Community Service Projects

The following projects work well for groups and individuals. If you would like more information about a specific project, please contact the individual listed.

• Make catnip toys to stimulate and enrich the environment of the cats and kittens, craft doggie bandanas, or make veggie or peanut butter biscuit treats for Animal Care Services. For details and instructions, contact Claudia Schlachter at (916) 808-8166 or email: Cschlachter@cityofsacramento.org. Or to view instructions, click here.

• Make quilted, crocheted or knitted lap robes for elderly individuals with memory loss participating in the day program with "Triple R". To discuss arrangements contact Nina Moran at the Hart Senior Center (916) 808-8375 or email: Nmoran@cityofsacramento.org. This program has several sites.

• Craft supplies are needed by several programs. Supplies of yarn, fabric, buttons, ribbons, beads and other items can be collected and shared with one or more of the following programs:

• START after school program for youth (numerous sites) - contact Cecilia Jacquez at (916) 808-6156 or email: volunteersacstart@hotmail.com
• 4 th R after school program for K-6 students (numerous sites) - contact Joyce Wenger-Johnson at (916) 808-3849 or email: jwjohnson@cityofsacramento.org.
• Triple R day care program for adults 50 and over with memory loss - contact Nina Moran at the Hart Senior Center (916) 808-8375 or email Nmoran@cityofsacramento.org.

•  Used magazine drive - Triple R day care program for adults 50 and over with memory loss needs used magazines at their sites. To make arrangements, contact Nina Moran (916) 808-8375 or email: Nmoran@cityofsacramento.org.

For more information or to discuss a special project, please contact Mary Lynn Perry, Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 808-8317 or email: mperry@cityofsacramento.org.