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More ways to help victims of deadly Oklahoma tornado

More ways to help victims of deadly Oklahoma tornado

 

The relief and recovery effort is underway in the Oklahoma City area after a an EF-5 twister tore through Monday, leaving 24 dead and 12,000 - 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed.

Officials estimated the recovery cost at $2 billion.

If you wish to help, the following organizations are providing food, shelters, and emergency supplies and equipment.

NEW Historic Folsom Farmers Market grand opening May 25

NEW Historic Folsom Farmers Market grand opening May 25
The Historic Folsom Association in conjunction with BeMoneySmartUSA is proud to announce the opening of the NEW Historic Folsom Farmers Market on Saturday, May 25. The new Historic Folsom Farmers Market will be located at the Historic Folsom Station Public Plaza (near the historic railroad turntable) and be open every Saturday from 8 am – 1 pm all year long.

“We are excited to bring in a variety of local farmers and vendors into Folsom to offer the regions bounty of fresh produce and specialty foods to shoppers, tourists, residents and workers in our community" comments Jim Snook, Folsom Historic District Association President.   

Customers can expect to find farm fresh produce, artisan cheeses, grass-fed beef, eggs, baked goods, nuts, honey and an assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables and many other specialty items and prepared foods. 

How you can help

How you can help

The tragedy of Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma may be halfway across the country, but there are still ways we can help locally.

Jordan Scott, communications director for the American Red Cross Capital Region Chapter, said the organization is accepting donations for relief efforts. People can text REDCROSS to 9099 to make an automatic $10 donation, or can visit redcross.org to make a donation.

Scott said there are no plans yet to send teams from Northern California over to Oklahoma for relief efforts, but that it usually takes 24 to 48 hours for them to receive requests.

“Our volunteers know it may happen and to be ready,” Scott said. “We’ve got the experience and the expertise here.”

Volunteers from the area have helped out through other disasters, including the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo., and Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

CCHCS launches second annual scrubs drive for Stockton school

CCHCS launches second annual scrubs drive for Stockton school

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) has launched its second annual scrubs drive for the new Health Careers Academy (HCA) in Stockton. 

The HCA provides a rigorous college prep curriculum for high school students. Many had never considered careers in health care or even struggled with graduating high school at all. The uniform at HCA is medical scrubs; however, many of the students face extreme economic hardship and some students are even homeless. 

Last year, CCHCS was able to provide thousands of new and gently new scrubs as well as various other medically related items through collections from staff all across the state! The students were so appreciative and thankful for all the support and cool new scrubs.

American Red Cross Survey Finds People Unclear about How to Stay Safe in the Water

American Red Cross Survey Finds People Unclear about How to Stay Safe in the Water

Most families plan to swim in areas without lifeguards this summer, but lack basic water safety knowledge

Announcing $6 Saturday at FieldHaven Feline Center

Announcing $6 Saturday at FieldHaven Feline Center

Can you imagine entering "adulthood" on you 1st birthday?  Neither can we!  Spring is kitten season and that means that some pretty remarkable "adult" cats are often overlooked by adopters.  We understand.  Its hard not to fall in love with those little roly poly bundles of love.  But kittens don't stay kittens for very long.  That's why we are putting our "adult" kitties Front and Center at the Center!  

Whether you are looking for a loving lap companion or want to "Go Green" with a Rodent Raider you will find that perfect cat at FieldHaven Feline Center.

Join us for $6 Saturday, May 18th from Noon to 4:00 pm and take home one (or two!)  of these fabulous felines for a fabulous adoption fee of just $6.00.

Check out the beautiful cats available  right now at by visiting our Adoptables Page at www.fieldhaven.com and then come on over to FieldHaven Feline Center and meet your puurrrfect match!

 

Sierra College Foster Youth to Benefit from event: Glitz, Glamour, and Girlfriends

Sierra College Foster Youth to Benefit from event: Glitz, Glamour, and Girlfriends

Sip Wine, Delectable bites, Boutique style shopping, indulge in our auctions and eye-popping fashion show. The event will be at the beautiful Thunder Valley Casino Resort Poolside Thursday, June 27th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. You won't want to miss out on the cabana guys!

Portion of the proceeds will go to Sierra College Foundation Foster Youth Program!