Tracy
Interfaith Ministries makes a difference in lives:
- the
young parent who struggles to care for children after his or her spouse
has left...
- the
family living from paycheck to paycheck, when suddenly a car must be
repaired or a refrigerator must be replaced...
- the
single mother on welfare who struggles to become independent...
- couples
with low-paying jobs who can't afford the basic necessities after the
rent is paid...
- the
senior with limited income...
- the
homeless...
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This Month's Special Needs
- Towels
- Underwear
-- men's, women's, children's
- Baby
shampoo and baby lotion
- Canned
food (all kinds)
- Dry
beans, rice and pasta (large packages are ok; we repackage)
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Our normal operating hours for client service and
donations is 10a.m. - 2p.m. Monday through Friday.
We are also open on Saturdays from 10a.m. - noon for DONATIONS ONLY. No
client service is available during Saturday
hours.
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How We Served in April, 2011
Clients
Served: 6,033 (2,361 Children)
Meals
Provided: 86.799
Clothing
Room Visits: 1,169
Working
Days: 19
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Director's Corner
Spring/Summer 2011
The
recession is over. The economy is improving. At least that is
what we are hearing every day. However, the unemployment rate in Tracy
is over 13% and it’s over 18% for San Joaquin County as a whole.
Unemployment benefits have run out for many and there just aren’t
enough jobs available. All this, of course, means we are busier than
ever. We don’t see any meaningful change for many months to come.
Those who do find jobs will need some time to catch up before they are
truly self-sufficient again.
Our biggest challenge is to keep up with the need. Food costs keep
rising and many who used to donate are now clients. Government
Grants are at risk due to budget cuts for all programs. More and more
we must rely on donations from those in our community who still have
jobs and are, for the most part, financially secure. So far the
community has provided us with the support we need. Every day we thank
God for sending us willing volunteers and cheerful givers.
We have an on-going need for more volunteers and for non-perishable
food and gently used clothing. There is never enough toothpaste,
shampoo, bath soap and deodorant.
As always, your support is greatly appreciated.
Yours in the Lord's service,
Darlene
Quinn
Director
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