2017 Gemperle Family Farms Scholarships Awarded to Six Outstanding Students

 

The scholarships are awarded through the Stanislaus Community Foundation in a competitive application process. Six outstanding students received at total of $6000 in scholarships to be used in the 2016-17 academic year.

Daisy Santana $1000 (2nd year recipient)  Currently attends CSU Stanislaus. Daughter of Juan Santana.

Gerardo Santana – $1000. Currently UC Davis Junior. Son of Juan Santana)

Julia Correa – $1000. Current Delhi H.S. student intending to attend CSU Stanislaus. Daughter of Humberto Correa.

Charley Baptista – $1000. Current Turlock H.S. student intending to attending Cal Poly. Daughter of  Les Baptista.

Janelly Zarco – $1000. Current Central Valley H.S. student intending to attend CSU Stanislaus. Daughter of Heriberto L. Zarco)
Daniel Santana –  $1000. Current Modesto Junior College freshman. Son of Jose A Santana.

The Gemperle Family wishes these students success in their education and career choices.

The Gemperle Family has always been advocates of highers education. Helping our employees send their kids to college is one of the greatest gifts of gratitude we can give to those who have helped make our company successful. Our philosophy stands strong with the idea that “When you change someone’s life with education, you have an impact for generations to come.”

To see the Gemperle Farms Scholarship fund profile, go to the Scholarship section of the Gemperle Family Farms website .  To find out more information on other scholarships and grants visit  the Stanislaus Community Foundation website.

About the Gemperle Farms Scholarship Fund
The Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Fund is available to the children and grandchildren of current employees who have been employed for a minimum of three continuous years. The applicant must attend an accredited two or four-year college or university, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and maintain a continuous, full-time enrollment of at least 12 units per semester. Finalists are all selected by the Stanislaus Community Foundation selection committee and were selected based on financial need, academic merit and personal statement. The scholarship can be used towards education expenses such as tuition, institutional fees, books and school supplies. The six week application process opens in the beginning of January and closes on or about the first of April each year.

About Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus Community Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 public charity.  Since its inception in 2002, Stanislaus Community Foundation has granted more than $11 million in charitable funds to nonprofits and scholarship recipients in Stanislaus County. They have provided over $335,000 in scholarships to local college-bound students.

Gemperle Enterprises Philanthropy Blog: August 2016… United Samaritans Foundation Overview

United Samaritans Foundation … an over view of their work

Note: Information Source taken from United Way Website

Who Are they

The United Samaritans Foundation currently operates four mobile food service trucks from our facilities in Turlock, Hughson, and Modesto, delivering nutritious lunches to nine Stanislaus communities five days per week. Volunteers help staff the food pantry, clothes closet and various other services. In Turlock the Foundation facility offers homeless services including a drop-in breakfast center, laundry and shower facilities, and the use of a phone number and address to aid in connectivity and job searches. In Hughson, the Community Center complex includes a county library, county medical office, pharmacy and a cafe. Nonprofit groups maintain offices at the Turlock and Hughson locations, and community organizations regularly use the Foundation’s facilities for meetings and special events.

What They Do

 Mission:

United Samaritans Foundation’s mission is to deliver food to people in need in Stanislaus County, and to facilitate the provision of services to assist them in a transition to a better quality of life.

Vision:

The Vision of United Samaritans Foundation is to be an advocate for the poor in the spirit of the Christian tradition. The Foundation will search out areas of need and explore creative and holistic ways to meet the needs of those we serve.

History:

The United Samaritans Foundation was established as a nonprofit corporation in 1994. In early 1995, Foundation volunteers began delivering meals to low income residents and the homeless of southern Stanislaus County, supplementing the local “Daily Bread Ministry” that had been launched three years previously at Turlock’s Sacred Heart Church. Within months, the Foundation was operating two mobile food service trucks, which served the Turlock and Hughson areas from the kitchen at St.Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hughson.

In January 1996 the Foundation leased two buildings in Turlock, renovated the kitchen and moved the Turlock truck to that site. An emergency food pantry and clothes closet were soon added, and a new warehouse was constructed in 1997. Also, in 1997, the Foundation purchased two half-block sections in Hughson and demolished several existing structures. Construction of a new complex on the site was completed in 1998.

A second warehouse and new office and kitchen facilities were built in Turlock in 2002 to help accommodate the growing needs of low-income residents and the homeless in the area.
Volunteers at work…..
        

 Visit the United Samaritans website for more information. http://unitedsamaritans.org/

Gemperle Enterprises Phlianthorpy Blog June 2016: Stanislaus Community Foundation Awarded 55 Scholarships

Gemperle Enterprises, an advocate of philanthropy in the Central Valley of California wants to congratulate the Stanislaus Community Foundation on their dedication to education in the Central Valley.The grants program in partnership with local citizens and businesses offers financial assistance to Stanislaus County residents pursuing studies at an accredited college, university or vocational college. In 2016 55 separate scholarships  were awarded to Stanislaus  County residents pursuing studies at an accredited college, university or vocational college.

These scholarships have been established by donors, including individuals, families and community organizations.The foundation has an online system that makes it easy for residents to apply for scholarships.  Students qualify if they:
• Are a Stanislaus County resident.
• Are enrolled at or plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational college.
• Plan to be a full-time student.
• Have an acceptable academic record, maintaining a B average or above during senior year and the year the scholarship is made available.Scholarship recipients are selected on a competitive basis. A scholarship committee separate from scholarship donors selects the scholarship recipients. Interested students can apply online and look at existing scholarship by visiting StanislausCF.org. Most scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $4,000. Since 2005, Stanislaus Community Foundation and its partners have awarded more than $375,000 to local area students.

Below are some of the scholarships that are available to qualified students.
The Arthur T. & Corinne K. Shields Scholarship requires only general qualifications established by SCF.

The Pat Maciel Lubeck Perpetual Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Ambeck Mortgage Associates is open to a current or former female student of Modesto High School pursuing an education in the field of business or computer science and demonstrates financial need.

The Virginia Azevedo Perpetual Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Ambeck Mortgage Associates is open to a current or former female student of Modesto High School pursuing an education in the field of medicine and demonstrates financial need.

The Diane Bava Amador Scholarship sponsored by Ambeck Mortgage Associates is open to current or former students of the Modesto City Schools district.

The Edward T. Taylor Jr. Perpetual Memorial Scholarship is offered in honor of the . Modesto High School Class of 1938 to a current or former student of Modesto High School pursuing a degree in any field and meeting general qualifications.

The Gemperle Family Farms scholarship is open to children and grandchildren of current Gemperle Family Farms employees.

The Dr. Larry Cooke Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the San Joaquin Notre Dame Club, will be awarded to be a resident of the San Joaquin Valley who is admitted or enrolled at the University of Notre Dame or another Catholic university and is pursuing an education in the field of medicine.

The Judy Wiegman Scholarship will offer one or two scholarships to Stanislaus County students attending higher-education institutions and who are deemed by the school district to be physically handicapped.The First Tee of Modesto Scholarship will be offered to an active member of The First Tee Program for at least three years prior to applying for this scholarship and meeting general qualifications.

The Dr. Grant E. and Colleen S. Bare fund offers a scholarship to a graduating Stanislaus County senior high school student who is pursuing a higher education at Modesto Junior College for the first two years of undergraduate education, with the intent to proceed to a four-year program. Scholarship applicants must pursue education in sciences, medical sciences or mathematics. Applicants must be native-born U.S. citizens.•

The Jane Wynne Woolley Scholarship was established to help finance higher education for English-language learners graduating from high schools in Stanislaus County. Students must have been English-language learners who also demonstrate financial need and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.•

The James McClatchy Modesto Bee Employee Scholarship was established by the late James McClatchy to foster the pursuit of higher education for Modesto Bee employees or their children. The scholarship is available to past or current employees of the Modesto Bee, with a minimum of five years of continuous employment, and if a former employee left in good standing. Children or grandchildren of past or current employees of the Modesto Bee are also eligible.

Gemperle Enterprises believes in changing lives through the power of education. The Stanislaus Community Foundation is an excellent vehicle to power this movement. Thank you for all your hard deducated work!

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Gemperle Enterprise Philanthropy Blog: Gemperle Farms 2016 Scholarship Recipients

Gemperle Farms is proud to announce the first recipients of our new Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded through the Stanislaus Community Foundation in a competitive application process. Three high achieving students received the funds first $1000 scholarships to be used in the 2016-17 academic year.

2016 Scholarship Recipients Daisy Santana, Juan Santana with Steve Gemperle. Not pictured Deysi Ramirez

Deysi Ramirez – $1,000 Scholarship
Currently attending California State University Stanislaus, Deysi has received the Multilingual Seal and volunteered throughout the community at events such as Osborn Elementary Carnivals and much more. Deysi Plans to graduate CSU Stanislaus with a BA in Child Development

Daisy Santana – $1,000 Scholarship
Currently attending Delhi High, Daisy’s community and civic involvement include volunteering for Grace Nursing Home, Love Delhi and being a member of the California Scholarship Federation.

Juan Santana – $1,000 Scholarship
Currently attending California State University Stanislaus, Juan’s community and civic development range from being Treasurer/Community Service Chair for Kappa Sigma Fraternity to volunteering at Breast Cancer Awareness Walks. Juan plans to graduate CSU Stanislaus with a BA in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Operations Management.

The Gemperle Family wishes these students success in their education and career choices.

The Gemperle Family has always been advocates of highers education “Helping our employees send their kids to college is one of the greatest gifts of gratitude we can give to those who have helped make our company successful,” Gemperle Family Farms President Steve Gemperle said. “When you change someone’s life with education, you have an impact for generations to come.”

View more photos in the Gemperle Farms  scholarship gallery

About the Gemperle Farms Scholarship Fund
The Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Fund is available to the children and grandchildren of current employees who have been employed for a minimum of three continuous years. The applicant must attend an accredited two or four-year college or university, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain a continuous, full-time enrollment of at least 12 units per semester. Finalists were selected based on financial need, academic merit and personal statement. The scholarship can be used towards education expenses such as tuition, institutional fees, books and school supplies. The six week application process open mid January through the end of February each year.

About Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus Community Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 public charity.
Since its inception in 2002, Stanislaus Community Foundation has granted more than $8 million dollars in charitable funds to nonprofits and scholarship recipients in Stanislaus County. They have provided over $335,000 in scholarships to local college-bound students.

Gemperle Enterprises Works with United Samaritans

United Samaritan Foundation (USF) and Gemperle Enterprises Partnership to Feed the Needy.

In the Central Valley of California  22 percent of families live below the poverty line and nearly 30 percent of children living in poverty. Stanislaus County remains one of the poorest counties in the nation. The Gemperle Enterprises partnership  with the United Samaritans Foundation works together to ensure healthy food gets to those in need.

Helping locals with food donations.

Donations from local agriculture and businesses like Gemperle Eggs, tortilla’s, potatoes, and locally grown fruit and vegetable

Emergency food box day

Gemperle Enterprises Partner with Good Samaritan Foundation with egg donations. It takes many partners from around the community to help those in need.

USF mobile food truck. Over 400,000 meals served in 2014.For many locals  this is the only meal they will have for the day.

Mobile Food Truck

Volunteers making eggs sandwiches with Gemperle Egg Donations

Volunteers signing up the needy for emergency food boxes

Thousands of egg sandwiches to feed the needy.

Lots of volunteers to help with sandwich making.

Food donations serving the community.

 

Gemperle Enterprises and the Philosophy of Giving Back to the Community

Gemperle Enterprises and the Philosophy of Giving Back to the Community

California’s Gemperle Enterprises continues to play an important role in the Central Valley of California and how they give back to the community. The Gemperle Family continues the philosophy of selfless giving started in the early days of Gemperle Enterprises with the late Annemarie and Ernie Gemperle.

Often, too much of the state tax dollars go to big urban area and large cities and sometimes the small farming communities are forgotten. The Central Valley in California  operates suffers one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Gemperle Enterprises offers high quality job security, living wages, and benefits to employees. Profit sharing opportunities are offered to full time employees.

Gemperle Enterprises Egg Donations
A large portion of Gemperle Enterprises community support is through egg donations. Over 500,000 eggs each year are donated through free lunch programs, donations to food banks , Christmas Baskets and donations to other service organization. The company wants to ensure that those in need have healthy eggs included in their family diets.

Charity groups and community organizations the Gemperle Family and Gemperle Enterprises  Supports
• The United Samaritans Foundation – Egg donations for food baskets and lunch programs
• California State University Stanislaus – College scholarship opportunities for students
• Carnegie Arts Center – supporting the local art scene
• Turlock Community Theatre – supporting the local cultural scene
• Turlock Regional Sports Complex at Gemperle Fields – ensuring that the local community has a place for outdoors sports
• Greater Yosemite Council Boy Scouts of America – creating leaders to make the Central Valley a vibrant community
• Diocese of Stockton – Supporting charity work
• Turlock Chamber of Commerce – supporting the economic community for a strong local economy

Annemarie and Ernie Gemperle, were always a philanthropic force within the community.  Their children now follow in their philanthropic footsteps continuing the legacy of their parents.