Santa Maria Urban
Ministry
El Ministerio Urbano de Santa
Maria
Santa Maria Urban Ministry (SMUM) was founded as
an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real in
April, 1983, providing emergency food to the residents of San Jose's
inner city. SMUM's programs have continued without
interruption since that time. In addition, SMUM has developed
additional transformative programs to serve the needs of the
community, and to promote self-sufficiency.
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Lawrence Robles
Executive Director
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Those served report that SMUM provides a unique
gathering place for those in the neighborhood. Here they feel
safe, and can share their concerns with caring individuals.
The staff and volunteers know those whom they serve -- their
stories, their struggles, their gifts, joys and hopes.
SMUM is a partner agency of the Second
Harvest Food Bank, and has been designated to serve those in
need within 8 Central San Jose zip codes.
In spite of good efforts and solid programs, the
need is growing faster than the resources. SMUM needs your
help to accomplish its mission.
The Mission of Santa Maria
Santa Maria Urban Ministry aims to make Christ a
living presence by offering to all a safe place of welcome, service
and positive transformation.
All programs are offered free-of-charge to
individuals on an as-needed basis regardless of their race, age,
gender, ethnicity, creed, or religion.
For more information about the Santa Maria
Urban Mission, please visit their website.
Santa Maria Urban Ministry
Lawrence Robles, Executive Director
778 South Almaden
San Jose, California, 95110
Phone: (408) 292-3314
Fax: (408) 292-0728
Website: www.smum.org
