We Care Program - Turlock P.O. Box 1291 Turlock, CA 95380 RET R!

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The recession has affected non-profits along with the rest of the economy. As such, we are in need of financial assistance to continue operating the We Care Emergency Cold Weather shelter in Turlock. Your tax-deducti le contri ution helps the Turlock community y pro!iding homeless men a safe, dry and warm place to sleep during the cold winter months, out of the streets, parks and doorways of local usinesses. Enclosed is my gift to the We Care "rogram #$%$& '%($&)AT'$% Enclosed is my gift of *+++++++++++++++ 'n ,onor of-++++++++++++++++++++++++ %ame-+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Address-+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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We Cares mission is to provide transitional and emergency shelter, day center resources, and support services in collaboration with other agencies to assist homeless individuals in becoming selfsufficient.

Our History and Purpose

Since its inception in 2003, the We Care Program (WCP) has operated the only emergency cold-weather shelter for the men of the Turlock homeless community. The We Care program emerged after a concerned coalition of private citizens, city and community officials, and community service agencies met at the Turlock Community Collaborative. They created an organization designed to assist those members of the homeless community who were ineligible for support from other social services agencies.

We Care Services and Programs

The We Care Shelter also provides many onsite services, as well as referrals to outside programs and services to help meet the needs of our clients. Resources include (but are not limited to):

We Care Program Service InformationWhere

is the We Care shelter located?219 S. Broadway.What are the shelters operating hours?6:30 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.Who can stay at the shelter?The shelter is open to male mem ers o! the homeless "omm#nity o$er 18 years o! a%e.Are meals provided at the shelter?&es' dinner is pro$ided ni%htly y "h#r"hes' "omm#nity or%ani(ations' !amilies' and )S* Stanisla#s !a"#lty mem ers.Are additional services provided by We Care+&es. ,e )are pro$ides se$eral ser$i"es in"l#din% ho#sin% ser$i"es' #s passes' and li!e s-ills trainin%. Does We Care have a website or contact information?&es. .#r we site "an e !o#nd at www.we"aret#rlo"-.or%' or yo# "an e/mail in!o0we"aret#rlo"-.or%. Sta!! "an e rea"hed at 12092 663/2003 or 4e ie at 12092 620/2313.

4 Employment/resume skills and job searches 4 Individual Counseling (provided by a licensed clinician) 4 Drug and Alcohol cessation programs 4 Computer Center 4 Bus Passes to access essential services 4 Notary Public Services 4 Life skills trainings 4 Assistance with obtaining needed documents such as Social Security cards or other forms of ID All qualified shelter residents are referred to We Cares Supportive and Transitional Housing Programs. Our case management- based housing programs offer assistance with housing placement, rental costs, and support services for up to two years, with a goal

We Care Board of Directors

Bill Sturtevant (President) Jeremiah Fair (Vice President) Maris Sturtevant (Treasurer) Glenn Andy Elder (Board Member) Chuck Fair (Board Member) Kelvin Jasek-Rysdahl (Board Member) Interim Executive Director Barbara Olave