The largest regional food bank in Sacramento. This organization has been serving the community…read moresince 1976 and will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary: check out my photos for the QR code and anniversary details! I came here to volunteer, and to my surprise, there were even younger kids participating. I learned that the minimum volunteer age is 10 years old. Some students were volunteering for school service hours, while others came through different companies and organizations. We joined the second shift from 1pm-4pm. The session started shortly after 1pm with a briefing and task assignments from the group leader. All tasks were explained clearly. The leaders checked on us throughout the shift to make sure we were doing okay and to see if anyone had concerns. Halfway through the shift, we had a 15-minute break, and one of the leaders brought ice cream to celebrate a volunteer's birthday and shared it with everyone. I thought it was a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday while helping a good cause. We actually finished around 3:30pm, and our shift completed: - 5,451 lbs of food packed - 474 boxes prepared for the "No Student Goes Hungry" program supporting students from elementary school through college in Sacramento County. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating, and the facility was clean and organized. Restroom: clean, bright, and decent. If you are interested in volunteering, check out their website and register in advance.

Although not fun, there is one huge benefit to moving...being able to sort through a bunch of…read moremisplaced and forgotten stuff. Within all of this stuff, was a bunch of new and lightly used clothing. In the past I have donated clothing to my local Goodwill Express. However, I did some reflection and realized that all of the clothing that I donated was being sold for profit. Going forward, my intention was to donate to an organization that receives the donation(s) and distributes them to underprivileged individuals/families free of charge. Some research led me to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Upon calling to verify their hours (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10am-1pm and Wednesday, 4pm-7pm), I gathered all of the clothing and hit the road on a mission to make a difference. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a Sacramento Food Bank employee who eagerly began to load my clothing donations onto a cart. Since a lot of the clothing consisted of dress pants and dress slacks, he proceeded to inform me about a program called "Job Smart Clothing." Job Smart Clothing is a program within Sacramento Food Bank that provides career appropriate apparel for underprivileged individuals interviewing for employment or currently employed. How cool is that? I'm not a representative for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. However, I will say that they provide an awesome service to the community, and that a little donation goes a long way (individuals who benefit from their services often leave with 15-20 pieces of clothing per visit). Before you throw away that piece of clothing that you think is out of style or doesn't quite hug your curves the way that they used to, think about donating it to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services!

What a great gem in the heart of Rocklin. Not only are the gifts unique, prices are reasonable and…read morethe CUSTOMER SERVICE is outstanding. All while helping others. This was my first visit but will not be my last.

We go to the Deer Creek pumpkin patch every year (some years more than one)! This year was a…read morelittle disappointing. We went on a Saturday so we could get face painting, fun balloons, petting animals and Snowie King! However......we found out after waiting around that the face painting wasn't coming, the petting animals never showed and Snowie King wasn't open. Big bummer! My little was sad....but we did get a fun balloon! They do have a large variety of pumpkins. All sizes and colors go pick from! And lots of photo ops.

Took my daughter to ReCreate because she loves doing crafts. We heard they have a crafting studio…read moreso we went there with that intent. Inside is a plethora of crafting supplies. It's like a thrift store for crafts. Most items are used and in good condition. We saw all kinds of yarn, wood, stamps, sewing supplies, and even birthday and Christmas items. Everything has is in it's own section but does take some time to look around, if you want something specific. As for the crafting area, it cost about $8 for 1 hour of crafting. They had tons of recycled items available for crafting. It did take us a bit to look around and decide on something to create. But once we did, we found lots of things to use. They did have glue guns to use but I didn't see paints, or sharp things for cutting. They also offer birthday parties in their crafting area. ReCreate is a crafters dream but an organizers fever dream. It can be a little hard to look but it's best to just take your time and enjoy the walk around.

What a cute concept! We need more of these everywhere for kids and adults who have big imagination…read more The cardboard mountain at the entrance is a must see! This place shows you how to use your bits, beads and bobbins!

My mom and I like to go thrifting every week and have been checking out all the different thrift…read morestores. We had gone to Compassion Planet back in November and were thrown off. The entire place was Christmas merchandise except for the back room which had cooking stuff in it. This is the room I found a beautiful collectible cookbook set for $25 and it now rests in my kitchen on display. All the other products we saw seemed to be fairly affordable and cheap, only problem is that my mom and I really don't go thrifting to find Christmas stuff. There were no clothes, furniture, tech, shoes, art, or fun trinkets and weird stuff. We were in and out very quickly. We will be back in the future to see what the store is normally like, as we assume it was only like that due to being right before Christmas. Staff was friendly, building was clean, and they managed to fit a decent amount of stuff inside. It doesn't seem like a place I would drive half an hour to, but if this is your local thrift then it seems nice. Definitely will be back soon to see what it's like outside of the holidays.

This thrift store has heart. It was my first trip there, and I noticed that fellow shoppers who had…read morebeen there before are huge fans of the store and were quite vocal about their appreciation. ThereThere were many volunteers on the floor, almost too many! Staff were pleasant and the shop was well curated. It's one of the few thrift shops I've been to where they have no clothes for sale. But, they make up for it with a great selection of home goods and they had an abundance of holiday items for sale. I found their prices to be extremely reasonable and they offer discount tags to reduce the prices even further for some items. Parking was pretty easy and I scored a small artificial tree with lights at a good price.

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

My family and I have consulted with Dave regarding school based and early intervention services. He…read morehas always had factual, supporting and helpful information to assist in advocating for our child's best interests. I would and do refer Dave to anyone who needs help.

They have a great nonprofit directory on their website that helps people figure out where to…read morevolunteer their time. They also offer all kinds of grants and free workshops and seminars for local nonprofits. Plus, they're super nice people.

From the owner: Placer Community Foundation grows local giving to create sustainable and vibrant communities for…read morethe nearly 300,000 residents of Placer County. Whether you want to support a specific cause, create your own charitable fund, establish a scholarship, apply for a grant or learn about local giving, we can help.

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I had high hopes, having heard so many people talk about this place. As such I was expecting to be…read moredisappointed as usual. I was not disappointed in the least. First the place is quiet, clean, and every one I met was super nice. Second they don't make you feel like some other not for profits, you know like they are doing you a favor so you better be happy with what ever you get... No, not here. I actuality genuinely felt like these wanted to help people. A great feeling. The resources here are impressive. I couldn't believe that they cost little to no money out of pocket. Of course the over draw back with anything of this type is the amount of people in need and the a ability to support that need. So for some services, very few I have to add, there is a waiting list. Lighthouse is a great great place. A place that has filled me with hope and ambition.

My mom and I love thrifting and try to go once a week together. I used to go the SPCA thrift down…read morein Sacramento when it was still open, and so I was pleasantly surprised I only just now found out there was one up in Roseville! It's not as big as the other one was which was disappointing, but oh well. It's a small thrift store that had a lot of various pieces here. A small book section, clothes, a few pieces of furniture, etc etc. The best part is that the sales go towards the SPCA, so you can feel good about helping animals while finding something for cheap. They even had a back room with some pet furniture too! Prices were pretty cheap too! There were some things that were being charged more than what they're worth, but that's always the case at a second hand store. The majority was a great deal which is what matters the most. Staff was friendly and made up entirely of volunteers. They were happy to talk to us whenever we had questions about an item, but otherwise were pretty hands off in terms of letting us shop, which I appreciated. It's not the best thrift store I've ever been to, but it's far from the worst too. Check them out if you've got time, it's easy to get in and out of quickly too.

Really disappointed. Purchased a sealed headphones for my son for the computer. Purchased for $20…read morebecause it was in the box. Opened it and it was literally trash. Worn out head band. The thing is literally being held together by electrical tape. If this is how you all resell over there it's frikken pathetic and you should all be ashamed.

The process you have implemented of making appts to adopt and animal is not efficient and it is sad…read morebecause some people don't have the flexibility of making appts. No wonder we have such an influx of pets that don't get adopted. My son and his wife lost their kitty and they went there just to visit and give some kitties some attention to help get over their grief. You have to have an appt to give these poor animals attention? This is the most ridiculous and sad thing I've ever heard. It is cruel. Also why would I make an appt to see only one pet when I may not be compatible with that pet. I Would want to see several until I find one that is compatible.

Need I say all the animals here are on medication to keep them sweet, calm, nice, and for you to…read morethink they are just 'sleepy'. Many adopters can vouch that when they take their adoptee home, their new animal comes off of the medications and starts to become crazy etc. This was not the same dog you met at the shelter, right? Because they are all overloaded on medication. This is supposed to be nonprofit, but they adopt their animals out on insane prices. $500 for an adult dog, crazy much? You have to make an appointment to even be able to see a dog, if slots are booked out for the day Goodluck getting that dog you came so early for. Facility is really clean and maintained. Dogs are always sleepy due to the insane number of medications they are given, so the facility is fairly quiet. They seem to have a low number of euthanasia, which is another great thing. The new building they built has made the parking lot to only have about 10 spots. Now you have to find street parking. Sometimes people just want to come look at dogs too, front staff are very adamant about why you are there for.

I contacted Paul regarding an accident where I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle…read more Paul answered all my questions and took on my case. From then on he was professional, very knowledgeable and kept me in the loop with timely updates. After only a few months I received a settlement that I am very satisfied with! Very pleased and would not hesitate to enlist Paul's service in the future.

We recently worked with Paul, after being hit by a drunk driver. His honesty, integrity, and…read moreexperience were evident from the beginning. His communication was consistent and so helpful. He is compassionate while working diligently to get a fair settlement. We couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent us! I would recommend Paul to anyone without hesitation!