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A Day of Hope

A Day of Hope is a program of ASI, at California State University, Stanislaus which gives hope and encouragement by delivering baskets of food and turkeys to families for Thanksgiving. Baskets are delivered to needy families in Modesto and Turlock who would not have a Thanksgiving feast.

......................................................In 2005 we fed 48 families for Thanksgiving
.......................................................In 2006 we fed 211 families for Thanksgiving
...............................................................In 2007 we fed 146 families for Thanksgiving
...................................................................In 2008 we fed 294 families for Thanksgiving
.......................................................................In 2009 we fed 382 families for Thanksgiving
...........................................................................In 2010 we fed 411 families for Thanksgiving
........................................... In 2011, we hope to feed at least 500 families again!

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A Day of Hope: Leading Volunteers to Make a Difference in Your Community

A Day of Hope: Leading Volunteers to Make a Difference in Your Community

by: Christopher Scott

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Help feed a family for Thanksgiving

By making a $12 donation, you can feed an entire 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.

***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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Search and earn $ for A Day of Hope

Today (January 7, 2008) we were signed up for www.goodsearch.com

It's a user generated site affiliated with Yahoo where you can search and earn money for charity.

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

Hi Christopher,
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

We were recently added to the www.helium.com charity list. As of today there are 300 articles which have their earnings being donated to A Day of Hope.

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.

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A story from one of our volunteers

This is an email that Christopher received from a volunteer

Thanks very much for the inquiry. We were able to find all three addresses and delivered the baskets without incident. We really enjoyed helping out with your wonderful work to help those in need.

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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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 Hope

Lensmasters 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

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  • Jul 12, 2011 @ 8:52 pm | delete
    Oh, you guys are so kind.
  • Squidoolinepro Feb 4, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    Blessed by a squid angel.
  • SquidooKimberly Jan 24, 2011 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    LotD, purple star, Giant Squid. What CAN'T Scott do? :)

    Congrats on being on our list of 33 Awesome Partner Charity Profiles!
    http://www.squidoo.com/monsterboards/best_charity_profiles_on_squidoo
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 23, 2010 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Congratulations for being included on the Best of Lists, 75 Lenses You Shouldn't Miss This Thanksgiving by SquidTeam, and Happy Thanksgiving! - Kathy
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 22, 2010 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    Christopher, I just made a donation. Thanks for all you do to help others. Happy Thanksgiving!
  • ShirlW Nov 1, 2010 @ 7:36 am | delete
    A great lens for a great cause - Blessed by an Squid Angel today!
  • steveffeo Oct 13, 2010 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Christopher I am so excited to hear you finished your book. :):)
    Keep helping others.
    Blessed by a Squidoo angel
  • gods_grace_notes Aug 3, 2009 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    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
    : )
  • Good2GoMom Jul 21, 2009 @ 10:40 am | delete
    This sounds like a wonderful organization. Loved the pictures - you do GREAT work.
  • JaguarJulie Jul 20, 2009 @ 8:16 am | delete
    How amazing Christopher! 294 baskets -- that is a lot of LOVE. The best to you with all your wonderful work. You are amazing.
  • dustytoes Jul 8, 2009 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    All the proceeds from my
    Knitting for Charity lens will go to A Day of Hope...hope it brings $$ for your worthwhile cause!
  • mukunda22 Jun 29, 2009 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Great work and well deserved Purple Star!!
  • dustytoes May 26, 2009 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    I am posting a link to your lens on my Knitting for Charity lens and donating the proceeds from it to your foundation.
  • kiwisoutback Apr 23, 2009 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    Squid Angel blessed for this worthy cause!
  • stony446 Apr 9, 2009 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Good Stuff!!!
  • Vic_Goodman Mar 19, 2009 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    Great job. Many are blessed because of your efforts. Keep up the good work.
    5 Stars
  • TheGreenerMe Feb 12, 2009 @ 11:32 am | delete
    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.
  • rwsneed Nov 28, 2008 @ 7:51 am | delete
    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.
  • StephanieManning Oct 25, 2008 @ 6:40 am | delete
    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!
  • SherryHolderHunt Oct 24, 2008 @ 10:08 am | delete
    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
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 24, 2008 @ 9:15 am | delete
    Beautiful lens and a worthy cause. Nothing is worse than the fear and dread of not being able to feed your family.
    Lizzy
  • tandemonimom Oct 22, 2008 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    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!
  • businessonapage Oct 22, 2008 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Wow!!! What a wonderful vision made real. I've lensrolled this lens and given 5 stars.
  • Reggie_Marigold Oct 9, 2008 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    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.
  • real_estate_hawaii Oct 9, 2008 @ 12:43 am | delete
    I'm sure lots of less fortunate families will be very glad in receiving all this stuffs. Very good cause! 5* for your lens!
  • The_Homeopath Oct 1, 2008 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    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!!!!
  • titanium_knights Oct 1, 2008 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Checking back in with you Chris!
    Gave you a vote on the charity lens!
  • OhMe Sep 29, 2008 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    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
  • Janusz Sep 25, 2008 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    Hi Chris, just donated $20 :) Great Lens Great Cause
  • Jesi Sep 24, 2008 @ 5:03 am | delete
    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
  • OperationSantaClaus Sep 20, 2008 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    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.
  • triathlontraining Sep 14, 2008 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    It's a very nice thing that you and your other volunteers do. :)
  • seedplanter Sep 8, 2008 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    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.
  • dc64 Sep 2, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete
    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.
  • Handmade-Indian-Collection Aug 21, 2008 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    What a great lens!
  • moneygames Aug 2, 2008 @ 1:14 am | delete
    Nice lens, Good job.
  • Starving_Artist Jul 24, 2008 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    wow Chris, awesome job!!!
  • Aice Jul 14, 2008 @ 2:11 am | delete
    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 (^_^)
  • CyndiC Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Very inspirational lens. Five Stars for you! Keep up the good work Christopher.
  • dtbs Jul 3, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    interesting lens! thanks for sharing this info! please check mine out at----------------> Kava Kava.
  • clouda9 Jun 29, 2008 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    What an inspiration! Just flipped my lens http://www.squidoo.com/creative-thinking to donate 100% to this charity! Keep on keeping on!
  • HomeAndBedroom Jun 27, 2008 @ 3:53 am | delete
    wow! what a generous act! If only people around the world would be helping each other nobdy would be hungry.
  • Jun 24, 2008 @ 9:39 pm | delete
    Continue inspiring people...truly this lens gives hope..God bless you..
  • Bedouins_International May 30, 2008 @ 9:51 am | delete
    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!
  • Rob May 13, 2008 @ 7:25 pm | delete
    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
  • carmine May 13, 2008 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Great lens - Your lens rocks!

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    wow you're lens is still more hotter than hotcake ^_^ visit mine too
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  • Rolas May 5, 2008 @ 12:32 pm | delete
    Amazing lens! Very interesting information. 5 from me! Please visit my lenses
    http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/Rolas

    Best regards!
  • Apr 14, 2008 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    fun experience :)
  • theawristocrat Apr 12, 2008 @ 7:47 am | delete
    Nice lens..
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