Newsletter

April 8, 2008

 

Bruce called the meeting to order.

 

 

Happy Dollars

 

 Stan was glad to just have met the two lovely ladies that are speaking today.

 

  Bruce was happy to announce his 30th wedding anniversary today...Great reason to go out and celebrate! Congratulations!!!!

 

Announcements 

 

There is a conference this Saturday in Vacaville for new officers and board members.

 

 Mike said the  golf tournament is coming along great.  Raffle tickets are doing quite well.  If every Rotary member would sell 2  books of tickets it would be wonderful! 

 

  Stan talked about the First Sunday Jazz Dinner at the Yacht Club and just how great it is.  Everyone should go at least once to experience such a lovely evening.  You can send in your reservations to Bobbie Hill at: dalark1@comcast.net

 

Sandi reminded everyone to get their recipes for the cook book in before the end of this month.  You can either bring them to a meeting or e-mail them to: rotarypittsburg@sbcglobal.net

 

Sandi said we will be able to pre-sell the wine at the golf tournament.  There will be a poster telling about the wine and the cost and where the proceeds from the sales will go.

 

Speaker

 

Martha Fischer, Secretary and Board of Directors for Shelter Inc.

 

Shelter Care Day at our East County Family Transitional Center
 

Programs and Services

SHELTER, Inc.'s goal is to end homelessness in Contra Costa County. We work towards this goal through three service areas: Preventing Homelessness, Promoting Self-Sufficiency, and Providing Permanent Housing. 1.) Preventing Homelessness 2.) Promoting Self-sufficiency   3.) Providing Permanent Affordable and Supportive Housing

 

Mission Statement
The mission of SHELTER, Inc. Is to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency among Contra Costa residents.

Background
SHELTER, Inc. Is an independent charitable, nonprofit corporation originally created by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in 1986 to alleviate Contra Costa County's homeless crisis.

Our Goal
SHELTER, Inc.’s work encompasses three main elements:
Help Homeless Families Obtain Homes
Provides 3 to 12 months of housing, in combination with supportive services such as job training, educational services, health care, and counseling.
Prevent Families From Losing Their Homes
Prevent the onset of homelessness, includes rental assistance, case management, and housing counseling services.
Purchase and Maintain Affordable Housing
Provide housing for close to 200 low-income households, including special needs groups such as people with HIV/AIDS and those with mental health disabilities.

 

Resources

If you or someone you know is homeless, call the HOMELESS HOTLINE (800) 799-6599 For homeless prevention help, Call (925) 295-1038 For assistance in finding low-cost housing, Call (925) 957-7569

 

Greeter next week:  Brad Nail

 

Check out our web site at: www.pittsburgrotary.org  If there is anything you would like added to the site, contact Sandi at rotarypittsburg@sbcglobal.net

 

Lunch

Buffalo Chicken Salad or Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich and Cake

 

See you all next week!

SLee