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Finding Sanctuary and Strength: The Transformative Power of Sr. Nora’s Place of Sacramento Loaves & Fishes

For women who have endured chronic homelessness and mental illness, survival often takes precedence over everything else, even over healing and the simple joys of life. Sr. Nora’s Place at Sacramento Loaves & Fishes offers more than just shelter; it provides a rare sanctuary where women can begin to move beyond survival mode and into healing, community, and hope. The ...
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Friendship Park's Peace Day Celebration

September 25, 2017 |

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…

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The Kindness Cantina

September 15, 2017 |

The 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,…

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The Friendship Park Kiosk as experienced by a former newspaper editor

September 13, 2017 |

Randy Rodda who volunteers in the Friendship Park kiosk and the dining room shares what it is like to work in Friendship Park, where many…

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"I simply like being in the park"

September 5, 2017 |

Say “Hello” to Shon! When Shon first came to Loaves & Fishes, he was simply looking to get a TB test. Instead, he left with…

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731 K Street

August 17, 2017 |

Our volunteer photographer, Gale Filter, reflects on the history of homelessness along K St.  The door above has memories for me. I see it nearly…

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Sowing Seeds

August 11, 2017 |

Joquel Hunt is a writer, mother and author of this blog post. She trusts Mustard Seed to take good care of her son and daughter…

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The struggle to find a public bathroom

August 3, 2017 |

Each day, guests at Loaves & Fishes must walk miles to access public restroom — and sometimes are forced to surrender to nature’s call outdoors.…

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The Decisive Moment

July 12, 2017 |

The “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…

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Reba: a survivor, chocked-full of motherly wisdom

June 21, 2017 |

Many Maryhouse guests go to Reba when they are in need of someone to talk to. “They call me Mama Reba,” Reba said. “They come…

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Fathers are homeless too

June 14, 2017 |

In 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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