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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 2014
Meet Mary - Page 1
Once Homeless, Now
On Staff With GCRM
Note From CEO Page 2
(GCRM Financial Update)
Chapel Schedule Page 3
Join Our E-Blast List
Winter Extravaganza
Sponsor Thank You’s!
Love To The Rescue
Tributes Page 4
Tax-Return Donations
Vehicle Donations
GCRM S.H.A.R.E.S. Card
Thank You And
Please Remember...
Inside this issue:
Celebrates
74 Years
On April 9
New Life Addiction Programs & Hope Housing
31 Men, 23 Women, 13 Kids
Life Skills Program 6 Women, 2 Kids
Emergency Lodging Program 78 Men, 8 Women, 3 Kids
Meals (For All Programs) 497 Meals
Clothing Room 171 Pieces
Representative Payee Program
495 Clients
Respite Care 2 Men
Gleason House Medical Clinic 10-13 Patients
Dec. Daily Program Stats:
Meet Mary - Once Homeless, Now On Staff With GCRM
Mary, 54, (pictured here in front of the New Hope Family Shelter) is now on staff as a Shelter Shift Manager and says, “I knew God had other plans for me than the choices I was making…
I was scared and relieved the first day I came to the Mission.”
Where were you staying before you came to the Shelter? I was staying at another shelter.
What life circumstances led you to the Mission? Bad relationships, drug use, and becoming homeless.
How did you feel about your life before you came to the Mission and how did you feel the first day you came in? I knew God had other plans for me than the choices I was making… I was scared and relieved the first day I came to the Mission.
What are you learning while at the Mission? I am learning to “let go and let God”, to be myself, to be aware of my own health, to be open to God’s work in me and others, and to set boundaries, realize goals, and to help others when I can.
What are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for the programs, which are a great tool for each individ-ual person, for the classes that teach you how to make life changes, the Bible studies which teach about how Christ died for our salvation, the Genesis Class that teaches how past addictions can affect us, but that God is greater in us, and lastly, for seeing the victories that God brings to each client.
Thank you for your continued gifts that will help other women like Mary to sobriety through learning how to lead safe, healthy, & productive lives this year!
Here is my additional one-time 74th Anniversary gift of: $74 Other:_____
Donate now online at www.gcrms.org/donations.htm Page 2
* LODGING NIGHTS, BUT GUESTS ALSO RECEIVE MEALS & PROGRAMMING
appy New Year to you! We want to say “thank you” and that we are so blessed to have you as prayer, volunteer and financial partners!
As you can see in the chart above, because of the generosity of donors like you, GCRM ended 2013 with $67,733 left over to begin 2014. These extra funds will be expended during the “Summer Slump” months when donors tend to vacation and financial donations decline, so we praise the Lord the year ended well!
For those of you who may wonder, “What did all that money accomplish last year?”, listed above are some interesting program numbers that we welcome you to review.
Overall, we had a 2% increase in nights of lodging and a 3% increase in meals over last years totals. These services were accomplished with almost the same number of staff.
Since we have additional bed/program space that could be utilized with additional staff and waiting lists in every program, we are working towards returning to pre-recession staffing levels. In the meantime, our dedicated staff will continue to keep the homeless alive and provide programming that will change lives in the name of Jesus our Savior and Lord.
If you would like to begin or continue your pledge to help the homeless, please fill out the form below. There is also a box to check if you’d like to help us reach our goal of raising $74,000 in 74 days (our Anniversary Date is April 9, 2014). Please feel free to call me at (209) 320-2314 if you would like to discuss this article, take a tour of the campus, or talk about additional projects and ways you can help in 2014. Thank you again!
~ William R. “Bill” Brown, CEO
Bill Brown, CEO
A BRIEF LOOK AT THE YEAR PAST AND THE ONE JUST BEGUN
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SERVICE 2013 2012
Meals 103,592 100,473
Lodgings 59,652 58295
New Life Program* 17,417 20,898
Life Skills Units* 2,592 2,814
Graduates 53 47
Clothing 59,342 62,425
Respite Care* 1,195 783
Altar Responses 260 382
Lodging increased by 2% and Meals by 3% over 2012
NL GOSPEL CENTER RESCUE MISSION CELEBRATES 74 YEARS ON APRIL 9!
YES, Bill, I want to give homeless men, women and children safe housing,
food, clothing, showers, hygiene items, counseling and education today!
Here is my gift of: $25 $50 $75 $100 Other:$_____
I’d like to pledge $______ per month by mail (Thank you! We will send you pledge forms).
I’d like to pledge automatic monthly deductions (Thank you! We will contact you using the information below)
To be properly receipted for tax purposes and for easy and efficient processing, please supply complete address. Thanks!
Name:_____________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
City:__________________________ State:________ Zip:____________
Phone:_________________ E-mail address:______________________
Honorary/Memorial My gift is in Memory of in Honor of:
_____________________________________________
445 S. San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95203 l Phone: (209) 320-2311 l Fax: (209) 320-2322 l Website: www.gcrms.org
Thank you! Your gifts are tax-deductible!
A receipt will be mailed to you!
1,120,000
1,140,000
1,160,000
1,180,000
1,200,000
1,220,000
1,240,000
1,260,000
2014 YTD INCOME
2014 YTD EXPENSES
2014 YTD INCOME
2014 YTD EXPENSES
Page 3 Volunteer Opportunities online at www.gcrms.org/volunteers.htm
Join Our eNewsletter List E-mail:
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
to receive our regular eNewsletters!
February 2014 Volunteer Chapel Schedule
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1Lighthouse
of the
Valley
Thank you for your faithful service!
If you are interested in leading a Chapel Service,
please e-mail [email protected] or call (209) 320-2329.
2 W.C.
World
Outreach
3 GCRM 4 Bethany
Temple
5 Open 6 Zion Untd
Reformed
Ch / Ripon
7 Freewill
Baptist
Church
8 Polish
Christian
Society
9 REACH
Worship
Center
10 Stockton
Baptist
Church
11 The
Seekers
12 Stockton
Covenant
Church
13 Promise
Land
Ministries
14 Open 15 Harvest
Bible
16
Ambassadors
For Christ
17
Lighthouse
Pentecost
18 Mich
Heights
Baptist
19 Amazing
Grace
Ministries
20 First
Christian
Reformed
21 Open 22 Polish
Christian
Society
23 Servants
Of Christ
24 Open 25 Faith
Assembly
of God
26 Hilliard
Chapel
27 Calvary
Reformed
Church
28 Open
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www.gcrms.org
GCRM & QLBC’s Global Focus present:
“Love To The Rescue” A FREE EVENT TO SHOW LOVE
TO THE HOMELESS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
Wed., Feb.12, 2014 @ 6:30pm Quail Lakes Baptist Church (Gym)
1904 Quail Lakes Dr, Stockton * Free Admission (A freewill offering will be taken)
* Delicious meal * Live music by Singer/Songwriter/Worship Leader “Rebecca Goldsmith”
featuring songs from the GCRM Benefit CD “Moving Forward” * Testimonies of lives rescued
from homelessness * Receptacles will be available at the event for pre-packaged food
and gently-used clothing donations.
100% of proceeds will benefit GCRM so that we can continue to help homeless individuals.
Please e-mail [email protected], call 209.320.2329, or visit gcrms.org to reserve your seats!
A Special Thanks To
Our Event Sponsors:
All Steel Fence, Inc - 146 Klo Road, Lathrop
City of Stockton - 605 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton
Health Net Of California - 678 N. Wilson Way, Stockton
Hollander Holdings - 4895 S. Airport Way, Stockton
SJ Building Trades - 3984 Cherokee Road, Stockton
A Special Thanks To Our In-Kind Event Sponsors:
Caravan News - 6333 Pacific Avenue, Stockton
Downtown Stockton Alliance - 125 Bridge Place, Stockton
Lincoln Presbyterian Church - 900 Douglas Road, Stockton
Mega 100.1FM - 2121 Lancey Drive, Modesto
Quail Lakes Baptist Church - 1904 Quail Lakes Dr, Stockton
Starbucks - 222 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton
Stockton Convention & Visitor’s Bureau - 125 Bridge Place, Stkn
The Record - 530 East Market Street, Stockton
Over 500 people came out to enjoy the City’s Christmas Tree
Lighting & the Marina West Yacht Club’s Boat Parade while
partaking of GCRM’s added festivities! GCRM Staff &
Clients are pictured here with Starbucks Staff who donated
their products and time to help us raise over $1,000 that
evening to help the homeless!
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 family, office or small group to collect the following items for the homeless. Thank you!
February Toilet Tissue & Feminine Hygiene
March Toothbrushes & Toothpaste April Foot Powder & Diapers
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
Monthly Mission Needs
THANK YOU AND PLEASE REMEMBER...
Memorial Gifts
In Memory Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From
Jean Clark Karen Clark
Patsy B Monk (Wife) Robert & Mary Monk
& Steve Mize
Patricia Jenkins Jack Jenkins
Sam & Angelina Van Dyken Connie Hoag
Jerry Roek Patricia Roek
Paul L Stack Judy L Stack
Grace Vander Veen Everett & Anna Marie Fikse Joe, Alice & Ted Bylsma John & Ginny Bylsma
Dr. William Latham Dorothy Bramwell
Maurice Roos Nettie Roos
Peter & Marie Van Dyken
Adrianna Miedema
Jack & Sharon Deselle
Feb. 12, 2014 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm GCRM & QLBC Global Focus
Present:“Love To The Rescue” A Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
March 15, 2014 @ 8:30am - 10:00am GCRM Program Graduation
in Mission Chapel
April 9, 2014 GCRM’s 74th Anniversary
For more information on these events please e-mail [email protected],
call (209) 320-2329 or visit www.gcrms.org. Thanks!
Save These Dates
Cars, Trucks, Livestock, Property or Stock Donations
Are Also Tax-Deductible!
or
Honorarium Gifts
In Honor Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From
Marv & Edith den Dulk Ronald & Alice den Dulk
(60th Wedding Anniversary)
DONATE YOUR TAX RETURN:
In light of the Mission’s need and
desire to expand our program staff
so that we can allow more homeless
men, women and children into our
long-term care programs,
please consider donating a portion of
your tax return as a tax-deductible
charitable donation to the Mission.
For Annual Giving Receipts,
please call (209) 320-2313. Thank you!
VEHICLE DONATIONS NEEDED:
Our vans that we use to drive clients to
appointments, pick up medications, small
donations and for administrative purposes are slowly wearing down.
Also, once clients graduate the programs and begin working, many
are searching for vehicles to purchase.
Vehicles can be donated for a true market value tax-deduction.
If you are interested in donating a vehicle, please contact Mike Viss at (209) 320-2309.
"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 no charge, please e-mail [email protected] and provide your name, mailing address and the number of cards that you would like.”
Introducing GCRM S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards