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As the needs of our communitycontinue to grow, so does thedemand for the goods provided bykindnessG'MACH. To better serveour clients and accommodate theincreasing number of donations ofgoods, we are raising $1,000,000. Building Hope and Dignity,One Item at a TimeNEW DISTRIBUTION CENTERDEVELOPMENT PLANCHANGING LIVESKindness Initiative assists and empowers financiallyvulnerable Jewish San Diegans on their journey fromphysical or psychological crisis to self-sufficiency. By providing two highly personalized, caring,compassionate programs, we save lives!Member Services Division:Immediate crisis management solutions andlonger-term task-driven self-sufficiency plans,provided by professional case managers andsupportive volunteers, with navigation andaccess assistance to a broad array of serviceproviders, with an emphasis on each Member’spersonal dignity and our Jewish values.kindnessG'MACH Community DistributionCenter:A full array of personal and household goodsare offered including furniture, at no costthrough our distribution center and onlinefurniture distribution system. In the past three years, we've positively impactedover 8,500 lives, through our case management andgoods distribution services.@kindnessinitiativesdkindnessSD.org/naming/DONATE TODAYVISITKINDNESSSD.ORGinfo@kindnessSD.orgGOAL:$1,000,000GOAL:$1,000,000kindnessG’MACHInfrastructurekindnessG’MACHSustainability Kindness InitiativeGrowth andSustainabilityUSE OF FUNDSA program of Kindness Initiative

WHO WE SERVEOUR MISSIONKindnessG'MACH provides a dignified,supportive environment where those inneed, in the Jewish community of SanDiego County, can access essential itemsat no cost. Our dedicated staff andvolunteers ensure that every donated item,from clothing to Judaica, is thoughtfullypresented to uplift our clients. We create a“shopping experience” that fosters respect,warmth, and a sense of belonging for over2,500 visitors each year. Our mission is tobring kindness into every interaction, and toensure that every community member hastheir basic needs met, helping to build astronger, more compassionate community.WHAT WEPROVIDEWhen I came out ofhomelessness and hadto start from scratch,G’mach helped mefully furnish mystudio apartment, putfood in my cabinets,and create a home. ETHAN’S STORYTHE PLANCREATE A LEGACYNaming Gifts After being homeless for three years, Ethan,a Kindness Initiative Member, wasoverwhelmed with the challenge of startingfrom scratch. His studio apartment wasempty—no furniture, no food, just barewalls. That’s when kindnessG'MACHstepped in. We helped furnish theapartment, from a bed and new mattressto a coffee maker and dishes, and so muchmore. Even toiletries!Ethan came to kindnessG’MACH to getprofessional and well-fitting clothes for ajob interview, which boosted his confidenceand helped him shine. But more than the physical items, Ethanwas treated with dignity and respect,empowering him to rebuild his life. Today,Ethan is thriving, thanks to his drive, and thekindness and unwavering support ofkindnessG’MACH.ElderlyFamiliesSingleParentsStudentsSpecialNeeds% of clients25%40%20%10%25%Sorting StationLobby AreaJudaica CenterConference RoomAdministrative OfficeChanging RoomsTechnologyDepartments (i.e., Children’s clothing,Toys, Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing,Linens, Housewares, Assistive equipment)Mezuzah InstallationsStarting at $10,000 (see website)5'-11"159'-4 "16Grommeted CurtaiGnr o2mmeted Curtain 215'-3 "165'-11 12"10'-7" X 7'-11"3234 SQ FTOFFICEKINDNESS - G'MACH NEW LOCATIONBabyFurnishings& ClothesJudaicaServiceTableMedicalEquipment,etcCabinetConferenceRoomMen's/Boy'sDisplayWomen'sCabinetLobbyLockersChildren's AreaCabinetWarehouse/ Clothing Display/ Home Item StorageReceivingSortingKitchenettePotentialChangingRoomPotentialChangingRoomGirl's BinsSocks Under GarmentsCabinetBins & StorageDisplay/Storage/ShelvesBins & StorageLinensLinensHousewaresBins & StorageShelves/BinsWomen'sProgram and Building NameInformation available upon request“” Scan to view larger floorplan:

WHO WE SERVEOUR MISSIONKindnessG'MACH provides a dignified,supportive environment where those inneed, in the Jewish community of SanDiego County, can access essential itemsat no cost. Our dedicated staff andvolunteers ensure that every donated item,from clothing to Judaica, is thoughtfullypresented to uplift our clients. We create a“shopping experience” that fosters respect,warmth, and a sense of belonging for over2,500 visitors each year. Our mission is tobring kindness into every interaction, and toensure that every community member hastheir basic needs met, helping to build astronger, more compassionate community.WHAT WEPROVIDEWhen I came out ofhomelessness and hadto start from scratch,G’mach helped mefully furnish mystudio apartment, putfood in my cabinets,and create a home. ETHAN’S STORYTHE PLANCREATE A LEGACYNaming Gifts After being homeless for three years, Ethan,a Kindness Initiative Member, wasoverwhelmed with the challenge of startingfrom scratch. His studio apartment wasempty—no furniture, no food, just barewalls. That’s when kindnessG'MACHstepped in. We helped furnish theapartment, from a bed and new mattressto a coffee maker and dishes, and so muchmore. Even toiletries!Ethan came to kindnessG’MACH to getprofessional and well-fitting clothes for ajob interview, which boosted his confidenceand helped him shine. But more than the physical items, Ethanwas treated with dignity and respect,empowering him to rebuild his life. Today,Ethan is thriving, thanks to his drive, and thekindness and unwavering support ofkindnessG’MACH.ElderlyFamiliesSingleParentsStudentsSpecialNeeds% of clients25%40%20%10%25%Sorting StationLobby AreaJudaica CenterConference RoomAdministrative OfficeChanging RoomsTechnologyDepartments (i.e., Children’s clothing,Toys, Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing,Linens, Housewares, Assistive equipment)Mezuzah InstallationsStarting at $10,000 (see website)5'-11"159'-4 "16Grommeted CurtaiGnr o2mmeted Curtain 215'-3 "165'-11 12"10'-7" X 7'-11"3234 SQ FTOFFICEKINDNESS - G'MACH NEW LOCATIONBabyFurnishings& ClothesJudaicaServiceTableMedicalEquipment,etcCabinetConferenceRoomMen's/Boy'sDisplayWomen'sCabinetLobbyLockersChildren's AreaCabinetWarehouse/ Clothing Display/ Home Item StorageReceivingSortingKitchenettePotentialChangingRoomPotentialChangingRoomGirl's BinsSocks Under GarmentsCabinetBins & StorageDisplay/Storage/ShelvesBins & StorageLinensLinensHousewaresBins & StorageShelves/BinsWomen'sProgram and Building NameInformation available upon request“” Scan to view larger floorplan:

As the needs of our communitycontinue to grow, so does thedemand for the goods provided bykindnessG'MACH. To better serveour clients and accommodate theincreasing number of donations ofgoods, we are raising $1,000,000. Building Hope and Dignity,One Item at a TimeNEW DISTRIBUTION CENTERDEVELOPMENT PLANCHANGING LIVESKindness Initiative assists and empowers financiallyvulnerable Jewish San Diegans on their journey fromphysical or psychological crisis to self-sufficiency. By providing two highly personalized, caring,compassionate programs, we save lives!Member Services Division:Immediate crisis management solutions andlonger-term task-driven self-sufficiency plans,provided by professional case managers andsupportive volunteers, with navigation andaccess assistance to a broad array of serviceproviders, with an emphasis on each Member’spersonal dignity and our Jewish values.kindnessG'MACH Community DistributionCenter:A full array of personal and household goodsare offered including furniture, at no costthrough our distribution center and onlinefurniture distribution system. In the past three years, we've positively impactedover 8,500 lives, through our case management andgoods distribution services.@kindnessinitiativesdkindnessSD.org/naming/DONATE TODAYVISITKINDNESSSD.ORGinfo@kindnessSD.orgGOAL:$1,000,000GOAL:$1,000,000kindnessG’MACHInfrastructurekindnessG’MACHSustainability Kindness InitiativeGrowth andSustainabilityUSE OF FUNDSA program of Kindness Initiative