and Iwatched the cycleof my early liferepeat itself in their

lives. I had tochange - but how?

My first step was to quit using drugs - I got clean bI was still empty on the inside. One day my sistersold her home and moved. Suddenly, I was homewith no job and no support. I was about to fall bac

into bad habits.

The Bay Area Rescue Missiwas there for me! They gme a place to stay, and I

decided to join the long-term program. I have juscompleted one year in thprogram here and I havegrown so much. Many

missing pieces of my lifehave been found. Not only d

have three sons, but I am agrandmother and thank the Lord, I'm becomingthe kind of mother and grandmother I want to be!

My life makes sense now - I've learned how to set

goals, make a budget and manage finances. I worka residential care home where it feels good to helpothers. Best of all, I've come to know Jesus and thplace He holds in my life.

I'm looking forward to the day - not far off - when will get my own place. Thanks to the Mission, Iknow I will be able to make it. It won't always beeasy, but God is with me and Bible study encourame.

To everyone who supports the Mission, thank you

Your care and support have made all the differencfor this grandma.

Life can be hard-

JoAnns Sto

TheMissioncanhelpthehomelesswithyourusedvehicle.For information on making an auto

donation that will help us provide food,

shelter and assistance, call Patrick Saiz at

510-215-4557 or [email protected]

40WHAT DOES THE NUMBERWHAT DOES THE NUMBER

40 MEAN TO YOU?40 MEAN TO YOU?

a. Life begins?b. Mid life crisis?c. Over the hill?d. Number of days of rain

God caused to flood the entire earth?

e. The anniversary year of theBay Area Rescue Mission?

f. Number of years our volunteerteam has been in action?

ANSWER: More than one. But, what we want to point outis that in 2006 our volunteer team will have logged 40years of service for the homeless and impoverished of theBay Area. Truly, volunteers have forty-fiedtheeffectiveness of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in bringingreal help and life changing hope to the needy. Here aresome ways you can make a difference during the next

forty years of history:

Administrative help with mailings Clothes sorting and distribution Meal preparation and service Special events assistance Youth mentorship, tutoring, and training Tutoring adults for GED test preparation Computer instruction Personal financial management training Toy and food drive hosting Church or corporate partner ambassador program

College or graduate internships

Let me know how I can help you join the next generationof heroes!

Dave K, Volunteer [email protected] apply online:www.bayarearescue.org/volunteer/volunteer.shtml

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Thanks to the

Mission, I know I

will be able to makeit. It won't always

be easy and I still

struggle, but God

is with me.


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LEGACY SOCIETY:making wishes come true

April 16 Easter Sunrise ServiceMay 15 New Life Golf Tournament

Please return this form to the BAY AREA RESCUE MISSION P.O. BOX 1112 RICHMOND, CA 94802

The Mission provides services and resources to help you make your wishescome true. We can help you discover ways to realize benefits such as taxsavings, income, bypass of capital gains, and other rewards while you helpprovide meaningful assistance to those who need it most. Our wide range

offree and confidential charitable planning services can help if you needa new or revised will or trust, want to find a qualified attorney nearby, orhaveany questions about charitable planning. Call John Anderson directlyat 510-215-4878 to learn more.

Name ________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

City/State/Zip __________________________________________

hone ________________________________________________

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YES, JOHN,

Please check pto Bay Rescue

Mission

Ive enclosed a special gift of:

[ ] $17.90 to help feed 10 hungry people [ ] $53.70 to help feed 30 hungry people

[ ] $28.64 to help feed 16 hungry people [ ] $__________ to help where needed most

I want to help hungry, homeless, andneedy people here in the Bay Area.

[ ] I have included the Mission in my will, trust,

life insurance, or other plans.

[ ] Please send me more information about how

to include the Mission in my will, trust,

retirement plan, life insurance, or other plans.

Thanks

for

caring!

EASTER TIME HOPEfor the HOMELESS

During the holiday seasonand starting into 2006,you continued to helpbring new life and newhope to the many men,women and children whocame to the Bay AreaRescue Mission for help.Thank you!

But your help is stillneeded - every day. Somany need to find newlife and new hope andwith the help of friendslike you, our doors are

always open to them.

To do your part inbringing an Easter timeblessing to the homelessplease call 1-888-343-FOOD with yourdonation, or go online:www.BayAreaRescue.org

Your gift helps bring newlife and new hope to

people who had lost theirway.

ToiletriesSugar and Canned FoodsCleaning Supplies1000 Childrens Easter Baskets

Join us for a day on the green that includesfabulous contests and prizes, an on-coursemasseuse and chiropractor, great tee favors,delicious barbecue lunch, an awardsdinner, and live and silent auctions. Youor your business can be involved as a:

Corporate sponsor Individual sponsor Auction sponsor Contest sponsor Marketing sponsor

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510-215-4555 www.BayAreaRescue.org


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YESYES,JOHN,

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card opt

Ive enclosed a special gift of:

[ ] $XX.XX to help feed XX hungry people [ ] $XX.XX to help feed XX hungry people

[ ] $XX.XX to help feed XX hungry people [ ] $__________ to help where needed most

I want to help hungry, homeless, andneedy people here in the Bay Area.

Please return this form to the BAY AREA RESCUE MISSION P.O. BOX 1112 RICHMOND, CA 94802

Phone ___________________ E-mail ___________________________________

Mrs. Caring Long-Named DonorApt. 1231234 South Main StreetAnytown, US 01234

SCANLINE 1564568413 1534

Thanksfor

caring!

[ ] I have included the Mission in my will, trust,

life insurance, or other plans.

[ ] Please send me more information about how

to include the Mission in my will, trust,

retirement plan, life insurance, or other plans.


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would like to make a credit card donation of $____________.

Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

_____________________________________________________________ame on Card (please print)

_______________________________________ _______________rd Number Expiration Date

_______________________________________ _______________gnature Date

________________________ ______________________________one E-mail

SPECIAL GIVING OPPORTUNITY TO HELP REDUCE MISSION MAIL CO

Please send me information about making my monthly

donations by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or by credit card

to help reduce the Missions mailing costs.

Should donations exceed the amount needed for this appeal, excess gifts will be used to feed and care for

homeless throughout the year. Gifts to the Bay Area Rescue Mission are deductible to the fullest extent all

Please send me information about (check all that apply):

Volunteering

Donating a car or property

Arranging for a Mission speaker

hank you for caring and helping.

510-215-4555 toll-free 1-888-343-3663 fax 510-215-0178 www.BayAreaRescue.org

Credit card gifts can also be made online at www.BayAreaRescue.


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Memorial GiftsIn Memory of Dick HallMrs. Kari J. GalloIn Memory of Donald BartkeMr. and Mrs. Michael D. Dirk

In Memory of Donald S. MooersMr. Edward M. Downer, III

In Memory of Dorothy PitrolaMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of Doug OrtonMrs. Alice L. Orton

In Memory of Doug YoungMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of Edson H. HillHardisty & Hardisty - Attorneys at LawMr. and Mrs. Edwin K. HillMr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Waller

In Memory of Eleanor Martens

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O. De Leon

In Memory of Elmer B. GarrettMrs. Vilma H. Garrett

In Memory of Erwin M. WardMr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Pulley

In Memory of Fatemeh AzadanMr. and Mrs. Mehrdad Azadan

In Memory of Faye ThoroughmanMrs. Roberta T. Cleveland

In Memory of Frances Joan LazzariniMr. Frank Lazzarini

In Memory of Francesca GarrardMr. and Mrs. John M. De Vine

In Memory of Frank R. AllesandroMrs. Lois A. Alessandro

In Memory of Frank T. GonzalezMr. Edward M. Downer, IIIMr. Glen L. Hodges

In Memory of G. Lucille HeinrichsMr. and Mrs. Harold E. JensenMr. and Mrs. Edgardo S. PerezMr. and Mrs. James C. Spilman

In Memory of Gary OstranderMr. and Mrs. C. Dale Preston

In Memory of Gene SheltonMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of George C. GardnerMrs. Valerie E. Gardner

In Memory of Gilbert R. LopezMr. and Mrs. Emeric H. Baxter

In Memory of Haydon J. SpidellMrs. Catherine L. ZimmerCivic Center Pharmacy

In Memory of Herta M. BregoffKatherine N. Whitenton

In Memory of Irma St. JohnMr. and Mrs. Roy J. Hansen

In Memory of J.D. Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Keith P. Johnson

In Memory of Jacqueline SimoniMr. and Mrs. Laurie D. Ingram

In Memory of James BroylesD. Jennifer Hewitt

In Memory of James F. PaulsenMr. and Mrs. Dominic J. GallwitzMr. and Mrs. Carl L. GrantMr. and Mrs. Donald PaulsenMr. and Mrs. Clayton RossMr. and Mrs. Elton L. SwansonMr. and Mrs. Walt Trumpf

In Memory of James Walter PartridgeMr. and Mrs. James L. Jenkinson

In Memory of Jay GibbsMr. Steven J. Vincak

In Memory of Jean SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert Dow Horton

In Memory of Jesse TreasDolores M. Scott

In Memory of Joe JonesMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of Joe Monsour

Rev. and Mrs. John M. Anderson

In Memory of John De FabioMr. and Mrs. Donald J. Hosking

In Memory of John H. MayerEdith Mayer

In Memory of Juanita V. NeblettMr. Lemuel W. DavisMr. and Mrs. Nathaniel A. GageMr. Eugene NeblettJanet N. Schilling

In Memory of Judy LaraPatricia Lynn Hancock

In Memory of Kathy AcedoMr. and Mrs. James R. Bradley

In Memory of Kenneth JohnsonMiss Bernice M. Olson

In Memory of L. Marie SealsMrs. Rita I. Gilliam

In Memory of Lami RodriguezMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of Agnes E. FosterMr. Merle E. Foster

In Memory of Albert DelucchiKarin Friedman

In Memory of Alfred Olson

Christine R. AppleCarol C. Courtley BallesMr. and Mrs. Robert E. BeamerMr. and Mrs. Eldon W. BeckMr. and Mrs. Allen R. CoeMr. and Mrs. David R. CrowsonMr. and Mrs. James L. JenkinsonMr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Kirsch, Jr.Mrs. Dorothy A. OlsonMr. and Mrs. John SchuitemaMr. and Mrs. L.E. ToepferMr. and Mrs. Harvey I. Wittenberg

In Memory of Alice HacklyMr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hall

In Memory of Ann Chieko YamadaMr. and Mrs. Paul M. Miike

In Memory of Anthony RigaliJulianne J. Rigali

In Memory of Antonia SferratiMr. John L. Semorile

In Memory of Arthur GilliamMrs. Rita I. Gilliam

In Memory of Arthur JohnsonSandra L. Falk

In Memory of Audrey Dacosta-Hernandez

Mr. Ray C. Hernandez

In Memory of Bob RichterMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of Bobbie BaronArterio, Inc.

In Memory of Clara HeinemannMr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hall

In Memory of Clark PalmerChristine Sambol

In Memory of Clyde WallaceKatherine N. Whitenton

In Memory of Dana SanchezMr. and Mrs. Henry AccorneroMr. Frank L. BanducciMr. and Mrs. Gerald H. FayMr. and Mrs. Robert R. RezakMr. and Mrs. Daniel P. RichardMr. and Mrs. Norwood F. RobertshawMr. and Mrs. John Toffoli, Jr.

In Memory of Dave ScottRev. and Mrs. John M. Anderson

In Memory of David P. KuhnhausenMr. and Mrs. Karl A. Kuhnhausen


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InMemory of Letha SemorileMaureen CritesRev. and Mrs. John M. AndersonAlice M. BrandhorstJanet M. ClarkIva J. ConradNinfa M. Hall

Mr. Robert S. LanscheMr. and Mrs. Darren LongRosa M. LooAileen MaderaIsabelle PeppersMr. and Mrs. Bud R. RockwellMr. and Mrs. Alan Shaffer

In Memory of Lewis E.AllenRev. and Mrs. John M. Anderson

In Memory of Lucy OrmsbyKatharine E. Harris

In Memory of Manny GarciaMr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Felix

In Memory of Margie ClausenMr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hall

In Memory of Marisa CatalanoMr. and Mrs. Antony Campos

In Memory of Marjorie W. MichelsMrs. Mary L. Cauchois

In Memory of Michael AngevineMutsumi T. Angevine

In Memory of Michael Thomas DoughartyMr. Jeffery Price

In Memory of Mike MossaMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kearns

In Memory of Miriam PhillipsKarin Friedman

In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J.HughesMr. Thomas A. Hughes, Sr.

In Memory of Mr. WatersMrs. Margaret C. Waters

In Memory of Nida Louise AlexanderKathryn D. Dewalt

In Memory of Olean SneedMr. and Mrs. Carl D. O'Neal

In Memory of Ozell DonaldsonMrs. Kari J. Gallo

In Memory of Paul MatthewsSandra M. Lewis-Williams

In Memory of Paula KrantzAnn Sarah Varni

In Memory of Peaches LeighEve Leigh

In Memory of Precious BabyKhang Nguyen

In Memory of Ralph GassMichiz Janitorial Services Co.

In Memory of Randi Risser

Janice C. Risser

In Memory of Raymond E. LexonMr. and Mrs. Harry E. HallIn Memory of Rebecca S. M. ChowMr. Kingman R. Chow

In Memory of Richard HallMr. and Mrs. Peter H. Tong

In Memory of Robert E. BussMrs. Margaret E. Anderson

In Memory of Robert HassinkMrs. Lucille R. Brooks

In Memory of Robert MathewsMrs. Carol M. Mathews

In Memory of Ronald HookMr. and Mrs. Robert D. McCall

In Memory of Rosemarie VierraM.L. Himenez Construction

In Memory of Ruthie SalomonMr. and Mrs. Robert D. McCall

In Memory of Saima K. MuirMr. and Mrs. George M. Fahmie

In Memory of Sophia Greer

Mr. Russell A. Greer

In Memory of Stanley NystromMr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hall

In Memory of Steven BorrowmanMadelyn Chaber

In Memory of Terrie MarzettaMr. and Mrs. Gary M. Byer

In Memory of Terry EgglestonMr. and Mrs. Carl D. O'Neal

In Memory of Thomas Wayne McLordDiane Cranor

In Memory of Tony SanchezMrs. Mary H. Weldy

In Memory of Valborg TrogdonMr. and Mrs. David Zemach-Lawler

In Memory of Wallace E. CrossMrs. Jean I. Cross

In Memory of Walter WallaceMr. Irvin P. Williams

In Memory of William Alto LewisNancy E. Blevins

Memorial Gifts, cont.

In Honor of Alan SpaneMr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Nilson

In Honor of Anita BacaMr. Anthony Baca

In Honor of Anna Goodwin

Katherine K. Whitenton

In Honor of Dina and MattMr. and Mrs. Randall Koller

In Honor of E. La Verne LeonardAgnes M. Hampton

In Honor of Eddie L. HillMr. and Mrs. John Geigert

In Honor of Elba DonnellyMr. and Mrs. Keith P. Johnson

In Honor of Fred FranksDorothy Dunbarr

In Honor of God

Mr. Christopher Twirbutt

In Honor of Jeanne A. JohnsonSandra L. Falk

In Honor of Jim and Trink BullardCivic Center Pharmacy

In Honor of John and Judy CoolidgeFamilyMr. and Mrs. David Coolidge

In Honor of Reginal TitusChristine Sambol

In Honor of Sau-Wing and Edith LamMr. Clement Sau-Wai Lam

In Honor of Winnie F. WallaceThe Mechanics Bank

Honorariums

In Memory of William CrowhurstMr. and Mrs. Carl D. O'Neal

In Memory of Wilma MorrisMr. George Hugh Morris

In Memory of Winifred Dixon

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence J. CarmagnolaMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Watts

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