Joshua's House

08/16/2025

Joshua's House opened this week and is already extending high quality and compassionate care to Sacramento's most vulnerable population.

06/10/2025

Support compassionate care for patients and families facing serious illness. Your donation to Joshua’s House Hospice helps provide comfort, dignity, and hope in their most vulnerable moments. Give today and make a difference. https://health-communication-research-institute-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/164397-2022-final-push

06/04/2025

Starting in July, Sac County will reserve 70 shelter beds for people released from jail, offering support & transportation to reduce homelessness & recidivism. Funded by a Prop. 47 grant, it’s the region’s first program of its kind. More in
The Sacramento Bee:

The beds will be provided at the Salvation Army’s Center of Hope on North B Street.

05/29/2025

CA's homelessness crisis reached new highs in 2024 with 187,000+ individuals without housing. While the state's growth was slower than the national average, the significant issue of folks remaining unsheltered is prevalent.
Learn more from Public Policy Institute of California:

The number of people experiencing homelessness in California increased slightly from 2023 to 2024, reaching an all-time high. We look at the overall state and national trends as well as how homelessness varies across California's regions.

05/27/2025

In Sacramento County, 30% of jail inmates are homeless. Despite increased arrests related to camping, many homeless individuals face a cycle of incarceration without sufficient support for reentry or stable housing. Efforts like the Reentry Opportunities and Access to Resources or “ROAR” program aim to break this cycle by offering services before release.

New data show that more than 700 homeless people each month are jailed.

05/23/2025

In the U.S., individuals with severe mental illnesses often cycle through emergency rooms, jails, & homelessness due to inadequate mental health services. Advocates emphasize the need for stable housing & comprehensive care to break this cycle. Via NPR:

Montana is investing $300 million to help those with severe mental illness from cycling through ERs, state psychiatric facilities, jails and homelessness. Advocates say they also need stable housing.

05/22/2025

The Modesto Gospel Mission expanded its care program for men transitioning from hospitals with a $313,000 grant from Health Net & CalAIM. More capacity, renovated spaces, and added staff help provide services like case management and transportation to support recovery and reintegration

Benjamin Lopez said it was a “mental issue” that caused him to give away all his possessions and start living on the streets of Modesto and Turlock.   “I used alcohol so much that I went from one drink to a whole gallon a day of alcohol, which was my demise,” he said. “That’s what made...

05/19/2025

Students experiencing homelessness face significant barriers to education, including lack of transportation and stable housing. Schools can help by offering transportation assistance, connecting students to community resources, and creating a supportive environment that fosters academic success and stability. Learn more from EdSource:

Two organizations teamed up to combat the high rate of chronic absences among homeless students.

05/15/2025

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05/12/2025

Meals on Wheels Sacramento County delivers more than meals. With flexible meal options, wellness checks, essential items, and pet food assistance, they help seniors stay safe and connected. Learn more about their life-saving work in Sacramento News & Review - SN&R:

Meals on Wheels Sacramento County and the Department of Child, Family and Adult Services partner to keep older adults safe and fed

05/08/2025

Facing your own mortality is daunting. JH will proudly have end-of-life doulas help our patients transition. Learn how end-of-life doulas are growing in number and offering vital support during difficult time, helping people navigate their final moments, empowering them to plan and create a peaceful passing from STAT:

For the Rev. Beth Stotts, death is a natural part of her ministry, where she embraces "humbling and powerful" work of guiding people at the end of life.

05/05/2025

City of Refuge Sacramento offers women a safe haven and support to rebuild their lives. Through housing, mentorship, and community, it helps women like Marianne Williams regain stability and hope. Learn more about this incredible program from
ABC10:

Founded by husband-wife duo Rachelle and Loren Ditmore, the nonprofit seeks to “return dignity, restore lives and rebuild community.”