Week 7 and Beyond: Sacramento Children's Home

I am, now, 7 weeks into a year commitment of volunteering. 

This weekend, I will be helping out at the "Down by the Sea" Crab Feed, benefiting the Sacramento Children's Home.  This is the 14th year for this event.  It will take place at the Folsom Community Center.  I am looking forward to the opportunity to help out this much needed charity. 

"The Sacramento Children's Home is committed to helping build strong families; to opening doors to the future; to maximizing potential; and ending the cycle of child abuse. The Sacramento Children's Home provides care to the most vulnerable children and families in the Sacramento community. Established in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home has always been deeply committed to the care of children and families. Our community-based, residential and educational programs address the issues of children, newborn to 21, and range from prevention of child abuse and parenting education, to acute trauma treatment."

I have some other really exiting projects on the horizon, as well:

I have been selected as the volunteer coordinator for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Annual "Out of the Darkness Walk". 

I have also been coordinating volunteers for the Birthday Magic program, through the Volunteer Center of Sacramento.  "The Birthday MAGIC Program provides birthday parties for children currently living in the Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center’s (SAEHC) Family Shelter, a local homeless shelter."  I have successfully booked volunters for 2 upcoming birthday celebrations!  What a rewarding and much needed program.  Everybody deserves their own special day, despite life's unfortunate circumstances.  

If you are interested in any upcoming volunteer opportunities, please email me at ashornml@gmail.com.