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MISSION FOR THE HOMELESS (oakland downtown)
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We distribute blankets, food, clothing and tents to the homeless seven days a week in El Cerrito, Oakland down to Fremont, California since January 1999, and visit one-hundred twenty homeless people every day.
The plight of the homeless in Oakland is becoming more evident as the economy has made it more difficult for those "fallen through the cracks". Often stereotyped as annoying, categorized as worthless, the homeless easily become objects of neglect and abuse. If family, society and church remain uninterested and unconvinced as to the inherent dignity of these people, we continue to recognize them without judgment or condemnation.
If you would like to donate we need:
Blankets - Twin/Full or Queen size "Comforter-style":
10 blankets per night.
Total: 300 needed every month
Bottled water
120 bottles of water per night = 5 cases of 24 bottles per case. (approx. $6/case)
Total: 3,600 bottles needed every month (approx. $720)
Plastic t-shirt bags
1000 bags every 9 days (approx. $67)
3000 needed per month ($200)
Camping Tents
4 person Ozark Trail instant pop up tents. Designed for use on concrete. (approx. $54)
Total needed: 20 tents (approx. $1080)
Socks - heavy duty working men's socks are best. (approx. $2/pair)
Total needed: 100 pairs (approx. $200)
Men's sweatpants - sizes Medium and Large (approx. $7)
Total needed: 20 per month (approx. $140)
Coats - Men's Large and Extra Large are the best sizes.
2-3 per night.
Total: 60-90 a month
Non-perishable food items
Granola/protein bars, pop-top canned goods, chips, cookies
MISSION FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
(EIN/Tax ID number: 46-0674496)
http://www.missionforthehomeless.org