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8/8/2019 Summer 2005 Bay Area Hope Newsletter, Bay Area Rescue Mission
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Summer 2005Summer 2005
CHANGING LI V ES F O R A BRIGHTER TOMORROW
Newsletter of the Bay Area Rescue Mission
Your support brings joy to hurting
men, women and children
in the Bay Area see inside!
Thanks for FillingHis Heart with
8/8/2019 Summer 2005 Bay Area Hope Newsletter, Bay Area Rescue Mission
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DearFriend,
Oneofmyfavoriteconceptsin
theBibleisthatofbeing
prepared.IntheworkofResc
ue,thisisextremelyimportan
t,as
ourpreparednessdirectlyaff
ectsthecarethathurtingmen
,women
andchildrenreceive.
Thankstothefaithfulsupportofourfriendsin
ministry,
theBayAreaRescueMission
hasbeenabletomeetfar-reaching
physical,emotional,spiritual
andevensocialneedsinthe
community.Infact,wearece
lebrating40yearsofoutreach
to
theBayAreathisyear.
Eachsummeritseems,weh
avetoworkharderthanever
tobeprepared
forthegreatneedsbeforeus
.Wewillprovide185,000mea
lsfromJune
throughSeptember,provide
360,000nightsofsafeshelte
randorganize
meaningful,youthprogramsf
orthousandsofkids.Godist
rulyusingyour
supporttoprovidechildrenwithhopeanddirectionfo
rtheirlivesthatthey
otherwisemightnothaverec
eived.
Bybeingreadywithphysical
andspiritualsupport,thousa
ndsoflives
arechangedeachsummer.I
nthisissueofBayAreaHop
e,youllreadaboutBernadin
eandher
familywhoreceivedsheltera
ndprovisionwhentheyhadn
owhereelsetoturn.Youllals
oseehow
ChrisencounteredGodslove
attheMissiontohelphimov
ercomehisaddictiontoalco
hol.
Aswecontinuetoprovidethe
samelevelofexcellentcare
inthecomingmonthsasanyo
ther
seasonthroughouttheyear,
weareveryappreciativeofy
ourgenerosity.Pleasecontin
uetoprayfor
ourprogramsand
outreachtopoorandhomele
ssmen,womenandchildren
andjoinusinoureffort
tobeaspreparedaspossibletomeetthevery
realandurgentneedsathan
d.Thanksforcaring!
Onbehalfofthepoorandhomeless,
Rev.JohnM.Anderson
President/CEO
SPECIALNEEDSYour generous provision of
day-to-day items is always
appreciated. Below is a list of
some current special needs.
Perhaps you, your churchgroup or coworkers would
like to use this list when
considering a special gift!
Linens Towels Sheets Blankets
Toiletries Shaving Cream Razors Personal Hygiene Items
Cleaning Supplies Laundry Soap Floor Cleaner Bleach
Food Sugar Coffee Canned Tuna
Miscellaneous New Bibles Copy Paper Jackets
Diapers
BeingPrepared,
InSeason&OutofSeason
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Seek first His Kingdomand His righteousness
Matthew 6:33, NIV
Its not the easiest directive fromGods Word, but when observed,
it comes with unimaginable
blessing. And when its not, we
have to find things out the hard
way, as Chris learned.
For years, instead of filling his role
as a husband and father, Chris filled
his body with alcohol. When I let
alcohol come first, I wasnt doing what
I was supposed to do. I was always
too intoxicated, he remembers.
Chris ended up on the streets,
homeless, and had to call his brother
for help. He suggested that Chriscome to our transitional living
shelter. I had heard about the
Mission, Chris says, But I
didnt know what it was
all about. Thankfully, my
pride didnt get in the way
from coming.
After staying at the
Mission for just a few
days, Chris talked to one
of our staff members about the Mens
Recovery Program.
The first thirty days were the
roughest, he says. I couldnt do
what I wanted, which was hard, but
for the best. But Chris persevered,
participated in the Bible studies,
began working on his GED, was
assigned a job skills training task andalso signed up for our culinary arts
program. Now he has a heart to
volunteer and serve and has rekindled
the love for God that had lain dormant
in his heart since childhood.
Id like to thank God for giving me
the opportunity to change, Chris
says. I thank God for the Mission.
Thanks to your generosity, Chris
learned how to put first things first.
The Mission had a lot more to
offer than I ever imagined. It is not just
a place for the lost and homeless to
get a place to stay. When youre in theprogram, youre part of the Mission
part of the family.
We look forward to seeing God
continue to work in Chris life, and
thank you for seeking out ways to help
the hurting and homeless among us.
Men like Chris would be lost without
generous people like you.
Youve Given HimA New Start
Page 3 Men like Chris would be lost without generous people like you!
At left, Chris separates ribs for a
seared & braised beef rib dinner.
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Baseball season is in
full swing and our Kings
Club Junior Giants will start
their season soon, too.
The players learn basic
skills, develop their
confidence, implement
teamwork and have fun.
Come cheer them on
sometime this summer!
SCHOOLSUPPLIENEEDED
2,500 School Supply Pack
Back-to-School Carnival t
Loose Leaf Binder Pencils Binders & 2-Pock Childrens Bibles Markers & Crayon Glue Glue Sticks Pens
If you have any questions rega
supplies, please call (510) 215-
Page 5 We greatly appreciate your help with School Supplmpoverished and at-risk children have hope this summer! Page 4
Your Support Helps Kids Be Kidsummer for many poor and homeless children in
e Bay Area means spending more time on the
treets, with increased susceptibility to joining
e wrong crowd, and falling behind in school.
ut thanks to your support of the Bay Area
escue Mission, impoverished and at-risk
hildren have hope. They receive tutoring, attend
exciting programs, and engage in life-changing
conversations with caring counselors and
mentors. Here at the Bay Area Rescue Mission,
they know they are loved. Thank you for caring
and for supporting this outreach to the children
of our community!
SCHOOL
NEEDEDSUPPLIE
Its easier to smile when your tummy is full
of good food. Thanks for your generosity!
Could their Moms be prouder? A specia
to all of our youth volunteers, church group
clubs for helping out around the Mission!
Your kind donations provided beautiful Easter baskets filled
with toys, candy and more for hurting children in the Bay Area.
We dont clown around at our Kings Club summer
carnival. With your support, kids have a blast playing
games and enjoying new friendships.
Kodak moments happen a lot around here.
hese little ones show their gratitude for your
fts by sharing their love with each other.
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The Bay AreaRescue MissionAddress
Four decades and many days ago,
compassionate members of our community
brought forth to the Bay Area, a new Mission,conceived in faith, and dedicated to the
proposition that hurting and homeless men,
women and children among us need Christian care.
Now we are engaged in a gracious operation, watching a community so
conceived and so dedicated, serve the homeless among us. We have come to
dedicate a portion of our services to men and women in need of comprehensive
recovery. We also feed, clothe and mentor at-risk and hurting children.
It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. Our guests and
visitors will little note, nor long remember what we say. But they will never forget
how we cared and used our time, resources and energy to provide them with
biblical understanding, practical life-skills and academic training to live more
enriched lives. There is unfinished work to do, but I trust that our caring
volunteers are dedicated to the task before usthe task of making a difference.
There are ample opportunities for volunteers to take a stand and fight for the
freedom our guests need from the despair in their lives:
Summer Internship Opportunities (this is your last chance to sign-up!)
Back to School Block Party & Supplies Giveaway
Youth Helpers for Arts & Crafts
Youth Academic Assistants for Grades 15 Tutoring for the New School Year in September
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Assist the Volunteer Coordinator
Assist in Administration
Its a noble charge before us. But, I believe, with the help God and the unity
among us, we will be victorious.
Your Humble Volunteer Coordinator,
Rev. David S. Kachurka(510) 215-4865 [email protected]
THANK YOU to all our terrific volunteers! Page 6
Rev. David S. Kachurka
Volunteer Coordinator
SpecialThanks!We would like to thank
everyone who donated
and volunteered during
our annual New Life Golf
Tournament! A special
thanks to the following
sponsors:
Premier Golf Sponsor
AdmailChevronTexacoRichmond Sanitary Service,
a subsidiary ofRepublic Services, Inc.
Golf Vest SponsorThe Mechanics Bank
Dinner and Towel SponsorWells Fargo Home Mortgage
Eagle SponsorBerkeley Cement, Inc.Danville CPCEichner PropertiesDouglas Shaw & AssociatesKDYA 1190 AM
Overaa Construction
Birdie SponsorFehr and Peers
Tee SponsorDr. Lynn Hausrath
Vendor SponsorClif BarColor SpotRita Crane, Certified
Massage TherapistHeavenly Catering
Joseph Enterprises, Inc.Krispy KremeMarin JoesGloria and Joe McDonoughDr. Dan Rixen,
Rixen ChiropracticSvenhards Swedish Bakery
Hole-In-One SponsorsAshbury ImagesCustom Exteriors
J. E. Auto Repair
Special thanks to RonSvien and the RichmondCountry Club for theircontinued support.
and our apologies ifweve left anyone out!
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IN MEMORY OFSending a gift to the Bay AreaRescue Mission in memory of aloved one is a wonderful way torecognize the invaluable blessingand gift of their life.
Bernard AaronsMary C. ORourke
Earline AitkensSara K. AitkensMr. & Mrs. Didier De FontaineAlva Rodekohr
Barbara J. AlexanderEvelyn Patterson
Frank R. AlessandroMr. & Mrs. Edward J. DauerMr. & Mrs. Stanley J. RamosMr. & Mrs. Marvin D. Haaland
Lewis E. AllenJanet Louise AllenMr. & Mrs. John M. AndersonBay Area Rescue MissionBoard of Directors
Alice ArriagaMr. & Mrs. Alfred T. Rivera
Beloved FriendDiana M. Santoro
Glenna Bramer
Mr. & Mrs. D. W. StapletonCatherine
Mrs. Carol M. Mathews
DavidMr. & Mrs. John D. Curtis
DonaldIdell Weydemeyer
Ed DuerksenMrs. Kari J. Gallo
Bruce EddlemanMr. & Mrs. Augustine T. Flores
Geraldine B. EfawMrs. Kari J. Gallo
Allie M. FarrEvelyn Patterson
Ellen ForsytheHenrietta L. Forsythe
Elmer B. Garrett
Mrs. Vilma H. GarrettArthur Gilliam
Mrs. Rita I. Gilliam
Constantine GlafkindesMrs. Gale G. Smith
Bob GrahamMr. & Mrs. John L. Semorile
Don GruberMrs. Janelle H. Nichols
Finimola GuarschiMadera School Staff
Gregory D. HaalandCorinne B. BrennanMr. John F. Chiozza
Mr. & Mrs. John C. StrahlendorfChristopher Hostetter
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Jemo
Elmer & Anne LeasmanMr. & Mrs. C.W. Hubbs
Edna LucasMrs. Frances S. Koehn
Frank MajeskyMr. & Mrs. E.F. Marotta
Chris MandelMr. William Mandel
Bob MastersMrs. Frances S. Koehn
George & Elizabeth McCarthy
Lila Jane PfeilLisa Pfeil
Dan MihalyMr. L. T. AllamannoMr. & Mrs. Thomas L. EnghLuz G. GuidiciMr. & Mrs. Richard J. OsannaMr. & Mrs. George G. Teebay
Gordon PalmieriMr. & Mrs. Randy B. Clemmons
Fern PintoMr. & Mrs. Donald J. HoskingMr. & Mrs. John Serrano
Dorothea RuizDorothea Mayfield
Dorothy ScottMr. & Mrs. W.Gordon White
Dorothy ShinnickKarin Friedman
Esther StaubMrs. Kari J. GalloMr. & Mrs. Peter H. Tong
Frank J. SwatovyMajor Mickey D. Cockerill,USAF (Ret.)
Barbara H. TroutonLeona M. Derheim
Ed WalterMr. & Mrs. Robert D. McCall
Bob WardRoberta Ann Jeffers
Carrie WilliamsMr. & Mrs. John Bossi
IN HONOR OFA gift to the Bay Area RescueMission is a great way both to
say I Care and to remember abirthday, anniversary, or special
person in your life.
Barry BenioffMrs. Barbara Allcox
Sandy BergMr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Giorgetti
Jim BullardMr. & Mrs. Bob Speck
Meridel CarsonMr. & Mrs. D. J. Fournet
Patrick & Daryl FaheyMr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Fahey, Sr.
John & Traute GreeneDara S. Greene
Mike & Cindy HandlinIrene E. Handlin
Sandra, Mary & Tabitha HuntWinifred O. Kostainsek
Ron KopikoMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey P. Allgeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. BuskMr. Ronnie CookMr. & Mrs. Timothy HowellGale W. JamesMr. & Mrs. T. P. McClaryMr. & Mrs. George W. Oatis,III
Michael, Julianne & AndrewKostainsek
Winifred O. Kostainsek
Sau-Wing & Edith LamMr. Clement Sau-Wai Lam
Margaret ParseeMr. Laverle Booker, Sr.
Bart RittenhouseMr. & Mrs. Thomas A. L. Behrens
Dorothy M. RogersRachelle Rogers-Ard
James SnookMr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Snook
J.R. SpearmanMrs. Rita I. Gilliam
Haydon J. SpidellMr. & Mrs. Bob Speck
Marjory, Merten & Malcolm TilleyMr. & Mrs. John H. Methvin
Helen TivolMr. Barry Benioff
Josephine WardMr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Pulley
Molly WorthingtonMr. & Mrs. John T. Worthington
Gifts That Live to Serve Others
Page 7 Your prayers help and enourage everyone at the Bay Area Rescue Mission!
If you would like to give a gift
in memory of a loved one who
has passed away, or in honor of
a special person or occasion,
please mail your gift and the
name of the person(s) being
remembered or honored to:Bay Area Rescue Mission
P.O. Box 1112
Richmond, CA 94802
Or make your honor or
memorial gift online by going
towww.BayAreaRescue.org
and clicking on donate now.
We will let your honoree or the
family of the deceased know of
your gift with a special card.
Join UsIn PrayerYour prayers are an import
source of help and encourag
ment to everyone at the Bay
Area Rescue Mission!
Please join us in praying
For men and women in our
recovery programs to contin
to develop the faith and reso
to live in godly sobriety
For the physical and emotio
needs of men, women and
children in our care
For the youth in our Kings C
to build healthy friendships,
grow in their school skills anhave a blast this summer
For the Bay Area Rescue Mi
staff to administer compassi
wisdom and patience with o
guests and residents
For the collective needs of o
volunteers and partners in
ministry as they give of their
hearts and resources to help
others in need
Gifts received November 9, 2004 April 6, 2005
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If youve ever run away from somethingthat eventually led you right to theplace where you belong, Bernadine
knows how you feel.
Living in Chicago, Bernadine suffered
physical and verbal abuse from her
boyfriend. Her parents had passed awayyears ago and there wasnt anyone else
around to help. So, Bernadine left all that
she knew back in Illinois and brought her
children to California for a new start.
Bernadines family stayed with a
friend when they first moved, but it
wasnt a beneficial situation for any of
them. Bernadine and her children ended
up sleeping in their van until, thankfully,
she came across the phone number to theBay Area Rescue Mission.
Bernadine grew up going to church, so
when she got to the Mission, she knew the
spiritual discipline was right. As she says,
When God has been instilled in your life,
you know when youve got one foot in the
grave. I knew I was going to go over the
edge if I didnt change my life. I didnt do a
ten or twelve step program. I took one
stepand gave my life back to God.Thanks to your generosity, Bernadine
found a place to rebuild her future. She and
her children didnt have to worry about
their next meal, proper clothing or where
they would sleep at night. Your gifts gave
Bernadine a chance to look for a job and
provide for her family again. Her children also
participated in many of our youth programs.
In fact, Bernadine says, When it was time
to leave the Mission, my kids didnt want to
go. They love the Bay Area Rescue MissionKings Club, the tutoring, everything.
In 2001, just after graduating from our
transitional living program, Bernadine
married a wonderful man she met at
church. He took Bernadines four children
as his own and now they have a little one
together, too. They both have full-time jobs
and are raising their family to love the Lord.
They are so thankful for how God used you
to bring them together.I thank the donors a hundred million
times, Bernadine shares. When my
children and I were out on the streets in the
rain, they made a place for us to go.
Even though Bernadine had to leave her
home back in Chicago, God used you to lead
her to the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Thanks
for your prayers and gifts and may God
continue to guide those in need to our doors.
2114 Macdonald Avenue
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 215-4555
(888) 343-FOOD
www.BayAreaRescue.org
Our Board of Directors
C.N. Gus PetsasChairman
Harry Hap ParksVice-Chairman
David Van Zomeren, Treasurer
Jerry Hammer, Secretary
John AndersonMalcolm Lee
Bob Robertson
Andy Santamaria
Lip-Bu Tan
When She Needed Help,Your Support Was There!
Tune in to the Bay Area
Rescue Missions Voiceof Rescue each Sundayon the following stations:
KDYA, 1190 AM, 7:458:00 a.m.
KFAX, 1100 AM, 9:309:45 a.m.
KDIA, 1640 AM, 10:0010:15 a.m.
Thanks to your generosity Bernadine found a place to rebuild her future Page 8