Downtown Fellowship of San Diego, California, United States - November Newsletter for Saturday, 28 November 2015 - Keep up with the news from the San Diego Downtown Fellowship.
Monthly Fellowship:
November
Last month's speaker was Susan Johnson, from C.A.T. (Churches Against Trafficking) and The Alabaster Jar Project.
Susan talked about how they have been working with law enforcement and existing shelters to help people break free and find a way forward.
They have lots of exciting news and will be opening a home in early 2016. Visit their website to learn more about how you can be involved.
Churches Against Trafficking
Monthly Fellowship:
December
On Dec 10th, join us in our monthly Fellowship Meeting at First Pres. Lunch and networking from 11:30 to noon, featured presentation from noon to 1pm. $5 suggested donation for the provided lunch. 320 Date Street (enter on 3rd Ave.)
This month will be a panel presentation on the topic of High Risk Youth. Our featured speakers will be Nate Landis from Urban Youth Collaborative and Josh Collier from Youth for Christ.
We hope to see you there!
Urban Youth Collaborative
Girls Think Tank Mobile Showers
Final Funding & Towel Drive
Over the last few months, we have been raising $10,000 is support of the mobile shower unit with the Girls Think Tank.We've raised just about $9,400 of our goal!
If you're able to help with the final push, click here, to bring clean showers to the homeless community.
The mobile shower unit will also need: Locations to set up, a truck to move the unit, ongoing funds for supplies, and we are helping with a towel drive. Contact Karen Mejia with your towels or Bruce Menser with questions about making a financial donation.
Support the Showers
Ongoing
Volunteer Opportunities
Project Homeless Connect. On Jan 27th, we will be staffing a booth at this event. We are looking for folks to take a two-hour shift and spread the word about SDDF. In conjunction with this event, we will be helping the Church of Rancho Bernardo to assemble and distribute 1200 hygiene kits. More information to follow. If interested, contact Mark Maliepaard.
Companionship Program. We are looking for people who will befriend those who are graduating out of the Connections Housing program into more permanent housing in the community. We partner with PATH and UPLIFT to help people truly thrive as they enter the community. Contact Mark Maliepaard.
Are you an accountant? We want you on our board of directors! Contact Mel Ely.
Not a CPA, but still like to count? We have ongoing need for volunteers to ride along and verify the monthly count with our partnerships with Downtown Partnership Clean and Safe and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless has an annual count coming up. Contact Ben Montoya, if you're interested in participating.
Interfaith Shelter Network. The Network hosts a small group of homeless people at rotating church locations throughout the city. If your church can be a location, they are looking to fill some gaps in the calendar coming up this winter. Contact Ben Montoya to coordinate a volunteer shift.
More Information
San Diego Downtown Fellowship
Upcoming Events
Dec 25th, Christmas Party at Connections Housing. From noon - 3, this party is open to the public, families, residents of Connections, churches, the community, and anyone who wants to come and have a good time. Hot appetizers and homemade dessert. If you're interested in bringing a dessert, contact Mark Maliepaard, if you'd like to be a part of the musical program, contact John Townsend.
Jan 16th, Rally and Prayer Vigil with Churches Against Trafficking at Balboa Park.
Jan 27th, Project Homeless Connect at Golden Hall (Civic Center) -- we've looking for volunteers (see above) and we've pledged to cover the cost of 1200 hygiene kits. Donation information coming soon.
Events Calendar
Exciting News
Life Skills Graduation
Here's a great photo from the Real Life Skills graduation earlier this month.
Thanks to you all for your support and encouragement.
Participation in the class remains strong.
We are looking forward to our next session of 8 classes beginning in January 2016.
Support Life Skills Classes
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