Clothes Closet
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Restrictions: Must have picture ID and ID for children (can use SS card); Can only shop for yourself and/or for your dependent children. Visits are limited to once a month for each person/family.
Services: Provides free articles of clothing. The number of articles provided depends on SFBFS' current supply.
Coordinator: Margaret Carpenter |
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Hours: Art classes: Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 3:00 (lunch served Noon - 1:00)
Orientation: By appointment only.
Restrictions: Must be an adult female; must attend orientation before joining; no children allowed
Services: Offers free art classes for women who are in need of assistance in healing from mental illness, violence, and/or other physical, mental, and social obstacles; provides an opportunity for clients to display and sell their artwork to the public.
Program Coordinator: Helen Plenert |
Child Services
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PlayCare
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Restrictions: Parent/legal guardian must attend Community Learning Center or must be in SFBFS' Havens Transitional Housing Program. Child(ren) must be at least one year old and walking. Copy of birth certificate must be provided. Orientation is mandatory.
Services: Provides a safe, fun, and educational environment for children 1 - 5 years old. All activities are carefully designed to enhance the emotional, cognitive, social, and motor skill development of the children.
After-School Program
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Restrictions: Families must reside in the Oak Park area. Children must be enrolled in 1st through 6th grade. A copy of the child's last report card must be provided.
Services: A caring, safe environment for young children that stimulates their educational and personal development. Also, offering one-on-one tutoring for parents and children in any school subject, use of computers and internet resources for older children, Spanish/English bilingual tutoring available.
Coordinator: Aurelia Garcia |
The Community Learning Center
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Hours: English as a Second Language classes (ESL): Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
GED classes: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Computer Classes: Varies, call for information
Restrictions: Must be an adult, or an older teen who is no longer in school (and wants to study for GED.); reading, writing, math, job search skills/resume are by appointment only.
Services: Offers one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, math, basic computer skills, job search skills/resume, and GED; offers group classes in beginning to mid-level English as a Second Language
Manager: Carrie Black |
Sunday Lunch
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Hours: Sunday, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Restrictions: None
Services: Provides a free, prepared bagged lunch
Coordinator: Nelson Nugent |
Resource Central
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SMUD Energy Help
Hours: Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m.
Restrictions: Call SMUD at 1(888) 742-7683 to pre-qualify for assistance through SFBFS.
Resource/Referral
Hours: Drop-In Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fridays, by appointment.
Coordinator: Angelique Keys |
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
Restrictions: Must live in specific zip code areas (95814, 95816, 95817, 95818, 95819, 95820); must have current proof of address, picture ID, and ID for children (can use SS card); Can only be used once per month
Services: The Food Locker provides each eligible person 3 days worth of free food.
Manager: Tami Edwards |
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Hours: Drop-In Services: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Workshops: Various weekdays,
excluding Fridays 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Restrictions: Zip Code assignment. Please call with zip code; must provide current proof of residence and picture ID and ID for child/children; child must be no older than 24 months; every client must attend at least 1 workshop every month to be eligible to receive products/services.
Services: Provides mentoring and emotional support; baby food, diapers, and formula; life and parenting skills; community service referrals; monthly immunization clinic; new baby packages for pregnant mothers in their 8th or 9th month.
Coordinator: Mariza Lara |
Network Cafe
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Hours: Every third Thursday, 11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Restrictions: Non-profit organizations/agencies.
Services: Luncheon meeting to network for the betterment of the community.
Coordinator: Angelique Keys |
Computer Clubhouse
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Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
(Mondays are "boys' days", Wednesdays are "girls' days")
Restrictions: Child must be age 8 - 18; application required with/parent signature and phone call to parent to verify permission and signature.
Services: Children can come and use computer facilities, develop skills, and build self-confidence through use of technology
Coordinator: Charles Coger |
Senior Bridge Builders
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Hours: Third Thursday of each month at Noon
Restrictions: Must be 55 years of age or older and volunteer a minimum of fours hours weekly at SFBFS.
Services: Luncheon meeting once a month with an informal speaker or entertainment. Various planned bus trips.
Coordinator: Dorothee' Mull |
Havens Transitional Living Program
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Hours: N/A
Restrictions: Families must be referred by agencies with staff able to provide a thorough psycho-social assessment; referral agencies must first call Havens Program to present basic information of the case
Services: Is a three-stage program designed to help families with children create a stable and loving home and become economically independent; provides housing, education, and social services to families who are ready to commit themselves to making a full-time effort toward permanently changing and improving their lives.
Manager: Marie-Louise Nelson |
Saca Community Learning Center
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Saca Learning Center
Hours: English as a Second Language classes (ESL): Monday -Thursday, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
GED/Literacy tutoring: Monday - Thursday,
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Computer Classes: Varies, call for information (usually afternoons 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.)
Restrictions: Must be an adult, or an older teen who is no longer in school (and wants to study for GED.); reading, writing, math, job search skills/resume are by appointment only.
Services: Offers one-on-one tutoring in reading, writing, math, basic computer skills, job search skills/resume, and GED; offers group classes in beginning to mid-level English as a Second Language.
Manager: Genevieve Deignan
Saca Mother-Baby Program
Hours: Drop-In Services: Monday - Thursday,
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Workshops: Tuesdays (English) and Wednesdays (Spanish), 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Restrictions: Zip Code assignment. Please call with zip code; must provide current proof of residence and picture ID and ID for child/children; child must be no older than 24 months; every client must attend at least 1 workshop every month to be eligible to receive products/services.
Services: Provides mentoring and emotional support; baby food, diapers, and formula; life and parenting skills; community service referrals; monthly immunization clinic; new baby packages for pregnant mothers in their 8th or 9th month
Program Manager: Natalié Lucero
Saca Youth Education
PlayCare
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Restrictions: For children 1 (and walking) to 5 years old while their parents are in the building attending classes, receiving services, or studying. Copy of birth certificate is required. Orientation is mandatory.
Family Homework Help
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Restrictions:For parents and their children (ages 5-18) who want to work on homework assignments together with the assistance of a tutor. Please bring homework assignments or know in which area your child needs help.
Services: A caring, safe environment for young children that stimulates their educational and personal development. Also, offering one-on-one tutoring for parents and children in any school subject, use of computers and internet resources for older children, Spanish/English bilingual tutoring available.
Coordinator: Heather Kohlmeister
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Volunteering
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Hours: Varying - Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. & Sunday 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Restrictions: Must be 18 years of age or older to volunteer. Individuals aged 16-18 must have parental permission and youth ages 10-15 may volunteer if accompanied by a guardian. Individuals looking to fulfill hours for court ordered purposes may not volunteer at the SFBFS.
Services: Volunteer opportunities encompass a wide range including mentoring youth or adults, teaching, sorting and distributing clothing, filling and distributing emergency groceries, staffing fundraising events and much more! Volunteers are offered activities that include direct interaction with our clients or opportunities that are detached from the public. We strive to place volunteers where they are comfortable and are able to receive personal fulfillment knowing they have helped make a difference in their community. Volunteer opportunities are available at all three SFBFS locations, year round.
Manager: Kelly Siefkin |
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