Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee

Sacramento Homeless Organizing Committee Homeless civil and human rights, Homeward Street Journal and vendor program, leadership development,
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SHOC works on civil and human rights for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. We publish Homeward Street Journal, a bi-monthly street newspaper, and have a vendor program where homeless and nearly homeless vendors can sell the paper for $1 each and retain all their proceeds. Archives of past issues http://homeward.wikispaces.com
SHOC is directed by homeless and formerly homeless members who decide what direction and projects we will work on.

11/23/2024
11/19/2024

From : With the National Weather Service forecasting cold temperatures and ongoing rain, the City of Sacramento will activate weather-respite operations at its Outreach and Engagement Center and the North 5th Street Navigation Center.

The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will operate from 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 to 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Walk-ups will be accepted, with the OEC able to accommodate up to 50 guests as part of its weather-respite activation. The center has storage available for personal belongings if needed and will accept pets.

The North 5th Street Navigation Center (700 North Fifth St.) will be open daily 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Tuesday, Nov. 19 through Monday, Nov. 25. The navigation center can accommodate up to 20 adults but does not allow pets. To maintain accessibility and ensure smooth operations, visitors are encouraged not to gather or linger in front of the shelter.

During this time, libraries and community centers will also be available during their normal hours of operation, and people can also use these buildings as weather-respite locations.

Weather respite at the OEC and the North 5th Street Navigation Center is available to all community members. If you need assistance in accessing weather respite, please call 311 and make a self-referral to be connected to an outreach worker.

11/17/2024

The Invisible Homeless is a short documentary written and directed by Nick Anderson of Bright Coast Productions and Ian Lee of Jolie Media. The film explores...

11/06/2024

Younger voters made up a larger share of the electorate and non-white voters shifted slightly toward Trump.

10/22/2024
10/08/2024

Later this month, we have another VCF Community Health Clinic - FREE to the public! Come out to 1422 C St. to receive a variety of health services for you and your pet!

10/03/2024

Due to the continuing high temperatures, the City is extending cooling center operations at the Outreach and Engagement Center.

The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) will remain open through 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Read more: https://wp.me/p3ZwPQ-8Bf

10/02/2024

Vote early! Vote by mail.

10/01/2024

Due to unseasonably high temperatures for this time of year, regional cooling centers will open beginning Tuesday, October 1st through Thursday, October 3rd. Staff will continue monitoring the weather and any extensions will be made as necessary.

All community members are welcome. Pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier at all times. The Cooling locations will operate at the following locations, dates, and hours. All cooling center information can be found at 211sacramento.org or by calling 2-1-1.

Read more https://www.saccounty.gov/news/latest-news/Pages/Cooling-Centers-Activated-Across-County.aspx

09/26/2024

We'll be off campus listening & learning on Wednesday, October 2nd.

The Dining Room will be here to serve lunch as usual!

09/17/2024

The third annual Solidarity Summit on Homelessness highlighted the ties between affordable health care and rental housing, harm reduction versus punishment and the needs of the Black unhoused community.

09/15/2024
09/12/2024
Thank you CLAP Community Lead Advocacy Program!
09/12/2024

Thank you CLAP Community Lead Advocacy Program!

09/11/2024

Sacramento Area Bike Advocates (SABA) is back this Sunday from 9am - 12pm for their free bike repair service. Please bring your bike(s) for repair by 11:30am to ensure it can be serviced.

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SHOC works on civil and human rights for those experiencing homelessness and poverty. We publish Homeward Street Journal, a bi-monthly street newspaper, and have a vendor program where homeless and nearly homeless vendors can sell the paper for $1 each and retain all their proceeds. Archives of past issues http://sacshoc.org/homeward SHOC is directed by homeless and formerly homeless members who decide what direction and projects we will work on.