Welcome to LPCA’s 12 Days of Charity!

Searching for a way to help others this holiday, even from home? The below charities are local or local divisions. Many of these charities do not receive federal funding and are really hurting this year. They only rely on local, city, county and state funding. They also ensure your donation will go directly to persons, or animals, in need around our Sacramento community.

Salvation Army Angel Tree  https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/brighten-the-holidays/

You can rescue Christmas by supporting the Angel Tree. Click on the link to learn how it works this year. You can order toys and other items directly online and our Sacramento Salvation Army will do the rest.

 

Sacramento Toys for Tots  https://sacramento-ca.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-donate.aspx

TOT is a top-rated Charity where 97% of donations go to providing toys, books and other gifts to less fortunate children. Less than 3% is spent on fundraising and overhead.

 

City of Refuge Sacramento  https://cityofrefugesac.com/

A locally-run non-profit designed to take in victims (children and adults) of sex trafficking and abuse without question.

 

ACC Senior Service  https://www.accsv.org/

The ACC provides support for senior citizens including rides, assisted living, meals on wheels, and companionship programs to name a few.

 

St. John’s Program for Real Change  https://saintjohnsprogram.org/

St. John’s programs support homeless mothers and their children via transitional housing, job training, mental health services, sobriety and other vital support.

 

Sacramento Salvation Army – Virtual Red Kettle   https://sacramento.salvationarmy.org/sacramento_metro/

You can still support the SVA by donating online this year. They provide Housing stability, workforce development, family services, and disaster services for all in need. One of their greatest needs this year is non-perishable food items. Visit the Sacramento site for more details

 

My Sisters House  http://www.my-sisters-house.org/

Serving Asian, Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. They offer culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven, job training and community services.

 

Wind Youth Services https://www.windyouth.org/

Supports homeless youth and those who have aged out of the foster care system. They provide warm meals, drop-in centers, peer support, laundry services, creative/therapeutic workshops and more.

 

West Sacramento VFW Post 8762 https://www.facebook.com/VFWPost8762/

The VFW 8762 is dedicated to helping veterans, their families and those who are still serving. They offer food, hot meals, companionship, support and much, much more. All donations go to veterans in need. This charity is a bit different, they have truly fallen on hard times. The VFW was looted twice this year. Their hot meal services are on “life support” right now. To contact for donations of items, money, or time, you can email directly at; vfwpost8762@gmail.com

 

Sacramento Food Bank https://www.sacramentofoodbank.org

If you’ve lived in Sacramento for a little bit, you know about the “Run to Feed the Hungry” event Sac Food Bank has each year on Thanksgiving. This non-profit is like a local “clearing house” for a wide array of good deeds and charity to varied populations. If you have a particular passion (gardening, teaching, helping refugees, emergency assistance), you can connect and donate.

 

Union Gospel Mission Sacramento https://ugmsac.com/

Serving homeless men, women and children since 1962, Union Gospel provides warmth, a hot meal, clothing and shelter. They also offer a 9-month residential men’s addiction rehabilitation program. Job training, schooling, housing support and aftercare are all included. Faith based, and passionate about sharing compassion and a life-changing Gospel message.

 

Wildlife Care Association https://wildlifecareassociation.com/

Let’s remember the animals who are impacted too! The Wild Care Association helps more than 6,000 orphaned and injured wild animals every year and relies 100% on donations. If you’ve contacted them to take in an injured bird, bat, squirrel, raccoons, opossums, etc. – you know what they do.

 

Okay – we said 12, but how can we leave out the fur babies?

 Itsie Bitsie Rescue, Inc. http://www.itsiebitsierescue.org/

Un-weaned kittens and puppies need extra care. This team provides the specialized shelter, care, and time for the babies to grow. Then, the animals are put up for adoption for loving homes.

 

Want to see more…?

For a larger listing of local Sacramento non-profits doing good works, go to the Giving Edge page at; https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/nonprofits