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SHOC wants to thank the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People for their funding and hands-on partnership this past year! They have helped us a great deal to become a stronger organization and to help us protect the rights … Continue reading →

ROOT SHOCK: WHY SO MANY AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN ARE UNHOUSED By Cathleen Williams, with thanks to Donta Williams and Curtis Freeman First of a Series on the “Whys” and “Wherefores” of the Houseless Population from Homeward Street Journal 25-3 According … Continue reading →

The SHOC office will be closed Monday, May 31. Holiday. Very Hot forecast. The office will reopen for Mondays on June 7, hoping to open more days when possible. We are mainly opened Mondays for the Distributor Program so distributors … Continue reading →

Big Day of Giving is May 6, a 24 hour extreme community giving event! Your can donate now until the end of day on May 6. Please donate to SHOC and/or other organizations signed up for the campaign!

Safe Ground is the Way Forward Every day, many thousands of homeless men, women, children and families are surviving outdoors, struggling to make it on Sacramento County’s streets – no one knows the true number. But we do know that … Continue reading →

This evening’s workshop has been rescheduled to 6pm

Resources for Assisting Migrant Workers Those who come to this country to find work often have unmet needs, even though they are a vital part of our society. They contribute to the food supply, economy, and culture, but they don’t … Continue reading →