Changing the World

Elmwood Packing Party: Not Forgotten

Christmas can be especially difficult for women spending the holidays away from their families. But even behind prison walls, a simple gift can carry a powerful message: You are seen. You are valued. You are not forgotten.

Join SBCC's Women's Prison Ministry on Saturday, December 5, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, as we prepare 400–450 decorated Christmas gift envelopes for women at Elmwood Correctional Facility.

Each envelope is a small expression of God's love and a reminder that these women have not been forgotten.

Registration is required. Come help us make Christmas a little brighter, one gift at a time.

Children Needs

• NEW - Union City: Mother with 2 young children recently relocated without many belongings and is in need of hygiene products, blankets for 2 twin size beds, bath towels, 1 dresser, sweaters and jackets for kids (boy size 3T or 4T and girl size 8-10). Mother also seeking a queen bed and bedding.

• NEW - Fremont: Family is in need of a crib, stroller, diapers, baby swing, twin mattresses, and queen bed.

• NEW - Fremont: Family with 3 children is in need of a baby swing, double stroller, baby back carrier, and breastfeeding pillow.

• Fremont: Family with 3 kids (7 yr girl, 12 yr boy, 14 yr boy) are in need of bikes or scooters to school. Two have been donated, just 1 more child needs a bike. Mother is also in need of a sewing machine.

• LAST BLAST - Newark: Family with 2 special needs daughters needs kid’s clothes: girls tops and pants (5T & 6T); shoes (children’s 8 & 11).

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Family is in need of baby bouncer and clothing for their 6 children.

• No location listed: Mother of 2 girls living in car is in need of shoes for her daughters: size 2½ or 3 and size 6.

Homeless Needs

We are always in need of walking shoes and socks for our unsheltered friends!

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Unhoused client living in his car is seeking a tarp to cover his car to help keep the cold out, especially at night.

• No location listed: Unhoused man without a car needs a wagon to transport food and other items.

• No location listed: Single unhoused female client is in need of a wagon to carry belongings.

• No location listed: Unhoused female is in need of a small-medium generator (camping style).

Service Needs

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Elderly client needs help with yard trimming as per his mobile home park management. Great opportunity for a group project.

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Parents are seeking tutoring for 5th grade son and 3rd grade daughter, both for math homework. Any day between Wed-Fri, online or in person.

• Union City: 13 year old twin boys need help with math, writing and reading.

• Fremont: Woman in her 90’s is receiving help with her move. She is still in need of a dresser.

• Fremont: Older client who lives alone and has no nearby family has a City of Fremont Code Enforcement situation. Needs help to reduce size of yucca tree and clear out front and back yard debris. City will provide large bin for debris. Great opportunity for friends and groups to come together and serve a community member.

Household Items & Furniture

• NEW - Fremont: Elderly man’s apartment recently robbed and vandalized is in need of soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, towels, pots/pans, utensils, cleaning supplies, blankets, toilet paper, & paper towels.

• NEW - Fremont: Older client with medical issues is seeking a loveseat, 2 chairs, or a recliner.

• NEW - Fremont: Client is primary caregiver for her elderly mother who had a stroke and needs: adult female pull-up diapers (medium), wipes, Vaseline, any shampoo/conditioner, winter coat (L), leggings (L), warm blouse (L), sweaters (L), slip-on shoes preferred (size 7).

• Dublin: Long time client who was homeless just got housing and is in need of: pots/pans, dishes, microwave, air fryer, towels, curtain, throw rugs.

• Fremont: Family with 3 children is in need of small vanity table, sofa table, and queen mattress.

• Fremont: Family with 3 children is in need of TV table, coffee table, medium size sofa, vanity table, sewing machine, and twin bed.

• Hayward: Family with 5 children is in need of a queen bed, pillows and bedding, kitchenware, microwave, area rug, cups for tea, fryer, & pressure cooker.

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Family with severely disabled child (mom is full time caretaker) recently moved from out of state and is in need of glasses, plates, toaster, pots/pans, kitchen mat, and hygiene items such as shampoo, body wash, soap.

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Single mom with 2 girls (9 yr, 4 yr) is being delivered toiletries but also needs toilet paper, dishtowels, napkins, soap, laundry soap, dishes, laptop for work (she tutors), and hair accessories for the girls.

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Mother with 3 children is in need of a couch and bunk beds.

• LAST BLAST - Fremont: Family is in need of a washing machine, pots/pans, cake pan, electric kettle, meat grinder, juicer, and vacuum.

• Newark: Client with family of four struggling after wife’s car accident is in need of a car battery (Silver group size 51R). Needs it to get to work and take kids to school.

• Fremont: Family was donated a queen mattress but is still in need of a television.

• Fremont: Family of five would like a TV table. Bed and coffee table donations are in progress.

• LAST BLAST - Union City: Family is in need of a washing machine (28" x 27") and adult bike for adult male.

I'd Love to Help

Make a Difference: Support Our Diaper Donation Drive with Compassion Network

In collaboration with Compassion Network, we are organizing a diaper drive to assist families in need.

As part of a group of churches involved in this project, our success hinges on your support.

You can contribute by assisting with distribution every 3rd Saturday at Fremont Community Church between 9:30 AM and 12 PM. Please register below.

Please note: that only size 4T/5T pull-ups are requested. If you’d like to purchase diapers directly, you can do so here: Purchase Diapers

Together, let's make a meaningful impact in our community.

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At South Bay Community Church, we believe God calls us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly (Micah 6:8). 

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