Turkey Dinners for the Needy
The annual Samaritan House Community Thanksgiving will serve a traditional Holiday turkey dinner to approximately 500 people in need and members of the community. Entertainment will include a DJ programming music, a raffle, gifts, and games. The event will take place Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26th, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo Ave., San Mateo. Persons wishing to contribute additional food should bring the food to the Samaritan House Kitchen at 4031 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo, Monday – Friday, 9am–5pm; Saturday, 9am-noon. Those who wish to make financial contributions can go online at www.samaritanhouse.com or mail a check to Samaritan House, 1511 S. Claremont St., San Mateo, CA 94402. All donations will be gratefully accepted.
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Volunteer at the Park
The National Parks Conservation Association works to protect our national parks…you can help them with their mission through awareness and volunteerism.
www.NCPA.org
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Donate Food
Donate to Second Harvest Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fund Drive and help feed over 200,000 people in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties each month.
Together we can end local hunger.
www.shfb.org
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Friend to Friend
Time to get ready for holiday shopping at Friend to Friend, the ideal store for all your home decorations and clothing needs. Open Monday through Friday, the store is located in UCSF's Mount Zion Hospital Lobby. It features gifts, handmade jewelry, wigs, hats, and seasonal clothing. All proceeds support services for the hospital's cancer patient. 1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco. Contact Chris Wilhite 415-353-7776 or Janet Bambergh. www.friend2friend.org
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Anxiety/Shyness Study
Stanford University is offering free state of the art behavioral treatments to help those struggling with social anxiety or painful shyness. (must be between 21 and 55)
www.caan.stanford.edu
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Study on high cholesterol
Do you and your child have high cholesterol?
If so, a clinical research study is being conducted at UCSF on the Mediterranean Diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and olive oil to see if it lowers cholesterol and improves heart health.
Your child may be eligible if he/she is:
• 8 – 12 years old
• And has high cholesterol
To find out more information about the study and to see if your child may qualify:
Please call: (415) 514-0304
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California LifeLine Telephone Program
With the holidays coming up, many of us are trying to cut costs. Having a home phone is still a good option for you and your family.
If you need help with your home phone bills, the California LifeLine Telephone Program is for you. California LifeLine provides discounted local home phone service for less than 25 cents a day.Eligibility rules do apply so you’ll have to get approved first. Apply by calling your local home phone company. Or call 1-866-272-0357 for more information.
California LifeLine is a program of the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Turkey Dinners
Oakland City Councilwoman Desley Brooks, Sports Agent Aaron Goodwin and The Goodwin Family Foundation are looking to make the Holidays bright for Oakland families this Thanksgiving. They will be providing turkey baskets with all the trimmings for 1500 Oakland families.
To be eligible to receive a Holiday basket you must be: 1) an Oakland resident; 2) with children under 18 years of age; 3) during the last 30 days have a family income that does not exceed 200% of the Federal poverty level.
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Turkey Dinners
Oakland City Councilwoman Desley Brooks, Sports Agent Aaron Goodwin and The Goodwin Family Foundation are looking to make the Holidays bright for Oakland families this Thanksgiving. They will be providing turkey baskets with all the trimmings for 1500 Oakland families.
To be eligible to receive a Holiday basket you must be: 1) an Oakland resident; 2) with children under 18 years of age; 3) during the last 30 days have a family income that does not exceed 200% of the Federal poverty level.
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PSAs Heard on the Air
Take Care of Your Eyes
American Optometric Association
www.aoa.org
AUTISM
www.ianproject.org
LIFE INSURANCE
Life Foundation
www.lifefoundation.org
KIDS IN POVERTY
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
www.povertyusa.org
EAT FRUITS
US Dept Health
www.smallstep.gov
SIPC
Securities Investor Protection Corporation
www.sipc.org
FORECLOSURE
888-995-HOPE
California Bankers Association
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
www.loseyourexcuse.gov
AVOID CAVITIES
www.First5Kids.org/bay
HEART DISEASE
www.heart.org/start
FOREST FIRE
US Forest Service
www.smokeybear.com
FLU VACCINE
www.preventchildhoodinfluenza.org
MENINGITIS
www.voicesofmeningitis.org
CAR WRECK
Assured Performance Collision Care
www.collisioncare.org
PET CARE
American Veterinarian Medical Association
CREDIT COUNSELING
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
866-687-6322
www.mortgagehelpnow.org
WHOOPING COUGH
www.adultvaccination.org
VETERANS
Paralyzed Veterans of America
www.pva.org
SELECTIVE SERVICE
www.sss.gov
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Sleep Train's Secret Santa Toy Drive Now Through December 13th
The holidays should be a magical time for all children but for nearly 80,000 California foster kids separated from family and friends, the holidays can be an especially difficult and lonely time. To help make a foster kid's holiday wish come true, bring your gift of new, unwrapped toys and games to any Sleep Train location and it will be matched with a foster child in need! Remember, foster kids come in all sizes, so age-appropriate gifts for infants, toddlers, youths and teens are needed. Sleep Train knows not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child.®
www.sleeptrain.com
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Donate Food and Toys
From November 5th through December 25th, Union Street merchants will collect canned food to donate to the San Francisco Food Bank, the Firefighter’s Toy Program will have collection barrels onsite, and special events will be scheduled throughout the holiday season.
www.UnionStreetSF.com
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Toy and Food Drive
The upcoming Samaritan House Holiday Program expects to help more people in need than ever before. Businesses, community groups, schools, religious organizations, and many other groups can help by requesting collection barrels. These barrels will be delivered and collected by Samaritan House. (650) 341-8309, www.samaritanhouse.com
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Flu Information
Dial 2-1-1 to get information about Bay Area flu-shot locations, times and eligibility. Information about seasonal flu shots, as well as the H1N1/ “swine flu” vaccine is available. Residents who can’t dial 2-1-1 can call 800-273-6222 to reach the 2-1-1 call center in their area. TTY: 415-808-4440 or 7-1-1.
www.211BayArea.org
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Donate Food and Visit the Aquarium
Share your giving spirit by bringing a non-perishable food item to Aquarium of the Bay, November 9th through the 22nd. All donations will support North Beach residents, and guests who give will receive 50% off Aquarium admission.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County helps those in need. The Oakland Community Center feeds the hungry and helps the poor meet basic needs with health care and job training. St. Vincent de Paul helps the community stay green through electronics recycling and their thrift stores offer great bargains. Donate used goods. Pledge funds or volunteer today. 510-638-7600, www.svdp-alameda.org
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Care Packages for Soldiers
BooksforSoldiers sends thousands of “Care Packages for the Mind” to deployed troops of all branches of the military.
www.booksforsoldiers.com
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Adopt a Manatee
Deep Dent, Brutus, Flash, Whiskers – Who’s YOUR manatee? Adopt a real Florida manatee with a known history from Save the Manatee Club, and help protect these endangered marine mammals. An adoption costs $25 and includes a color photo, biography, and adoption certificate, plus a membership handbook and more. Or for $35, get a free 2010 manatee wall calendar! Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit savethemanatee.org.
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Women's Cancer Support Group
The Alta Bates Summit Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a support group for women who have been diagnosed with a gynecological cancer. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 3-5pm at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Herrick Campus in Berkeley. Alta Bates Summit Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley. Free but registration is required. (510) 204-3909
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California courts
The state’s fiscal crisis continues to have an impact on public services, this time on courthouses. Because of budget reductions, all California courts will be closed on the third Wednesday of each month. courtinfo.CA.gov
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Help Kids Read
64% of all 4th graders in California read below grade level. You can help change their futures. Become a volunteer tutor in a public school or after-school program near you. The Jewish Coalition for Literacy offers free training and support. For more information, go to www.JCLread.org.
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Become a Docent
The San Mateo County Historical Association is looking for people interested in becoming docents for its three historical sites in San Mateo County.
www.historysmc.org
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Protect Your Eyes
American Optometric Association
AOA.org
Skills USA
skillsusa.org
Get a Free Healthy Cookbook!
First 5 County Commission
first5kids.org
Disabilities at Work
KesslerFoundation.org
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Farmers Market Distributions
The San Francisco Food Bank with assistance of the San Francisco Interfaith Council, will open four new farmers’ market-style distributions along major transit lines to help those struggling in this down economy.
www.sffoodbank.org, www.sf-interfaith.org
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National Payroll Week
For a number of Americans the economic stimulus package could have some unintended consequences. The making work pay provision provides a tax credit, but some people, especially individuals with two jobs or families with two incomes, may be getting too much money back. To make sure you don't owe money to the IRS come April 15th the American Payroll Association recommends talking to your payroll department and if necessary filing a new Form W-4. To learn more, visit NationalPayrollWeek.Com.
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Marin Services for Women
Are you unhappy with the way your life is going? You can free yourself from the weight of a drug or alcohol addiction. Take your first step towards freedom by talking to Marin Services for Women—a warm, safe place to heal from your addiction. Marin Services for Women has special programs to help you heal from a drug or alcohol addiction. 415-924-5995, www.MAWS.org
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Save National Parks
The creation of our national parks was one of America’s Best Ideas. But national parks need our help. At Yosemite National Park, chronic air pollution causes hazy views and health problems for visitors and wildlife that call the park home. Visit NPCA.ORG and help the National Parks Conservation Association protect our national parks for our children and grandchildren.
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Island Earth Farmers Market
The Island Earth Farmers Market at 4th and Mission Streets in San Francisco works with local farmers and vendors to bring you the best organic, biodynamic and sustainable food and products at below market cost.
www.islandearthfamers market.org
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California Courts
The state’s fiscal crisis continues to have an impact on public services, this time on courthouses. Because of budget reductions to the state judicial branch, all California courts will be closed on the third Wednesday of each month starting September 16. More information is on the California Courts website: www.courtinfo.ca.gov
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Recycle eWaste
eWaste like computers and televisions are one of the fastest growing waste streams. Donate your eWaste to St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. SVDPAlameda.org
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Delinquent Rent and Security Deposit Assistance Program
Thanks to funding from the City of Dublin, ECHO Housing's Delinquent Rent and Security Deposit Assistance Program is now available to Dublin residents through ECHO Housing's Rental Assistance Program. Dublin residents should call 888-887-ECHO for more information.
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Vallejo Outreach
A chance to make our community a better place through the Vallejo Outreach.
www.vallejooutreach.org
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Outdoors Volunteers
Año Nuevo State Reserve is currently looking for outdoor enthusiasts to join our volunteer family. A true jewel of the California coast and home to a large Elephant Seal rookery, Año offers an uncommon and remarkable wildlife experience. Accepted applicants receive comprehensive training as docent naturalists and lead guided walks through the rookery during breeding season. Training begins in early September. For more information, please call (650) 879-2032.
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Oceanic Society
Journey to the world of giant blue and humpback whales, seals, dolphins, and thousands of seabirds. Join an Oceanic Society naturalist on a day cruise to the FARALLON ISLANDS Saturdays or Sundays. Call OCEANIC SOCIETY at 415-474-3385 or book online at www.oceanicsociety.org
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Military Officers Association
The Contra Costa Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invites Current, Former and Retired United States Military Officers, and their spouses to attend our monthly luncheon meetings at the Lafayette Veterans Hall in Lafayette, CA. We meet on the third Wednesday, monthly @ 11:30 AM. Your first lunch is FREE! Phone the Veteran's Hall @ 925 283-1153.
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Donate Your Bike
The Trips for Kids Youth Biking Program needs your used bikes and bike gear. Take them to Re-Cyclery, the Trips for Kids bike thrift shop in San Rafael. Call 415-458-2986, tripsforkids.org
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Volunteer at the Park
City Fields works in partnership with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to renovate playing fields all across the city…your volunteer time or donations are welcome.
www.cityfieldsfoundation.org
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Free Healthy Cookbook
Less than half of California’s kids under 11 years old eat enough fruits and vegetables every day. Help stop this trend! Pick up First 5 California’s “Yummy for your tummy” mini cookbook for great ideas on healthy meals. To receive this free booklet, call 800-kids-025. To learn more ways to stay healthy, visit the Bay Area First 5 County Commissions site at www.first5kids.org/bay.
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Home Buyer Tax Credit
Congress has made it even easier to achieve the American dream of homeownership. A new first-time home buyer tax credit provides up to eight thousand dollars to qualified buyers who buy a home this year between January 1st and December 1st. If you haven't owned a home in the past three years, you may qualify. Find out more at federalhousingtaxcredit .com.
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Auto Body Inspection Program
Everyone these days is looking for ways to protect their hard-earned money and to make sure they get what they paid for. If you’ve recently had major auto body repairs done on your car, but you’re not sure if they’ve been done right, the Bureau of Automotive Repair can help. Through the Auto Body Inspection Program, you can have the repairs inspected for free by a representative from the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Just call 1-866-733-3811 to make an appointment. They will even come to your home or office. Just make sure you have a copy of the repair invoice. A message from the Bureau of Automotive Repair and this station.
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Free DownTime Seminars
Are you currently facing financial challenges? Is your family affected by household budget cuts or the after-affects of job-loss?
Join FamilyWorks “DownTime” to learn skills and strategies to help your family cope with these difficult times. Call FamilyWorks at 415-492-0720 to find out about Free DownTime Seminars and affordable groups.
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Be a Mentor
Many kids need someone to listen, trust, and believe in them. Could you be that person? If you are looking for a way to
give back to the community, and make a difference in the life of a young person, than consider becoming a mentor.
Doesn’t take any special skills, just the willingness to be there. For more information, visit friendsforyouth.org.
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Recycle Old TVs
If you just bought a new TV, you might be wondering what to do with your old one. As a San Francisco resident, you have lots of free ways to recycle it. Visit SFEnvironment.org and use the Ecofinder for quick answers or simply call (415) 330-1300 to arrange a free pick-up.
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Lou Gehrig's Disease
Over 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with "Lou Gehrig's Disease" each year. There is much still unknown about this degenerative disease, but you can help find a cure by donating at ALSA.org.
Brought to you by, Bay Alarm, a proud supporter of the fight against ALS. Bay Alarm. What have you got to lose?
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Livermore/Pleasanton Scholarship
Are you looking into going back to school to prepare yourself for a better paying job? Think you can’t afford school and pay for housing? If you attend school, work, reside, do volunteer work or have family ties in the Livermore/Pleasanton area, you may be able to qualify for rental assistance in form of a scholarship call us at (925) 373-5313 to find out how!
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Conserve Water
Did you know that overwatering your landscape washes fertilizers and pesticides into the storm drain and directly to our creeks, streams and rivers? Find out how to prevent water runoff, protect our waterways and use less water…now.
Visit rwah2o.org.
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George Mark Children's House
Provides comprehensive and compassionate medical care, psychological services and bereavement support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. 510-346-4624, www.georgemark.org
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Save The Bay
Did you know nearly four billion plastic bags are discarded in the Bay Area every year? Save The Bay urges you to kick the bag habit and switch to reusable shopping bags! To learn more ways to prevent Bay pollution, visit www.saveSFbay.org.
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