Give the Gift of Volunteering

The Entertainment Industry Foundation’s iParticipate campaign is using celebrities and TV networks to help spread the word about the importance of community service. 

The goal is to mobilize as many Americans as possible to volunteer their time and resources in the areas of education and children, financial security, well-being and community health, environmental conservation, and support for military families.

iParticipate has numerous volunteer opportunities available.  You can also list a volunteer opportunity on their site.  Find out more at http://www.iParticipate.org. 

Jan. 21st FREE Health & Wellness Fair

The Sacramento County Dept. of Health & Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services, is hosting a FREE event for the public on Saturday, January 21, 2012.  Attendees can visit dozens of health information booths and receive complimentary health screenings. 

The event is called "Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives, Promoting Health and Wellness".  It will be held from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sam Pannell Community Center located at 2450 Meadowview Road in Sacramento. 

For more information, please call 916-288-2213.

Register for Reverse 911 Emergency Notifications

Recent disasters, both natural and man-made, remind us of the need for timely notification of threats to health and safety.  The Sacramento Police Department’s Reverse 911 system is a community notification tool designed to enhance emergency preparedness.  It facilitates urgent and necessary notifications to citizens during emergent events. 

To find out how to voluntarily register your wireless device, digital home number, or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) number, please visit http://www.sacpd.org/stayinformed/reverse911.