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Feeding the Soul: The Sisters of Mercy Volunteers of Loaves & Fishes

For over four decades, the Sisters of Mercy have been a steadfast presence at Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, embodying the spirit of compassion, resilience, and service—qualities that shine especially bright as we celebrate Women's History Month. The Sisters of Mercy has long been a Catholic ministry dedicated to education, healthcare, and social justice, serving the most vulnerable in communities around ...
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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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Gimme Shelter

March 27, 2017 |

 

 

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Wally's 74th birthday heralds a reunion

March 21, 2017 |

On March 21st, 2017, Wally Stoves, a regular at Friendship Park, turned 74 years old. His former coworkers, Andy Smillick and Bob Taylor came to…

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Stark Contrast – Which city is better served by its columnist?

March 8, 2017 |

I am so saddened by the lack of compassion in Marcos Breton’s Sunday column: The price downtown Sacramento is paying for Mayor Steinberg’s homeless crusade Contrast…

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Photography and the Looking-Glass Self

February 14, 2017 |

Collectively, we know them as “the homeless.” Most of us never speak to them and avoid making eye contact. -Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento Bee The looking-glass self…

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Hope for Homeless in Sacramento?

February 7, 2017 |

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…

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Second Saturday Puppy Love

January 25, 2017 |

Puppy love. That’s what this story is about. Puppy love, the kind that I speak of, is pretty simple: it is the intense bonds that…

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Mustard Seed School

January 25, 2017 |

Each month, thousands of students throughout the Sacramento region experience homelessness. Mustard Seed School, a program of Loaves & Fishes, is a free private school…

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Old Friends

January 9, 2017 |

Yesterday, I saw Darrell for the first time in more than four years.  I have known Darrell for about 15 years.  He lives at 8th…

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