To raise funds to support Sacramento Steps Forward, an agency working to end homelessness in the Sacramento region, staff participated in a variety of fun activities including a silent auction, bake sale and ping-pong tournament. As an organization we raised a total of $6,600!

On any given night, nearly 3,000 individuals experience homelessness in Sacramento County.  During the winter, there is an increased need for basic necessities. In December 2016, SIS employees donated over 200 pairs of socks to Loaves and Fishes, an organization providing food, shelter and other resources for those experiencing homelessness.

Nearly 20 SIS employees spent an afternoon at the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. In total, the group sorted 17,365 pounds of food which went on to feed 963 people for one week.

Our Oakland-based staff has volunteered multiple times at the Alameda County Community Food Bank by assisting with bagging and sorting fresh produce and other items. Over time, they have processed 24,000 meals that were made available to the community.

Our Arizona-based staff supported the HALO Animal Rescue Group by donating much needed supplies including beds, food, blankets, towels and office supplies.

In partnership with the Food Literacy Center whose mission is to inspire children to eat their vegetables, 20 SIS staff volunteered their time at the Leataata Floyd Elementary School garden cleaning up garden beds, painting signs and pulling weeds.