PG&E is the latest to support HOPE Family Shelters’ Adopt-A-Room Program.

On Wednesday, Cecily Ballungay, who is the CEO for HOPE Family Shelters, recognized PG&E’s donation to adopt one of the seven apartments in the historic building located at 528 W. Yosemite Ave. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony following the monthly Manteca Chamber of Commerce morning coffee mixer.

With it featured the likes of elected leaders, first responders, City of Manteca staff, and the business community, to name a few.

The PG&E / Stockton Division donation was made possible by the Better Together Giving Program. Ballungay thanked PG&E and its representative Eric Alvarez for their efforts.

“Due to Eric’s care for our, we received a $5,000 grant to help with our work in our community that we do together,” Ballungay said.

The Adopt-A-Room Program will help in restocking items such as towels, toiletries, etc. for families moving in to HOPE Family Shelters, which is planning to expand to a 4,500 square foot, two-story complex with six additional apartment units. Included will be two room to conduct various programs aimed to give families the skills to get back on their feet.

The new building on West Yosemite Avenue, architecturally, will mimic that of the renovated seven-room building which dates back to 1923.

The Adopt-A-Room Program is open to churches, businesses, service organizations, and others seeking to serve as sponsors.

Ballungay said those sponsors can make a donation or go the do-it-yourself route by providing any work along with restocking of items, as needed.

For more information, log on to www.hopefamilyshelters.org.