Since 1975, SSP has built strong connections and resilience among communities by equipping volunteers in home repair skills and community-based projects. Programs include:
- Sacramento Sustainability Academy, a workforce development program providing young people an introduction to climate action, vocational skills, and community resilience work.
- Rancho Cordova volunteer Days of Service, focusing on home accessibility projects for residents.
- North Sacramento Free Tool Library and free workshops
- Summer Weeks of Service to complete necessary home repairs and community projects for underserved residents, while developing both hands-on and socio-emotional skills in young people. This program promotes thriving, collaborative communities and support individuals safely aging in place.
50th Anniversary Events Schedule
Fri., Oct. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m.
- Open House at SSP headquarters office, Tool Library, and warehouse at 1516 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, 95815.
- Non-hosted happy hour at King Cong Brewing Company, 1709 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento, 95815 (next to SSP's warehouse).
Volunteers will work in North Sacramento:
- Safe Harbor, a campus of tiny houses for families experiencing fluid living conditions.
- International Garden of Many Colors, a community garden where residents have brought their food traditions from around the world since the 1990s.
- 50-year anniversary party at The Garden at the Line, 6415 Elvas Ave, Sacramento, CA 95819
- The event will both honor SSP's history and highlight how SSP is launching into the future.
- Guest speakers: Co-Founder Rev. Floyd McKeithen, former Summer Site Developer & Director Rev. Jonathan Chute, former Executive Directors Rev. Paige Eaves and Rick Eaton, Diné community liaison and SSP Board Member Dr. Silver Nez Perry, Youth Board Member and summer staff alum Dani Berg, Sacramento Sustainability Academy and summer staff alum Ken Wilson.
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Source: Sierra Service Project
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