30TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY A SUCCESS

Dr. Rick Aubry, Executive Director

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Block Party on November 1st to help us celebrate Rubicon's 30th anniversary. The weather cooperated to make it a lovely day. Moving to the sounds of the steel drum band, people were able to stroll on the closed off streets surrounding our building and parking lot filled with fire trucks, police cars, AC transit hydrogen bus, a car that ran on olive oil, mulch, cheerleaders, Taqueria Los Grullenses, dogs and bunnies, many community groups and most importantly, our staff and board of directors sharing with the community information about the important work they do everyday to help people live better lives. Click here to read more.

ART & GARDEN SHOW on December 8, 2003

Rubicon's Independent Living Program participants feature an Art Exhibit & Garden Show holiday shopping. The exhibit will run from 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and will feature paintings, jewelry, ceramics, clothing and sculptures created by the participants. All proceeds directly benefit the artists. The show is at Rubicon's main office, 2500 Bissell Ave. in Richmond. For more information please call Arliss Dunn at 510-231-3921 or emailmailto:arlissd@rubiconpgms.org

STRATEGIC DIRECTION: SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT RUBICON

Despite the immediate challenges we face in the tough current economy, our work remains an inspiration and example to others throughout the world. Dr. Rick Aubry spent a week in Singapore where was able to present Rubicon's work. Click here to read an article that was published by the Business Times during his stay.

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DONATE ONLINE: You may make a secure online donation at any time.

RUBICON BAKERY NEWS

Rubicon Bakery products are now available in your local Albertson’s stores throughout the Bay Area. Our delectable desserts are now presented in a new and updated clear dome design. But, still look for our signature pink label and social message that says “Rubicon is Baking a Difference.” Ask for Rubicon products at your local Albertson’s store.

Rubicon Bakery provides employment and training opportunities and earned income for Rubicon’s community services. Rubicon’s cakes and tarts are featured in more than 200 premium grocery stores. Click here to find a store in your area.

SUPPORT RUBICON’S SERVICES

Why Make a Gift to Rubicon? Your gift, large or small could reduce your taxes so get a head start on 2003. Click here to learn about benefits from giving.

One way to support Rubicon is to donate stock. For more information please contact Sherry Hirsch, at 510-231-3939 or email sherryh@rubiconpgms.org. The transfer is done at no cost to you and is in strict confidence. Your stock can be immediately transferred to our portfolio at US Bancorp/Piper Jaffray, San Francisco. You may also make a secure online donation at any time.

TINY TICKETS PROGRAM

A reminder that Rubicon is participating in the “Tiny Tickets” campaign with the East Bay Community Foundation and BART. <http://www.eastbaycf.org/>

We collected 399 BART tickets which we turned in for cash. The first round netted $460.74. Keep those tickets coming in.

WISH LIST

Rubicon is now on Cole Hardware & Craigslist Wish List. Visit http://www.colehardware.com/cgi-bin/queryprog.cgi?program=Training_for_Self_Sufficiency and shop on line. Just type Rubicon’s name and find our list for supplies/equipment needed for the "Training for Self-Sufficiency" program. This program helps people with disabilities and people who are homeless or otherwise disadvantaged learn a skill and the work habits so that they can obtain an entry level job. They learn in a real work setting, earning a pay check in a commercial property maintenance training program as they work to maintain 100 housing units and program sites for very low income people operated by our agency. They paint, repair, clean and garden in this 12 - 20 week program. Funds are limited for this program and supplies and equipment are always needed. Current list is on the website.

Rubicon Programs is seeking a donation of a six-passenger van, new or used in good working order, for our Synthesis Day Center for daytime excursion program. Can you believe we haven’t gotten this yet? Let’s not let more time go by. If you have a van in excellent working order or wish to make a contribution toward its purchase, please contact sherryh@rubiconpgrms.org. http://www.rubiconpgms.org/pages/wishlist.html

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ABOUT RUBICON PROGRAMS INC

Rubicon is a leading social entrepreneur recognized internationally for our innovative system of delivering social services and blending thriving business enterprises-Rubicon Bakery, Rubicon Landscape Services, and Rubicon HomeCare. http://www.rubiconpgms.org/pages/bizEnterprises.html. Click here for additional Resources for Information on Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurship.

INTEGRATED SERVICES

Rubicon’s Integrated Services http://www.rubiconpgms.org/pages/integServices.html assists people who are homeless, economically disadvantaged, or have mental health disabilities or other barriers. Through the close coordination of our intake, mental health, housing, and employment programs, we provide a comprehensive approach to services, assisting our participants overcome the multiple issues that they may face preventing them from living full productive lives.

CONSUMER NEWS

Our consumers are the keys to our success. Read what they are saying about Rubicon. http://www.rubiconpgms.org/pages/Readabout.html?Feedback=FEEDBACK

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Visit our jobs page to view the exciting employment opportunities that exist at Rubicon. http://www.rubiconpgms.org/pages/jobs.html

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CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information about our services, visit our website at http://www.rubiconpgms.org or contact us directly at 510-235-1516. You may also contact us at our mailing address: Rubicon Programs Inc. 2500 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804

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