What started as a Christmas Day outreach effort in Sacramento grew into a nonprofit with more than 150 volunteers across three states. After nearly 15 years leading Packs for Cold Backs, I reflect on the challenges, mistakes, and lessons I’ve learned about building teams, developing volunteer leaders, and managing an organization through unexpected challenges.
Sacramento County’s latest homeless services report highlights progress in helping people access permanent housing. We explore what these results mean, why community partnerships matter, and what more needs to be done.
Sacramento is expanding shelter options for people experiencing homelessness, but providing a safe place to stay is only the beginning. Here’s why lasting stability requires housing, supportive services, and community involvement.
Sacramento’s 2026 homelessness PIT count reveals a growing need for housing, shelter, and community support. Here’s why the people behind the statistics matter most.
