Posts Tagged ‘September 2017’
Friendship Park's Peace Day Celebration
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 of others. Dalai Lama World Peace Day-September 21, 2017. I am at Loaves & Fishes to photograph the dedication of Friendship Park’s new Peace Pole. Peace Poles are recognized throughout…
Read MoreThe Kindness Cantina
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, operates Kindness Cantina, which provides hospital staff with soda, coffee, chips and the opportunity to give back to their homeless neighbors for just a dollar. He has volunteered at Loaves…
Read MoreThe Friendship Park Kiosk as experienced by a former newspaper editor
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 who are experiencing homelessness find comfort, community and a safe place to rest their eyes. Loaves & Fishes staffers and volunteers put on their game face — humility, empathy and…
Read More"I simply like being in the park"
Say “Hello” to Shon! When Shon first came to Loaves & Fishes, he was simply looking to get a TB test. Instead, he left with a TB test, two sleeping bags, and a newfound community. Shon’s first experience with Loaves & Fishes caused him to feel safe, secure, and loved by the staff, the volunteers,…
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