2025 Holiday Joy Program

Deadline to enroll in Holiday Joy is December 3, 2025!*

Sign up as a sponsor by December 3, 2025
to shop for a Holiday Joy family.

Sponsors after December 3, 2025 are
encouraged to purchase gift cards.

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PRC matches families we serve with Holiday Helpers, individuals and/or organizations, who are willing to purchase gifts and gift cards to help create a more joyful holiday season.

By connecting our families with those who wish to give, PRC ensures that the holiday season becomes a time of giving, joy, and hope during the holidays.

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A Guide For Pacifica Families Needing Support for the Holidays

Do you need help this holiday season? Then, we may be able to help!

Enrollment in these programs is first come, first served, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible.

• Your child(ren) must be 17 or under to participate.

• Each child in the program must write their own personal letter to our sponsors sharing their interests, hobbies, and what they would like for the holidays.

• Each child in the program must write &/or draw their own thank you letter after the holidays to your sponsors. Disabled children or children younger than 6 years old can dictate their letters to you.

If you or someone you know wants to enroll in Holiday Joy, please call (650) 738-7470 or email info@pacresourcecenter.org to schedule an appointment.

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A Guide for Interested Family Sponsors

Your support helps make the season brighter for families in our community.

How does it work?

• PRC families register for the Holiday Joy Program and submit one holiday wish letter from each child and one gift the whole family.

• Sponsors (You) use these letters to guide gift purchases and bring the wrapped gifts to our office after Thanksgiving but before December 11.

• When the PRC family picks up their gifts, they write you an immediate, general thank you note. Please let us know if you would like a more detailed thank you letter after the holidays as this letter is now optional for families in an effort to make it easier for families to get support during the holidays.

What is your commitment?

• Plan to spend a dollar value of at least $125.00 per child, $50 for a family gift, and $75 for a grocery store gift card

How do you sign up?

• Please call or email the Pacifica Resource Center when you decide what size family you would like to sponsor and we will match you ASAP! Family enrollment begins in October but we anticipate a slight time lag between your request and your match. Our goal is to give you the details about your PRC family during Thanksgiving.

If you would like to sponsor a family and/or donate gift cards, please call (650) 738-7470 or email info@pacresourcecenter.org for an appointment.

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OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT Prc YEAR-ROUND

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2025 Thanksgiving Program

PRC’s Thanksgiving Program provides Pacifica families with holiday
groceries and a gift card to purchase additional festive food items.

For more information or to enroll, call PRC at 650-738-7470.

Deadline to enroll in PRC’s Thanksgiving Program is October 31, 2025!*
Donations will be accepted until 12pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025

*PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST RESIDE IN PACIFCA*

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Interested in signing up FOR THANKSGIVING?

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Interested in donating to the Program?

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OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT Prc YEAR-ROUND

Vote for your New San Mateo County CAA Board Representative

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The San Mateo County Community Action Agency Board (CAA Board) is currently holding an election for a low-income representative for the CAA Board. The CAA Board oversees the use of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). This grant is currently used to provide financial assistance to residents of the County for preventing and ending homelessness. The CAA Board’s role involves meeting quarterly to review reports on services provided with CSBG funds and discuss related subjects. Board members are expected to attend quarterly meetings and vote on Board decisions. Board members serve as volunteers with no compensation.

The CAA Board’s low-income representatives are expected to have knowledge of and interest in the community and its low-income population. Nominations for the vacant low-income representative position were accepted between June 11, 2025, to July 25, 2025. The two qualified candidates are included on the ballot. If you are a San Mateo County resident, you may vote (once, on behalf of yourself) for a low-income representative. To vote, submit a ballot in one of the following ways by November 10, 2025:

1. Complete an online ballot by clicking on the link(s) below:

   1. English ballot

   2. Simplified Chinese ballot

   3. Spanish ballot

   4. Tagalog ballot

   5. Traditional Chinese ballot
      

2. Download the ballot in your preferred language at the bottom of this page, complete the PDF version of the ballot, and email the ballot to Chris Ratana at cratana@smcgov.org.
   

3. Print out the ballot in your preferred language at the bottom of this page, mail your ballot to (at your own expense and must be post marked by November 10, 2025) to:

Center on Homelessness, ATTN: Chris Ratana
500 County Center, First Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063

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The Towne Dandies Band Presents: A Raffle Fundraiser for PRC Families in Need

🎶 Music For a Cause 🎉

Our good friends, The Towne Dandies band hosted a special Raffle Fundraiser to benefit the families served by PRC during the 2025 Fog Fest weekend in Pacifica, California.

All proceeds go directly toward supporting families and the essential services we provide. Your support truly makes a difference.

Legacy Giving

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LEGACY GIVING

A will is more than a legal document – it's a way to leave a lasting legacy of generosity in support of PRC for years to come.

Create your free, legal will online – entirely for free. FreeWill is a secure, online tool that will take you through the will preparation process step by step.

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NEXT STEPS

1. Seek the professional advice and guidance of a qualified financial or legal advisor.

2. Contact us at 650-738-7470 or via email at info@pacresourcecenter.org to learn more about the different options for including Pacifica Resource Center in your will or estate plan.

3. If you choose to include Pacifica Resource Center in your plans, please use our legal name, organization address, and federal tax ID number.

BEQUEST INFORMATION

 Legal name: Pacifica Resource Center
Address: 1809 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Federal tax ID number: 81-1496989
 
We are a tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organization.

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PRC Is Hiring!

COME BE A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!

Pacifica Resource Center (PRC) is an integral part of the Pacifica community. Our programs tackle a breadth of sustainability issues such as economic, food, and shelter security. We are a small team that has a mighty impact because each one of us is committed to excellence and providing the highest levels of care that we can, meaning we want everyone who joins our team to feel just as impassioned to provide excellent support to our community as we do!

The following positions are open as of 10/20/2025:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Homeless Outreach Specialist - Street Outreach & Case Management

Homeless Outreach Program Manager - Street Outreach & Case Management

Unhoused on the Coast (UC) - Outreach Specialist

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When emailing us regarding a job opportunity:

• Email a cover letter and resume to pacresourcecenterhiring@gmail.com

• Be sure to note the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line

Donate to PRC

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donate to prc

Every item you give directly supports individuals and families in our community. together, #wEAREprc!

Below is a list of items we currently accept and DO not accept.

*Donations are accepted during regular business hours at our main office at 1809 Palmetto, Pacifica. You can also click the buttons below to call or email us about your donation items.

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WHAT WE ACCEPT

• Cash Donations and Gift cards of any kind/amount

•  NEW Clothes (Adults Sizes – M/L/XL)

  • T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Socks

• Food/Groceries (Unopened, Unexpired, Not Past ‘Best By’ Date)

  • Canned Tuna & Chicken, Jam & Jelly, Pasta (all types),
    Peanut Butter, Tomato (diced, paste, sauce)

• Toiletries & Baby Items (unopened and non-expired)

  • Diapers (5, 6, 7, 8 and pull-ups) / baby wipes

  • Hygienic Supplies (body wash, conditioner, shampoo, etc.)

WHAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT

• Used clothes, appliances, electronics, expired/opened groceries,
  furniture, medical/sports supplies & equipment

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PRC's 2025 Back to School Program

PRC’s Back to School Program provides kindergarten
through high school students residing in Pacifica with a new
backpack and gift cards to purchase school supplies.

*STUDENTS MUST RESIDE IN PACIFICA*

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Interested in signing up for Back to School?

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Interested in donating to the Program?

Palm-a-Palooza 2025: Tickets & Sponsorships Available

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Join our krewe on Saturday, September 13 at the Farallon Room
at Skyline College for dinner, drinks, live auction, and champagne toast!

Feeling jazzy, dressing snazzy, and helping to create a
healthier, more stable and compassionate community for us all.

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💛 Don't Miss Out – Become a Sponsor Today 💛

Sponsors receive exclusive benefits including priority reserved seating, name and/or logo
recognition on event materials, and, for select levels, advertising space in the event program.

Secure your sponsorship by July 18, 2025 to receive the full benefit of your sponsorship level!

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All funds raised through Palm-a-Palooza help PRC continue to provide assistance
to the growing number of Pacificans in need with groceries, emergency financial
assistance for rent and mortgage, homeless services, and other critical services.

PRC's 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

  Thank you to all of those who attended PRC's Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at American Legion Hall!

Our volunteers are vital to our mission. This year we honored Anson Chan, Dennis Woo, Monica Nolan, and Rotary Club of Pacifica.

At the event, certificates of appreciation were graciously presented
by our district government representatives in honor of their service.

We'd also like to send a special shout out to American Legion Hall,
El Sabroson De La Linea 2, and Mazzetti’s Bakery for
hosting our event and catering our delicious food and cake.

Together, We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors! #WeArePRC

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!