Social Services Holiday Season ... Would You Like to Help?

This year, the St. John the Baptist Social Services program will again be reaching out to those in need in the parish and community. In these stressful and challenging times, many hardworking people need whatever help can be provided. Would you like to help make this year a success?



For Thanksgiving: the annual food distribution to help those in need in Baldwin Park, we are asking people to generously donate one or more of the following items:- a box of stuffing- a bag of potatoes or a box of mashed potatoes - a can of yams- a can of cranberry sauce- a bag of bread or dinner rolls. If you would like to donate a turkey or help financially, please contact Social Services. (626) 337-4223



For Christmas: the program is seeking to help bring joy to hundreds of families during these challenging times, with a focus on families with children up to 10 years of age. You can bring a new toy (with a tag saying for what age and if for a boy or girl) to the church or the office. The families also receive food; so, contributions are most welcome. The gifts are to be given out at a Posada on December 23 as well as deliveries in the community.


Of course, any financial assistance is also tremendously appreciated. The goal for this season is $10,000, which will do an incredible amount of good. You can use the contact information at the top of the page.

The program also collects food and clothing to aid people throughout the year.

Health Fair - November 8

St. John the Baptist Social Services will be hosting a health fair on Sunday, November 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall for everyone in parish, Baldwin Park and the area.

Exhibitors include doctors, dentists, pharmacies, and a chiropractor as well as free glucose tests, blood pressure screening, Vitamin B-12 boosters, and assistance with Medi-Cal forms.

Social Services Calendar

November 1: Reverse the Basket Sunday!

November 8: Health Fair after morning Masses

November 29: Immigration Advice Fair 12 p.m. until 2 p.m.

December 23: Posada

Immigration Advice Fair

St. John the Baptist Social Services and Hermandad Mexicana will be hosting an advice fair for immigration on Sunday, November 29, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a special focus on Visa Class U applicants; these are people who have been victims of abuse and are given a special category.

Position Available: Care for a Senior

This position is open. Please contact Social Services office if you are interested in contacting for the this opening.

We would like to get someone for the following situation in Pico Rivera. The ideal 'senora' for this situation is one with little or no obligations (to small children or husband) and who is in need of economic stability.
My sister and I are looking for a Spanish-speaking woman who knows how to cook homemade Mexican food, and preferibly, one who knows how to drive (although this is not a deal-breaker). We need this woman to take care of a 79 year old male (my father) and to stay at his house. This 'senora's responsibilities would be to maintain the house clean, cook, and if she drives, take him to his medical appointments, and do the grocery shopping for the week, plus make sure he takes his medications in the AM and PM. --she wouldn't pay for rent or food. ---she would receive a monthly stipend of around $800, and if she drives and has a car, maybe up to $1,000.--- she would have her own room and bathroom, and access to the rest of the house.--- she would have a some degree of flexibility since my father needs tending to only in the AM (up to 11 or so), then at 5 or 6 pm, in the evening. Several weekends would be made available for her so she can visit family members, etc.--- she does not have to bathe him or change him; he's still independent in this sense.

Positions Open

Personnel Plus, located in the City of Industry, contacted St. John the Baptist Social Services to announce it is seeking workers for all sorts of permanent and temporary employment, including office and factory work.

They can be reached at (626) 330-4584 or www.personnel-plus-inc.com

Tell them St. John the Baptist sent you!

Thanksgiving!

The Social Services Program is expanding. Now, we have added a refrigerator for the food program, thanks to a generous donation.

For the annual Thanksgiving food distribution to help those in need in Baldwin Park, we are asking people to generously donate one or more of the following items:

- a box of stuffing
- a bag of potatoes or a box of mashed potatoes
- a can of yams
- a can of cranberry sauce
- a bag of bread or dinner rolls

If you would like to donate a turkey or help financially, please contact Social Services. (626) 337-4223

Thank you!

Baldwin Park Community Design Fair

The city of Baldwin Park is hosting a series of workshops as it develops a community plan for the major downtown streets. Among the goals is to keep local dollars in Baldwin Park and also improve safety and walkability. St. John the Baptist Social Services is being asked to encourage the community and parishioners to attend.

Thursday October 22 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Community Values & Priorities
Julia McNeill Senior Center
4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Free pumpkin at the Harvest Fest from 4 - 6

Saturday October 24 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Community Walkability Audit & Design Workshop
Julia McNeill Senior Center
4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

Tuesday October 27 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
Presentation of Conceptual Vision Plan to Community
Julia McNeill Senior Center
4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.

Upcoming Social Service Events!

October 27: Gloria Saucedo of Hermandad Mexicana to host immigration advice session 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the hall

November 1: Reverse the Basket Sunday!

November 8: Health Fair after morning Masses

December 23: Posada

Thank you for your support!

How to contact us ... NEW! Email address!!!!

Email: sjbsocialservices@gmail.com

Telephone: (626) 337-4223

Address: 3883 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Immigration Advice

St. John the Baptist will be hosting an immigration attorney, Gloria Saucedo, of Hermandad Mexicana on Tuesday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help advise people on seeking citizenship and legal residency. This session is open to all in Baldwin Park and the region.

Position Available: Beauty Salon

A local beauty salon is seeking a worker.

Contact: Juanita for information (626) 339-6344

How Can You Help?

Analysts estimate that 1 in every 8 people in Los Angeles faces issues of hunger every day. With a struggling economy, people throughout the area face issues with food, unemployment, medical care, legal matters, and financial need. They also seek assistance with family issues. St. John the Baptist is working hard to meet this increasing demand in Baldwin Park and the region.

Can you help?

Do you have jobs that need to be filled? CONTACT US!

Any donations are welcome, particularly of non-perishable food, bus tokens, food gift cards (grocery stores and restaurants) and monetary help.

In addition, the program is looking for benefactors for:

- sponsor acquisition of information resources to aid clients
- a computer to allow people to seek work on the internet
- a refrigerator to allow for distributing fresh, nutritious food
- four plastic chairs for use while serving hot meals

If you or a company would like to help make a difference, please contact the Social Services Department at:
- sjbsocialservices@gmail.com
- (626) 337-4223
- Social Services, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
3883 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Thank you!

God Bless. Dios Bendiga.

Looking for Workers?

St. John the Baptist is now creating lists of people in Baldwin Park and neighboring areas seeking work in fields including house cleaning, care for the senior citizens, and construction. Need a worker? Contact the Social Services Program!

Baldwin Park Job Fair - October 14

The City of Baldwin Park http://www.baldwinpark.com is hosting job fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday October 14 at Esther Snyder Community Center at Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706.

LA Voice and St. John's

St. John the Baptist Social Services is pleased to launch a partnership with LA Voice to address issues of community members.

The next meeting will be Thursday, October 15, at 7 p.m.

http://http://www.lavoicepico.org/Site/Welcome.html

St. John the Baptist Expands Services

In the midst of a struggling economy, St. John the Baptist Parish is expanding its social services network to include services such as food programs, youth services, immigration assistance, family counselling, government form assistance, and job placement.

Please feel free to contact the parish or email at sjbsocialservices@gmail.com

Can you help? We always welcome donations of food and financial support.