Santa Maria Urban Santa Maria Urban MinistryMinistryA Ministry of the A Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Episcopal Diocese of El Camino RealReal

A safe place of welcome, service and positive transformation

Being the living presence of Jesus Christ in San Jose since 1983

778 S. Almaden, San Jose, CAwww.smum.org

January 2006

The FacilityThe FacilityLocated in Downtown San Jose near public transportation and

serving 8 central zip codes: 95110, 17, 25, 26,28, 31, 32, 34

Ministries that meet Basic Ministries that meet Basic Needs include: FOODNeeds include: FOOD

Serving about 2000 people (50% children) per month, with nutritious food boxesFighting the devastating effects of malnutrition among the children in our community (Snack Food Program)

Food Staging Area

Client IntakeClient Intake

Warehouse AreaWarehouse Area

Warehouse AreaWarehouse Area

Community ClosetCommunity Closet

200 Bags of clothing, shoes, blankets, etc. given away each month.

A variety of generous donors contribute clean, dry and serviceable clothing that helps supplement low family incomes. This service improves the personal dignity of our Clients.

Free Clothing and Household Items

ABC PlaytimeABC Playtime

ABC PlaytimeABC Playtime

Going on a Field TripGoing on a Field Trip

Studio 17Studio 17

Assistance to Youth & Children struggling to keep up without computers at home

Studio 17 Camping TripStudio 17 Camping Trip

ESL ClassESL Class

Teaching adults and meeting practical needs (filling out forms, job applications, etc.) Improving basic language skills for everyday spoken English

Volunteer Income Tax AssistanceVolunteer Income Tax Assistance

IRS trained volunteers prepare tax returns for families within the greater Santa Clara County requiring assistance with filing and preparing their IRS forms

Includes electronic filing of client tax returns

Other Seasonal MinistriesOther Seasonal Ministries

Back-to-School SuppliesHoliday Gift MinistryHoliday parties for children during Easter, Halloween and Christmas

Community Health Resource CenterCommunity Health Resource Center

Volunteer medical professionals and interpreters will provide bilingual health care, nutrition education, and assistance in obtaining low cost medical insurance

Coming Soon!

StaffStaff

Executive Director Lawrence Robles and Ministry Supervisor Carmen Robles

Committed to making Jesus Christ a living presence by offering to all a safe place of welcome, service and positive transformation through active ministry

Welcome Desk VolunteersWelcome Desk Volunteers

More VolunteersMore Volunteers

How you can Support SMUMHow you can Support SMUM

We value your PRAYERSWe need your TIME and TALENTS We need FRIENDS of SMUM (Monthly Pledges)We welcome individual cash donations and donations in-kind (good).Please ask how you might PARTICIPATE! For more information, visit http://www.smum.org/support.html.