Posts Tagged ‘November 2016’
Giving Tuesday Success!
Success! Thanks to everyone who donated yesterday on Giving Tuesday we were able to almost double our goal and raise $19,087 in just 24 hours! That’s enough to provide the resources for 5,062 hot nutritious meals for homeless men, women, and children. I can’t thank you enough, whether you donate, volunteer, or offer up prayers…
Read MoreGivingTuesday Live AMA with Sister Libby
Sister Libby and I did a live AMA this morning straight from the Loaves & Fishes Dining Room. Give it a watch and learn what Sister Libby’s favorite hobby is. Then head over to our GivingTuesday page and make a donation. If you give on Facebook before midnight your donation will be matched by Facebook.…
Read MoreBe A Hunger Hero – Giving Tuesday
Imagine, not having a kitchen to cook dinner for your child, a refrigerator to store a glass of milk, or even a cupboard to keep a snack. Living without a home is a struggle – a struggle to stay warm, a struggle to stay safe, and a struggle just to survive. On Thanksgiving we gave…
Read More5 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
In the season of giving, what can you do to help those experiencing homelessness in Sacramento? Below are 5 simple ways that you can make a difference in the life of a homeless man, woman, or child. 1. Stop and say hello o Have a conversation. Show someone that you care. Ask how the…
Read MoreAn Interview With a Well Known Guest
Rick has been coming to Loaves and Fishes: Friendship Park for quite some time. He is a well known guest in the park and has made friends with not only the staff but, the volunteers as well. He is usually found in the library in the morning and in the park in the afternoon. He…
Read More"I like helping the Green Hats"
Guests Creating Smiles at Friendship Park
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 21 so that’s 1998, but it’s been off and on. Sometimes I’d have a home and then not…” said Jessica “Yeah, I’ve been coming since 2001 so that’s 15 years,”…
Read MoreLoaves & Fishes Celebrates Veterans
On November 11th, 2016, Loaves & Fishes held a ceremony to honor our guests, staff, and volunteers who served in the United States military.
Read MoreDía de los Muertos 2016- A Photo Essay
Since 2001, Loaves & Fishes has celebrated Dia de los Muertos by reading the names of members of the Sacramento homeless community who have passed on. This year nearly 700 names were read by L&F guests, staff members and volunteers at the Memorial Wall at Friendship Park. Images from the memorable event were captured by…
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