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Established in 1991, the Merced County Rescue Mission is a nonprofit, nondenominational and Christian organization that provides community-based services for low-income individuals and families. It maintains shelter homes for men and women and provides food and chapel services. The organization offers training in anger management, parenting and life skills development. The Merced County Rescue Mission provides Christian counseling, case management and medication assistance services. Additionally, it conducts educational sessions in Bible study. The organization also offers vocational guidance and employment services. The Merced County Rescue Mission provides furniture, household items, clothing, toys and Easter baskets. It also offers the New Life Transformation and the New Life Discipleship programs. The organization is located in Merced, Calif.

Founded in 1994, Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children (CPHC) is a social welfare organization that provides support services for children. Based in Ceres, Calif., the organization operates a Family Resource Center, conducts numerous programs for the health care of children and works for the betterment of the community. It specializes in family advocacy, parent education and support, obesity prevention and children s health insurance. The organization also renders services, such as crisis intervention, clinical solutions and home visitation. Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children (CPHC) has partnerships with the Stanislaus County Children & Families Commission, The California Endowment and United Way of Stanislaus County.