WINTER. 2019/20
Giving Hope
Help Spread Cheer This Holiday Season Giving Hope, the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department’s holiday giving program, supports our low-income clients by helping to fulfill their Christmas wish lists. There are two ways to participate: Be a sponsor and shop for items from a personalized wish list for a family or a senior who needs extra support to make the holidays special. Wish lists can include clothing, toys, groceries, transportation vouchers and more. Sponsors are asked to spend a minimum of $100 per person. If you wish to sponsor a family, contact Jane at 510.574.2026 or johollaren@fremont.gov. To sponsor a senior or senior with a pet, contact Monica at 510.574.2057 or mdominguez@fremont.gov. If you’re not a shopper, you can still help by donating money to the Giving Hope program. Financial contributions are used to buy gifts for families and seniors who are not matched with a sponsor. After the holidays, remaining donations are added to the department’s Urgent Needs Fund. These flexible dollars allow us to help with critical client needs throughout the year that may not be covered under governmental program guidelines. To donate online, visit www.fremont.gov/hsdonate and select “Giving Hope” from the menu. Or you can send a check made out to Fremont Human Services Department and mail it to Giving Hope, City of Fremont, Human Services Department, 3300 Capitol Ave, Building B, Fremont, CA 94538. For questions about Giving Hope, contact Jane or Monica. Help us bring joy this holiday season to our neighbors in need.
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