For more information on our programs, events, ways to volunteer and give, please visit www.gcrms.org

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:

June 2011

Congratulations Page 1 May Program Clients! A Note From CEO Page 2 ―Sing For Their Supper‖ 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:

Celebrated

71 Years

On April 9

Congratulations May Program Graduates!

On May 14, 2011, seven clients graduated from the Life Skills and the New Life Addiction Treatment Program (our long-term care programs). Below are some of the graduates’ and their counselor’s comments: Matthew’s Counselor - ―What I like about him is that he never stopped asking questions.‖ Crystal - ―I want to thank God and my Mission family.‖ Michael - ―I had been to two other graduations before mine, and I told myself that ―I’ll get there.‖ This treatment team is better than what any actor in Hollywood has, whether Robert Downey Jr or Charlie Sheen, or anyone else! I am most thankful for my counselor Dennis who allowed me to share my feelings and gave me words of wisdom and knowledge. I am also thankful for Britton, the Director of the Emergency Lodge Program and all the Mission staff. There is no turning back for me!‖

Thank you for your gifts that will continue to help these and other clients. Please join us for our next graduation on July 16 @ 9am, Mission Chapel!

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

Supportive Housing

Shelter Plus Program

Representative Payee Program

Our Programs:

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

I invite you to join us for ―Sing For THEIR Supper‖ - A Singer/Songwriter Showcase Fundraiser Series For The Homeless‖ Aug 12, Aug 19, & Aug 26, 2011 from 7pm-9pm @ Whirlow’s Tossed & Grilled, 1926 Pacific Avenue,

Stockton, CA. I hope you will come out to enjoy FREE live music and raffles! ~William R. ―Bill‖ Brown, CEO

Please make checks payable to: Gospel Center Rescue Mission (Memo: “Supper”)

445 S. San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95203 / Phone:209.320.2329 / Website: www.gcrms.org / E-mail: events@gcrms.org

Gospel Center Rescue Mission

“Sing For THEIR Supper - A Singer/Songwriter Showcase Fundraiser Series For The Homeless”

Whirlow’s Tossed & Grilled, 1926 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA

Name:_____________________________________ (Pledge forms can be found at gcrms.org/events.htm; $2 provides one meal)

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________ Zip:______________ Phone:______________________ E-Mail:____________________________

___ I would like to sponsor and attend the “Sing For THEIR Supper” Event (Please see levels above and memo “Supper”)

___ I would like to sponsor, but can’t attend the Event. (Please memo “Supper”. Thank you!)

___ I can attend & would like to donate to provide meals for the homeless: ____$20 ____$40 ____$60 ____$80 ____Other

___ I cannot attend, but would like to donate to provide meals for the homeless: ___$20 ___$40 ____$60 ____$80 ____Other

___ I cannot attend, but will give online at www.gcrms.org through PayPal or Network For Good. Please memo: “Supper”

“Sing For THEIR Supper - A Singer/Songwriter Showcase Fundraiser Series For The Homeless”

Sponsorship Levels:

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP: $100 Individual or Business Name Listed In 1 Event Program

Provides 50 meals for the homeless

SILVER SPONSORSHIP: $200 Individual or Business Name Listed In 2 Event Programs

Individual or Business Name Listed On Signage At 2 Events Provides 100 meals for the homeless

GOLD SPONSORSHIP: $300

Individual or Business Name Listed In 3 Event Programs Individual or Business Name Listed On Signage At 3 Events Individual or Business Name In Listed Monthly Newsletter

(1 month delivered to over 7,500 people) Provides 150 meals for the homeless

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - “Series Host”: $500

Business Name Presented As Host Of 3 Events Individual or Business Name Listed In 3 Event Programs

Individual or Business Name Listed On Signage At 3 Events Individual or Business Name Listed In Monthly Newsletter

(1 month delivered to over 7,500 people) Provides 250 meals for the homeless

Sponsorships due by August 3, 2011. Thank you!

The Gospel Center Rescue Mission presents "Sing For THEIR Supper – A Singer/Songwriter Showcase Fundraiser Series For The Homeless” on Friday, August 12th, 19th and 26th, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Whirlow’s Tossed & Grilled, 1926 Pacific Avenue in Stockton, CA.

The phrase "Sing For Your Supper" is used to describe a singer that performs songs to earn his or her meals in order to survive. Not only does the Gospel Center Rescue Mission serve over 250 meals to homeless men, women and children of San Joaquin County every day, but they also provide clothing, shelter, education, counseling, substance abuse treatment, spiritual support and follow- up assistance.

"Sing For THEIR Supper” will feature some of Stockton's most talented singer/songwriters performing for meals served to the homeless at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission. You are invited to donate during each perform-ance ($20 serves 10 meals, $40 serves 20 meals, etc) or ask family, friends, co-workers, members of your church, club, group, business or organization to pledge donations and turn them in at each event.

Whirlow's Tossed & Grilled will also donate 20% of all purchases on the day of each event to help provide even more meals for the homeless. For more information, please call (209) 320-2329 or e-mail events@gcrms.org.

Fri, Aug 12 @ 7pm-9pm Fri, Aug 19 @ 7pm-9pm Fri, Aug 26 @ 7pm-9pm

―SING FOR THEIR SUPPER - A SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE FUNDRAISER SERIES‖

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July 2011 Volunteer Chapel Schedule

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

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 www.gcrms.org/events@gcrms.org/(209) 320-2311

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

GCRMS 2011 Pledge Form

If you have questions please call Uyen Do,

Development Officer at

(209) 320-2311

Please help us fill the stomachs of the homeless:

Beef / Pork

Chicken / Turkey

#10 cans fruit or vegetables

Fresh fruits or vegetables

Coffee / Milk

Napkins / Plastic Utensils

Styrofoam cups

On - Going Food Service Needs

"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

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

Rena Jackson (Mother) Essie Looker

Maria Rosario Pedro Rosario

Patsy B Monk (Wife), Robert Monk

Steve Mize

Shirley Moreno Henry Moreno

Andrew Curtis Robert & Lynne Hargis

Leroy & Don Darling Frances Darling

Josephine Corrales Anthony & Virginia Mello Van & Paulene Sharpe John & Carol Sharpe

Edna M Downing Suedee Howell

Sam & Angelina Van Dyken Constance Hoag

Bob & Virginia Blewett Joseph & Carolyn Lawrence

Val Jean Clark James & Cathy Caldwell

Otho Rock Virginia Rock

Jack Jordan Janice Jordan

Shannon Agnason, Ruth Davis

Jessie Neilson

Val Jean Clark Arden & Lila Hunt

Felipe Palomares, Ernesto Palomares

Jose Palomares

Victor Max Cleere Judy Stack

Ursula Meyer Victor C Wykoff, Jr

Ray & Joan Hunter John & Carol Sharpe

Lorraine Ridenour Joseph & Evelyn Jaeger

Brian & Tim Smith (Sons) Earnest & Esther Smith

Loved Ones Helen Macomber

Fred Rea Allen & Peggy Johnson

Virginia Modesto Henry Moreno

Rev Neal Ostruske John & Deborah Pretto

Frances Scelzi Lawrence Scelzi

Mc Guffee Family Maxine Davis

Grandpa Bert Van Dyken Steve & Cris Van Laar

Clara Belle Butler Steven Butler

Pastor Lydia Louise Swintin Carl & MaryAnn

Henderson

Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9am New Life Addiction Treatment

Program Graduation in the Mission Chapel

Fridays, Aug 12, 19, & 26 @ 7pm ―Sing For THEIR Supper - A Singer/Songwriter Showcase Fundraiser

Series For The Homeless‖ (please see pg 2 for more info)

Please go to www.gcrms.org/events, call 209.320.2311 or e-mail events@gcrms.org for more

events info!

Save These Dates

Cars, Trucks, Livestock, Property or Stock Donations

Are Also Tax-Deductible!

Honorarium Gifts

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

Jesus Christ Pedro Rosario

Bill Carpenter Rodney & Hollie Douma

Bill Brown Ken & Gayle Riley

M.C., Dickie, and Helen Kelly Linda Kelly

Sheilagh Elliott Harry Islas

Robert Bray, Al & Carole Smith

Janet Logan and Lois Cruz

or

Did you know your cars, trucks, livestock, property or stock can

be donated to the Mission?

Any donation can be a tax-deduction for you at the true market value!

Help us change the lives of the men, women and children who are desperate and hurting.

Please contact Mike Viss at (209) 320-2309 for more information.