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


2/7Please continue to pray for our programs and outreach Page 2

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

[email protected]

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

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