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SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless
and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency by offering,
with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing and services. SAMMinistries
also provides volunteers opportunities to be renewed and fulfilled as they serve.
January 2012
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Let's pray for a short winter!
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Seniors taking home medals at last year's 5K Run/Walk
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I love living in South Texas! Have you noticed that our temperatures fluctuate from 30 degrees to 70 degrees-sometimes in a single day!
No matter if you need a coat for 24 hours or 24 days, when it gets cold, if you don't have one, you need one.
SAMMinistries has been thrilled to receive hundreds of coats from various coat drives and we were blessed to give them to the men, women and children who needed one. So, if you gave a coat to one of these drives-THANK YOU! However, I am hoping that our weather stays on the warm side of the temperature swing as we prepare for two outdoor events! The Toyota Texas Street2Feet 5K Run/Walk and Kidz K and the San Antonio Potters Guild (SAPG) Empty Bowls event presented by AT&T are just around the corner!
Whether you are an athlete or weekend walker, we would love for you to come out to the Run/Walk and show your support as you 'tour' downtown San Antonio!
Empty Bowls is an event that people ask about year round-just so they won't miss the date. Over the years, Empty Bowls has been held in November, May and two different weekends in March. So, I can understand the confusion and worry about missing the date.
Last year, the first Sunday in March was the best day ever for Empty Bowls. I am happy to announce that the SAPG has decided to make the first Sunday in March THE day for Empty Bowls, now and in the years to come!
Make sure you read about both events and other stories below!
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Toyota Texas Street2Feet 5K Run/Walk and Kidz K
Just a Month Away!
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Click on picture above to register!
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This is the third year for this race to benefit SAMMinistries and our mission to overcome homelessness.This family-oriented event includes a 5K race or walk for all ages and a Kidz K for children 10 years and younger.
A professionally run 5K, Street2Feet has become a favorite by runners and walkers alike. The fast and flat course (see below), along with the family-friendly atmosphere
,make it a great time for beginners as well as the most seasoned runners. The goal has been set to make our 2012 Run/Walk the best experience ever for over 1,000 race/walk participants!Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Race Start Time: 8:00am
Start & Finish Line: 1 Haven for Hope Way-in front of SAMMinistries' Donation Station
Registration Info:
Online registration is open until noon, February 16th.
Race day registration available from 6:30am - 7:45am
5K Run/Walk - Adults and Teens, $20 (Jan 16 thru Feb 16 at noon); $35 on race day!
Kids 12 & under, $20
Kidz K - Kids 10 and under, $10
Pre-Race packet pick-up: February 17th, 12-7pm, Spectrum-Rogers Ranch, 2711 Treble Creek,78258
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Save the Date: Empty Bowls Presented by AT&T
Sunday, March 4
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You won't want to miss the 12th Annual
San Antonio Potters Guild Empty Bowls.
Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
Time: 11am-2pm Place: Southwest School of Art- 300 Augusta-78205 Bowl Price: $18 each
 Come buy bowls for yourself, friends and family! Thousands of bowls will be for sale- so there will be plenty from which to choose!  With each bowl purchased you will receive a bowl of gourmet soup from local hotels, restaurants and caterers-we are working on bringing more soup to the table, too!
In addition, a silent auction, celebrity bowls, and a pottery demonstration will make the day complete. So, tell your family and friends to join you at this wonderful event. Come enjoy the atmosphere, artistic offerings, and delicious soup- You won't want to miss out!
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"Cody's Christmas" Makes Holiday Special For Families
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Elizabeth shopping for Christmas
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We would like to spotlight Elizabeth Abbott and her many generous friends, clients and team members at Nancy's Boutique. Elizabeth sponsored Cody's Christmas-a Christmas gift drive named in honor of her son Cody-to bring happiness to children and families in our care with everyone joining together to make it a success!
However, Cody's Christmas was much more than a toy drive. Along with toy donations, Nancy's Boutique in the Quarry accepted cash donations to purchase Christmas gifts. Elizabeth was hands-on in the gift selection! These gifts were then used to stock our Santa's Workshop. She and her staff shopped for 25 families; buying presents from clothes and lotion sets to televisions!
We are honored that Elizabeth chose SAMMinistries' children and families to support this Christmas. Elizabeth's leadership in giving made many Christmas wishes come true for our families. The blessings of wonderful donors like Elizabeth keep our ministry going strong! THANK YOU to Elizabeth and ALL our donors!
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Top Volunteer Opportunities
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For more information on these or any other service needs,
please contact Volunteer Services at
volunteer@samm.org
Toyota Texas Street2Feet
5K Run/Walk and Kidz K: We need 200 volunteers to help
make this a success!
Volunteer Opportunities Available Before,
During and After the Event!
Pre Race: Help hand out race packets Date: Friday, Feb 17
Time: 12-7pm Place: Spectrum-Rogers Ranch-2711 Treble Creek, 78258, 210-408-9050 Race Day: Various positions and times available to serve; set up, tear down, finish line food server, water stations, chip distribution/collection, volunteer check in, race day registration Date: Saturday, February 18 Time: Various shifts from 6:00am to 11:30am Place: 1 Haven for Hope Way-in front of the SAMMinistries Donation Station If you would like to help out for this very special event, please call Sara at 210-321-5647.
Receptionist and Clerical/Inventory Support:
Answering phones, receiving donations, monitoring the doors and helping families-all of these are part of this volunteer position. We need someone to cover every Thursday. However, if you can't volunteer every Thursday, but would like to help on some Thursdays, please contact us!
Position: Receptionist Place: Transitional Living and Learning Center-5922 Blanco Rd.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 12:00am-4:00pm
Position: Clerical/Inventory
Place: SAMMinistries' Administrative Offices
Date: Weekdays
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Furniture For A Cause
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Shop online and pick up in-store today!
Store Hours
Monday-Fri 10a-7p
Sat 10a-6p
Sun 12p-5p
If you have a piece of new or gently used furniture you would like to donate to FFAC, please visit our Donations Page, or contact our donation line at (210) 442-2440.
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SAMMinistries is so blessed! We are blessed with volunteers, donors and a staff that are caring, compassionate and want to go that extra mile to serve those in great need. It takes all of us, working together, to make a difference in their lives.
So, on behalf of the men, women, and children who have come to us in their time of desperation and have been helped because you cared, I thank you!
May you be blessed for your kindness and generosity!
 Navarra R. Williams President and CEO
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