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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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"I like helping the Green Hats"

November 19, 2016 |

 

 

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Guests Creating Smiles at Friendship Park

November 17, 2016 |

Jessica and Felipe have been coming to Loaves and Fishes Friendship Park for quite some time. “I’ve been coming to Friendship Park since I was…

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Loaves & Fishes Celebrates Veterans

November 14, 2016 |

On November 11th, 2016, Loaves & Fishes held a ceremony to honor our guests, staff, and volunteers who served in the United States military.

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Día de los Muertos 2016- A Photo Essay

November 4, 2016 |

Since 2001, Loaves & Fishes has celebrated Dia de los Muertos by reading the names of members of the Sacramento homeless community who have passed…

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Little Caesars Pizza Day

October 28, 2016 |

Little Caesars Love Kitchen rolled onto North C Street this past week to serve hot pizza to over 500 homeless guests in our dining room.…

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"It's a nice thing to do."

October 20, 2016 |

  What is the Loaves & Fishes Foot Clinic? “The foot clinic is an event that happens once a month at Loaves & Fishes. Volunteers…

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Children sleeping outside: we need shelter.

October 15, 2016 |

Call your supervisors today. Tell them that no child should sleep outside. District 1: Phil Serna: (916) 874-5485 District 2: Patrick Kennedy: (916) 874-5481 District 3: Susan…

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See Maryhouse First Hand – Watch the video

October 3, 2016 |

Homeless women, children, and families find respite during the day at our Maryhouse program. With your help we can provide a safe and welcoming place…

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"Look, he's trying to feed the baby."

September 27, 2016 |

The moment that I walk into Maryhouse, I can tell that it’s been a lively morning. Not that it I’m surprised; there is never a…

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"I had been driving trucks for years…"

September 26, 2016 |

“I started smoking cigarettes when I was eight. I was the fourth of six kids, and my older brother and his friends loved daring me…

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