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Finding Sanctuary and Strength: The Transformative Power of Sr. Nora’s Place of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes
The only true guardian of peace lies within: a sense of concern and responsibility for your own future and an altruistic concern for the well-being…
Read MoreThe Kindness Cantina In the emergency room of Dignity Health’s Methodist Hospital, in South Sacramento, ordinary snacks serve a noble cause. Caz Sliwa, a registered nurse,…
Read MoreRandy Rodda who volunteers in the Friendship Park kiosk and the dining room shares what it is like to work in Friendship Park, where many…
Read MoreSay “Hello” to Shon! When Shon first came to Loaves & Fishes, he was simply looking to get a TB test. Instead, he left with…
Read MoreOur volunteer photographer, Gale Filter, reflects on the history of homelessness along K St. The door above has memories for me. I see it nearly…
Read MoreJoquel Hunt is a writer, mother and author of this blog post. She trusts Mustard Seed to take good care of her son and daughter…
Read MoreEach day, guests at Loaves & Fishes must walk miles to access public restroom — and sometimes are forced to surrender to nature’s call outdoors.…
Read MoreThe “decisive moment” is a concept introduced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, the father of street photography. As Cartier-Bresson explains it the decisive moment “is the simultaneous…
Read MoreMany Maryhouse guests go to Reba when they are in need of someone to talk to. “They call me Mama Reba,” Reba said. “They come…
Read MoreIn honor of Father’s Day, Loaves & Fishes celebrated its guests who are fathers. Gail Filter, Doug Winter and Theodore Goodwin captured stunning pictures of…
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