June 2015 Update

June 2015 Update

June was a very busy month at Trinity Center, and the pace has continued. While the numbers are not yet in for July, in June we welcomed 22 new members, served 792 meals, 179 loads of laundry, 346 showers, 1045 clothing items and 1432 food pantry items. We are excited…

Inaugural Gala Event a Success!

Inaugural Gala Event a Success!

On June 4, 2015, Trinity Center hosted our first Gala fundraiser.  We are pleased to report that $69,000 was raised! After expenses, we deposited $22,000 for our operations and $26,000 for our Fund A Need program to support members during their first month of…

Easter Fun!

Easter Fun!

Volunteer Marla Schleicher brought 200 hard boiled eggs for members to color.   Pictured are James and Suzette.

What’s New at Trinity Center?

What’s New at Trinity Center?

Carol and Heather putting away Winter clothes New staff members Juliana Pooley and Jessie Jones join Trinity Center Member Advocacy Team: Juliana and Jessie work directly with our members to assist them with needs for housing, employment and benefits and support our…

Luke and Tommy Collect Food and Clothing from Neighbors

Luke and Tommy Collect Food and Clothing from Neighbors

On Friday the 5th of December Luke and his mom (Sarah Hodge) and some other people (Mary Tousignant and her son Tommy) from his neighborhood came to Trinity Center to donate about 6 bags of food and clothing items. I was told by Sarah that this was all Luke’s idea,…

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

This is our third year hosting a Community Thanksgiving Meal at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. With the help of donations from the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank, Share the Spirit program (Volunteer Centers of the East Bay), Trinity Center staff and volunteers, St….

Michael and David – The birthday gift to Trinity Center

Michael and David – The birthday gift to Trinity Center

Michael recently celebrated his 10th birthday and asked his mom if he could have a birthday party but instead of gifts, he wanted his guests to bring donations of food to give to people who are hungry. The idea quickly took form and Michael’s friends donated bags and…