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InnVision...
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974 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125 Phone: (408) 292-4286 Fax: (408) 271-0826 |
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Immediate Release
InnVision Contact Information
Name: Carol Shultz, Manager Community Relations
Phone: 408-292-4286
Email: [email protected]
www.innvision.org
San Jose, CA - September 12, 2002 – Roaring Camp Railroads, located 6 miles north of Santa Cruz in the Santa Cruz Mountains, today announced that as part of their continued effort of support to the community that the children of InnVision’s childcare programs will spend a special Day Out With Thomas. Friday, September 13th at 9:30am, the children of the Georgia Travis Center will depart for the Roaring Camp Railroads and a fun filled day of activities with Thomas. At 11:00am the beloved children’s book character Thomas the Tank Engine comes to life for the children of InnVision. They will travel with Thomas through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and along the San Lorenzo. Meet Sir Topham Hatt. Take a picture with Thomas and enjoy several Thomas activities and will start their return to the Georgia Travis Center at 1:30pm.
“The generosity and support for our children make Roaring Camp Railroads very special to InnVision” said Anne Erhesman, Director of Programs at InnVision. “Children make up nearly 40% of the homeless people in the South Bay and support, like that of Roaring Camp Railroads, have a true impact in changing their lives. We are truly grateful for their support.”
About InnVision
InnVision has been providing programs and services to the poor, homeless and
mentally ill in the South Bay since 1973 and now serves more than 14,000 individuals
each year at 17 different sites making it the largest such organization of
it’s kind. InnVision believes in providing programs and services to at-risk
and homeless individuals and families in an environment that is uplifting,
homelike and non-institutional. The InnVision approach to breaking the cycle
of homelessness is based on comprehensive supportive services, case management,
and offering access to affordable housing options. All program participants
are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. InnVision working in cooperation
with the South Bay community provides a continuum of care with programs and
services ranging from emergency shelters, transitional to permanent housing,
education, healthcare, drug and psychiatric counseling, food, showers, access
to phones, voicemail, laundry services, computer and job training, life skills
and childcare. Our Julian Street Inn is the only shelter in Northern California
solely dedicated to serving the severely Mentally Ill.
To find out more about InnVision or to give a donation visit our website www.innvision.org or give us a call (408) 292-4286.
About Roaring Camp Railroads
Roaring Camp Railroads located 6 miles north of Santa Cruz off State Route
17 at Mt. Herman Road, is wholly owned by Roaring Camp, Inc. a California
corporation with 1800 shareholders. The RC&BTNGRR operate steam powered
passenger trains over a six-mile round trip route from Roaring Camp to Bear
Mountain in Santa Cruz County. The route passes directly through the Welch
Big Trees Groves of California Coastal Redwoods – the first land purchased
in 1867 expressly to preserve a redwood forest. These lands are privately
owned and held under long-term leasehold by Roaring Camp Inc.’s parent
company, Redwood Holding, Inc. Steam engines run daily except Christmas Day.
An adult fare is $15.50 and children (3-10) are $10.50. The Santa Cruz line
charges $17 and $12. Parking is $5.
More information about Roaring Camp Railroads visit their website at www.roaringcamp.com/
or calling John Poimiroo at (916) 933-8860 or Paul Nakamoto at Roaring Camp
(831) 335-4484.