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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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Jerry Ryle, Dining Room and Jail Visitation Volunteer

June 13, 2017 |

At over six feet tall, Jerry Ryle’s deep voice has a slight Irish lilt. Now, a retired priest, he grew up in the Land Park…

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A meditation on Friendship Park from the Sacramento County Jail

June 6, 2017 |

Robert, a guest at Loaves & Fishes, has been in the Sacramento County Jail for the past year and two months. He is a poet…

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Maryhouse's Mother's Day Celebration

May 30, 2017 |

On May 20th. Maryhouse celebrated mother’s day. The hospitality shelter’s Mother’s Day brunch was hosted by the National Charity League, a national philanthropic organization which…

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Friendship Park Breakfast Recipe

May 23, 2017 |

Each weekday at 7:00 am, coffee is served to the about 300 guests in Friendship Park. Everyday, Friendship park powers through 60 gallons of Folgers…

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Samuel's Story

May 17, 2017 |

Samuel Cunningham, a current guest at Loaves and Fishes, has been homeless for the past six months. He moved to Sacramento from Nebraska after he…

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A volunteer's Rhine River cruise inspires portraits of Europe's homeless

May 12, 2017 |

Gale is Loaves & Fishes consummate photographer. He takes pictures of our guests and people experiencing homelessness throughout Sacramento. His photographs ask that we not…

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Corey & Jackie

May 3, 2017 |

Corey is devoted to his Jack Russell terrier named Jackie. “She’s my baby. I got her a year and a half ago. I kept calling…

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Peggy's new smile changed her life

April 25, 2017 |

Peggy Sewell’s transformation started with a cosmetic change — through Obamacare, she was able to refurbish her smile, damaged by years of meth use. For…

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Samuel's new home inspires hope

April 18, 2017 |

Samuel Sneed, a Friendship Park guest, just moved into a six bedroom apartment on March 21 in North Sacramento which he shares with roommates. The…

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Donald Lewis: Bike renovator, handyman and Loaves & Fishes volunteer

March 30, 2017 |

Donald Lewis delights in bringing new life to objects that are in disrepair. He volunteers at Friendship Park on Wednesday and Friday, the Loaves &…

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