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Union Cemetery Gets Cleaned up After Storm
After the big late-October storm a group of Union Cemetery volunteers gathered to clean up fallen foliage. Included in the mix was Chris Sakelarios and her 104-year-old Auntie Lou. All told the group managed to gather over 12 yards of fallen sticks, branches and leaves. The area is, once again, suitable living space for the dead.
Street Life Ministries Holds a Fundraiser Street Life Ministries held a fundraiser on Nov. 18 to further their life saving program feeding the homeless and helping addicts get off the streets. Some 150 gathered at Main & Elm Restauant, raising $76,690 (matched by one family to bring the total to $153,381) to support Street Life and its plans to build a new rehab program. Redwood City Police Chief Dan Mulholland was on hand to speak and offer his support. Many former addicts spoke, including one who said she would be in a state penitentry if not for the efforts of Street Life Ministries. In 2007, the outreach ministry started by pastor Tony Gapastione was entrusted to David Shearin, the current pastor. In 2012, Street Life became an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Today, due to the help of many people, SLM now serves over 30,000 meals a year, four nights a week, in multiple cities.
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Top: Shawn and David Shearin Top: Bill Butler with Police Chief Dan Mulholland