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8 9 2 8 V O LU N TE E R LAN E , S U ITE 100 SA C RA M E NTO, C A 95826 ( 9 1 6 ) 3 6 8 - 5 1 1 4 • W W W.S IE R R AF F. ORG Sierra Forever Families is a private, non-profit agency that focuses on finding and nurturing permanancy for children living in foster care. Founded in 1983, the agency has placed more than 2,700 children with forever families. Sierra believes that every child needs and deserves a permanent, loving family. Through the agency’s innovative programs, it has become an industry leader known for advocating and finding forever families for older children and large sibling groups.

At Sierra, there is no charge to adopt a child waiting in long-term foster care.

Our placement services include: • • • • •

We transform the lives of children living in foster care by building and nurturing permanent families.

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Adopt. Become a Resource Family. We are looking for families and individuals to become FOREVER FAMILIES through adoption, or reunification support. Too many local children are living without a family to call their own. With virtually no cost to adopt and a tremendous support system, Sierra Forever Families would like to show you how you can transform the lives of children living in local foster care. Attend one of the monthly orientations in your area: Sacramento Second Monday, 6:00-8:30pm. Sacramento SFF office.

Call (916) 368-5114.

Nevada County First Wednesday, 6:00-9:00pm. Nevada City office.

Call (530) 478-0900.

Placer County Third Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm. PlacerKids, Auburn.

Call (530) 887-9982.

March 31, 2012 • Festa di Vino

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November • National Adoption Month November is National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about the need for adoptive families for children and youth living in foster care.

The initiative focuses on building capacity of adoption professionals to recruit and retain parents for the 107,000 children and youth available for adoption in the U.S. foster care system.

Donate. Your gift is vitally important in helping Sierra Forever Families fulfill our mission to transform the lives of children in foster care by building and nurturing permanent families. By supporting Sierra Forever Families you can: * Break the cycle of abuse, poverty and homelessness * Provide a loving and nurturing environment for a child * Benefit everyone by building and strengthening families and communities * Enhance a child’s quality of life Online Donations: www.sierraff.org Mail a Donation: Fund Development 8928 Volunteer Lane, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95826

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Family recruitment Matching families with the children we serve Homestudy preparation Parent training classes and support groups Therapeutic services (during and after placement)

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The Point West Rotarians will host Festa di Vino at the Scottish Rite Temple.

Sierra Forever Families has been selected to benefit from the prestigious event. With over 20 restaurants and 15 wineries represented, the event promises to please. Guests will enjoy food and wine, live music and entertainment, raffle prizes and live and silent auctions. Tickets: $45 May • Foster Care Awareness Month Each May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity to shine a light on the experiences of the more than 400,000 children and youth in the U.S. foster care system. The effort raises awareness about the urgent needs of these young people and encourages citizens from every walk of life to get involved - as foster or adoptive parents, volunteers, mentors, employers or in other ways.

WAY S T O V O L U N T E E R Mentor. Take a year-long journey with a child in foster care. Our Wonder Mentoring Program matches adults one-on-one with a child (age 6-12) to experience adventures in the arts, nature, sports, music, dining out and more! It only takes a few hours a month to make a positive difference in a child’s life. Wonder Guide orientations in January. For dates and times, call (916) 290-1206.

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G I F T S T H AT WA R M T H E H E A R T

By Anna Barela

G I V I N G W H AT W E H AV E It’s easy to get swept up in the commercialism of the holidays. The tradition of exchanging gifts can quickly morph into a competition to buy bigger and better gifts every year, spawning expectations of the latest techno gadgets under the tree. The pressure to buy, coupled with pressure to plan extravagant events, can turn a season of giving into a season of stress.

Commercials on television all hammer the same message: Buy, buy, buy. But giving means so much more than buying. The spirit of giving calls each of us to give what we have. Giving always costs, but that cost doesn’t have to be money. It could be in-kind gifts, like extra cans of food from our pantry that become the gift of food for a hungry child when donated to a local food bank. It could be goods or services from our business provided to a charity.

This holiday season, let’s take a moment to remember that giving is not about gifts: It’s about celebrating the spirit of giving. And what does “giving” really mean?

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Giving what we have can also mean giving our time. In today’s busy society, the gift of time is often the most generous gift we can give. Charities depend on volunteers to carry out their good work.

It could be time spent pouring soup for the homeless or visiting with a lonely elderly person. Time is something we all have to give if we simply prioritize.

The dictionary defines “give” as to present without expectation of compensation—in other words, give even when you know you won’t get anything back. Giving is putting others’ needs before your own. If we only give gifts to those who will give one back, it’s not really giving.

G I V I N G S Y M B O L I C A L LY Giving is a symbol of our gratitude for the gifts imparted to us throughout the year by God, fate, the universe or whatever higher power each of us chooses to believe in. It is a lesson to our children about living life gratefully and generously.

Giving shouldn’t stop the day after Christmas.

So let’s give to those who can’t give anything back. Giving to our favorite charity turns our holiday dollars, time and goods into help for those less fortunate instead of lining the pockets of retail executives.

Donating in the name of a loved one is also a great holiday gift.

If the gifts we exchange between family and friends are a reflection of selfless caring, they become truly special. Even a seemingly wasteful gift becomes special when all our giving comes from the heart. If little Billy gets that flashy new toy he wished for but also sees his family caring for the community, he knows he got the toy because his family cares and not just to fulfill a wish list.

When we give what we have without expectation, we usually end up getting something unexpected: a feeling that warms the heart. And we could all benefit from the heart-warming power of giving all year round.

P.O. BOX 278383 SACRAMENTO, CA 95827 (916) 875–6460 WWW.SACRAMENTOCASA.ORG CASA is Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in the foster care system; a volunteer-powered network of committed people from all walks of life who believe society has a fundamental obligation to these children. We are people just like you who believe every child has the right to be treated with dignity, to be safe and to thrive in the embrace of a loving family. Our mission is to ensure consistency and support for these children through the use of our volunteer advocates.

I was overwhelmed with joy and pride working with CASA to help these children.

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Volunteers are welcomed. Enquire online at sacramentocasa.org for opportunities.

Monetary donations are appreciated. The cost to provide a child with a CASA for an entire year: $1,500. Every dollar counts and will help us expand programs and recruit and train more volunteers.

EVENTS January 21, 2012 • CASA Gras 19th Annual Crab Feed Tickets: $50

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S a c r a m e n t o c o u n t y a n i m a l c a r e a n d r e g u l at i o n 3 8 3 9 B r a d S h aw r o a d , S a c r a m e n t o w w w. S a c c o u n t y S h e lt e r . n e t • ( 9 1 6 ) 3 6 8 – 7 3 8 7 ( P e t S ) the Sacramento county animal Shelter provides public safety and protection for the health and welfare of the animals in our region. all of our programs, adoption, licensing, field services, lost and found, spay/neuter, and more, work in concert to build a thriving, responsible community for animals. we accomplish this with compassionate staff and volunteers who provide a full range of animal care services. we are grateful for our partnerships with other shelters, our volunteers, and our adopters.

Volunteer - Debbie Kudalis

“Giving these animals the care and attention they deserve but often lack is a truly rewarding experience.”

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we need volunteers to help care for the animals and help find them new homes. duties include walking dogs, socializing cats, clerical projects, special events, fundraising and more. For more information, contact celeste ingrid, volunteer coordinator at 916-875-5848.

you can support the animal Shelter by licensing your pet and through donations of money or items such as toys, treats, and unopened pet food. more ideas are on our website at www.SaccountyShelter.net.

eventS S.o.S. Support or Shelter Flea market fundraiser – June 2012 “whiskers and wine” fundraiser – September 2012 we also host mobile adoption events, outreach efforts, and present humane education programs in schools.

SACRAMENTO BALLET 1 6 3 1 K S T R E E T, S A C R A M E N T O • W W W. S A C B A L L E T. O R G The mission of the Sacramento Ballet is to educate, inspire, engage and entertain people through the powerful vehicle of dance. We do this through theater performances throughout the Central Valley; arts education, especially in area schools throughout the six-county region; dance training through a full-time dance education training program; and community outreach programs, offering an arts experience to audiences not normally in a position to take part, including lower income families, the elderly and the disabled.

Nothing has given me more selfconfidence or an appreciation of dance than the Sacramento Ballet.

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Performances by the professional company from September through May; and dance training year round. Full schedule at www.sacballet.org

Sponsorships are available for major projects, and individual donations may be made either online at www.sacballet.org (then “Support”); or via mail to: Sacramento Ballet, 1631 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law

UPCOMING: The Nutcracker – December 9 to 23, 2011 Cinderella – February 9 to12, 2012 Modern Masters – March 29 to 31, 2012 Beer & Ballet – May, 2012 Genius Series – April, 2012

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1451 RiveR Pa Rk DRive, Suite 241, SacR amento (916) 646–9300 www.bbbS-Sac.oRg our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better. our 1-to-1 mentoring services take place in three settings: community-based, sitebased and sports bigs. we serve children 8 through 14 in Sacramento, South Placer, Yolo, San Joaquin, Sutter and Yuba counties. these children come from single parent homes and have next to no visitation from their absent parent.

ouR mentoRing woRkS national research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their big brothers and big Sisters have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. little brothers and Sisters are: • More confident in their schoolwork performance • Able to get along better with their families • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol • 52% less likely to skip school.

waY S t o v o l u n t e e R we accept volunteers. we are specifically looking for male volunteers. we have over 107 boys waiting for a big brother. to sign up to become a volunteer, you can call 916-646-9300 or you can sign up on the web at www.bbbs-sac.org.

waY S t o D o n at e individual, corporate, in-kind & auto. call the office at 916-646-9300 or visit our website at www.bbbs-sac.org

I had a blast hanging out with my little brother. Whether shooting

Donate your uSable household items and clothing! look for our mailer cards to see when a truck will be on your street. call to schedule a FRee Donation Pick-uP 1-855-882-2227 (bbbS).

Drop off your donations at any thrift town location. more information is available at www.Reuseit.org

hoops or sharing pizza, we had tons of fun together.

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TUBMAN HOUSE AND A RT B E A S T C H I L D R E N ’ S S T U D I O PO BOX 160085, SACRAMENTO W W W. WA K I N G T H E V I L L A G E . O R G Tubman House offers 18 months of housing and support so that Sacramento’s homeless, parenting or pregnant youth and their children can get busy living rather than surviving. Through Tubman, young parents (18 to 21 years old) experience healthy living, intensive case management, parent coaching and college support so that they leave prepared to be leaders in their own lives, and leaders in the lives of their children and communities. In 2009, Art Beast Children’s Studio was launched to provide arts themed play spaces and classes for all Sacramento’s children, while generating funds for Tubman and providing jobs to Tubman residents.

WAY S T O V O L U N T E E R families in a space that bursts with possibility and love.”

• Visit or join Art Beast Children’s Studio: Every penny earned from admission, membership, or birthdays goes to sustain Tubman House.

“Where else can I grow the artist in my child, support homeless families, and keep the crayons marks off my wall?”

• You can donate to sustain Tubman’s program, invest in the education of a Tubman resident, or organize a diaper drive or a Tubman bedroom makeover. You can also donate a car for young parents to get to work and college.

“Tubman and Art Beast connect my family to the community of

• Art Beast offers playscapes, open studio, and classes for children 0 to 7 to explore the arts. Visit any day from 9 to 6! A monthly membership of $38 allows unlimited visits and four classes monthly.

mental health america of northern california

1908 O Street, SacramentO • (916) 366–4668 www.mhanca.O rg mental health america of northern california is dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the diverse communities of northern california through advocacy, education, research and culturally relevant services. at mha we offer peer services that foster recovery, reduce stigma and discrimination, and improve cultural competency through self-help, education and research.

I was going through the loneliest, darkest depression of my life, but Mental Health America of Northern California helped me find my way.

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call (916) 366–4668 or toll free at (855) 622–6222 for more information on volunteering opportunities. volunteers are needed for peer counseling for seniors and warm line callers.

For information regarding our giving opportunities, please visit mhanca.org.

eventS • Annual Awards Banquet on May 31, 2012. Cost is $65 • Monthly open mic event • Weekly support groups

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SACr AMEnTO H ABITAT FOr HUMAnITy 8351 UMBr IA AvE. BlDg 5, BAy 1 SACr AMEnTO (916) 440–1215 WWW.SHFH.Org

Dear Friends,

I don’t know where this journey will end, but I do know that there is a safe and secure place for my family to experience all that life has in store for us.

What are your fondest holiday memories? The smells of pine and cinnamon? The family gathering around a fire? Wrapping presents and decorating?

This year, eight Sacramento families will be creating memories to cherish as they celebrate the holidays in their new Habitat homes. Paul Sousa, one of these new homeowners, says “having lived most of my life in shelters or homeless on the streets of Sacramento, the concept of being ‘home for the holidays’ was never something I really grasped. I don’t have memories of my family decorating the tree in the living room or listening to carolers from the front porch. But my children will have a different reality growing up in our Habitat home. Thank you for giving me and my family the best Christmas gift anyone could ask for.”

Paul and Jen Sousa had to overcome much adversity – including addiction and homelessness – on their journey to homeownership. Their resilience and perseverance paid off in June when they and their two children moved into their Habitat home.

Upon receiving the keys to his family’s new home, Paul reflected, “I don’t know where this journey will end, but I do know that there is a safe and secure place for my family to experience all that life has in store for us.”

The determination to overcome adversity and ability to be empowered by the opportunities afforded them are the common threads that run through the stories of all of our families. These eight new Habitat Families each have their own distinctive story of triumph and dreams come true. But the happy endings of these family stories would not have been possible without the support of the Sacramento community. Every year, thousands of volunteers do the heavy lifting by helping Habitat build, and businesses, churches and individuals contribute thousands of dollars to cover the cost of these homes.

Since 1985, Sacramento Habitat for Humanity has completed 86 homes – with zero foreclosures - for deserving low-income families. While we are proud of this accomplishment, there is much more work to be done. Today there are more than 36,000 families in Sacramento County that are living in substandard or overcrowded housing. Only by working together – building one house at a time – can we decrease this number and provide a beacon of hope to those in need of a safe, decent affordable place to live!

As you make your holiday giving lists, please consider adding Sacramento Habitat for Humanity. Mail your contribution to 8351 Umbria Avenue, Building 5, Sacramento, CA 95828 or donate online at www.shfh.org. Make this year the year you give the gift of hope.

Thank you for your generosity. May you and your family have a joyous holiday season.

Ken Cross Chief Executive Officer

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3120 FREEBOARD DRIVE STE. 202, WEST SACRAMENTO W W W. M E R C Y H O U S I N G C A L I F O R N I A . O R G The mission of Mercy Housing is to create stable, vibrant and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities.

Mercy Housing California is the largest regional division of the national notfor-profit Mercy Housing, Inc., one of the nation’s largest developers of affordable housing with more than 20 properties in the Greater Sacramento Region.

Your commitment to the mission of Mercy Housing makes it possible for our residents to experience the transformative power of home and find hope and stability in their lives.

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Volunteer positions become available depending on the needs of resident services coordinators and their programs at individual Mercy Housing properties. Volunteers have been utilized to assist with after school programs for youth, financial literacy classes for adults, career counseling and computer technology classes.

Mercy Housing accepts tax-deductible charitable contributions to advance its mission to develop affordable housing and provide resident services programs from individuals, private and family foundations, corporations and corporate foundations. In-kind gifts and services are accepted on a case-by-case basis depending on property and program needs and requirements.

For more information contact Rick Sprague: (916) 414-4429 • rsprague@mercyhousing.org

www.R edR oveR.oRg The mission of RedRover is to bring animals out of crisis and strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster relief services, financial assistance and education. As a volunteer-driven organization, RedRover accoomplishes its mission thanks to an incredible group of over 3,000 active volunteers nationwide.

It feels good to help animals in need and connect with other people who care.

It’s an experience unlike any other.

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February 12, 2012 RedRover Readers Volunteer Workshop Help children explore the bond between people and animals through stories and discussion.

Make a Donation For your contribution of $25 or more, you will receive essential pet safety information and a subscription to RedRover’s quarterly magazine.

February 26, 2012 RedRover Responders Volunteer Training train to provide lifesaving care and sheltering for animal victims of natural disasters, cruelty, and neglect as a RedRover Responders volunteer.

Circle of Life Tribute Fund A donation of $150 or more in honor of your pet will go directly toward a grant for an animal in need.

Gift Memberships For animal lovers who want to make a difference.

wAy s t o v o l u n t e e R Visit www.redrover.org/volunteer for information on how to volunteer for our RedRover Responders or RedRover Readers programs. or see how you can help by lending professional skills or by volunteering in our office.

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B Y L P, i n C .

P. o . B o X 1 7 6 3 saCramEnto, Ca 95812 W W W. B Y L P. o r g Black Youth Leadership Project (BYLP) is a nonprofit, civic educational organization for high school students, dedicated to developing the next generation of future professionals and public leaders in California.

“The best part was the committee debate.

It was fun meeting other students from throughout the state and learning about California’s government.”

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aside from monetary donations via mail or online, supporters of BYLP can also volunteer, shop through oneCause.com to turn regular expenses into BYLP contributions, donate any car, truck, rV or boat, in any condition, from any location or donate electronic devices to BYLP through its E-Waste Collection service. Please visit www.bylp.org for more information.

13th Annual Legislative Open House march 2, 2012 introduces high school students from throughout California to the public policy process by allowing them to serve as members of the Legislature for a day. Visit www.bylp.org to apply.

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SEIU, Local 1000 www.seiu1000.org

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1726 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE SACRAMENTO 95825 W W W. C O T TA G E H O U S I N G . O R G Cottage Housing operates Quinn Cottages and Serna Village, two transitional living communities for formerly homeless families and individuals. Quinn Cottages is located in downtown Sacramento and has 60 one-bedroom units for no more than two persons each. Serna Village is located on the McClellan AFB campus and has 83 units ranging from one-bedroom to four-bedroom apartments. Serna houses more than 100 adults and more than 200 children. Cottage Housing also runs two businesses that employ our residents: “Finishing Touch,” a mobile auto detailing business, and “Abundance Books,” an online bookselling service.

“All we really needed was someone to believe in us. Cottage Housing gave us that.”

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We are always looking for volunteers primarily to help with our children’s program – entitled “Skylab” – and to assist with educational programs offered to our residents. Don’t hesitate to call us if you’ve got an idea!

People can donate to Cottage Housing in myriad ways – direct donations, in-kind donations, pledges, planned gifts and/or through annual fundraisers. Also, supporting our Cottage Housing businesses directly benefits our residents!

EVENTS 3rd Annual Beacon of Hope, scheduled for Thursday, May 3, 2012, at the Crest Theater. $40 per person.

It’s an evening of entertainment and inspiration!

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SACRAMENTO 1 3 0 0 E T H A N WAY, S T E 6 0 0 , S A C R A M E N T O (916) 567–3100 W W W. V O L U N T E E R S A C . O R G Strengthening the Sacramento community by connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve. Our volunteer matching website, www.volunteersac.org, pairs volunteers with volunteering opportunities throughout the Sacramento area. We also run a number of programs, including BirthdayMAGIC, which provides free birthday parties to children in homeless shelters and our holiday Adopt-A-Family program.

I wanted to give to others but didn’t know where to start. Volunteer Center of Sacramento helped me find a program to contribute to.

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• Volunteer matching online and in person • Community Resource Center

$125 – Sponsor a BirthdayMAGIC party for one needy child

• Family-Friendly Volunteering Series • Youth Volunteer Directory and VolunTEEN program

$200 – Adopt-A-Family of three for the holiday season

• BirthdayMAGIC • Adopt-A-Family

$250 – Sponsor a Family-Friendly or VolunTEEN event

• Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards

$500+ – Become a VCS Corporate Sponsor

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9 1 5 L S TR E E T, S U ITE 1 0 0 0 , S AC RA M E N TO, C A 95814 ( 9 1 6 ) 4 4 7 - 3 2 1 7 • W W W.AC TIV E 20- 30. C OM Active 20-30 provides young adults, ages 20-39, with an opportunity for personal growth and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children in their community.

“One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child.”

What is the National Project? Each year Active 20-30 clubs provide approximately 3,000 kids with nearly half a million dollars worth of basic necessities to excel in school. All kids are given at least $100 each to spend on new clothes, shoes and personal items. Kids are also presented with book bags & school supplies to properly prepare them for going back to school. Often, these are the first new, properly fitting items the child will own . If interested in sponsoring a child, a local club’s Children’s Shopping Spree experience or becoming a national partner, please contact the national office at 916-447-3217.

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Crab Feed January 28, 2012 Location: Gtr. Roseville/So. Placer Co. #36

Children’s Shopping Spree ALL LOCATIONS

SACRAMENTO #1 www.sac2030.org info@sac2030.org

Crab Feed February 25, 2012 Location: Gtr. Sacramento #1032 Spikes for Bikes Location: Folsom #77 Spring Party Location: Sacramento #1 BrewFest 2nd Saturday in June Location: Auburn #19

Community Easter Egg Hunt Locations: Auburn #19 & Gtr. Roseville/So. Placer Co. #36

AUBURN #19 www.auburn2030.COM auburn2030@yahoo.com

Community Kids Career Fair Location: Gtr. Sacramento #1032

GTR. ROSEVILLE/SO. PLACER CO. #36 www.rose-2030.org president@rose-2030.org

Community Service Scholarship Location: Gtr. Sacramento #1032

FOLSOM #77 www.active2030folsom.org active2030folsom@gmail.com

Special Kids Family Picnic Location: Sacramento #1 Mike Smyth UCD Holiday Party Location: Sacramento #1

GTR. SACRAMENTO #1032 www.sacwomens2030.org webmaster@sacwomens2030.org

Birdies for Backpacks August 25, 2012 Location: Gtr. Roseville/So. Placer Co. #36 OktoberFest Location: Sacramento #1 Monte Carlo Night Location: Gtr. Sacramento #1032 Halloween Party Location: Folsom #77

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1 9 1 Lath r o p Way, S u ite D, S ac ra m e n to • WWW. Sa c tre e . c om

What’s your tree story? “i guess my tree story started about five years ago when i moved to Sacramento. i’ve lived all over the country and throughout california, and Sacramento is really special as a city of trees. it is very impressive to drive into Sacramento neighborhoods and see giant trees lining the streets and avenues. they make the city so much more livable. i had the opportunity to volunteer for a couple of tree plantings about two years ago and i was really impressed with how well organized the events were and how much fun i had and the sense of community that the tree Foundation was able to engender—all these

“… All these strangers coming together around trees … It was such a great, positive experience.”

strangers coming together around trees and making the places that they live more beautiful and enhancing habitat along the river. it was such a great, positive experience. trees just make life easier. they bring something to your neighborhood, to your city that nothing else can. i spent most of my childhood living in apartment complexes without trees, and in a way that’s something that was really lacking from my childhood. maybe it’s one of the reasons why i am so passionate about planting trees in our neighborhoods. i believe from personal experience that trees can transform lives, especially very large

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trees. i think there’s a reason people visit the redwoods and the giant sequoias and have a certain amount of awe and respect for them and want to protect them and visit them and hike through them. these trees are there to give us a sense of place, a sense of self and a sense of responsibility.

Because most of our trees in Sacramento are urban trees, they can’t live forever in the

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type of conditions that they’re planted in, so if we don’t set these high goals of planting millions of trees we’ll end up losing trees and they won’t be replaced. Just imagining Sacramento without the trees, it would not be the same city at all.”

Jasmine Greer Sacramento

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This holiday season, give your friends and family the truly meaningful gift of green.

Dedicate a tree today at sactree.com

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