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The Alameda County Health Care Foundation, through
its 3rd Annual Faith-Based Campaign led by Father
James Matthews, Saint Benedict Catholic Church and
Foundation Board member, along with ACMC Chaplain,
Kay Landers, is conducting outreach regarding Measure
A to church communities in the Oakland area.
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The Foundation is working with the Physician's Alliance
for a speaker and has coordinated a table to be manned
by volunteers on Saturday, February 28, 2004 from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. onwards.
Allen Temple Baptist Church »
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| Parks Chapel AME Church-Oakland |
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The Foundation was able to provide thirty (30) packets
containing information about Measure A to the church's
Social Action Group that met on Sunday, February 8,
2004. There were thirty church leaders attending the
event.
Reverend Donna Allen was also looking into having a
physician speak briefly to the congregation about
Measure A on February 22, 2004.
Parks Chapel AME Church-Oakland »
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| Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension-Oakland |
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The Foundation met with Father Thomas Paris to
request scheduling a physician to speak to the
congregation. He referred the Foundation to the
Cathedral's Senior Center who met on Thursday,
February 12, 1004.
Julie Jones, the Director of the Senior Center, confirmed
that physicians would speak with the senior group
in "table-hopping" style.
Dr. Mini Swift of ACMC agreed to represent the hospital
in this event.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension-Oakland »
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| Shiloh Christian Fellowship-Oakland |
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Reverend David Kitely, as represented by Ms. Verleeta
White, met with the Foundation on Tuesday, February
10, 2004 to discuss how Shiloh can help with outreach
efforts with regards to Measure A.
The Foundation was informed that materials distributed
after a service is a possibility and will confirm the dates
when this can be done.
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AMOS TEMPLE CME-OAKLAND
The Foundation has spoken with Reverend Thurston
Callier regarding Measure A, and he was sent more
information in the mail.
Additionally, the following churches have already been
contacted or are in the process of being contacted to
schedule physician-led presentations about Measure A
or distribution of information:
Church Women United
Parks AME Church
Temple Sinai
Shiloh Christian Fellowship
First AME Church
Allen Temple Baptist Church
Buddhist Church of Oakland
First Church of Religious Science
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
East Bay Lenten Caravan, consisting of:
Bay Area Christian Connection
Brookins AME Church
Imani Community Church
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
St. Paul AME Church
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