Convenient Drop-offs for E-Waste

Looking for a convenient drop-off location to recycle your unwanted and obsolete electronics?  Just visit http://myecollective.com and type in your ZIP code to find the nearest location.

Dream Big

"I am the Dream and the Dream is Now"
Poetry Contest  

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) is celebrating its 4th annual Season of Civil Rights with a series of events during the months of December, January and February to build awareness about the significant role that transit played in the American Civil Rights Movement.

In preparation, RT invites students in grades 3 through 12, who attend a school within RT's service area, to participate in the "I Am the Dream and the Dream is Now" poetry contest.

Submitted poems must be 10 lines or less and be original work. All entries are required to relate to the theme of transit and civil rights. Nine entries will be selected, three from each grade category: 3rd through 6th, 7th through 9th and 10th through 12th.

Winners will receive a $25 bookstore gift card and "The Rosa Parks Story" DVD.

RT will display the winning poems on RT interior transit cards in buses in January and February to commemorate RT's Season of Civil Rights. Winning poems will also be on display at special events during the campaign.

Submissions must be received by Friday, December 16, 2011. To enter, visit www.sacrt.com and click on the Season of Civil Rights link or mail it to:

Sacramento Regional Transit District

Attn:  Season of Civil Rights Poetry Contest 

P.O. Box 2110

Sacramento, CA 95812-2110 

All entries must include student's name, grade, school, teacher and contact information.

For more information, contact Jo Noble, RT Senior Community and Government Affairs Officer, at 916-556-0118 or jnoble@sacrt.com.

Supermarket Scrip Programs Benefit Our Community

Since September 1998, the Florin Road Foundation has raised over $267,000 for local K-12 educational enrichment programs, college scholarships, and activities for senior citizens in the Florin Road community. This amount includes money from private and business donations, fundraising events, and corporate grants.

In 2009, the Foundation began participating in several new fundraising programs.

Two of these are scrip programs provided by Raley's/Bel Air/Nob Hill Foods/Food Source and by SaveMart/FoodMaxx/Lucky supermarkets.

Shoppers simply present their scrip card when making purchases and the stores then make a donation to us. There is no charge to the customer for participating in this program. Complimentary scrip cards are available from our office. 

Xmas Stocking Project for Parkway Kids

Parkway Estates Neighborhood Association (PENA) is once again collecting school supplies for their Christmas Stocking Project to benefit Parkway Elementary School in Sacramento.  Last year the group collected enough stockings filled with school supplies to give to the preschool, special education, and kindergarten classes.  This year the stockings will be delivered to students on December 22. 

Interested donors should contact Donna at 916-395-2050 by December 18.

Sac. PD Races Across America to Honor Fallen Officers

On June 18, 2011, the Sacramento Police Department Cycling Team was the first all law enforcement team to compete in the Race Across America (RAAM). The race is an epic 3,000-mile bicycle race from California to Maryland that honors the nearly 19,000 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty nationwide. Team SPD finished 6^th out of 12 teams in the 8-person relay team category, with an official time of 6 days, 6 hours, and 8 minutes. 

The team plans to take on that challenge again in June 2012.

Sac PD’s cycling team will raise money and bring media attention to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. Working with the hundreds of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies along the route, Team SPD will honor slain law enforcement of­ficers by carrying their names,

visiting local and state memorials, and encouraging media coverage of their efforts.

Several different sponsorship packages are available. For more information and a fast, secure way to donate, please visit http://www.sacpd.org/teamsacpd/raam. You may also contact Sergeant Brian Ellis at bellis@pd.cityofsacramento.org.

Sac. Sheriff’s Dept. Plays Santa

It’s once again time for the Annual Christmas Toy & Food Drive sponsored by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Division!  The Salvation Army will provide turkeys and non-perishables, but toy donations are still needed, especially for older children.  Some suggestions:  Rubix Cube, board games, movie passes, DVDs, sports balls, back packs, fun pillows, wallets, manicure sets, cologne/hygiene sets, comb/brush sets, comic books.

Please bring your donations to the Central Division Service Center, 7000 65^th Street, Ste. B, Sacramento until December 13^th.  Also, if you know of a South Sacramento family in need, please tell them to visit the center starting November 21^st to complete an application for assistance.

For further information, contact Laura Grossman, crime prevention specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Who We've Helped Over the Years

Organizations & Activities Supported by
The Florin Road Foundation

1998-2011

ü  American Leadership Forum

ü  Bowling Green Charter Elementary School

ü  CBS13/CW31’s “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Collection for Homeless Children

ü  Center for Fathers and Families

ü  Cesar Chavez Elementary School

ü  City of Sacramento’s “Meadowboo Mansion” Halloween Event , “Santa Sam” Holiday Event, and Senior Health Fair

ü  Daylor Continuation High School Scholarship Program

ü  Elk Grove Food Bank

ü  Florin Historical Society’s Annual Strawberry Festival

ü  Florin Mall Learning Resource Center (aka “Mall Hall”)

ü  Franklin D. Roosevelt School

ü  Friends of the Sacramento Public Library – MLK, Jr. Branch

ü  Golf Course Terrace Estates Neighborhood Association

ü  Goodwill Industries

ü  Harkness Elementary School

ü  House of Hope Ministry Transitional Living Program

ü  Intel Computer Clubhouse

ü  International Association of Administrative Professionals (Sacramento Chapter)

ü  Jefferson Manor Holiday Event for Seniors

ü  Lemon Hill Boys and Girls Club

ü  Luther Burbank High School Baseball Team, Black Student Union, Choir, Internship Program, Mountain Biking Program, Parent University, Scholarship Program, Senior Graduation Picnic

ü  Magic Johnson Empowerment Center at Phoenix Park

ü  Meadowview Community Action

ü  Olive Orchard Estates Neighborhood Association

ü  Paratransit, Inc.

ü  Parkway Elementary School

ü  Parkway Estates Neighborhood Association

ü  Parkway Estates North Neighborhood Association

ü  Parkway Swimming Club

ü  Presidential Freedom Program Matching Scholarship Grants

ü  Rosa Parks Middle School (formerly Goethe Middle School)

ü  Rural California Housing Corporation

ü  Sacramento County Dept. of Human Assistance

ü  Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. VIPS Patrol

ü  Sacramento Police Activities League

ü  Sacramento Sheriff’s Activities League

ü  Samuel Kennedy Elementary School

ü  Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Center and Museum

ü  South Sacramento County VISIONS

ü  South Sacramento Vikings Football Program

ü  Southgate Meadows Neighborhood Association

ü  Southgate Recreation and Parks District Annual “Dinner with Santa” Event

ü  Wellspring Women’s Center

Help for BofA Mortgage Customers

Are you a Bank of America mortgage customer
facing financial difficulty? 

Home loan specialists at the upcoming Bank of America Customer Outreach Event can review your mortgage and discuss options that may be available to you.

Dates:  Thursday, November 17, 2011 through Saturday, November 19, 2011

Times:  8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Location:  Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sacramento.  Complimentary parking will be available in the Esquire Garage.  Entrance is located on 13th Street.  Vouchers will be provided at the event.

Register:  www.bankofamerica.com/homeownerevent or call toll-free 1-855-201-7426

Field of Dreams

Parkway Little League has been swinging
for the fences since 1956! 

Their baseball and softball programs are designed to develop superior citizens rather than just superior athletes.  They provide a positive outlet for youth in South Sacramento, including Parkway, Valley Hi, North Laguna, and portions of northwest Elk Grove.

Parkway Little League is looking for sponsors for their 2012 Little League season.  Various advertising benefits are offered as part of their sponsorship packages.

For more information or to donate, please call their sponsorship coordinator, Patricia, at 916-205-6427.