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☕💗 Coffee, Conversations & Community Connections!Today, H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) President/Founder Lugenia Whit...
10/09/2026

☕💗 Coffee, Conversations & Community Connections!

Today, H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) President/Founder Lugenia Whiteside and Director Sarita Zabala had the pleasure of attending the Coffee & Conversations Nonprofit Mixer, hosted by PRO Youth (People Reaching Out) at the North Natomas Library!

What a wonderful opportunity to connect with other nonprofit leaders, share ideas, build meaningful relationships, and learn about the amazing work being done throughout the Greater Sacramento Region.

At H.O.P.E., we believe that collaboration is more powerful than competition. When organizations come together, share resources, and support one another, we create greater opportunities to uplift our youth, strengthen families, and restore our communities.

💗 A special thank you to PRO Youth for hosting such a welcoming and meaningful event! Creating spaces where nonprofit leaders can connect, exchange ideas, and build partnerships is so important to the work we all do.

We left feeling encouraged, inspired, and excited about the connections made and the possibilities ahead.

Together, we can make a greater impact. Because when we work together, HOPE rises! 💗

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💜💛 FROM THE BEGINNING TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP 💛💜Our H.O.P.E. President and Founder, Lugenia Whiteside, recently had the op...
10/06/2026

💜💛 FROM THE BEGINNING TO BUSINESS OWNERSHIP 💛💜

Our H.O.P.E. President and Founder, Lugenia Whiteside, recently had the opportunity to speak with students in a construction training class and share her journey.

She spoke about where she started, the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned along the way, and how that journey eventually led to becoming the owner of Tru’s Construction and Traffic Control LLC. 🚧🦺

Being able to stand in front of future construction professionals and share a real story of growth, perseverance, and business ownership was a powerful full-circle moment.

At H.O.P.E., we believe exposure matters. Sometimes people need to see someone who came from circumstances similar to theirs and hear firsthand that another path is possible.

The message was simple: your beginning does not have to determine your ending.

Keep learning. Keep building. Keep pushing. Keep believing in yourself.

💜 Pain can become purpose, and purpose can create opportunity.

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🚧👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️🦺 PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION! 🦺👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️🚧This Saturday, some of our H.O.P.E. participants continued their journey...
09/29/2026

🚧👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️🦺 PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION! 🦺👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️🚧

This Saturday, some of our H.O.P.E. participants continued their journey in the MCP Training 10-Week Certification Program provided by PWT.

We are proud of their determination and commitment to show up on a Saturday, stay focused, and continue building the skills and certifications that can create new opportunities in construction and traffic control. 🚧🦺🚦

A special thank you to PWT for providing this 10-week MCP training and for your continued partnership with H.O.P.E. Partnerships like this allow us to connect people in our community with real training, certifications, and career pathways.

We appreciate everyone who continues to show up and put in the work toward a stronger future. 👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️🛠️

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🚧 NOW HIRING – CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATORS! 🚧Are you interested in a career in construction or operating heavy equipmen...
09/25/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING – CALTRANS EQUIPMENT OPERATORS! 🚧

Are you interested in a career in construction or operating heavy equipment? H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) is excited to share this upcoming hiring opportunity with our community!

Caltrans is hosting an Equipment Operator Hiring Event in Stockton!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1604 B Street
Stockton, CA 95206

This is an opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career with Caltrans to learn more about available equipment operator positions and the application process.

Job Control Number: JC-532157

Interested applicants can visit www.calcareers.ca.gov to complete an application and prepare for the event.

At H.O.P.E., we are committed to connecting individuals with workforce development opportunities, career pathways, and resources that can help build brighter futures.

💜💛 Know someone interested in a career in construction? Tag them and share this opportunity!

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🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT! 🚨H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) is sharing another great employment opportunity with our com...
09/25/2026

🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT! 🚨

H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) is sharing another great employment opportunity with our community!

SETA, in partnership with PRIDE Industries AJCC, is hosting a JOB FAIR with employers from various industries, including Caltrans, Sacramento Regional Transit, Sacramento County, USPS, and more!

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 PRIDE Industries Career Hub 7011 Sylvan Road, Suite A Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Whether you’re looking for employment, exploring a new career, or ready for your next opportunity, come prepared to network and make valuable connections!

💜💛 At H.O.P.E., we believe connecting our community with employment opportunities is one step toward building stronger families and brighter futures.

PLEASE SHARE! Someone you know may need this opportunity!

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💛💜 H.O.P.E. AT THE GOLDEN 1 GRANTEE GATHERING! 💜💛What a wonderful experience! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending...
09/24/2026

💛💜 H.O.P.E. AT THE GOLDEN 1 GRANTEE GATHERING! 💜💛

What a wonderful experience! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Golden 1 Community Grant Grantee Gathering at Golden 1 Center alongside our H.O.P.E. Director, Sarita Zabala.

As current recipients of the Golden 1 Community Grant, we were honored to be invited to join so many incredible organizations making a difference in their communities.

The connections, conversations, and information shared were truly amazing! We had the opportunity to network with organizations from beyond Sacramento, including people who traveled all the way from Fresno. It was inspiring to see so many passionate individuals coming together with one common goal: strengthening our communities and creating opportunities for those we serve.

A huge THANK YOU to Golden 1 Credit Union and its Community Impact Team for bringing us together, investing in our organizations, and creating a space where we can connect, collaborate, learn, and grow.

At H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat), we know that meaningful partnerships are essential to creating lasting change. We left with new connections, valuable information, and even more motivation to continue the work we do for our youth and families.

Together, we can make an impact far beyond our own communities! 💛

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📢 COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR – TODAY!H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) is happy to share this community resource opportunit...
09/23/2026

📢 COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR – TODAY!

H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Eat) is happy to share this community resource opportunity with our Sacramento families! 💜💛

Join the Reentry and Community Partnerships Resource Fair, bringing together more than 30 community organizations to connect individuals and families with valuable resources, services, and opportunities.

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Oak Park Community Center
3245 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817

✨ FREE RESOURCES INCLUDE:

Free haircuts
Free clothing and shoes
Prizes
Connections with 30+ community organizations
Free items are available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is open to probation clients, their families, and the entire community!

At H.O.P.E., we believe in sharing opportunities that help individuals and families access the resources they need to move forward.

Please share this information with someone who may benefit! 💜

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🎉 HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL & SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCILMEMBER MAI VANG PRESENT:COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR & MOVIE NIGHT! 🎬🩺Come ...
09/21/2026

🎉 HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL & SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCILMEMBER MAI VANG PRESENT:
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR & MOVIE NIGHT! 🎬🩺

Come out and join Health Education Council and Councilmember Mai Vang for a FREE, family-friendly evening focused on health, community, and fun!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
📍 John Reith Elementary
8401 Valley Lark Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823

🩺 Health Fair: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎬 Movie Night: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Bring the whole family and make it a Family Picnic Night! Pack your favorite dinner, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks, and bring lawn chairs or blankets to get comfortable.

🍴 Food will also be available for purchase from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Come connect with the community, enjoy the health fair, and stay for Kung Fu Panda 4! 🍿🐼

This event is FREE!

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The OVP Summit was such a powerful experience. ❤️It was great making new connections, reconnecting with old ones, and be...
09/19/2026

The OVP Summit was such a powerful experience. ❤️

It was great making new connections, reconnecting with old ones, and being in a room with so many people who are committed to creating change in our communities.

For me, this work is personal.

Losing my son changed my life forever, and that pain became an even deeper passion to make sure I do everything I can to restore our youth, restore families, and restore the communities around us. We want to create opportunities, bring hope where it has been lost, and help prevent another mother and family from experiencing the kind of loss my family has experienced.

That is what H.O.P.E. is about.

Restoring youth. Restoring families. Restoring communities.

Healing. Opportunity. Purpose. Empowerment. Community.

We are building, growing, connecting, and preparing for the next chapter.

H.O.P.E. is the future. ❤️🙏🏽

And trust me… we have some BIG announcements coming soon. I’m so excited for what’s ahead!

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TONIGHT IN SACRAMENTO! 🧠❤️🔥We’re sharing and supporting GTA Xpers’ Emotional Intelligence Seminar happening tonight at S...
09/10/2026

TONIGHT IN SACRAMENTO! 🧠❤️🔥

We’re sharing and supporting GTA Xpers’ Emotional Intelligence Seminar happening tonight at Skills Barbershop.

This is a great opportunity for the community to come out, connect, learn, and grow together while focusing on self-awareness, communication, relationships, managing emotions, and leading with empathy.

📍 Skills Barbershop
1393 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822

📅 Tonight – Thursday, September 10th
🚪 Doors open at 6:00 PM
⏰ Seminar starts at 6:30 PM

Hosted by Marv Mitch
Open to all ages!

Let’s support GTA and continue creating spaces for knowledge, growth, healing, and community. 💪🏾❤️

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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