One Year Anniversary of Obama’s Election (November 4th)

IT’S BEEN ONE YEAR! That’s right, one year ago this date we elected Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Much has been accomplished since then and much remains to be done! We need your help here locally to continue President Obama’s movement for change…SEE BELOW FOR WAYS TO STAY INVOLVED!

National Day of Service: Veteran’s Day 2009 (November 11th)

HELP A VET IN NEED! Sacramento for Obama-Organizing for America (SFO-OFA) is honoring our country’s heroes this Veteran’s Day by collecting “goodie bag” donations for vets who are patients at the VA Hospital in Mather, CA. Patients at the hospital are in need of basic grooming supplies and, of course, appreciate any extra help with clothing or items that help pass the time. We will be collecting donations on behalf of VA patients, pack them up in goodie bags, and a small group will deliver the items to the hospital on Veteran’s Day – Wednesday, November 11th.

NEED FOR GOODIE BAGS
· Toothpaste (3 oz or larger)
· Toothbrush
· Deodorant (stick or gel, no spray please)
· Bar of soap
· Shampoo and Conditioner (travel size)
· Lotion (travel size)
· Deck of cards
· 2 Envelopes w/ stamps (to send letters home)
· Small paper gift bag with handles

ADDITIONAL ITEMS BEING COLLECTED
· Sweat pants (sizes M-XXXL)
· Shoes (sizes 9-11, half sizes are ok)
· Reading books

GOODIE BAG PACKING PARTY

November 7, (Antelope, CA) http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpckyq

For more details on this Day of Service event, dates, times, and locations, see MyBO event entries at:

November 4th, (Fair Oaks, CA), visit: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpckyd

November 7th, (Antelope, CA), visit: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcky9

SFO-OFA Steering Committee