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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 22, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier, Glover and Gioia
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor DeSaulnier
ABSTAIN: None
ACCEPTER presentation of the fourth annual People Who Care Awards,
recognizing exceptional individuals, organizations, businesses and
communities of faith that contributed to making a positive change for those
who are homeless in Contra Costa County.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the nimutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
Attested: October 22.2002
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
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Deputy Clerk
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BIOGRAPHIES FOR"PEOPLE WHO CARE AWARD" RECIPIENTS:
Elisabeth Miller. El Cerrito Presented by Supervisor Gerber)
Elisabeth Miller of Temple Beth Hillel was in the forefront of the creation of the
Greater Richmond Interfaith Program's winter relief shelter program in 1993 and has
been a dedicated volunteer ever since. Supporting the staff, spending many evenings and
nights at the shelter, she has mentored numerous homeless families. She has prepared
and served countless meals, taken sick children to the hospital in the middle of the night,
and secured clothing and school supplies for shelter residents. When families move to
their own housing, she finds donated furniture and necessities to help them set up their
homes. Approximately 180 homeless families have benefited from her care and
encouragement.
John Medlock, Richmond(f�esente
�d by Supervisor Gioia)
John Medlock has volunteered with Opportunity West for three years. Working
with families and schools in the SafeFutures prograni, he has interviewed and provided
training jobs for homeless and gang-involved youth. With money for books,tutoring,
and plenty of encouragement from John Medlock, Joe Thatsaphone, a youth in the
program, has earned his high school diploma and begun attending Contra Costa College
while working to support himself A public works professional who has worked with
recreation and sports programs as well, John Medlock uses his talents to create a kind of
wholistic wellness program with homeless and high-risk youth. He serves as a member
of the West County Health Care District Board.
Johnson-LEman architects.is. LaL_ a (Presented b
Lafayette L _ VSupervisor Uilkema)
Johnson Lyman Architects of Lafayette were responsible for the architectural
design and contract document production for 16 homes on Ellis Street in Concord for Mt.
Diablo Habitat for Humanity, all for very low-income families, and provided their
services on a pro-bona basis. Dave Johnson, the principal-in-charge, donated well over
500 hours. Other staffof the firm contributed more than 1000 hours. The firm has
provided assistance for completion of seven homes in Pittsburg and is helping with
another 13 homes located on Herb White Way in Pittsburg. plans are in the making with
the firm's help for Habitat developments in Oakley and Baypoint.
Soroptimists have been contributing to the work of S l l TEP, INC. since the
agency was created in 1986. They have fed hungry people, painted walls, famished
apartments,provided funds for rental deposits, schooling, etc. Two apartments at the
East County Family'Transitional Center will be re-furnished when the present families
graduate into their own apartments. A Soroptirnist donation of$5,000 began the
SHELTER., Inc.,revolving loan fund, which evolved into the agency's rental assistance
program.
The Contra Costa InterLaitb Coalition QLresented bE Syga r°y or t eSgulnier)
The Contra Costa interfaith Coalition, now 10 years old and 19 church
congregations and charity organizations strong,reports these totals for the last five years:
6,278 furniture pickups and deliveries to homeless families and individuals moving into
Dousing; 20 drivers; and 14 working poor families provided with food. Froml994-2001
the Coalition.served 101,140 meals at three County shelters,which saved the County
$297,035. Grand Total.Estimate of furniture, appliances, food, etc.,with all volunteer
labor and donated driving -Hiles=$621,583.