CALM Collection: Each year, Shannon Elliott works with CALM (Child Abuse Listening Meditation) therapists to identify those clients who could really use some help with gifts from the community as they are not well off financially. This year, because of Covid, CALM is pivoting to provide gift cards (such as to Target or Wall Mart or others) instead of physical gifts. The hope is to reduce the risk of spread for everyone involved.
Below is information on the collection. Give Shannon a call at 801-915-6887 if you have any questions and/or would like to participate. Strictly optional. It’s very nice knowing that your gift really does go to some needy families.
Lets Have Some Fun: On the December 17, 2020 Zoom meeting, Kate suggests we all wear our ugly sweaters. In addition to that, if you have a Secret Santa you want to exchange, here is your chance to exchange it for someone else's Secret Santa. LOL
Food Share: You can be a part of this program by volunteering on January 6th and/or 7th. Contact Dr. Kevin Walthers. (Editors note - Couldn't resist)
Rotary Foundations Annual Program Fund: The Santa Maria Breakfast Rotary Club gave the second highest amount in District 5240 from Hawaii to Texas. The 2019 goal was $11,700.00. The total 2019 giving was actually $18,425.91. Big thanks to Kevin, Frank Ortiz and our entire club.
Festival of Lights at the Fairpark: Running from Friday December 4th through Sunday December 6th. There is also a Jingle Mingle Holiday Market. Mark Jackson led a group of volunteers to decorate one of the barns in a Luau Christmas theme. (Whoda thought)
Probation Department: The probation officers will be going to clients homes with coupons for Straw Hat Pizza this year. If you would like to make a contribution please contact Mike Gibson. This will be our 14th year of supporting the Probation Department.
Ed Murray: If you would like to make a contribution to Casa as a tribute to Ed Murray, please contact Frank Ortiz. Ed and Lisa have been supporters and advocates of Casa for for a long time.
