Help Stock our Thankful Hearts Food Store
Throughout the month of November, The Church Volunteer Network, in collaboration with The GreenHouse, will be collecting food donations for our new "Thankful Hearts Food Store." The Store will be open in our community on Saturday, November 20 from 1:00-4:00 and will offer our neighbors an opportunity to select the food items they need and want to make a special Thanksgiving meal for their families.
Each family that comes to shop in the Thankful Hearts Store will contribute $5 towards their food basket. All of the money raised will be sent to a charity that they care about. So, they will not only be receiving with thankful hearts, but giving as well!
You can help with this Thanksgiving project in one of two ways:
1. Donate food and bring it to The GreenHouse between now and November 19th. We are specifically collecting the following items, but will also accept any other non-perishable items.
Frozen Turkeys (or gift card to buy a turkey)
Bagged Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Canned Green Beans
Canned Corn
Stuffing Mix
Gravy Packets
Butter
Canned Chicken Broth
Rolls
Pumpkin and Apple Pies
Fruit Punch Mix
Tortillas
Rice
Beans
Other non-perishable food items
2. Volunteer on Saturday, November 20 to help set-up and/or manage the Store. Set-up will begin at 11:00; Clean-up will end at 5:00.
To find out more information about donating food or volunteering on the 20th, please contact Sade Williams at sade@thegreenhousecenter.org. Food donations can be dropped off at The GreenHouse (inside the River Garden Estates apartment complex: 2201 Northview Dr. 95833) Monday through Friday 10-5:30.
10th Annual Harvest Carnival Draws Crowd and Smiles
THANK YOU to everyone who braved the rain to come out and celebrate our 10th Annual Harvest Carnival at Ninos Park. The weather didn't dampen spirits or attendance as families still came out in droves to enjoy this special day with their neighbors. Everyone had a terrific time carving pumpkins, getting their faces painted, winning cupcakes from the cupcake walk, playing carnival games, making crafts, listening to the incredible sounds of Hans Eberbach, and watching the vibrant costumes of Miktlantekuhtli.
A very special thank you to all of our event sponsors as well as to all of our volunteers, especially those from Sanctuary Covenant Church and Bridge of Life Church. We appreciate you!
Presenting Sponsor: Councilmember Ray Tretheway
Station Sponsors: River City Bank, Sacramento Mutual Housing Association
In-Kind Sponsors: What's McCracken Design, Hans Eberbach, Miktlantekuhtli, J-Dogs Hotdogs, Looking Glass Photography, AliveMedia, Malcom Butler from Better Images Barber Shop, FoodsCo, 7 Eleven on Northgate, and Baskin Robbins on Northgate.
The GreenHouse Recognized as a Pillar of Promise
On October 14, The GreenHouse was recognized with a Pillar of Promise Award by e:merge - a coalition of community leaders from education, government, philanthropy, business and the nonprofit sector working together to ensure that all youth enter adulthood ready to lead healthy lives. The GreenHouse was one of 12 agencies and/or individuals who were given a Pillar of Promise Award for demonstrating exemplary service towards supporting youth, and ultimately, the goals of e:merge and the America's Promise Alliance.
Study Buddies Needed for After-School Programs
We are seeking a few more caring adults who can volunteer two hours per week in our after-school programs. Volunteer Study Buddies assist students with homework, help them improve reading and math skills, and form a mentoring relationship with them. To find out more about how you can make a significant impact on the life of a young person (while having a whole lot of fun!), please contact Sade Williams at sade@thegreenhousecenter.org.
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