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Friends of mine attend St. John's church in Sacramento (the wife and I have visited when we were up that way). I received the e-mail below today regarding their homeless shelter being on Oprah tomorrow:

St. John's Shelter Program on Oprah!

From Michele Steeb, Executive Director of St. John's Shelter Program

On Wednesday, February 25, Oprah's show will focus on the devastating impacts this economy is having on families. Oprah's producers selected St. John's Shelter as one of three programs they will feature to show the impact of the economy (foreclosures in particular) on single mothers trying to make a go of it.

This is unbelievable exposure for St. John's which will undoubtedly help us to serve the growing numbers of women and children in need of our services. (We are now turning away over 230 women and children every day, up from 80/day last year.)

I am asking for your help in two areas-- one is to please tell everyone you know to watch Oprah on Wednesday. We would like the ratings to show them how important this topic is. And, if you feel inclined, please email Oprah through her Web site to let her folks know how much you appreciate them having included St. John's in this important discussion.

Warmly, Michele

P.S. (If you are in the area, please feel free to stop by the Shelter at 3:30 pm for our viewing party!)

St. John's Shelter Program for Women and Children
4410 Power Inn Rd
Sacramento, CA 95826
916.453.1482
www.stjohnsshelter.org