MAKE A YEAR END GIFT ONLINE

Do it by December 31st to receive your federal tax deduction which is up to 50% of your adjusted gross income if you itemize.

YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS HELP US TO CONTINUE TO CREATE JOBS, BUILD HOUSING AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.

CLICK HERE FOR OTHER WAYS TO MAKE A GIFT: stock, real estate, life insurance and/or life income - call Doug Wood, 510-231-3938 for more information.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Recently, the San Francisco Chronicle featured a series of articles about the problems of chronic homelessness in the City. The last article in the series talks about solutions and in particular notes how important supportive housing is to finding a solution. For most of Rubicon's 30 years, we have been developing just such alternatives. For us, the article came at a perfect time. On December 2nd we celebrated our final 30th Anniversary event of 2003 by honoring the work of Michael E. Farber, a project developer for Rubicon who passed away in 1996. Mike was responsible for the development of 9 of Rubicon's 11 affordable and supportive housing sites. In order to maintain Mike's spirit and ensure that the projects he so deeply cared about continue, we invite you to consider a gift to the Michael E. Farber Memorial Fund, here at Rubicon, to Rubicon's supportive housing fund, or any of Rubicon's programs. Click here to donate now or contact dougw@rubiconpgms.org

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

RUBICON BAKERY NEWS

The bakery has added some new and exciting flavors to our product line at Raley's - including Dulce de Leche and Marionberry Parfait. Raley’s is excited about the “new” offerings and the beautiful updated look of to our already popular desserts. The Rubicon Cakes are now available in all Raley’s / Nob Hill / Bel Air stores during the holiday season. It is great to have such a supportive customer.

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 business enterprises-Rubicon Bakery and Rubicon Landscape Services. 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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