What does poverty look like in Santa Clara County, and how should we address it? Every two years, Sacred Heart Community Service answers these questions
What does poverty look like in Santa Clara County, and how should we address it?
North Bay Fires: How you can help and where you can donate
Northern California has been devastated by wild fires. The fires continue to destroy homes and buildings. Families and animals have been displaced as a result of the on going fires. Below is a list of places you can donate and where you can call to get information if you want to volunteer. Facebook Crisis Response Center: Crisis Response Center Crisis …
How you can help in the wake of Hurricane Irma
Here is a list of a few organizations that are on the ground helping those in need in the wake of Hurricane Irma as well as donation links.
Hurricane Harvey: Where you can donate
We put together a list of organizations that are actively helping with disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey if you are unsure of where to donate.
Pack a Back 2017
We partnered with Sacred Heart Community Service to help raise funds for the 2017 Pack a Back campaign. The goal is to supply 3,300 kids with new back packs and school supplies in grades K-12.
Hold on, but don’t hold still
Kristina Kuzmic took to Facebook to tell a story that nothing short of inspiring. If you need a little motivation to get you through the rest of the week I encourage you to read this post.
Anonymous woman picks up $400 dinner tab for crew who battled wildfire
COLTON, Calif. – A woman eating at the same California Denny’s as a group of firefighters who had been battling a wildfire decided to pick up the $400 tab to show her appreciation for them over the weekend. About 25 firefighters had just finished fighting a fire in the La Loma Hills area of Colton on Saturday [...]
100-Year-Old Resident Gives Back to the Community
Harold Hager was born on May 17, 1917. During his life, Harold served in the navy during World War II. Afterward, he spent the next 37 years working at Corning Glass Works. During the flood of '72, Harold helped deliver food to those in need. But for him there's one memory that sticks out. "My [...]
MLB Umpire helps save a woman from attempting suicide on Pittsburgh bridge
“No one wants to help me. Just let me go.” That’s what a woman who was prepared to jump off a bridge in Pittsburgh said to Major League Umpire John Trumpane.
Marshawn Lynch surprises Oakland kids with 2,000 free water-park tickets
Marshawn Lynch, one of the newest members of the Oakland Raiders, has been quick to ingratiate himself with the city's youth. On Wednesday evening, the five-time Pro Bowler and Oakland native announced his plan to give away 2,000 tickets to Raging Waters San Jose, the largest water park in the area. The giveaway will take place this [...]
