COVID-19 Roundup for Week of May 25th, 2020

Stories

Judy Mok organized a social distancing Memorial Day BBQ in the neighborhood. Micah met and invited 16 households. Neighbors grilled on their respective driveways and it was so successful, there’s talk of doing another one for July 4th.
Email fred@gardencitysv.com if you have more stories.

Newsom issues plan for places of worship: President Trump announced the re-start of church gatherings and Newsom has provided further instructions but according to their website, Santa Clara Country has not yet issued revised guidance.
Why the Bay Area isn’t relaxing its lockdown yet: An explanation of why Santa Clara County is being more cautious about relaxing the lockdown in light of Newsom’s guidance.
A San Jose church vows to reopen this week: Calvery Chapel San Jose Lead Pastor Mike McClure is determined to re-start public gathering beginning this Sunday based on Trumps’s announcement.

Virtual Volunteer with Help One Child: Do an online activity with a foster child!
Donate needed items to PATH: Donate the following items to PATH, an organization in downtown San Jose dedicated to ending homelessness: Non-perishable, sealed foods, paper goods (toilet paper, etc.), and hygiene items. Jesse Gomez (jessegomez@epath.org) is happy to pick up OR you can drop off. Email Judy Mok (fjmok@yahoo.com) or Amber Antle (amber.antle@outlook.com) for more information.
San Jose just launched Silicon Valley Strong: This is a city-wide effort to help, donate, or seek help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blessing Fund: If you have ideas or people our church can bless financially, email details to Shea Salinas shea@gardencitysv.com.
Give to Garden City Church here. Support our mission to make, mature, and multiply disciples in this uncertain time!
Support your local business with an online gift card: This idea was sent by Brent Boekestein - thank you! Give a local business that you would ordinarily buy from an online gift card. We get our Sunday coffee from Voyager Craft Coffee!
Join us for a weekly 15-minute prayer meeting at noon on Wednesdays here.
Email Staff Team team@gardencitysv.com or Elder Team elders@gardencitysv.com with your ideas and suggestions on how to help!