A Day of Hope
In 2005 A Day of Hope delivered 48 baskets of food and turkeys to 48 families for Thanksgiving.
In 2006 A Day of Hope delivered 211 baskets of food and turkeys to 211 families for Thanksgiving.
In 2007 A Day of Hope delivered 146 baskets of food and turkeys to 146 families for Thanksgiving.
In 2008 A Day of Hope delivered 294 baskets of food and turkeys to 294 families for Thanksgiving.
In 2009, we hope for more with your help!
(Thanksgiving is November 26, 2009)
Help feed a family for Thanksgiving
Every year we receive hundreds of pounds of food donated, but we are required to purchase turkeys for families for $11.99 per turkey.
***Please note that due to nonprofit donation policy, donations made via paypal are not tax deductable. If you would like your donation to be tax deductable, please mail a check payable to "CSU, Stanislaus Foundation - A Day of Hope" at PO Box 3853, Turlock, CA 95381
A Day of Hope is a program of the CSU, Stanislaus Foundation that delivers baskets of food and turkeys to needy families in Stanislaus County for Thanksgiving.
How YOU can feed a family
You are probably asking, "How can I help A Day of Hope feed families?"
We're so glad you asked!The best way you can help A Day of Hope to feed families this
Thanksgiving is to make a small financial donation.
A donation of $20 will go to
helping us purchase a turkey and food to deliver to a hungry family for
Thanksgiving.
If you have any questions email Christopher Scott at
christopher@adayofhope.org or call 209.304.4291 for more information.
***Please note that due to nonprofit donation policy, donations made via paypal are not tax deductable. If you would like your donation to be tax deductable, please mail a check payable to "CSU, Stanislaus Foundation - A Day of Hope" at PO Box 3853, Turlock, CA 95381
Pictures from 2007
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You're going to search anyway, so why not earn some money for charity while you do it.
How we were started.
This is the story how A Day of Hope was started.
A Day of Hope was started by college student reading a book about a young man receiving a Thanksgiving basket when his family did not have the money to purchase food for Thanksgiving.As a result that young man's life was changed forever. He then dedicated every waking hour to helping other people to live a life of enjoyment and fullfillment.
So this college student, after reading this asked, "If I could not just deliver one basket, what would happen if I could deliver 30 baskets?"
And then it was off, he started by making phone calls to local churches and charties out of his small apartment bedroom to search out and find people who wanted to get involved.
A powerful story
A recent visitor to this lens emailed me this story
I just went and signed and voted for one of your lenses, unfortunaely not all that i wrote appeared, so would like to share it ...when we first came to the U.S. in 1950 we had nothing and every Thanksgiving and Christmas for several years we got food baskets from a local church, I will never forget this. Now through my husbands Veterans organization we donate food to the local pantry or make baskets for those in need. I am proud to be an American, this is the most generous country in the world...Thank You for what you do...
God Bless You,
An easy way to help us fundraise money
Join A Day of Hope's official Squidoo.com group
It's free, it's fun, it's. . . .
Everyone is welcome to join the A Day of Hope squidoo.com group.To show your support for A Day of Hope's project to deliver 750 baskets of food and turkey to 750 families this Thanksgiving, simply add ALL your existing lenses to our group. We would love to have you.
Join A Day of Hope
A story from one of our volunteers
This is an email that Christopher received from a volunteer
It is very humbling to see the struggles others face and a reminder of why we are grateful for the life our family enjoys.
Thanks so much to you for giving your heart, might, mind and spirit to such a truly generous cause. Please don't hesitate to call on us for any support in the future.
Sincerely,
Donald
What WE have done!
Only two short years since we started yet we have already done so much.
Our first Thanksgiving we fundraised about $700 and delivered 48 Thanksgiving baskets to 48 families.Our second Thanksgiving we fundraised $5,800 and delivered 211 Thanksgiving baskets to 211 familes.
We have come so far in just two short years and grown so much.
Now we need your help to continue this massive and amazing growth.
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Our supporters!
We would like to thank the follow organizations for their generous support
United Samaritans Foundation
Interfaith Ministries
VOLUNTEER CENTER of United Way
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock Rotary
BNI - Turlock Business Partners
The Anthony Robbins Foundation
Safeway of Turlock
BNI - Lodi Founders
Sanborn & Associates, Inc.
Cartridge World of Lodi
The Jason Womack Company
Who is this lensmaster?
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Who is Christopher Scott?
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Christopher Scott is a nonprofit leader who founded A Day of Hope, a program of the CSU, Stanislaus Foundation that delivers baskets of food and turkeys to families in need for Thanksgiving. He currently works for the United Way of Stanislaus in Mod...
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- Out picking up more grocery bags filled with food. Keep'em comin Turlock! :-)
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- Working on some thank you's for special people who support our work (at UW & ADH). It always seems to be more fun to "thank" than to "ask."
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- Well, the 3 presentations went well. Now its time for Taco Bell and back to the office for admin work.
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- Headed to Mo Town for some early morning presentations. Got 3 before 10am.
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- Just started work session #2 - The After Dinner Work Session!
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- Navigating in the dark to pick up more grocery bags filled with food. Fill them up and we'll pick them up! :-)
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- Getting lots of calls to my cell phone for the Charity Food Bag Drop. Our new motto, 'You fill it up, we come pick it up!' :-)
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- Well, day 2 of the Charity Food Bag Drop went well. Great support from the volunteers and TONS of food collected!
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- The Charity Food Bag Drop went great! Thanks to our 50 volunteers, we delivered 5,500 grocery bags to collect tomorrow filled with food!
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- Citibank of Turlock just delivered 40 lunches for our volunteers. Thanks Citibank and Connie Burch! :-)
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- The A Day of Hope volunteers are out in full force! 6,000 food collection bags being distributed today by 50 volunteers.
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- Doin a little last minute preparation before the Charity Food Bag Drop kicks off in 90min. Exciting stuff!
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- Well, thanks to the hard work of a great team of volunteers, the 6,000 grocery bags are now stapled, packed and ready to go out tomorrow!
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- Stapling flyers to grocery bags in preparation for A Day of Hope's Charity Food Bag Drop. 6,000 bags takes a long time!
Lensmasters who have donated to A Day of Hope, part I
We would like to thank the following lensmasters for their $20 donation to A Day of HopeLensmasters who have donated to A Day of Hope, part II
We would like to thank the following lensmasters for their donations
Check out the pictures from 2006 of A Day of Hope
Who is this lensmaster?
Learn more about Christopher Scott by reading his blog
Nonprofit Leadership, Innovation, and Change
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gods_grace_notes wrote...
Christopher, it's so exciting to watch as your efforts are making such a difference for so many deserving families. A Day Of Hope has grown tremendously since you first joined Squidoo. You are a great leader, and I admire you very much... All you need to do now is just keep on growing!
All blessings to you and yours,
Connie
: )
Posted August 03, 2009
Good2GoMom wrote...
This sounds like a wonderful organization. Loved the pictures - you do GREAT work.
Posted July 21, 2009
JaguarJulie wrote...
How amazing Christopher! 294 baskets -- that is a lot of LOVE. The best to you with all your wonderful work. You are amazing.
Posted July 20, 2009
dustytoes wrote...
All the proceeds from my
Knitting for Charity lens will go to A Day of Hope...hope it brings $$ for your worthwhile cause!
Posted July 08, 2009
dustytoes wrote...
I am posting a link to your lens on my Knitting for Charity lens and donating the proceeds from it to your foundation.
Posted May 26, 2009
Vic_Goodman wrote...
Great job. Many are blessed because of your efforts. Keep up the good work.
5 Stars
Posted March 19, 2009
TheGreenerMe wrote...
I can really appreciate what you're doing! Keep up the great work, and in the meantime, I'm lensrolling it to my green charities lens.
Posted February 12, 2009
rwsneed wrote...
I like what you are doing to help people. I have though about helping people around my little town that are along and have no one to help them. If we all took a plate of food to just one person it could make world of hope to them. thanks to you for what you are doing.
Posted November 28, 2008
StephanieManning wrote...
Great lens you have here. It's really nice to see people working together to help others. Kinda like the good ol' days. You don't see much of that anymore though. I love participating in things like this. Unfortunately we don't see alot of things like this in my town there for it's kinda hard to help out. I love helping people, who knows one day I may need the help. I think what you guys are doing is great! God Bless you all! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Posted October 25, 2008
SherryHolderHunt wrote...
Wonderful cause! Glad your lens was added to the Plexo on Art with Heart. I am favoriting yours and rolling it to mine. 5*s
Posted October 24, 2008
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
Beautiful lens and a worthy cause. Nothing is worse than the fear and dread of not being able to feed your family.
Lizzy
Posted October 24, 2008
tandemonimom wrote...
This is simply splendid. Kudos to you for all your hard work and for this lens to spread the word. And many thanks for your kind words on my LOTD!
Posted October 22, 2008
businessonapage wrote...
Wow!!! What a wonderful vision made real. I've lensrolled this lens and given 5 stars.
Posted October 22, 2008
Reggie_Marigold wrote...
Hi Chris, a little something from Calgary should be in your paypal. Surprise! Keep up the good work. We've much to be thankful for.
Posted October 09, 2008
real_estate_hawaii wrote...
I'm sure lots of less fortunate families will be very glad in receiving all this stuffs. Very good cause! 5* for your lens!
Posted October 09, 2008
The_Homeopath wrote...
Hello Chris! This is a drive-by kudos to you just for being so awesome and working hard to make the world a better place!!!!
Posted October 01, 2008
titanium_knights wrote...
Checking back in with you Chris!
Gave you a vote on the charity lens!
Posted October 01, 2008
OhMe wrote...
It is amazing what one person can do to get more and more people involved for the benefit of the less fortunate. This is a very inspiring lens. 5* fav
Posted September 29, 2008
Jesi wrote...
Fantastic and Rocking lense in all the way.
Realy appriciating it and your amazing lense compeld me to give 5 stars at all
Thanks a bunch with a request to follow me at Acne Types
Posted September 24, 2008
OperationSantaClaus wrote...
What an incredible lens!
I would like to introduce you to Operation Santa Claus. Operation Santa answers "Dear Santa' letters from needy children that arrive at the USPS by the hundreds of thousands each Christmas. Volunteer postal workers and American citizens volunteer their time and money to answer letters from children who would otherwise have nothing at all. Please visit us at http://www.operationlettertosanta.com to find out more about this wonderful program.
Posted September 20, 2008
triathlontraining wrote...
It's a very nice thing that you and your other volunteers do. :)
Posted September 14, 2008
seedplanter wrote...
I love-love-love what you're doing here. My husband and I have been "adopting" people at Thanksgiving for the past several years and delivering "care packages". It's been one of life's greatest blessings.
Posted September 08, 2008
dc64 wrote...
So heartwarming. When I was 22,(so many years ago) I had two small children, couldn't pay my electric bill, had no money for Christmas, and literally no food. My children and I had popcorn for dinner that day. It was Christmas Eve, and the electric company pulled up to my door. My heart sank, why did they have to disconnect my electricity on Christmas Eve? Why couldn't they wait until the day after Christmas? I heard the dreaded knock on my door, and when I opened it, three men stood there with large boxes of food. "This is for you", they said, "Merry Christmas". They set the boxes down and then brought in boxes of clothes and toys. I just stood there in awe. These 3 wise men became angels to me to me that day. They also informed me that my electric bill was paid in full.
You do God's work, and it will touch us forever.
Posted September 02, 2008
Aice wrote...
Dropping by to know what's new
hope you drop by and see my What you need to know about BLOGs lens
5 stars for you and added you on my favorite (^_^)
Posted July 14, 2008
CyndiC wrote...
Very inspirational lens. Five Stars for you! Keep up the good work Christopher.
Posted July 08, 2008
dtbs wrote...
interesting lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava.
Posted July 03, 2008
clouda9 wrote...
What an inspiration! Just flipped my lens http://www.squidoo.com/creative-thinking to donate 100% to this charity! Keep on keeping on!
Posted June 29, 2008
HomeAndBedroom wrote...
wow! what a generous act! If only people around the world would be helping each other nobdy would be hungry.
Posted June 27, 2008
Matthew_Ferry wrote...
Continue inspiring people...truly this lens gives hope..God bless you..
Posted June 24, 2008
Bedouins_International wrote...
Great work Christopher! It makes me really happy to see people helping people. Maybe my non-profit could help yours out? We do media...come check us out!
Posted May 30, 2008
Rob wrote
Great site, A ton of great information. I consider my lens a work in progress, I try to offer families an inexpensive way to travel! Every family deserves to be able to travel! It brings families togeather! Check it out http://www.squidoo.com/cheaptraveling
Posted May 13, 2008
Aice wrote...
wow you're lens is still more hotter than hotcake ^_^ visit mine too
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Posted May 08, 2008
Rolas wrote...
Amazing lens! Very interesting information. 5 from me! Please visit my lenses
http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Rolas
Best regards!
Posted May 05, 2008
CarlaClayton wrote...
Thanks for visiting my lens. I am a CSU graduate; San Bernardino. You are doing an awesome job with your non-profit work and leadership. I visited your blog, too! Keep up the great work. You are making a difference.
Posted March 31, 2008
theawristocrat wrote...
Nice lens. Rated 5 stars.
thanks,
Paul fr. fundraising ideas
Posted March 31, 2008
artistonthemesa wrote...
Hi Christopher,
Thank you for commenting on my lens. Do you get to visit your grandmothers here in New Mexico very often? It is a pretty unique place to live. This is great work that you are doing.
Posted March 29, 2008
chefkeem wrote...
Great work, Christopher. 5*s! Very inspirational lensography, too.
I wish you the very best. -Chef Keem
Posted March 24, 2008
collagen wrote...
Thanks for visiting my lens. It nice to know the person who is so devoted to sharing. Great job. Health, Beauty and Anti Aging Skin Care.
Posted March 18, 2008
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