Career Clothing Drives Make a Difference
“Dress for the job you want”. Maybe you’ve heard this advice when applying for a position. But what do you do when you can’t afford new clothes? Many of our community members find themselves in this...
View ArticleState Bills That Prevent Homelessness
AB 1481 (Bonta) Just-Cause Eviction Provides all tenants in California with just-cause eviction protection after six months of residency. Requires landlords have a reason, like non-payment of rent, to...
View ArticlePack a Back 2019!
Pack A Back 2019 is coming! Sacred Heart will continue our yearly tradition of providing backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. This year we will distribute the backpacks and supplies...
View ArticleLayette Program for New Parents
Expectant mothers want the best for their babies but for some, the struggle to afford even basic items can be overwhelming. For more than 20 years, Sacred Heart has offered a Layette Kit for families...
View ArticleSacred Heart Hosts Good Intentions
On Wednesday, May 22nd Sacred Heart hosted an evening of discussion called Good Intentions. Leaders and members from local government, non-profit agencies, corporations, foundations and more gathered...
View ArticleVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Bob!
For the past year, Bob Dolci has been a Thursday morning volunteer in our Housing Assistance program. Bob greets members seeking assistance with a calm, compassionate demeanor and gets them started on...
View ArticleLayette Program for New Parents
Expectant mothers want the best for their babies but for some, the struggle to afford even basic items can be overwhelming. For more than 20 years, Sacred Heart has offered a Layette Kit for families...
View ArticleSacred Heart Hosts Good Intentions
On Wednesday, May 22nd Sacred Heart hosted an evening of discussion called Good Intentions. Leaders and members from local government, non-profit agencies, corporations, foundations and more gathered...
View ArticleBoard of Supervisors Vote was a Major Victory for Immigrant Rights
In a major victory for immigrant rights, Santa Clara County supervisors voted 5-0 this month to strengthen our “sanctuary” policy and prevent cooperation with ICE – and Sacred Heart’s organizing was a...
View ArticleBoard of Supervisors Vote was a Major Victory for Immigrant Rights
In a major victory for immigrant rights, Santa Clara County supervisors voted 5-0 this month to strengthen our “sanctuary” policy and prevent cooperation with ICE – and Sacred Heart’s organizing was a...
View ArticleExciting Changes to Pack A Back!
We’re launched! Welcome to our Pack A Back 2019 Education Campaign! On August 9th, 3,300 children and their families are coming to pick out new backpacks and school supplies. New this year, 500 of...
View ArticleExciting changes to Pack A Back
We’re launched! Welcome to our Pack A Back 2019 Education Campaign! On August 9th, 3,300 children and their families are coming to pick out new backpacks and school supplies. New this year, 500 of...
View ArticleSuper Hero Volunteers Needed to Rescue Groceries
Did you know that Sacred Heart operates the largest food pantry in Santa Clara County? Every day, almost 400 families come through our doors to pick up a 3-day food supply. Our Food Pantry is made...
View ArticleLa Mesa Verde Turns 10!
On Saturday, August 17, La Mesa Verde will be hosting its 10th Anniversary Celebration from 9 am to 2 pm. Join us in celebrating 10 years of leadership, building power through community, and making...
View ArticleJoin us for a Community Conversation on Housing
After years of trying, we have a chance to get real money to build housing for working poor families and other vulnerable residents. And you can help! This fall, San Jose is moving forward with a plan...
View ArticleSummer Programs Help Develop Leadership
Written by Andrea Vazquez, Sacred Heart Community Service Marketing Intern On the morning of Monday, July 1st, Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS) had a kick-off celebration for the parents of our...
View ArticlePack A Back 2019 is a Wrap!
For 17 years, Sacred Heart Community Service has ran our annual Pack A Back campaign. It started in 2002 and gave out a few hundred backpacks and school supplies. It has since grown to a major...
View ArticleThe Holidays are Right Around the Corner
With another Pack A Back in the books, it is now time for us to focus on our biggest campaign of the year: the Holidays! In November and December, we will distribute over 7,000 holiday food boxes, and...
View ArticleDonation Station Update
With kids going back to school, our Clothes Closet is running low on white, green, purple, and navy polos and blue and khaki pants and skirts of all sizes. We also need bedding, towels, and pillows....
View ArticleStay Tuned and Stay Plugged in
We are rolling out our new membership updates the 1st Friday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. for those interested in learning about new developments in programs, ongoing community issue campaigns,...
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