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October 23, 2013
 

            

THE SOLANA BEACH COMMUNITY IS FIGHTING HUNGER!

 

 

 

 

FFCC is spending a good amount of time on the coast these days.  But we are not sunbathing, we are packing meals for families in need! St. James Catholic Church of Solana Beach hosted a community of volunteers who packaged 81,000 meals for local families and those in Tanzania.  Mike Kitwaka, our Tanzanian friend and guest, was full of praise for the impact that FFCC is making and the help we are providing for his people.  This next Sunday, we will be back in Solana Beach at Skyline Elementary School to package 89,000 meals.  It's going to be a great day!  There are a few spots left, join us! Go to www.ffccsd.org to register. We will also be collecting contributions for our Thanksgiving Basket Outreach. See the article below for the suggest list of donations and other details.

 
 
YOU'RE INVITED!
  
 

WHAT:      The second annual event celebrating the success of the Ayiti Academy

 WHEN:        Friday, November 15, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

 WHERE:      The Lexus Centre Escondido

                        1205 Auto Pkwy

                        Escondido, CA. 92029

 RSVP:           by November 8, 2013

to Norma Silva- njsilva@yahoo.com

 On Friday evening, November 15, 2013, Friends and Family Community Connection (FFCC) would like to invite you to the Lexus Centre in Escondido to celebrate another successful year of the Ayiti (Haiti) Academy. We want to share with you the amazing work and success of the students that are currently in the program and present to you the new class of students that will begin in 2014. You made this happen! Without your financial support and investment in the lives of these students, there would be no story to tell.

 

The purpose and design of the program is to take graduated high school students and give them the opportunity to apply to the Academy for a 3 month program.  The 3 month program focuses on these 4 areas of Growth;

1) Character Development

2) Life Skills

3) Career Assessment

4) Giving Back/Community Outreach

 

Upon successful completion of this program, the student is matched with a sponsor allowing them to continue their education at a trade school or local university based on their career objectives.  Once the student graduates, the Academy staff sets up internships for the graduates that ultimately results into permanent employment.

 

There are currently 13 students enrolled in the Academy program with another 15 that need sponsorship for the class of 2014. Your attendance and sponsorship is greatly appreciated.  I hope you can join us on Friday evening to hear more about the program and the different ways you can be involved in the Academy. Please share this invitation with a friend. Your generous donation is tax-deductible.  Upon receipt of monies or donated goods we will send you a receipt for tax purposes.

 

Thanks for partnering with us!!
  

    

 


THANKSGIVING BASKET OUTREACH!

 

It is hard to believe that October is here!  The holidays will soon be upon us.  For years, our FFCC community has provided assistance to families who might otherwise find it difficult to afford Thanksgiving dinner.  The need this year will be no different. It is our hope that you will join us in providing Thanksgiving Baskets for families in need. These families are referred and/or recommended to FFCC through our community food distribution program and from schools and organizations throughout North County. The baskets will include all the ingredients needed to prepare their holiday meal as they like to enjoy it.  We will be accepting donations between now and November 12th, which allows time to deliver the baskets before Thanksgiving Day.

 

Donations can dropped off at the Poway Dream Dinners at 12218 Poway Road, #100, Poway 92064, or you can contact Kim Rizzo and Melanie Turner (therizzoo@gmail.com) to schedule a drop-off time.  In addition, if you would like to help with the basket preparation and delivery to the families, please contact Kim or Melanie.

 

List of suggested items (you can donate a single item or fill the whole Thanksgiving list):

 

Thanksgiving Items

  • Cranberry Sauce (canned)
  • Canned Corn
  • Stuffing
  • Corn Bread Mix
  • Canned Sweet Potatoes/Yams
  • Canned Green Beans
  • Gravy  (Canned, Jar or Mix)
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Small bottle of cooking oil and
  • $15-$25 Gift Certificates to Albertsons, Stater Bros, or Vons for turkey and/or fresh food items.

 

We also collect food pantry items year round:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Rice
  • Canned Beans 
  • Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Canned Chicken or Tuna
  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Soups
  • Cereal

 

 

 

                    
   

BACKYARD PRODUCE CELEBRATING 10,000 lbs! 

 

 

On Saturday, Oct 12, the community came together to celebrate the "Backyard Produce" food distribution program developed through Palomar Health Council.  This program has three different teams of volunteers that have picked, sorted, gardened and distributed over 100,000 lbs of fruits and vegetables.  Team 1, volunteers go out to homes and collect and pick the fruit.  Team 2, volunteers work the vegetable garden, located at Sunshine care.  Team 3, distributes the food to local families in need.  Becky Palenske is FFCC's Coordinator for the distribution of the food.  Becky and her team of FFCC volunteers were recognized and appreciated for the amazing work they have accomplished in distributing the 100,000lbs of fruits and vegetables to so many hungry families.  Outstanding job Backyard Produce Team.  If you would like to volunteer your time to help with the next 100,000 lbs. of food please contact Becky at ffccsdlocal@gmail.com.

 
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Solana Beach FPE
You're Invited!
Thanksgiving Baskets!
Donate
Any food can find
You make a difference!
Thank you so much for your gifts of time, talent, and financial support!  
 
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Upcoming Events at a Glance  

 

  

 

FFCC's 55th FPE, 'Feed 50,000', Skyline Elementary- Solana Beach           October 27, 10 am - 1 pm     

(register at www.ffccsd.org )                                                                                                     

 

FFCC's 56th FPE, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California (private event)  October 30

 

Haiti Team #16 Trip (Medical)                                                                                  November 1 - 9

 

Homeless Outreach (SD Salvation Army, 825 7th Ave, San Diego, 92101)             November 4   6:00 pm

 

Last day to drop-off Thanksgiving Basket donations (see details in above article) November 12

 

Haiti Team #17 Team Meeting (PUSD Spring Break trip)                                     November 12  6:30 pm

 

Ayaiti Academy Celebration (Lexus Center, 1250 Auto Pkwy, Escondido)          November 15  6:30 pm

(Contact Norma Silva for more details- njsilva@yahoo.com)  

 

Leader Volunteer Training for Poway's 'Fight Against Hunger' Event                November 13   7 pm

(Location: Cornerstone Church, 13617 Midland Road, Poway 92064)

 

FFCC's 57th FPE, Poway's Fight Against Hunger, Poway High School               November 17, 1 - 4 pm 

(public registration opens on Oct 28th at www.ffccsd.org)

 

FFCC Board Meeting                                                                                                  November 21  6:30 am

    

FFCC's 58th FPE, Santa Fe Christian School (private event)                                   November 21-22

 

Senior Outreach (SD Salvation Army, 825 7th Ave, San Diego 92101)                  November 26, 9 am- noon

 

Happy Thanksgiving!                                                                                   November 28

 

**For information on any of these events, contact Tina Socha  tina.socha@ffccsd.org

 

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UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DATES (2013/2014)

 

Haiti Trip #16 November 2013 (Medical Focus)                   November 1-November 9, 2013

 

Tanzania Trip #18 Feb 2014                                                      January 12 - January 28, 2014

 

Haiti Trip #17 April 2014 (PUSD Spring Break)                    April 4 - April 12, 2014

 

Haiti Trip #18 April 2014 (Medical Focus)                             April 11 - April 19, 2014

 

Tanzania Trip #19 June 2014                                                     June 16 - July 1, 2014

 

Haiti Trip #19 November 2014 (Medical Focus)                    October 31 - November 8, 2014

 

For information regarding traveling with FFCC, please contact Tina Socha at  tina.socha@ffccsd.org

 

Contact Information
FFCC Director
Phil Harris
Friends & Family Community Connection
12463 Rancho Bernardo Road, PMB 158
San Diego, California  92128
858-204-9643,
Nonprofit 501(c)3, Federal Tax Identification 75-3057954