All posts by Anne Anderson

Stand Against Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Be a part of the solution

Take a stand against Domestic Violence!

Join the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center and men in our community for a rally in solidarity with victims of domestic violence 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 • 12pm
Memorial Auditorium
1515 J St. Sacramento, CA

(Speaking starts at 12pm • Photo at 12:15pm)

Show support for your community
Please RSVP to David Cropp at croppd@hopethriveshere.org or (916) 875-1031


About the 100 Men Campaign

The 100 Men Campaign invites men and women in the Sacramento community to stand with the Family Justice Center to break the cycle of violence. Through greater awareness of this issue and by advocating for violence prevention at the community level, men from all walks of life are becoming part of the solution in ending what has become one of the most significant social issues in our community

Free Lunch at the Library

Lunch at the Library provides free, healthy meals to kids when school is out. Starting June 14 through August 5, meals will be distributed at 13 library locations Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Meals are offered for youth 18 and under who are physically present and lunch must be consumed on site. No registration required, drop ins welcome.

  • Eligibility documentation is not required
  • Provided for free to all children 18 years and younger
  • Look for signage at the library or meeting room entrance 

Meal Locations
Meal sites are available at 13 library locations:
Arcade
Carmichael
Colonial Heights
Del Paso Heights
 Elk Grove
Fair Oaks
 Martin Luther King, Jr
North Highlands – Antelope
North Sacramento – Hagginwood
Rio Linda
Southgate
Sylvan Oaks
Valley Hi – North Laguna

USDA Meal Finder
Find a summer site in your community with our Summer Meal Site Finder mapping tool. You can also text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.

California State Library logo
This project was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.


Lunch at the Library is provided in partnership with Elk Grove Unified School District and Natomas Unified School District.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

A Job Well Done

On Wednesday, June 8, at a reception held the McClellan Air Museum the following organizations, along with approximately 60 other non-profits and government agencies, received Most Valuable Partner recognition for 2021-22 from the San Juan Unified School District Family and Community Engagement Department:

Arden Arcade HART
Carmichael HART
Citrus Heights HART
Fulton El Camino Parks and Recreation District
Higher Heights Community Church
International Rescue Committee
River City Food Bank
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
Sacramento Kindness  Campaign
World Relief

For more information and a link to a video of the event:
San Juan Unified holds Most Valued Partner reception

Cooling Centers Available Today

COOLING CENTERS
The Dept of Human Assistance is keeping two service center locations (listed below) open after business hours today to provide relief from the heat.  All welcome!
Service Centers remaining open until 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25


Faith Based Organization Cooling Center Activation

TODAY:  Wednesday, May 25, 2022
OPERATING TIMES:  11am – 7pm
LOCATION:  Capitol City Seventh Day Adventist Church
6701 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
CONTACT:  Carol Herbert.   Peachable265@aol.com

No Pets

Please refer to the 2-1-1 Map https://www.211sacramento.org/211/severe-weather-spaces/
This site reflects the active severe weather spaces available for the day

https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Severe-Weather-Sheltering-Tips-for-Staying-Cool.aspx
Stay informed on Sacramento County Facebook and Twitter accounts

Please take precautionary steps to keep yourself, your family, your neighbors and your pets cool.  Remember to check on seniors and those with mobility issues.   Keep as cool and hydrated as possible; drink plenty of water, avoid spending time outside, especially during the hottest part of the day, and limit outside activities as much as possible.  

See the attached forecast for-upcoming cooler temperatures.   Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!