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Hope for Homeless in Sacramento?
At 6:00 pm on January 31st, 2017, the Sacramento City Council and County Board of Supervisors met in a joint meeting in downtown Sacramento. This was the first time that these two groups had come together in over 20 years; the issue that finally brought them together: homelessness. Over 400 concerned citizens attended the meeting, approximately 100…
Read MoreMustard Seed School
Each month, thousands of students throughout the Sacramento region experience homelessness. Mustard Seed School, a program of Loaves & Fishes, is a free private school for children ages 3-15 years-old who are currently homeless. Mustard Seed School provides a safe space for children while their parents access other services on the Loaves & Fishes campus.…
Read MoreFriendship Park Grand Opening
On January 6, 2017, at 10am, the new Friendship Park opens at Loaves & Fishes. Friendship Park is a state of the art park designed specifically for homeless people to feel welcome and safe. After years of planning, community feedback, and construction we’re ready to open a new Friendship Park especially designed for the much…
Read MoreChristmas Brunch at Maryhouse
Every Christmas season, Loaves & Fishes hosts activities to celebrate our guests, many of whom have nowhere to go for the holidays. We believe that everyone deserves to celebrate during this time, and do our best to help make the holiday season a bit brighter for our guests. With the help of generous individuals and…
Read MoreBreakfast in Friendship Park
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In Friendship Park at Loaves & Fishes, we strive to provide nutritious breakfasts to our homeless guests. However, Loaves & Fishes cannot do this alone. Thanks to many generous groups throughout Sacramento, the Loaves & Fishes Breakfast Program is able to serve hearty, healthy lunches to the…
Read MoreWelcome to Anneke's Haven
Anneke’s Haven, a program of Loaves & Fishes, is a daytime kennel for homeless pets. While their pets are in the kennel, guests can access important services such as a hot meal, a shower, and mental health services, knowing their pets are safe and well-fed. For many experiencing homelessness, pets are their only companions. They…
Read MoreLoaves & Fishes Celebrates Veterans
On November 11th, 2016, Loaves & Fishes held a ceremony to honor our guests, staff, and volunteers who served in the United States military.
Read MoreChildren sleeping outside: we need shelter.
Call your supervisors today. Tell them that no child should sleep outside. District 1: Phil Serna: (916) 874-5485 District 2: Patrick Kennedy: (916) 874-5481 District 3: Susan Peters: (916) 874-5471 District 4: Roberta MacGlashan: (916) 874-5491 District 5: Don Nottoli: (916) 874-5465 Mustard Seed School at Loaves & Fishes is an emergency school for homeless children ranging in age from…
Read More"Look, he's trying to feed the baby."
The moment that I walk into Maryhouse, I can tell that it’s been a lively morning. Not that it I’m surprised; there is never a dull morning at Maryhouse. Both lobbies– downstairs and upstairs–are full of women, some waiting for showers, some waiting to talk to a Maryhouse staff member, and others simply relaxing, enjoying a…
Read More"I had been driving trucks for years…"
“I started smoking cigarettes when I was eight. I was the fourth of six kids, and my older brother and his friends loved daring me to do stuff. ‘Take a drag, take a drink, take a puff.’ So I started real young. It’s really too bad… I’m in my 50’s now, and my heart can’t really…
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