Congratulations Rev. Lawrence Robles

Rev. Lawrence Robles, Rev. David Breuer

Congratulations and thanks to Rev. Lawrence Robles for his many years of dedicated service as Executive Director of SMUM. On 7 December 2011, the Board of SMUM gave a community and volunteer party for to honor Lawrence for his work.  SMUM is proud of Lawrence but we will miss him when he moves to a new role as Rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church, in Salinas, California.  Volunteers from ABC Playtime, Studio, VITA, the Food Warehouse and all of SMUM’s many programs turned out to talk and snack and eat one last tres leches cake with Lawrence.

During the interim period until the new SMUM Executive Director is in place, please direct questions to Alfonso Mendez in the SMUM office (Email: (Enable Javascript to see the email address), Phone: 408-292-3314) or to the SMUM Board Convener, Rev. David Breuer (Email: (Enable Javascript to see the email address), Phone: 408-354-2195)

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Tres Leches Cake for Lawrence Robles

Images Copyright 2011 by Katy Dickinson

ABC Playtime Open House

Saturday, April 9, 9am – noon  (at SMUM)
Do you love little kids? Do you have a couple hours a week to serve?
Then please come find out about ABC PLAYTIME, the SMUM program for pre-schoolers. This no-fee program offers preschoolers a chance to prepare for Kindergarten, socialize and have lots of fun! We are hoping to meet both prospective students (ages 3-5) and prospective volunteers at our Open House on April 9th, 2011. Please join us for snacks and learn about one of SMUM’s greatest programs!

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Blog: Many Groups and Individuals Help SMUM Make Christmas Special

During December, many individuals and groups contributed gifts, time, and talent to make it a special time for our clients. Here is a sampling from past years of that generous spirit:

Youth Party

Young people from St. Stephens in the Fields (Almaden) and from St. Francis (Willow Glen) gave a party for the children of Santa Maria families waiting to apply for and pick up their Christmas baskets and gifts. The youth volunteers worked with the SMUM kids at Christmas craft tables, served Christmas treats and cider, and lead Christmas caroling.

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