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his own good,
but the good
of his neighbor.
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God Bless America
of the T ri- Valley |
d u b lin, s a n ramo n, ple a s a nto n, liv e rmor e & Beyond
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MAY 2015
• Sending volunteers in the local Church and community to the non-profits in our Tri-Valley
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businesses, and government agencies
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by Irving Berlin
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Land that I love,
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to the prairies,
To the oceans
white with foam,
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Thursday, May 7
Camp Parks | 2 National Day of Prayer Events!
This year’s Tri-Valley National Day of Prayer will be hosted
by Camp Parks offering opportunities to join together in
prayer for our federal, state and local government, military,
schools, churches, families, non-profits, businesses, and media.
There will be two events:
1) 7:00 - 8:30 AM | Prayer Breakfast at the Camp Parks Dining Hall
Speakers will include Camp Parks Garrison Commander, Lieutenant Colonel
Christopher Gerdes, and Philip Connor, retired Army Chaplain (LTC) and Golden
Gate Theological Seminary faculty member. Breakfast served 7:00-7:30 only;
program 7:30-8:30. Cost for breakfast is $4 and can be purchased at the door.
2) 7:00 - 8:15 PM | Evening Program
Program will include music and a “Concert of Prayer” led by Tri-Valley pastors.
Entry will be at the new gate on Dougherty Road in Dublin. Camp Parks security
requires guests to show a current/valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and
vehicle insurance at the gate. Pre-registration will expedite entry and is highly
recommended. Pre-register at www.cityservetrivalley.org Camp Parks Headquarters
location is 620 6th Street, Dublin. Telephone: (925) 875-4650.
For more information, contact the CityServe of the Tri-Valley office at info@
cityservetrivalley.org or (925) 452-8276.
CONTACT US | Gloria Gregory | (p) (925) 452-8276 | (e)
[email protected]
COMMUNITY CARE FOCUS
CITYSERVE OF THE TRI-VALLEY COMMUNITY MEETING | TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Don’t miss this community opportunity for all who are serving our communities at non-profit organizations, city services, businesses and
churches to gather and strategize how to meet our Tri-Valley human service needs together. Our agenda will include a focus on Valley
High’s “Gear Up” program, and presentations from Alameda County Job Developer, Jim Britto, and a representative from the Tri-Valley
One Stop Career Center in Dublin and more! Meeting location: Good News Family Fellowship, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite B, Dublin. For more
information, contact Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785.
PLEASANTON COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER MEETING | THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Join this focus on Pleasanton community issues. Location: Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters Ave., Pleasanton. For more
information, contact Kelly Dulka, Board President, at (925) 263-4444.
PTOWNLIFE RESOURCE NETWORK MEETING | THURSDAY, MAY 14, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
This meeting provides organizations with a platform to share volunteer needs and resources in the interest of serving Pleasanton youth
and families. Location: Pleasantion Operations & Service Center, 3333 Busch Road. For more information, contact Teresa Parham, City of
Pleasanton, at (925) 931-3404.
LIVERMORE COMMUNITY NEEDS MEETING | TUESDAY, MAY 12, 9:30 - 11:00 AM
This monthly meeting of non-profits, churches, school representatives and agencies focuses on working together to meet Livermore’s human
service needs. Location: Livermore Multi-service Center, 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Contact Chairperson Donnamarie Fuller, Project
Specialist, Child Care Links, at [email protected] or (925) 249-3923.
CAMP PARKS COMMUNITY RELATIONS MEETING | TUESDAY, MAY 12, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
These quarterly meetings are held to enhance communication and collaboration between personnel and families at Camp Parks and our TriValley communities! Plan to attend if you are interested in helping in this way. The incoming Commander will be introduced at this meeting.
For more information, contact Dan Gannod, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army Camp Parks, at [email protected] or (925) 875-4298.
RESPITE CARE & FRIDAY FRIENDS
• Respite Care Event | Saturday, May 16 , 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Many volunteers needed to buddy up with special needs kids for good old-fashioned fun while providing a much needed break for their
parents or caretaker. Training and lunch 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM and kids from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. If you can love and play, you’re ready!!
Location: Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton. Complete application at [email protected] and for
more information, contact Shelly Welsh at that address or (925) 580-4392.
• Friday Friends | Fridays, May 1 & 15, 6:00 PM
Friday Friends is a Bible study and fellowship for adults 18 and over with developmental disabilities. Meetings are every 1st & 3rd
Fridays of each month September - June. Meeting includes a free dinner, prayer time, Bible study, crafts and games. Reservation
deadline is the Wednesday before each meeting. To volunteer to help cook or help at an event or to reserve a spot, contact June Irick
at [email protected] or (925) 828-1363. Location: Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton.
15TH ANNUAL PRESCHOOL FAIR | SATURDAY, MAY 16, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join Child Care Links and the City of Dublin for the 15th Annual Preschool Fair. Don’t miss this great opportunity to become familiar with
more than 20 preschool programs from the Tri-Valley area. Meet Directors and Teachers and receive the 2015 Tri-Valley preschool fair
guide. Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin. For more information, contact Child Care Links at (925) 417-8733.
Circles Orientation and Training – May 20-21, 2015, First United Methodist Church (UMC), Carson City, Nevada
Circles Break the Poverty Cycle! Carson City First UMC joined in one of the first pilot programs of Circles in the country six years ago.
Circles is an approach that takes help beyond “doing” for the poor to befriending and walking with poor families in their struggle to
break the cycle of poverty. The Circles strategy, which depends on allying specific, committed community members with poor families
over a two to three year period, is proving itself to be one of the most effective approaches to ending poverty. This is an opportunity
to learn how this system works and how we can introduce the Circles program in our Tri-Valley. Registration fee: $25. Transportation
and lodging not included. For more information, including recommended lodging, call Rob Jennings-Teats or Steve Shaw at (775-8821436) or [email protected].
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SUPPORT OUR NON-PROFITS
BY VOLUNTEERING OR PARTICIPATING IN THESE EVENTS:
Breast Cancer Walk, 2015 “Bras for the Cause”| Saturday, May 9, 5:30 PM Check-in, 7:00 PM start
Benefits Axis Community Health breast cancer screening and breast health education. Location: Downtown Pleasanton. To volunteer or
participate visit www.trivalleysocks.org (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures).
WAYS YOU CAN REACH OUT | CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
PLEASANTON SENIOR CENTER
The Pleasanton Senior Center is seeking on-call volunteers to work the center’s Front Receptionist desk and VIP Travel Desk. Duties include
answering phones, scheduling appointments, fielding information and referral questions. Shifts and times vary. For more information, call
(925) 931-5369. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton.
GET ON THE BUS | SATurday, JUNE 27 | ST. RAYMOND CHURCH, DUBLIN | 6:30 - 8:30 AM
Be part of a welcoming team of volunteers as children, who have been on buses all night, arrive at St. Raymond for a hot breakfast. These
kids travel from Southern CA to spend the day with their Mom at the Federal Corrections Institute in Dublin. Help with serving breakfast or
with simple crafts. For more information, please contact Janet Songey at (925) 829-8956.
SENIOR SUPPORT PROGRAM
• Finding Wellness Series: Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley (SSPTV) sponsors this interactive 7-week program on fall prevention,
using and understanding medications, alcohol awareness, hydration, stress management, chronic pain and exercise. The program, funded
several times throughout the year in the Tri-Valley, would like to reach more people. If your group (minimum of 8 individuals and maximum
of 25) is interested in scheduling the series, please contact the Behavior Health Program Manager for details. The program is free, but the
group will need to provide the meeting site. When: 1 time per week for 1.5 hours per class. SSPTV is located at 5353 Sunol Boulevard,
Pleasanton. For more information, call (925) 931-5379 or email www.ssptv.org.
• Friendly Visitors and Drivers: There are always seniors in need of a friend who will call them or visit regularly; others need rides to
grocery shop or medical appointments. If you can help, please contact Lorie Rohloff, Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or (925)
931-5388.
THRIFT STORE HELP IS NEEDED!
• Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store at 1362 Railroad Ave. Livermore. Come help organize and stock donations. Minimum age requirement
is 14. Please contact CityServe Coordinator, Becky Nohr, at (925) 785-2459 or [email protected] or Jill Gandara, Volunteer
Coordinator, at (925) 606-1924 or [email protected].
• Tri-Valley Haven Thrift Shore at 116 North L St., Livermore. Receive, sort, and stock donated merchandise. Volunteers may also launder
and/or mend donated merchandise as needed. Other responsibilities could include customer service and cashier work. Volunteers need
to be 16 years or older, friendly, and with good attention to detail. Please contact Stacey Connors, Volunteer Coordinator, at (925) 4495845 ext 2711 or [email protected].
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE, LIVERMORE EVENT | JUNE 27 - 28
Come together to honor cancer survivors, remember a loved one lost, and fight back against this disease! Funds raised really do help!
Relay for Life teams camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path at a local high school, park or fairground.
Events are up to 24 hours long because cancer never sleeps; each team is asked to have at least one participant on the track at all times.
Join Team Our Savior at Livermore High School! Contact team captain, Glenna Sanlis at [email protected]. Learn more at http://main.
ascevents.org/goto/TeamOurSavior.
May 2015 | National Foster Care Month
Alameda County Foster Parent Association wants to partner with others to collect basic clothing needs for foster children in the Tri-Valley and
other areas of Alameda County. Basic item needs include the following in unopened packages: underwear , socks, diapers PJ’s (new) and
gift cards. Interested groups should select an age range of children (Ages: 0-3, 4-6 or 7-11) and then collect the items during the month
of May. May 2015 is a time to recognize that we can each can play a part in enhancing the lives of children in foster care. Contact Joyce
Ryder at [email protected] or (925) 337-2573. Learn more at www.alamedacountyfosterparents.org.
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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES
DUBLIN COMMUNITY PRAYER WALKS
Good News Family Fellowship invites the community to participate in prayer walks throughout the city. Four teams are organized in various
neighborhoods in the city. To join a team or learn about time teams will be walking, contact Pastor Frank Klosky at [email protected].
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP | MONDAY NIGHTS, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
This support group provides encouragement for those diagnosed with cancer or in remission and for their families and loved ones who are on
this journey with them. Location: Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore. Questions? Contact Ken Wolter at kenw@
cornerstoneweb.org or (925) 447-3465 x5617.
CAREER COACHING| MONDAYS, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
JobLinks Support Group is a faith based community effort formed to assist the unemployed or under-employed in finding meaningful work. This is
not a duplication of services that are already available in other job search programs in the community; assistance is provided by certified career
coach, Gene Nokes. All are welcome and the weekly meetings are open to the public. Location: St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave.,
Dublin (in the Music Room). For directions to room location, contact Gene Nokes at [email protected] or (510) 821-1726.
SERVE THE CITY | Each Monday, 8:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 468 N. Livermore Avenue Major Needs: men’s jeans, socks and underwear. Drop donations off
weekdays at Cornerstone Fellowship office, 348 North Canyons Parkway in Livermore (925) 447-3465 and weekends at same location at the
white truck in parking lot. Serve the City volunteers serve the homeless by providing a hot shower, clothing, a hot meal and opportunity to build
relationships with others. To volunteer or learn more, contact Nancy DeMatallana at [email protected] or (925) 447-3465, x5448.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY | Tuesday nights, 6:30 PM
This is a biblical, balanced program designed to provide a recovery process to overcome hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Location: Valley Christian
Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive in Dublin. For more information, contact Pastor Jimi Merrell at [email protected] or (925) 560-6228. Learn
more at www.celebraterecovery.com.
2nd SATURDAY FAMILY OUTREACH | 2nd Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Serve under-resourced families in Livermore by helping out in the Community Closet, Food Pantry, or hanging out with the kids while parents find
what they need. Current need for Spanish speaking volunteers. Location: Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 468 N. Livermore Avenue. To volunteer or
learn more, contact Nancy DeMatallana at [email protected] or (925) 447-3465, x5448.
NEW HOPE COUNSELING SERVICES | BY APPOINTMENT
New Hope Ministries offers biblically-based lay counseling, encouragement and prayer for individuals and couples. Counseling includes premarital
as well as recovery and support groups. A network of referrals and outside resources to local licensed, Christian counselors and Marriage and
Family Therapist interns is available Location: Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 N. Canyons Parkway, Livermore. For more information, contact traceyj@
cornerstoneweb.org or call (925) 447-3465.
DIVORCE CARE
Divorced? Separated? Find help, discover hope, and experience healing.
• Mondays, March 16 - June 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore. Cost $35. Contact dianel@
cornerstoneweb.org. Childcare available; contact [email protected].
PARENTING ISSUES
• Parents Working Together. 2nd Tuesday each month through June 9. Tri-Valley YMCA, 6603 Sierra Lane, Suite F, Dublin.
RSVP at (925) 3541392 or e-mail [email protected].
• Foster Parent Support Group. 4th Tuesday each month. Cornerstone Fellowship, 348 N. Canyons Parkway, Livermore, (925) 447-3465.
GRIEF SHARING, SUPPORT & CARE
Find strength and encouragement in these meetings of support for those going through the loss of a loved one:
• Saturdays, 11:00 AM at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Many facilitators are Spanish speaking. Contact Matt &
Denise Troiano at [email protected] or (925) 828-2460.
• Hope Hospice, Grief Journeys Support Group, Wednesdays, May 6- June 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, eight-week sessions. There is a fee for non-Hope
Hospice clients. Please call (925) 829-8770 for more information.
YOUNG LIFE
Young lives are dramatically influenced when caring adults come alongside them.
Dublin: Mondays at Dublin High, 7:20 - 9:00 PM. Contact Chelsie Wyatt at (925) 789-0760
Livermore: Mondays at Granada High, 7:40 - 9:00 PM. Contact Mindy Thralls at (925) 980-6005
WYLDLIFE
Dublin: Wells Middle School, Dublin. Contact Chelsie Wyatt at (925) 789-0760.
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ON-GOING NEEDS & OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE OUR NON-PROFITS!
Agape Villages Foster Family Agency | Agape Villages is committed to serving some of California’s most troubled young people. Children without safe homes are
depending on Agape Villages to help them reshape their futures. You can help by creating a backpack of love for a foster child, volunteering to help in the office,
adopting a family at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or helping with their annual Christmas party.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 3160 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 120, San Ramon | (925) 866-3020 | www.agapevillages.org
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
Axis Community Health | This non profit agency provides full-service primary and preventive medical care to low income and uninsured Tri-Valley residents. In
addition to medical care, Axis provides mental health counseling, teen & adult substance abuse recovery, DUI classes, drug testing and WIC nutrition services at five
locations in the Tri-Valley Area. Volunteers can help with special events, community outreach, and other assorted tasks as needed.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: Administrative Offices 5925 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 100 | (925) 201-0017 | www.axishealth.org
Rohit Sengupta, Community Relations Coordinator | [email protected] or (925) 201-6018
Janet Songey | [email protected] or (925) 452-8276
Blue Star Moms | This organization provides support for active duty personnel, promotes patriotism, and assists veterans’ organizations. Help collect and send care
packages for our troops, sew for our troops or with other support activities.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: Tri-Valley and Contra Costa County locations
Vicky Cassell at [email protected] or (925) 336-1596
Children’s Emergency Food Bank | This organization provides food to families in need in our local communities throughout the year. Over 500 families are helped
annually. This assistance is available to single adults and couples as well as families with children. Volunteer to help with the holiday food drives in November and April.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin | (925) 828-5363 | Rick Snowden, President |[email protected] or (925) 828-5363
Karen McHugh at [email protected] or (925) 336-7613
Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA) | Make a difference by becoming a CASA volunteer and assisting in the welfare of a child or youth! CASA
serves abused, abandoned and neglected children, ages 8-19, who are dependents of the juvenile court system.
Where:
CityServe Coordinator:
John Anyosa, CASA Volunteer Recruiter at (510) 618-1964 | www.casaofalamedacounty.org.
Dave Peterson at [email protected] or (925) 462-7432
Dublin Senior Center | The Dublin Senior Center offers a variety of classes, activities, and programs that engage the mind, body,
and spirit. Caring, giving people with various skills are needed in the office and the kitchen. Many volunteers are needed to greet
visitors, help at lunch events and dances, teach classes and more.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin | (925) 556-4511 | www.ci.dublin.ca.us
Camille Centeno, Recreation Technician, [email protected] or (925) 556-4511
Eddie Jo Mack, [email protected] or (925) 828-6870
Easter Seals Bay Area Kaleidoscope After-School Program | This non-profit provides a comprehensive, creative approach for youth ages 5 to 22 years with autism
and developmental disabilities, creating life-changing solutions so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play. Join in many volunteer opportunities from
planting to painting to singing or helping at a softball game, picnic or Halloween party.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 7425 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin | www.bayarea.easterseals.com | Michael Whalen | [email protected] or (925) 828-8857
Sally Scholl at [email protected] or (925) 560-9536
Fertile Groundworks | The Garden of Grace, a community educational garden in Livermore, has been growing fresh organic produce for those in need and
delivering it to local food programs since 2010. This is a perfect way to serve as a family or small group. Volunteers ages 10 & over are invited (if under 15
years of age must be accompanied by an adult volunteering also). Volunteer Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM - Noon, Friday, 3:00 - 6:00 PM or Saturday, 9:00
AM - Noon. Garden land is leased from Asbury United Methodist Church and is located behind the church.
Where:
4743 East Avenue, Livermore | www.fertilegroundworks.org | Dave David at [email protected] or (925)640-4496.
Gideons International | Men, be part of this important ministry focused on providing God’s written word to local hotels, schools, hospitals, jails, prisons, police, fire
and military personnel.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: Throughout the Tri-Valley and beyond
Don Pass at [email protected] or (408) 489-8385
Hope Hospice | Since 1980 families and physicians in the San Ramon and Tri-valley area have turned to this organization for quality, compassionate care at the
end of life. You can volunteer for office duties, home care, grief support, Voices of Hope choir, or special events.
Where: CityServe Coordinator:
6377 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin | (925) 829-8770 | [email protected] | Jill Biggs, Coordinator of Volunteers
Sherry White at [email protected] or (925) 833-1810
Literacy Programs | The Pleasanton and Livermore libraries each need volunteers to tutor in their adult literacy programs. You can help an adult learn to complete
job applications, read to their children, have a voice in their community, or become a citizen.
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Where:
CityServe Coordinator:
Pleasanton Reads Program | Penny Johnson at [email protected] or (925) 931-3405
Livermore Read Project | Carey Jones at (925) 373-5507
Cheryl Latch at (925) 447-4565
Livermore Pregnancy Resource Center | LPRC is committed to assisting couples facing needs due to unplanned pregnancy. All services are free and confidential.
Training is provided for those volunteering as counselors or parenting facilitators. Other needs include prayer team, church liaison, or help for special events or
community outreach.
Where:
CityServe Coordinator:
4200 East Avenue, Suite 104, Livermore | (925) 447-1111 | www.livermoreprc.org | Tina Harrell, Director at [email protected]
Cory Hudson | [email protected] or (925) 455-4250
Open Arms Transitional Care | Contribute your gift of graphics, writing, prayer, organization, or communication to this newly formed faith-based group
developing a resource network to enable jail and prison inmates to successfully transition from incarceration back to their families and communities. Meetings are
scheduled for the second Saturday morning of each month in Dublin.
Where: 2333 Nissen Dr., Livermore 94551 | Leslie Arroyo, Ministry Leader at (925) 548-8420
CityServe Coordinator: Leslie Arroyo | [email protected] or (925) 479-1414
Open Heart Kitchen | Every weekday this non-profit provides the only hot meal program in the Tri-Valley; over 200,000 meals are served annually. Be part of
the team by helping cook or serve at a location in Dublin, Pleasanton, or Livermore. Check our website, www.cityservetrivalley.org each Monday to see the weekly
specific needs for volunteers to cook or serve meals during the week at Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore locations, pack or distribute lunches for the Friday
distribution to children in the Dublin and Livermore school districts, or help sort and stock donations.
Where: CityServe Coordinators: Various Tri-Valley locations | [email protected] or (925) 580-1619 | www.openheartkitchen.org
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
Pleasanton Senior Center | This center provides activities and services that meet the diverse needs of mature adults in the community and seeks to assist them
in maintaining healthy and independent lives through programs that enrich the body, mind and spirit. Volunteer positions include greeters, computer tutors,
receptionist, program aides, data entry clerk, and boutique clerk. There’s a place for you!
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94566 | (925) 931-5365 | www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org
Raymond Figueroa, Recreation Coordinator at (925) 931-5366 or [email protected]
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
Safe Families For Children (SFFC) | Be a temporary safe haven for children of parents in crisis! SFFC is a partnership between Olive Crest, a faith-based child
welfare agency and local churches providing a way other than the foster care system for families to have time to heal and reunite in a more stable and healthy
home. Safe families are needed in the Tri-Valley area!
Where:
CityServe Coordinator:
1251 Monument Blvd., #220, Concord, CA 94520| (925) 566-8050
Jennifer Theisen, Program Coordinator, [email protected] | www.safe-families.org
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
San Ramon Senior Center | Have fun and serve our seniors in a variety of ways! This Center also includes a program for you to invest in children through the
Center’s tutoring program.
Where:
CityServe Coordinator:
9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon | (925) 973-3250 | www.sanramon.ca.gov
Sydney Allison at [email protected] or (925) 828-5688
Santa Rita Jail | Join the growing team taking the light of God’s Word to men and women incarcerated at this Dublin facility. Training and orientation classes are
provided on a quarterly basis.
Where:
CityServe Coordinator:
5701 8th Street, Camp Parks, Dublin | (925) 833-7500
Linda Lopes at [email protected] or (510) 427-1695
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley | This program states, “Our mission is to provide service and assistance to seniors that will: foster independence, promote
safety and well-being, preserve dignity, and improve quality of life.” Many seniors in our area need encouragement and assistance. Serve as a driver to medical
appointments, be a “Friendly Visitor” to a senior in person or by phone, help with office tasks or events.
Where: CityServe Coordinator:
5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton | (925) 931-5379 | www.ssptv.org |
Lorie Rohloff, Volunteer Coordinator at (925) 931-5388 or [email protected]
Eddie Jo Mack, [email protected] or (925) 828-6870
Sentinels of Freedom | This grassroots group started in San Ramon as a promise to accept responsibility for the well-being of severely injured men and women of the
U.S. Armed Forces returning to civilian life and who show promise for bright and productive futures. It is now a national program. Get involved by serving on a support
team to a Sentinel, in the office or on an event team.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 2303 Camino Ramon, Suite 270, San Ramon 94583 | (925) 380-6342 | www.sentinelsoffreedom.org
Carolyn Wetmore | [email protected] or (925) 452-8276
Shepherd’s Gate | Since 1984 Shepherd’s Gate has provided Christ-centered services to over 10,000 battered and homeless women and children. There are many ways
you can participate: organizing and stocking food donations, tutoring, working in the thrift shop, mailings, gardening, handyman repairs, event committees and more.
Where: CityServe Coordinator:
1660 Portola Avenue, Livermore | (925) 443-4283 | www.shepherdsgate.org
Vernon Hills, Director of Development, at [email protected] or (925) 583-8103.
Becky Nohr at [email protected] or (925) 785-2459
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Teen Esteem | Teen Esteem is a non-profit founded in 1994 with the goal to equip, educate and empower teens, parents, educators and the community on issues
related to teens and adolescent health, including addressing the importance of self-respect and respect for others. Teen Esteem speakers present in high schools and
middle schools nearly every week. Volunteers are needed as speakers, data entry workers from home, IT/website assistance, fundraising campaigns and more.
Where: CityServe Coordinator:
Linda Turnbull, Executive Director, P.O. Box 966, Danville, 94526 | (925) 855-9941 | [email protected] | www.teenesteem.com
Carolyn Wetmore at [email protected] or (925) 452-8276
Tri-Valley Haven | Operating since 1977, this non-profit offers services to adults (women and men) and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual
assault, or homelessness. Shelter, legal aid, and various counseling programs are available. Tri-Valley Haven also maintains a food pantry that distributes food
to low-income families on a weekly basis. Volunteer needs include crisis line counselors, legal clinic advocates, rape crisis advocates, child care workers, pantry
stocking and maintenance workers, special event help and more.
Where: CityServe Coordinator:
3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94551 | (925) 449-5845 | www.trivalleyhaven.org
Stacey Connors, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected] or (925) 449-5845 x2711
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
Tri-Valley YMCA | The YMCA’s mission is to build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. Quality programs are provided that serve the needs of children,
teens, adults and families. You can help by serving on the YMCA board of manager, volunteering for a program such as mentoring, or serving on a committee.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 6693 Sierra Lane, Suite F, Dublin, CA 94568 | (925) 263-4444 | trivalley.ymcaeastbay.org
Kenny Altenburg, Branch Operations Director at [email protected]
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
Valley Care Health Systems | Serve others by assisting at our primary health care providers in the Tri-Valley. Volunteer in Pleasanton or Livermore locations in
duties such as working at the information or reception desks, helping with patient transport, assisting staff, working in the thrift shop, gift shop or health library.
Volunteer orientation meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 10:00 AM at 197 South “S” Street in Livermore.
Where:
CS Coordinator: (925) 734-3368 | www.valleycare.com
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
Valley Pregnancy Center | VPC helps those involved in an unplanned pregnancy to meet their spiritual, emotional and physical needs. All pregnancy services are
free to men, women, and families of the Tri-Valley communities. Volunteer opportunities include: lay counselor (training required), nurse, receptionist, computer input,
bulk mailing, prayer team, event committees and more.
Where: CityServe Coordinator:
5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Suite 200, Pleasanton, CA 94588| (925) 425-0414 | www.valleypregnancycenter.org
Annette Maniego at [email protected] or (925) 519-1485
Young Life Tri-Valley| Young Life is a non-profit organization that reaches out to middle school, high school and college students across the U.S. and around the
world. Young Life provides role models, safe activities and a sense of significance to these students with a message of God’s love.
Where:
1141 Catalina Dr., #210, Livermore, CA 94550| (925) 321-5056 | Jeanette Thralls, Area Director | www.younglife.org
The Well Community Outreach Center | The Outreach Center provides meats, canned and dry goods and toiletries to those in need in the Tri-Valley area, If you
have an immediate need or would like to donate non-perishable food items, please call the office at (925) 479-1414. We are available to serve church members
and non-members Wednesday and Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Pick up by appointment only.
The Outreach Center will be open on Saturday to distribute bags of love from Fresh and Easy Market. This will be on a first come first serve basis between 11:00
AM to 12:30 PM.
Where: CityServe Coordinator: 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore CA. 94551 | Stephanie Williams, Outreach Center Ministry Leader
[email protected] or (925) 292-7815
Gloria Gregory at [email protected] or (925) 998-3785
CityServe
11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 7
Let no one seek
his own good,
but the good
of his neighbor.
1 Corinthians 10:24
CityServe
member churches
of the T ri- Valley |
Blazing Fire Church
P.O. Box 1599, Pleasanton
(925) 264-9161 | blazingfire.org
Cedar Grove Community Church
2021 College Avenue, Livermore
(925) 447-2351 | cedargrove.org
Celebration Christian Center
1135 Bluebell Drive, Livermore
(925) 455-4250 | celebrationcc.org
Centerpointe Presbyterian Church
3410 Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton
(925) 846-4436 | centerpointechurch.org
Cornerstone Fellowship
348 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore
(925) 447-3465 | cornerstoneweb.org
Good News Family Fellowship
6500 Dublin Blvd, Suite B, Dublin
(925) 833-8283 | goodnewsfamilyfellowship.org
Indian Community Church of the Valley
19001 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
(925) 895-6364 | iccov.org
John Knox Presbyterian Church
7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin
(925) 828-1846 | jkpcdublin.org
Our Savior Lutheran Ministries
1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore
(925) 447-2082 | www.oslm.net
Parkway Fellowship
7485 Village Pkwy, Dublin
(925) 828-0359 | parkwayonline.org
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Pathway Community Church
6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin
(925) 829-4793 | pathwaycommunitychurch.org
RCCG Graceland Redeemed Christian
Church of God
1024 Serpentine Lane, #112, Pleasanton
(925) 385-8261|rccggraceland.org
St. Philip Lutheran Church
8850 Davona Drive, Dublin
(925) 828-2117 | www.stphilipchurch.com
St. Raymond Catholic CHURCH
11555 Shannon Avenue, Dublin
(925) 828-2460 | st-raymond-dublin.org
The Father’s House
John Green Elementary School
3300 Antone Way, Dublin
(650) 619-7159 | the-fathershouse.com
Trinity Lutheran Church
1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton
(925) 846-6363 | trinitypleasanton.org
Valley Christian Center
7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin
(925) 560-6202 | comediscovervcc.org
Valley Community Church
4455 Del Valle Pkwy, Pleasanton
(925) 846-6622 | vcclive.org
Vineyard Christian Fellowship
460 N. Livermore Avenue, Livermore
(925) 454-8725 | vineyardlivermore.org
CityServe
11501 Dublin Blvd., Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568 | Email: [email protected] Page 8