Sacred Heart’s Family Support Program Turns 15
For the past fifteen years, Sacred Heart’s Family Support Program has collaborated with hundreds of families to achieve safety and stability, strengthen family wellness and support their empowerment as...
View ArticleHousing: A Necessity, Not A Luxury
We are all aware of the current housing crisis in the Bay Area, and particularly Santa Clara County. According to the Mercury News, rents in the region have risen 50% since 2010, and about 10% just in...
View ArticleSan Jose Considers New Law to Transform Urban Garden Access
A home garden provides enormous benefits to the families who are able to have one. In the 2015 summer season, Sacred Heart’s La Mesa Verde (LMV) gardeners cultivated an average of over 100 pounds per...
View ArticleElection 2016: How this Week’s Results Affect Our Community
Sacred Heart does not promote specific candidates in elections, but we do organize on issues that directly impact our community. We are eternally hopeful that the new and returning elected officials...
View ArticleSHCS Family: We Need Each Other Now More Than Ever
Dear Friends, Tears. Anxiety. Unity. Resolve. I have been trying to breathe in the aftermath of this searing presidential election. The last few days I have witnessed the fear and anxiety of so many of...
View ArticleA Community United Brings Joy During the Holidays
Every year, our Holiday Food and Toy Program begins with the question, “How can we help thousands of families celebrate the holidays?” Each year the answer is: our amazing community. Because of the...
View ArticleGracias por participar en nuestro Entrenamiento Comunitario en el Día de...
Juntos, hablamos de nuestras fortalezas, oportunidades y desafíos; aprendimos sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes, como estar en solidaridad con nuestros hermanos y hermanas, y como practicar la...
View ArticleCan mental healthcare prevent homelessness?
[WPPA+ Photo display (fsh)] Every year people living in the US fall through the cracks of the mental health system. Approximately one in four Americans will be affected by mental illness this year, and...
View ArticleDoes Rape Culture Exist?
“What was she wearing?” These are the four little words that epitomize rape culture. A culture that is summarized by victim blaming, the sexual objectification of women, and the notion that short or...
View ArticleCommunity Leaders Developing Rapid Response Network
By Mariela Garcia Program Coordinator, Deferred Action Program In recent weeks, Sacred Heart families have expressed fear, concern and uncertainty; feelings which unsettle not only adults but children...
View ArticleSacred Heart Launches Flood Relief Mobilization Efforts
We can do this. When Coyote Creek flooded its banks last week, it upended the lives of thousands of San Jose residents. The City of San José has asked Sacred Heart to help. I wanted to update you on...
View ArticleSocial Equity Education Emphasizes Dignity and Respect
While working toward meeting the needs of our members, Sacred Heart also engages the community and inspires volunteers to love, serve, and share. We have developed education programs to take a closer...
View ArticleMeet Our New Board President: Steve Herrera
It’s been my privilege to be involved with Sacred Heart Community Service ever since the early days in 1984 when I had students volunteer with Louise Benson at Martha’s Kitchen. I’ve been working in...
View ArticleA Historic Win for San José Renters
On Tuesday night, in a historic win for lower-income and working people in San José, City Council voted to adopt stronger protections for renters in the city. After hours of community testimony, they...
View ArticleJoin Us for the Green House Grand Opening!
Last year, La Mesa Verde gardeners worked hard to ensure that the San Jose City Council unanimously passed legislation creating Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones. After hand-delivering over 500...
View ArticleJust Cause Victory: City Council Votes to Implement Immediately
On May 9th, after a difficult two-year campaign for stronger tenant protections, City Council approved Just Cause protections for San Jose tenants and voted to implement the ordinance immediately. Just...
View ArticleCommunity Greenhouse Opens on Former Vacant Lot, Thanks to New Tax Incentive
After a recent trip to visit her family’s farmland in India, Aminder Patel, a manager at Paypal, wanted to grow Indian vegetables at her Cupertino home with her son. But the Bay Area stores they...
View ArticleSan Jose Launches Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network
Santa Clara County stands with immigrant families. In response to the heightened threat of deportation from the federal administration, community leaders and immigrant empowerment organizations,...
View ArticleFamily Homelessness Prevention System Launches in Santa Clara County
This July, 2017 Sacred Heart and six of our partner agencies launched a new Santa Clara County Family Homelessness Prevention System with the goal of rethinking how we can effectively prevent...
View ArticlePack A Back Spotlight: MDI Supports Campaign for 11 Years
On August 11th, 3,300 kids kids will come to Sacred Heart and pick out new backpacks and school supplies. For 11 years, MDI has been a key partner of our Pack A Back Campaign. “Education is probably...
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