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Answering the Call: Serving with Heart and Hope

Volunteers make a difference at Sacramento Loaves & Fishes. For over two decades, Lynn has been a warm presence in this space, faithfully showing up every Thursday to serve those who need it most. She began her volunteer journey in Sonoma County in the late ’90s, knowing her heart belonged with helping people without a place to call home. Her ...
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Harnessing Hope

September 14, 2016 |

  “Okay ladies! Here we go, it’s that time.” “Ohhhhh maaaaaaaan! Again? Alright, alright.” Ladies who’ve made themselves at home on benches throughout our back…

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Maryhouse Welcomes, Kaylee!

September 14, 2016 |

I received the warmest welcome on my first day at Maryhouseand Loaves & Fishes. The entire tour of the campus (more like a university) took…

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"mail check please"

September 12, 2016 |

  On most days at Maryhouse, my daily tasks consist of your usual front desk activities – answering phone calls, welcoming and informing new guests…

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BINGO glimmers

September 9, 2016 |

“Biiiiiiiingo! Ladies, I am here for BINGOOOOO!” Rosemary, our dedicated volunteer, glides through the lobby singing that it’s time for the weekly BINGO game. Today,…

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Sometimes, even the most difficult moments in this work call for a good laugh

September 9, 2016 |

I heard our front door swing open and I heard her voice before I even saw who it was. I smiled and said aloud to…

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She maintains beauty.

September 7, 2016 |

She can often be found darting from one end of campus to another, carrying a pot of dirt or a sickly flower that needs a…

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"Hey now, it's always good to be seen!"

September 6, 2016 |

  “Good morning, how are you?” “I’m blessed. Very blessed.” More often than not this is the response from our women as they enter our…

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"I've never walked so fast, I'm so glad you're still here."

September 4, 2016 |

I opened the door, after hours, frustrated that someone was pounding feverishly. She was panting and sweating. She was out of breath as she was…

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"Why won't she give me her baby?"

September 2, 2016 |

  My walk past the water cooler in the Maryhouse lobby happens often as the door right next to the cooler leads me to the…

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"I'm here! Thank you!"

September 2, 2016 |

Today was my first day as Director at Maryhouse. I woke up feeling the same as any other day, tired because I dislike mornings and fiercely…

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