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Rancho Cordova Resources:

The Resource Guide below exists to help inform Rancho Cordovans with knowledge of over 150 organizations that serve the Rancho Cordova community.  Resources are divided into categories as seen below in the Table of Contents.  Simply scroll down or click a category to view resources.  Best viewed in Internet Explorer.

Child / Family Services

Drug Treatment / Prevention

Education / Student Services

Detailed Table of Contents

We hope that you will find what you are looking for and that this guide will also be helpful for your family and neighborhood.  The information was compiled by Ryan Lundquist by first researching all of the organizations listed in the Cordova Community Collaborative Resource Guide, adding on contact information and description of services where possible, and then relying upon further web research, phone calls, and personal knowledge as well as tips from other Cordova Towne residents.  In the event that you find information in need of updating or you have something to add, please let us know by emailing "info [at] cordovatowne [dot] com".

BUSINESS / UTILITIES

Contact Person:  Aubry Stone (President)

Email:   cbcc@calbcc.org

Chamber of Commerce

Phone:  916-273-5688

Website:  www.ranchocordova.org

Information:  The goal of the chamber is to “create a strong local economy, professionally promote our community, deliver exceptionally dynamic networking events, vigorously represent business to government, and support Political Action” (website home page)

City of Rancho Cordova Business License

Address:  2729 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-851-8737

Fax:  916-851-8787

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Connections Cafe

Phone:  916-361-8684

Information:  The Connections Café is hosted by Folsom Cordova Community Partnership on a monthly basis.  It is an opportunity for Rancho Cordova / Folsom human service providers to network and exchange resources and build collaborations.  Typically in each meeting there is a free lunch, welcome and introductions, a spotlight on one particular agency, and community forum time. 

Greyhound Bus Line Stop

Address:  10369 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-363-1036

Information:  There is a Greyhound Bus Stop located at Allen’s Donuts in Rancho Cordova.

Regional Transit

Contact Person:  Rick Larkey (Interim CEO)

Address:  1225 R Street - Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Phone:  Trip Planning / General (916) 321-BUSS (2877)  Hearing Impaired:  TDD 483-HEAR (4327)

Fax:  916-273-5727

Email:   CAD@sacrt.com

Website:  http://www.sacrt.com/

Information:  “The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) operates 97 bus routes and 36.87 miles of light rail covering a 418 square-mile service area. Buses and light rail run 365 days a year using 76 light rail vehicles, 254 buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and 17 shuttle vans. Buses operate daily from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. every 15 to 75 minutes, depending on the route. Light rail trains begin operation at 4:30 a.m. with service every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The Blue Line trains run until 1 a.m. and the Gold Line to Folsom runs until 7 p.m.  Passenger amenities include 45 light rail stops or stations, 25 bus and light rail transfer centers and 18 free park-and-ride lots. RT also serves more than 3,600 bus stops throughout Sacramento County” (website)

Utilities / Water / Cable Services for Rancho Cordova

Phone:  800-288-2020

Website:  http://www.att.com/gen/landing-pages?pid=3308

Information:  Per City website, AT&T/SBC offers, "Local & long distance telephone, Internet, Wireless communications, Satellite television " See website for more detailed contact information.

Phone:  888-237-1333

Website:  http://www.calamwater.com/awpr1/caaw/default.html

Information:  See website.

Phone:  800-266-2278

Website:  www.comcast.com

Information:  Per City website, Comcast offers, "cable and high speed internet. " See website for more detailed contact information.

Phone:  877-NO-BURN-5 (877-662-8765)

Website:  www.sparetheair.com

Information:  In order to check the status of whether you can use your fireplace, click the above website or go directly to http://sparetheair.com/BurnCheck.cfm  You can also sign up for free email alerts for when air quality is deemed "unhealthy" within the Sacramento area.  All you need to do is go to http://sparetheair.com/airalert.cfm

Phone:  800-999-4033, 916-852-8563, 916-852-8563

Website:  www.aswater.com

Information:  See website. 

Phone:  800-743-5000

Website:  www.pge.com

Information:  Pacific Gas & Electric Company offers electricity and natural gas servcies to Rancho Cordova.  See website for details and additional contact information.

Phone:  916-808-5454

Website:  http://www.cityofsacramento.org/utilities/watermeters/index.html

Information:  See website.

Website:  http://www.msa.saccounty.net/scwa/

Information:  See website.

Website:  http://www.msa.saccounty.net/scwa/

Information:  See website.  Per City website, they do "Emergency sewer repairs, Drainage maintenance, etc."

Phone:  866.787.3937

Website:  www.surewest.com

Information:  Per City website, Surewest offers, "local and long distance telephone, Internet, Digital television, Wireless communications" See website for more detailed contact information.

Address:  6301 S St., Sacramento 95817 (customer service center)

Phone:  Report a power outage or downed power lines 888-456-SMUD (7683) Customer service for residential customers 888-742-SMUD (7683) Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday TDD service 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: 732-6630 TDD after business hours: 732-5596 Call before you dig (Underground Service Alert): 1-800-227-2600 For residential customer service in Spanish 866-651-4420

Fax:  916-273-5727

Email:    customerservices@smud.org

Website:  www.smud.org

Information:  See website and phone number.

CHILD / FAMILY SERVICES

24 Hour Crisis Telephone Numbers *

Diogenes Youth Services 916-363-0063

Youth and Family Crisis Counseling 916-875-0560

Children’s Clinical Case Management (Team Access) 916-875-1180

Poison Control Center 916-734-3692

Rape Crisis 916-920-2952

WEAVE 916-920-2952

Suicide Prevention 916-368-3111

Report Child Abuse 916-875-KIDS, 916-874-9754

Report Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse 916-874-9377 (M-F 8-5pm)

* List taken from www.sacramentopros.org

Adolescent Parent Program - FCUSD

Contact Person:  Bob Fillman (Principal)

Address:  10850 Gadsten Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-638-8747

Aspira Foster & Family Services

Address:  9719 Lincoln Village Drive, Suite #401 Sacramento, CA 95827

Phone:  916-366-1656

Fax:  916-366-0189

Website:  www.aspiranet.org

Information:  Aspira provides “safe, nurturing foster homes for thousands of children. We help families at risk stay together - keeping children out of the foster care or group care system - through counseling and other much-needed support. We provide mental health services to individuals and families in the community as well as those in foster care or group care. And for those children who cannot reunify or remain in their families, we offer adoption services to provide safe and permanent families to live and grow into the future” (website)

Big Kids Club: Neighborhood Child Care Center

Contact Person:  Angie Mikula (Director)

Address:  10600 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-638-1686  

Email:  bigkidsclub@yahoo.com

Website:  www.thebigkidsclub.com

Information:  The Big Kids Club is hosted at Cordova Neighborhood Church.  Per their website, “The Big Kids Club is designed specifically to provide affordable child care for families with preschool and school-age children that need a flexible child care arrangement. The Big Kids Club will provide a safe and caring environment that will promote a positive learning experience, while teaching children valuable social skills.”  They do take Child Action and they accept any child from ages 2.5 to 12 years old. 

Child Abuse Prevention Council

Contact Person:  Sheila Anderson (Executive Director)

Phone:  916-568-8377

Email:  sanderso@capcsac.org

Website:  www.safefromthestart.org

Information:  One of the primary sponsors of this council is First 5, who is a local sponsor to FCCP and also vastly active in the Sacramento Region.  Per website, “The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence. To view the "Fact Sheet" please visit the "About Us" on the menu above.”

Child Action

Address:  9961 Horn Road Sacramento CA 95827

Phone:  916-369-0191

Fax:  916-369-0314

Email:  info@childaction.org 

Website:  www.childaction.org

Information:  Child Action, Inc. pays all or a portion of the child care costs for eligible families.  They also have resources such as publications and information available to the public to further educate and empower parents.  They have five offices in the Sacramento area and are an asset to Rancho Cordova families.  Per their website: “Child Action, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation created in 1976 to provide for the education and social welfare of children and families by organizing, sponsoring and administering services to children. We seek to augment and enhance the delivery of services for children rather than duplicate existing resources.  Child Action, Inc. is primarily funded by the California Department of Education, Child Development Division, to provide subsidies and child care and development services to low income families. Child Action, Inc. adheres to all California Department of Education regulations governing child development programs, and operates in accordance with all State of California laws governing non-profit agencies.  Our major goal is to promote the healthy growth and development of children and families living in Sacramento County. The services we provide include child care resource and referral, child care subsidies, recruitment and training of child care professionals, and parent education and support.”

Child Support Services (DCSS)

Contact Person:  Department of Child Support Services (DCSS)

Address:  3701 Power Inn Road, Sacramento

Phone:  916-875-7400 Automated Information System Toll Free (888) 271-3906

Website:  http://www.dcss.saccounty.net/

Information:  See website.

Cordova CARES Children’s Council 

Contact Person:  Alan Withers (Principal of Mather Elementary)

Address:  4730 School Road Mather CA 95665

Phone:  916-362-4153

Information:  Cordova CARES is a community organization that advocates on behalf of children’s issues.  They work alongside of Folsom Cordova Community Partnership (Cordova Community Collaborative & Family Center) and they work to pull off the annual “Kid’s Day” as well as a “Giving Tree” where community members can purchase gifts for local families of needy children.  Cordova CARES does not have a website, so the phone number is the best contact. 

Department of Human Assistance

Contact Person:  Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA)

Address:  10013 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (corner of Rod Beaudry & Folsom Blvd)

Phone:  916-874-3800 or hearing or speech impaired phone number TDD/TTY 916-874-2599.

Website:  http://dhaweb.saccounty.net/

Information:  The DHA provides aid for dependent children and general assistance for needy families through a host of programs.  They offer food stamps, college scholarship opportunities, job training, vocational assistance, general financial assistance, classes on a variety of subjects (resume writing, interviewing skills and dress for career advancement techniques), among other things. 

Family Resource Center

Contact Person:  Folsom Cordova Community Partnership Paul Shane (Executive Director)

Address:  10455 Investment Circle Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-861-0611 (main), 24 hour Parent Support Hotline at 888-281-3000, and 888-354-4474 (health rights hotline, free assistance for health care needs). 

Fax:  916-861-0848

Email:  fccped@gmail.com

Website:  http://www.folsomcordovacp.org/

Information:  The Family Center is hosted by the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership.  The specific programs of the FCCP are listed below under “FCCP” whereas the specifics of the Family Resource Center are listed here.  The Center offers the following:  Baby Showers (for anyone giving birth that month or between 0-3 months), Youthapalooza (health and safety workshops on a monthly basis), Parenting Classes (weekly), Play Groups (weekly), Fitness Classes (weekly), UCD Clinic (weekly), Women’s Health Issues (weekly), a 24 hour Parent Support Hotline, WEAVE group counseling, ACTS classes (self-help/recovery), as well as various other programs and events for community involvement. 

Folsom Cordova Community Partnership

Contact Person:  Paul Shane (Executive Director)

Address:  10455 Investment Circle Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-861-0611

Fax:  916-861-0848

Email:  fccped@gmail.com (Paul Shane) 

Website:  http://www.folsomcordovacp.org/

Information:  The FCCP currently shares a building with The Renaissance Community Development Corporation in the former “Center of Praise Ministries” building known as the “Eara E. Lovelace Power Center”.  Per their website, “Our mission is to mobilize and integrate resources that enhance the education, health and well being of children and families in our communities.” 

Birth and Beyond Home Visitation Program and Family Resource Center:  One of the programs of the FCCP is called Birth & Beyond for mothers of infants 0-6 months old.  This program began in order to combat child neglect after two heinous infant/toddler murders in the late 90s.  The FCCP website states, “Birth & Beyond is an award-winning program that provides free and voluntary home visitations and family support services to pregnant women and families with new babies and children of all ages.  Birth & Beyond Family Resource Centers are open to anyone in the community and offer a variety of services including: parenting classes, substance abuse resources and family activities.  The goal of the program is to help build strong families, meet the needs of growing babies, and ensure that every baby receives medical care.” 

Roots & Horizons Mentor Program: Per the FCCP website, “The Roots and Horizons mentor program is a site-based, one-to-one mentoring program working with children of prisoners living in Rancho Cordova and Folsom who are between the ages of 8 and 18.  Our mission is to build safe and healthy mentoring relationships that foster stability and promote positive futures for all children of prisoners in our community.  Roots and Horizons envisions a community in which there is a collective effort to provide every child of an incarcerated parent with a nurturing and supportive adult role model.  Mentors support the child’s strengths and empower them to discover their own talents, set their own goals and reach their own aspirations.”  There is an application to fill out for involvement and potential mentors go through a screening process.  Contact Katie Willse at katie.willse@gmail.com or kwillse@fccommunitypartnership.org for more information.

Cordova Community Collaborative:  The CCC is a health and human services planning group for Rancho Cordova.  They basically assess the health and needs of the City.  They publish an annual Community Resource Guide and also coordinate “Kid’s Day”.  Per the FCCP website, “The Cordova Community Collaborative (CCC) was originally launched in 1994 as one of the local collaboratives supported by the Sierra Health Foundation's Community Partnership for Healthy Children initiative. Its membership reflects a cross section of the Rancho Cordova community including parents, concerned citizens, business, civic and faith-based leaders, Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) employees, local law enforcement, health and human service providers, recreation agencies, and many other organizations that provide services to children and families of the Rancho Cordova area.”

Communities & Physicians Together (CPT):  Per email with Janelle (program manager), “The goal of the program is to instill a sense of community responsibility in residents at UC Davis Med Center. Every year each pediatric resident spends two weeks working with the Cordova Community Collaborative getting completely involved in the community. One goal of this program is to establish a Health care Consumer Advisory Council (HCAC) which will serve as a voice to the low income and immigrant families in Rancho.”  This program is a project of the UC Davis Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics.  The CPT is a partnership with UC Davis residents to help give them direct experience in working with people in the actual communities in which they serve.  The CPT puts together various projects such as parent training, advocacy projects, nutrition awareness programs, radio shows (information on health), health curriculum.  Phone 916-734-2156  Fax 916-734-0342 (local email is: fccpcommunityhealthspecialist@gmail.com)

Headstart

Website:  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/hsb/index.html

Information:   Per their website: “Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.  The Head Start program provides grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies to provide comprehensive child development services to economically disadvantaged children and families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school. In FY 1995, the Early Head Start program was established to serve children from birth to three years of age in recognition of the mounting evidence that the earliest years matter a great deal to children's growth and development.  Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. They engage parents in their children's learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals. Significant emphasis is placed on the involvement of parents in the administration of local Head Start programs.”  Local Headstart Programs are as follows: 

The Interstate Association for Stolen Children

Contact Person:  Gregory P. Mengell, Executive Director

Address:  P.O. Box 131, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916- 965-5959

Website:  http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6042/

Email:  iasc@comcast.net  

Information:  Per their website, “IASC is a nonprofit organization that intervenes directly in non-family child abduction cases and is involved in the relentless pursuit of predators. All actions are coordinated with law enforcement.”  IASC has successfully assisted in the return of at least 13 local youth as listed on their website.   

Pertinent Links:

www.amberalert.com

www.missingkids.com

www.vca.org (vanished children’s alliance)

http://www.pollyklaas.org

www.klaaskids.org

La Leche League

Address:  10013 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (corner of Rod Beaudry & Folsom Blvd)

Phone / Email:  Kathy Taylor 916-421-8206 (RC Contact) Sybil (916) 548-0437 lawsonpartyof4@aol.com Cathy 916-428-3845 cathystyle@sbcglobal.net

Website:  http://www.lllnorcal.org/groups/SacramentoCA.html

Information:   Per website, “La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.”  Also, “All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Children of all ages are welcome at our meetings.  LLL of Sacramento meets on the third Thursday of every month at 10 AM. Meetings are held at 5265 H Street in Sacramento.”

On Eagle's Wings

Address:  10933 Progress Ct Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (corner of Rod Beaudry & Folsom Blvd)

Phone:  916-861-2240

Website:  http://www.firstcovenantchurch.org/children_oneagleswings.html

Information:   This might be relevant for residents with special needs children.  Per website, On Eagle's Wings is a special needs ministry of First Covenant Church. FCC provides free respite care for families of special needs children and their siblings on the third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM.

Parents Without Partners

Website:  www.pwponline.net

Information:   Per website, "PWP is an international non-profit, non-sectarian educational organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. Sacramento Chapter 17 is one of several chapters in Northern California. Each chapter operates under common purpose and by-laws, but develops its own programs and activities.  We pride ourselves in being an open and diverse group of people and welcome everyone from all walks of life. We have approximately 200 members, and growing! We're evenly split male to female; average ages 30's to 40's. Our youngest member is 23 and our oldest is 76. There is a place for you here! To find out more information on PWP or how to join, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have or to assist you in your orientating as a new member."
 

Sacramento Community Family Resources

Website:  www.OneFathersLove.com

Information:   Per founder, “Single/Family parenting classes, Infant/Toddler/WIC services, Subsidized childcare resources and referrals, Fathers help, Veterans, Seniors, Domestic violence, Emergency and transitional living resource, and much more..”

Sacramento County Courts

Information:   The websites below are listed in order to assist families and individuals within Sacramento County to find out more about how to use the court system and how to find proper help in using the system. 

WEAVE, Inc.

Address:  1900 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone:  Business Line 916-448-2321 Crisis Line 916-920-2952

Website:  http://www.weaveinc.org/

Information:   Per website, “WEAVE offers individual and group counseling for victims of domestic violence in our community. Our goal for working with domestic violence survivors is to increase their ability to stay safe in the future and heal from the effects of violence. We welcome women and men at all stages of the survival process. Counseling is also available for children and adolescents, as they are direct victims of domestic violence. In a relationship where there is domestic violence, WEAVE does not provide couples counseling.  Weave also offers the following services:  Temporary Emergency Housing, Emergency transportation, food and clothing, Transitional housing advocacy, assistance and referrals, Crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and case management, Child abuse identification and intervention, School advocacy for school age children, Medical advocacy and mental health referrals, Mother’s support groups, Evening support groups, Children’s program with assessment and structured play group, Legal information and referrals, Other important resources and community referrals.”

COMMUNITY GROUPS

4^th of July Committee

Information:  David Sander was the event chair for the 4^th of July event this past year and Shelly Blanchard was in charge of volunteers.  These contacts may change, so the best bet is to see the website as well as email for additional information. 

American River Grange

Contact Person:  Bill Thomas

Address:  2720 Kilgore Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-852-0368

Website:  http://www.californiagrange.org/directory_home.aspx?id=106&pt=1

Information:  The American River Grange “was organized March 23, 1874 on Placerville Road at Fifteen-Mile House (later destroyed by fire) by a group of thirty farming citizens and Dr. William S. Manlove.  Fifteen-Mile House was the 2nd relay station out of Sacramento for short-lived  (18 mo.) Pony Express.  Henry Frederick William Deterding let the Grange meet in his upstairs meeting room rent-free, and even constructed a wardrobe at their request.  On November 21, 1884, they voted to pay Brother Deterding $2.50 a month for rent. At the March 4, 1876 meeting, is the first mention of building their own meeting place.  One of the ranchers, Mr. James Cornell (not a charter member), donated a piece of his land.  The hall was built of redwood, by its own members, and Mr. Rodman and Carl Halverson (a member who knew carpentry), with donated material, including hand-made square nails.  The hall located at what is now known as 2720 Kilgore Road in Rancho Cordova, CA was dedicated Thursday, October 26, 1882” (per website)

American River Masonic Lodge 795

Contact Person:  Thomas Wentz

Address: 2934 Shawn Way Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-363-9191

California Engineering Foundation

Contact Person:  Dr. Robert Kuntz (President)

Address:  2700 Zinfandel Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-853-1914

Cordova Community Council

Contact Person:  David Sander

Address:  PO Box 205 Rancho Cordova CA 95741

Phone:  916-876-5069

Website:  www.cordovacouncil.org

Information:  Per website, "Originally founded in 1959, the Cordova Community Council seeks to strengthen Rancho Cordova, particularly the nonprofit community. We “bring together representatives of public and private agencies, civic, fraternal, religious, political, educational, cultural, neighborhood, business, labor, welfare groups, service clubs, and interested citizens for the purpose of considering civic activities affecting the Rancho Cordova community.” The Council’s stated purpose is “to educate the public, serve the public benefit, and encourage civic engagement, lessening the burdens of government by the following methods: gathering information relating to the civic matters of the greater Rancho Cordova community; researching and analyzing such issues; making recommendations or directly acting thereon in the interests of the community in a non-sectarian and non-partisan manner; and providing scholarships."

Ducks Unlimited

Contact Person:  Kerri Reeves

Address:  3074 Gold Canal Drive Rancho Cordova, CA  95670

Phone:  916-852-2000

Fax:  916-852-2200

Website:  www.ducks.org

Information:  The Western Regional Office in Rancho Cordova manages territory for all Western States. Per website, “The vision of Ducks Unlimited is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.  Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.”

Elks Lodge of Rancho Cordova

Address: 11440 Elk Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-635-8038

Email:  elks2484@sbcglobal.net    

Website:  www.elks2484.com

Information:  The Elks Lodge has frequent events throughout the month and invites the community to participate in events.  Per their website, “We've earned our nickname as the "Friendly-Fun" Lodge.  Our unending stream of events and activities is designed to please the connoisseur, celebrate the day, touch the heart, delight  the ear, honor the deserving, inspire the young, explore the world and tickle the funny bone.  Here are just a few pictures of some of the things we are renowned for.”

Girl Scouts of Tierra Del Oro Council 

Address:  3005 Gold Canal Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-638-4475

Website:  www.tdogs.org

Information:  Per their website, “Girl Scouts is for every girl, everywhere. Girl Scouts welcomes girls of all religions, nationalities, economic backgrounds and abilities. Girls, ages 5-17, or in kindergarten to grade 12, can join. Identified by the membership pin, all members share in the Girl Scout Promise & Law, pay national dues, and follow safety guidelines. The uniform, though not required for participation, is a powerful symbol that says, "I belong to Girl Scouts!"

Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova

Address: 11440 Refinement Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Website:  http://www.kiwaniscnh44.org/rancho_cordova.htm

Information:  The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Cordova has launched a home repair project over the past three years.  They have repaired over 60 homes since then and have partnered with First Covenant Church in the process and apparently received funds from the City also for materials (per their website).  For further information, contact Eric Almquist at 916-988-5285 or whynotchc@hotmail.com 

Korean War Veterans, MOH Chapter 220

Address:  10151 La Gloria Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-722-8257

Email:  jwhit@surewest.net

Moose Lodge of Rancho Cordova

Address:  10124 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-362-2985

Website:  http://www.mooselodge2357.org/home_page.html

Information:  The Moose lodge is open at various times every day of the week with programs for its members.  See website for details. 

Optimist Club

Address:  11184 Tusket River Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-595-2929

Website:  www.optimist.org

Information:  The Optimist Club was chartered on June 1, 1969 and meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month at 6:15pm at IHOP Rancho Cordova.  The current club president is Mollie Vierkant.

Renaissance Community Development Corporation

Address:  10455 Investment Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-369-2935

Website:  www.rcdcsac.org

Email:  rcdcsac@yahoo.com

Information:  The RCDC provides the following programs to the community:  Head Start Preschool, Food Program, Family Support, Computer Lab & Resource Center (currently outdated), Musical Instrument N' Kids Hands (MINKH), & Young CEO Academy.  “The Renaissance Community Development Corporation exists to provide support to individuals, families, and communities. We provide services that promote and restore healthy decision-making and lifestyles through education, empowerment and development. We believe that the quality of life will increase for all by helping them to transcend their environment” (website)

Rotary Club of Rancho Cordova

Address:  PO Box 215 Rancho Cordova, CA  95742

Phone:  916-362-1940

Website: www.ranchocordovarotary.org and www.rotary5180.org (district site)

Information:  The Rotary Club meets weekly at the Elk’s Lodge at Elk's Lodge 11440 Elks Cir Rancho Cordova, CA 95742.  Per website, “Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs.  Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.  The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.”

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) District 17

Address:  11000 Hirschfield Way Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-852-0368

Website:  http://www.vfwwebcom.org/ca/post10125

Information:  The VFW is a valuable asset for not only Rancho Cordova veterans, but the community also in that they periodically participate in parades and host memorial events. 

DRUG TREATMENT / PREVENTION

Alcoholics Anonymous

Address:  7500 14th Ave., Suite 27 Sacramento CA 95820

Phone:  Meeting Schedule Information: 916-454-1100    Business Phone: 916-454-1771

Fax: 916-452-9132

Website:  http://www.aasacramento.org/

Email:  centraloffice@aasacramento.org

Information:  See website / phone number.

D & A Detox Center

Contact Person:  Zelda Westbury (CEO)

Address:  2721 Barbera Way Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-364-7660

Website:  www.dandadetox.com

Email:  Electronic contact through website.

Information: D & A offers a 5-10 day residential detox and 30-60-90 day licensed residential treatment programs.  They have on-site NA and AA meetings.  Their live-in sobriety program amounts to paying $600 per month along with other minor requirements.  Per their website, “D&A is licensed by the State of California Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs. We are staffed with certified drug counselors as well as capable supporting staff. All staff has gone or is enrolled in the CAARR Institute for education in the field of drugs and alcohol. We accommodate both men and women in detox center located in Rancho Cordova. We offer a men's residential drug treatment program and place women into various drug treatment centers in Sacramento County.”

Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC)

Address:  2654 McGregor Drive, Suite 25

Phone:  916-368-9412

Website:  www.caadac.org/

Information:  The CA Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors ((CAADAC)

Narcotics Anonymous

Address:  PO Box 160343 Sacramento, CA 95816

Phone:  916-658-1899

Website:  www.na.org and www.norcalna.org and www.sacfna.org

Email:  webservant@sacfna.org

Information:  The local www.sacna.org website lists multiple Rancho Cordova NA meetings, which take place at venues such as Grace Lutheran Church, Cordova Lane Elem., Mather Elem., & the Methodist Church.

Youth & Drugs (see Diogenis Youth Services under “Youth Services” category)

EDUCATION / STUDENT SERVICES

Adult Education (FCUSD)

Address:  10850 Gadsten Way Rancho Cordova, CA  95670

Phone:  (916) 635-6810

Website:   www.fcusd.org/AdultEd

Information:  Adult Education falls under the category of “Alternative Education” in the FCUSD system. 

Americorps

Contact Person:  website. 

Address:  1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington DC 20525

Phone:  202-606-5000

Website:   www.americorps.org

Email: questions@americorps.org

Information:  AmeriCorps jobs are available through the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership, which may be an advantage for Cordovans to find ways to serve lower-income populations, not to mention partnering with an organization to earn $4,725 toward college.  Per their website, “AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.  AmeriCorps members serve with more than 2,000 nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based and community organizations. Since 1994, more than 400,000 men and women have provided needed assistance to millions of Americans across the nation through their AmeriCorps service. Full-time members who complete their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans. Members who serve part-time receive a partial Award. Some AmeriCorps members may also receive a modest living allowance during their term of service.”

AYUSA International

Contact Person:  call organization. 

Address:  no longer in Rancho Cordova as the City site suggests.

Phone:  800-727-4540

Website:   www.ayusa.org/

Information: AYUSA has an area director in Granite Bay that specializes in the Sacramento area.  Their office is no longer located in Rancho Cordova, but they can still be a good resource for Cordovans.   “AYUSA promotes global learning and leadership through high school exchange programs. We offer a unique, richly personal experience for students, volunteer families, host high schools and local communities. AYUSA reaches across interpersonal and international borders, celebrating worldwide community through the spirit, character and promise of our youth”

Cordova High School

Contact Person:  Jackie Levy (Principal)

Address:  2239 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-362-1104  Principal Levy x 5 

Email:  Jackie Levy (jlevy@fcusd.org) Principal’s Assistant: Kathy Barnes (kbarnes@fcusd.org) Athletic Director: Max Miller (mmiller@fcusd.org) Activities Director: Josh Creeger (jcreeger@fcusd.org)

Website:  www.fcusd.org/CordovaHigh

EdFund

Contact Person:  Office

Address:  P.O. Box 419045 Rancho Cordova CA 95741-9045

Phone:  877-2EDFUND (877-233-3863) Phone for Borrowers / General Information

Website:  www.edfund.org

Information:  EdFund provided financial aid college planning tools for parents and students alike.  EdFund’s headquarters are located in Rancho Cordova.

FCUSD

Contact Person:  Office

Address:  125 East Bidwell Street Folsom CA 95630

Phone:  916-355-1100

Fax:  916-985-0722

Website:  www.fcusd.org

Information:  See website.

Junior Achievement of Sacramento

Contact Person:   Angela Raeburn (President)

Address:  10670 White Rock Road, Suite 150 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-631-1010

Website:   www.jasac.org

Information: White Rock Elementary is a participant for the JA program.  Local business owners and skilled professionals are potential volunteers.  Per their website, “Junior Achievement Programs complement and enhance the school's curriculum by providing a realistic and relevant view of the world beyond school.  The programs provide practical, engaging and informative activities that educate students about business and economics and help prepare them for fulfilling careers.  Classroom JA Programs are easily integrated into the school's curriculum and help teachers meet the California State Standards. Whether they are building models, "manufacturing" donuts, starting a business, exploring careers, interviewing for jobs or competing with kids from around the world, JA connects with kids and reinforces that what they are learning in school is important.”

LEED Sacramento

Contact Person:   David Butler (CEO)

Address:  10474 Mather Blvd. Mather CA 95655

Phone:  916-231-5333

Fax: 916-231-5334

Website:   www.leed.org

Email:  dbutler@leed.org and info@leed.org

Information: LEED cooperates with local school districts to create programs.  Per their website: “LEED is the Sacramento region’s leading resource for bringing together business and education. Through our partnerships with schools and employers we create programs that are dramatically improving education and training as we know it today. We’re reforming schools and exposing students to future careers. We’re preparing students for academic, social and future success.”

Preschools (State & Federal)

Contact Person:   Darlene Regan or Joanna Keener

Address:  10844 Gadsten Way D2 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-635-2379

Information: The following FCUSD schools offer preschool programs: Cordova Meadows, Cordova Villa, Rancho Cordova, Riverview, Sierra Madre, Student Care Centers, and Williamson.

PTA

Address:  541 N Fairbanks Court Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60611-3396

Phone:  800-307-4PTA

Fax: 312-670-6783

Website: www.pta.org and www.fcusd.org

Information: The PTA is represented in twelve local schools within Rancho Cordova.  The FCUSD ought to be utilized to locate specific PTA information.  PTA Meetings exist for the following schools: 

Cordova Gardens Elem PTA 00009127 Rancho Cordova CA

Cordova High School PTSA 00398665 Rancho Cordova CA

Cordova Lane Elem PTA 00009059 Rancho Cordova CA

Cordova Meadows Elem PTA 00009126 Rancho Cordova CA

Mills Middle PTSA 00009056 Rancho Cordova CA

Navigator Elementary PTA 00541460 Rancho Cordova CA

Peter J. Shields Elem Sch PTA 00009058 Rancho Cordova CA

Rancho Cordova Elem PTA 00009060 Rancho Cordova CA

Riverview Elem PTA 00009057 Rancho Cordova CA

W. E. Mitchell Middle School PTSA 00005931 Rancho Cordova CA

White Rock Elem PTA 00005346 Rancho Cordova CA

Williamson Elem PTA 00026556 Rancho Cordova CA

Refugee Educator’s Network / South East Asia Community Resource Center

Contact:  Judy Lewis (Chair)

Address:  10836 Gadsten Way Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-635-6815

Website:  www.reninc.org  and www.seacrc.org

Information:  Per their website, “The SEACRC is a resource center operated in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (near Sacramento) as a part of the Refugee Educators Network, Inc. The Center is funded by conference proceeds, subscriptions, donations, and grants. The center is used by educators, students, and community members to learn more about the backgrounds, languages and cultures of refugees and immigrants from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos (including Mien and Hmong). The SEACRC was initiated to provide a resource center for South East Asian bi-lingual teachers and students. The SEACRC, over the years, has collected a considerable amount of reference materials including books, magazines, maps, audio, video, scale models, posters, photographs, slides, travel books, catalogs, handbooks, manuals, and more. In addition, the SEACRC publishes CONTEXT: a newsletter that is designed to provide teachers (and others) information about refugees and other newcomers to America's classrooms. CONTEXT and other documents are available online as pdfs.” 

The SEACRC is actually under the umbrella of the Refugee Educator’s Network, which provides resources for information “about the backgrounds, cultures, languages, histories, and peoples who have arrived recently as refugees, immigrants, and other newcomers” (website).  See REN website at www.reninc.org

* See Also:

Josie Steelman Interpreting Service              366-3120           

Bilingual Office – FCUSD                               635-6815

Refugee Employment Services                      575-2434

* contacts/numbers above taken from www.scupper.net / CCC Resource Book

ROP (Sacramento County)

Contact Person:   Darlene Regan or Joanna Keener

Address:  10541 Norden Ave. Mather, CA 95655

Phone:  916-228-2721 or 1-800-467-4767

Fax: 916-228-2505

Website:  www.sacrop.org

Email:  ropcareercenter@scoe.net

Information: The Sacramento Regional Occupational Program is for students of all ages 16 and beyond.  35% of students are adults according to the website.  The ROP Career Center is located at the former Air Force Base and has the following services available:  Career Center Technicians to assist customers, Information about our programs, Class registration, Job announcements, & Information about DSP training.

School Readiness Program

Contact Person:   Denise Thomson

Address:  10665 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (Rancho Cordova Neighborhood Center)

Phone:  916-861-0611 x163 (Spanish x 158) (Russian x 170)

Information: Per information pamphlet, “The FCUSD has partnered with First 5 Sacramento and other community groups to bring school readiness activities, programs and resources to families, child care and preschool providers in the Rancho Cordova Community.”  The focus is on children from 0-5 years of age with the aim to help children be better prepared for kindergarten.  In light of the focus, there are several programs available to the community.  1.  School Readiness Play Group:  This is a free year round program for ages 0-5 to come between the hours of 9:30-11:30am at various locations between M-TH.  Call 861-0611 for more information.  2.  Pre Kindergarten Summer Camp:  During the summer there is a free 4-week Kindercamp program.  The child must be about to enter kindergarten.  Call 635-2379 for details.  In addition to these two programs there are other programs such as Radio Outreach broadcasting, Family Nights, Mental Health Services, School Readiness Workshops, a Quarterly Newsletter, & State Preschool Programs. 

STARS Program

Contact Person:   Lisa Skaarup (Program Director)

Address:  10840 Gadsten Way # D7 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-861-0611 x160 (Family Support Services of FCUSD)

Website:   www.fcusd.org

Information: The following schools within Rancho Cordova host an after school STARS program:  Cordova Gardens, Cordova Lane, Cordova Meadows Elementary, Cordova Villa Elementary, Rancho Cordova Elementary, Riverview Elementary, White Rock Elementary, Williamson Elementary. 

EMPLOYMENT

Adecco TAD Technical

Contact Person:  Robert Noble

Address:  10901 Gold Center Drive Suite 125 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-369-7944

Fax:  916-369-0655

Email:   robert.noble@adeccona.com

Website:  http://adecco.smartsearchonline.com/jobs/office.asp?site_num=11

Information:  Adecco TAD Technical is a hub for providing technical jobs to the community.  Their client-base includes IBM, Apple, Intel, & Dow Chemical. 

Apple One

Address:  2246 Sunrise Blvd. Suite 5 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-631-9737

Fax:  916-631-9789

Email:   ranchocordova-ca@appleone.com

Website:  www.appleone.com

Information:  Provides career searching tools for job seekers and business and also resume tips and articles.

Benchmark Staffing

Address:  3100 Zinfandel Drive Suite 260 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-635-1095

Fax:  916-635-3931

Email:   sacramento@benchmarkstaffing.com

Website:  www.benchmarkstaffing.com

Information:  Per website, “Benchmark provides skilled technical specialists who are experienced, safety-conscious and capable of producing high-quality results.” 

Crossroads Employment Services (youth)

Contact Person:  Danny Marquez, Director

Address:  3823 V Street, Suite 1 Sacramento, California 95817

Phone:  916-457-1900

Fax:  916-457-4439

Website:  www.crossroadsdiversified.com

Email:  dannym@crossroadsdiversified.com

Information:  Crossroads provides employment services for not only youth, but those who might be disadvantaged in the job sector (drug addiction, other issues).  Crossroads provided an 11-week youth job workshop in Rancho Cordova in the Summer/Fall of 2007 (ages 14-21). 

Job Link (DHA)

Contact Person:  Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA)

Address:  10013 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (corner of Rod Beaudry & Folsom Blvd)

Phone:  916-874-3800 (main)

Website:  http://www.dhaweb.saccounty.net/businessServices/jobLink.htm

Information:  Job Link is “a no-charge job placement service of the Sacramento County DHA workforce resource bureau” (website).  As a service of Sacramento County's Department of Human Assistance, JobLINK works to provide an array of employment services to those looking for work, as well as those businesses looking to fulfill their workforce needs.  The program has a facet called “JobLINK” which brings those looking for a job (or new job) and local businesses together.  “These weekly JobTALK sessions not only provide the job seeker with a multitude of job leads, they also serve as a no-cost forum for local employers to advertise their opportunities.  JobLINK offers the following Employer Services:  Employee recruitment and pre-screening , Interview scheduling and meeting space, Hiring tax credit information, Large applicant pools, Free marketing and distribution, Hiring events, On-the-job training referrals, And More.  JobLINK Employer Hotline Phone: (916) 875-3355.  JobLINK offers the following Job Search Services:  Weekly JobTalk Sessions, Training information and referrals, Access to hundreds of job leads, Hiring events and on-the-spot interviews, Personalized assistance, And More.  JobLINK 24-hour Job Hotline Phone: (916) 875-3333.”

Kelly Services

Address:  3249 Quality Drive Suite 110 Rancho Cordova CA 95670-6040

Phone:  916-638-8845

Fax:  916-638-0785

Website:  www.kellylservices.com

Email:  142A@kellyservices.com

Information:  Kelly Services offers “offering staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement” (site).  They are good for electronic assembly, light industrial, marketing, and office services per their Rancho Cordova website section. 

Key Personnel

Address:  11201 Gold Express Drive, Suite 101 Gold River, CA 95670

Phone:  (916) 852-6500

Fax:  (916) 638-5225

Website:  www.key-personnel.com

Email:  service@key-personnel.com

Information:  Key Personnel staffs for both temporary and regular positions in the following categories:  Key Personnel Placement, Inc. provides  Sacramento’s  finest companies with staffing for: General Office Clerks, Call Center Operators, Receptionists, Data Entry, Administrative Assistants Secretaries, Word Processors, Mail Clerks, Accounting Clerks, Customer Service, Bookkeepers, & Typists

Labor Ready

Address:  10138 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (Branch 1557)

Phone:  916-362-3366

Fax:  916-362-8622

Website:  www.laborready.com

Email:  service@key-personnel.com

Information:  Labor Ready provides temporary work for employees in the areas of “construction, manufacturing, hospitality services, landscaping, warehousing, retail and more” (website).  “Temporary employment gives customers the flexibility to quickly add reliable help on short notice and provides an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work to dependable employees seeking income” (website).

Manpower

Address:  11226 Gold Express Drive, Suite 208 Gold River CA 95670

Phone:  916-635-6855

Fax:  916-635-7181

Website:  www.na.manpower.com

Email:  GoldRiver.CA@na.manpower.com

Information:  Job search and job search tips.

Rush Labor & Staffing

Address:   3030 Mather Field Road, Suite D Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-854-1515

Fax:  916-854-4550

Website:  www.rushlabor.com

Email:  rushlabor@sbcglobal.net

Information:  Temporary to permanent staffing.

Sacramento County Career Center

 Address:  10665 Coloma Road Suite 200 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-852-3608

Fax:  916-852-3621

Website:  www.seta.net/careercenters/rancho_cordova.htm, see also www.edd.ca.gov

Information:  The Sacramento County Career Center is hosted by SCOE and is open from M-F on a walk-in basis.  The Center covers the following career areas:  Basic Computer Literacy, Basics in Finding a Job, Birth and Beyond, Budget Workshops, CalJOBS Enrollment, Career Counseling & Career Exploration, Chemical Dependency Recovery Group, Community College Outreach, COW - Clinic on Wheels (UCD) Prenatal, Driver's License Reinstatement Clinic, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling, Employability Skills/Basic Computer Training, Employment Services for Indiv w/Disabilities, English as a Second Language (ESL), Expungement/Legal Assistance, Financial Literacy, GED Assessment, Grooming for Success, Income Tax Assistance, Interpretation/Translation Assistance, Interviewing Techniques, Job Club/Job Search, Job Readiness/Pre-employment Skills, Job Retention/Life Skills, Job Skills Workshop, Kids Care-A-Van Immunizations, Resume Writing & Resume Writing for Teens, Russian Forum, SHARE Food Opportunities, Small Business Development, Veterans Employment Services, Vocational/Personality Assessments, Well Child Clinic, WIA Certification, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), & Youth Services.  Per EDD (employment development department) website, EDD is the “direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes, and more.”  The Center has access to the following languages:  English, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

SCOE (Sacramento County Office of Education)

Contact:  Prevention & Student Services Department (PASS)

Address:   3030 Mather Field Road, Suite D Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone & Email:  Cindy Kennedy, Project Specialist (916) 228-2202 ckennedy@scoe.net  Marilyn King, Project Specialist (916) 228-2427 mking@scoe.net Cheryl Raney, Director (916) 228-2202 craney@scoe.net

Website:  http://fmpro.scoe.net/programs/FMPro?-db=programs.fp5&-format=search_results.html&-lay=entry layout&-sortfield=program title&-max=2147483647&-recid=33011&-findall=

Information:  Per their website:  “The Prevention & Student Services (PASS) Department provides programs, services and professional development opportunities addressing a variety of youth development and prevention education focus areas, including positive youth development, foster youth services, school safety, violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and parenting skills. PASS facilitates several networks and collaborative groups, including the Youth Inspire! Partnership, Countywide Foster Youth Services Partnership, and the County Prevention Coordinators' Council. PASS provides workshops and professional development opportunities throughout the year. The department also provides information and application assistance regarding no-cost and low-cost insurance coverage. See Prevention Education Materials for curricula and other instructional support materials produced by PASS.  Educators, parents/family members, community members and others interested in prevention education and support services that promote educational and personal success.”

FOOD SERVICES

Cordova Community Food Locker

Contact Person:  Office or Ed Evans

Address:  10497 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (on grounds of Catholic Church)

Phone:  Office 916-364-8973  Ed Evans 916-635-7567

Email:   edrevans@sbcglobal.net

Information:  The Cordova Food Locker is open on M, W, & F between 9:30am-1:30pm and is available for distributing three days of meals (3 meals a day) as a supply of emergency food once every 30 days to families and individuals on a walk-in basis.  Identification is required for every family member being claimed.

Cordova Senior Center – Home Delivered Meals

Contact Person:  Barbara Finnestead

Address:  3480 Routier Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-444-9533 x235

Information:  The Senior Center is open between 9:30am-1:30pm M-F and offers an on-site hot lunch for seniors.  For those who need to be picked up, there is a van that will pick up and take home.  The meals program offers 5 meals per week.  The hot meals are delivered to able-bodied seniors at the Senior Center and frozen meals are driven by volunteers to participants houses.  The service is free, but a suggested donation of $2.00 per meal is welcome.  Any donation amounts are kept confidential and private.  The frozen meals can be cooked in either the microwave or oven.  This program is hosted by Sacramento County’s Meals on Wheels. 

Eara E. Lovelace Food Program

Contact Person:  Renaissance Community Development Corporation

Address:  10455 Investment Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-369-2935

Email:   redesac@yahoo.com

Website:  www.redesac.org

Information:  The Eara E. Lovelace Food Program is under the umbrella of RCDC and is currently serving residents on Tuesdays.  Per information pamphlet, the program “provides approximately $40.00 of boxed food up to 50 needy households on a weekly basis.”  This program is operated by volunteers. 

Food Stamps 

Contact Person:  Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA)

Address:  10013 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (corner of Rod Beaudry & Folsom Blvd)

Phone:  916-874-3800

Website:  http://dhaweb.saccounty.net/

Information:  The DHA provides aid for dependent children and general assistance for needy families.  In addition to using food stamps at a traditional store, the DHA also has a program called the EBT Restaurant Meals Program, which provides opportunities for food stamp users to obtain hot meals from an approved list of restaurants within the local community.  More specific information regarding the food stamps program can be seen online at http://dhaweb.saccounty.net/Financial/Food_Stamp.htm

See also: Food Stamp Outlet at 10155 Folsom Blvd.

Neighborhood Meals

Contact Person:  Barbara Henderson (Director)

Address:  10600 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-638-1731

Information:  The Neighborhood Meals program does a monthly meal for local Rancho Cordovans who may need an extra boost at the end of the month.  The program is directed by a church member of Cordova Neighborhood Church and works in conjunction with several other local churches to serve the needs of others.

Soil Born Farms 

Phone:  916-486-9686 (main office)  916-364-3405 (American River Farm Site)

Website:  http://www.soilborn.org/

Information:  Soil Born Farms offers the community nutrition and health education, but also opportunities to not only volunteer, but to participate in a community supported agriculture (CSA) program in which residents can purchase weekly organic food in a box (see website for details). There is a particular emphasis on youth as the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership has partnered together with Soil Born Farms with youth from the REACH Youth Development Initiative.   Per Soil Born Farms website, "Taking the best and brightest ideas from farm projects all around the country, we have begun developing and implementing programs designed to improve the life skills, diet, and eating habits of youth and adults in our community through an integrated education program called Connecting Food, Health and the Environment. Designed for middle and high school age youth, parents and interested adults in our community, this program includes healthy cooking classes, experiential learning farm field trips, teacher trainings, school garden creation, youth entrepreneurial and service learning projects and youth leadership development. Woven throughout all of these programming elements are ideas meant to stimulate thinking and understanding about the connections between the food we grow and consume, our own personal health and the health of the environment.

In the coming years we will be developing pilot programming in many different regions of Sacramento. Currently we work in the neighborhoods of Del Paso Heights and Arden/Arcade focusing on the youth population. In the fall of 2007 and into 2008 we will begin programming in the Rancho Cordova Community based out of our American River Farm and Education Center. Please check in with us to find out how you can get involved or partner with us in this important work.
See also: Food Stamp Outlet at 10155 Folsom Blvd."

Phone:  916-204-8260

Website:  http://www.urbanfarmstand.org/

See also: 

SHARE Food Program 916-399-5867

Mills Family Center 916-362-1881

White Rock Family Center 916-368-1759

Summer lunch program (free) 916-368-1759

First Baptist Church on Coloma/Benita Dr. (Food is distributed by appointment)

HEALTH SERVICES

Adult Day Health Care Center

Address:  10086 Mills Station Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-369-1113

Fax:  916-369-1138

Email:  ADHCinfo@RanchoCordovaADHC.com

Website:  www.RanchoCordovaADHC.com (site not developed, but parked)

Information:  The ADHC Center provides health care and health maintenance services to ages 18+ (disabled and frail adults).  They have physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and nurses on hand.  They are open between 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.  They provide transportation and meals to their clients.  They are funded by MediCal and also have sponsorship by the VA. 

Department of Human & Health Services (Mental Health)

Disability Benefits 101

Website:  http://www.disabilitybenefits101.org/

Information:  DB 101 is a website service only.  Per website, “Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps workers, job seekers, and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. The DB101 attitude is that the disability experience is unique for each individual, and that benefit programs can affect that experience in different ways at different times. With planning, people with disabilities can take control of finding the programs and jobs that meet their needs. For service providers and program managers, information sharing helps everyone understand how programs interact with each other.”

Health Rights Hotline 

Address:  519 12th Street Sacramento CA 95814

Phone:  916-551-2100

Website:  http://www.hrh.org/

Information:  “The Health Rights Hotline provides free assistance and information about consumer rights in health care to residents of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties in California. Trained counselors answer general questions about consumers' rights in health care and help consumers resolve specific problems with their health coverage. No matter how consumers get their coverage - through an employer, by purchasing an individual policy, or from Medicare, Medi-Cal, or CHAMPUS - and regardless of the type of plan they have - Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or other plan - the Health Rights Hotline can help.” (website)

Medi-Cal & Healthy Families

Contact Person:  Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA)

Address:  10013 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova CA 95670 (corner of Rod Beaudry & Folsom Blvd)

Phone:  916-874-3800

Website:  http://www.dhaweb.saccounty.net/Medical/index.htm

Information:  Per website: “The Medi-Cal and Healthy Families programs provide no-cost or low-cost health insurance for adults who are aged (65 years or older), blind, disabled, pregnant, or in a long-term facility; for children who are under 21 years of age; or for families with children who receive CalWORKs and/or are deprived of support or care because at least one of their parents is unemployed/underemployed, absent, deceased, or incapacitated.”

Carl Hsu, M.D. 

Gold River Pediatric Group

1995 Zinfandel Drive, Suite 105 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone: 916-638-4000

* accepts Medi-Cal/Healthy Famlies Insurance

RC Dental

10390 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone: 916-368-0440

* accepts straight Medi-Cal, Health Families and Western Insurance

Mercy Hospice

Address:  3400 Data Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-281-3900

Information:  Per website, “Mercy Hospice is certified and licensed to provide both the Medicare and Medi-Cal Hospice Benefit. In addition, Mercy Hospice serves hospice patients with other types of private insurance. Individuals without any financial means to obtain care are also considered with services paid by donations from Mercy Foundation. When individuals and their families are faced with a diagnosis of terminal illness, Mercy Hospice provides for their physical, emotional and spiritual comfort and care needs in the supportive surroundings of the patient's place of residence. This includes their home, residential care facility or skilled nursing facility.”

Sacramento Veteran’s Hospital (Mather) 

Information:  In addition to typical health care services, they offer a number of programs for issues such as depression, drug abuse and homelessness.

Shots for Tots 

Address:  909 12^th Street, Suite 200 Sacramento CA 95814

Website:  http://www.shots4tots.org

Information:  The website has helpful information regarding immunizations, FAQ, and locations for Sacramento County residents to get immunizations.  “Shots for Tots KIDS was developed by the Shots for Tots Regional Coalition as a vehicle to achieve a 90% immunization rate for toddlers in the region by 2010.  The Regional Coalition is a public/private partnership of over 200 health care providers, businesses, community-based organizations and concerned individuals from El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba Counties promoting immunizations to protect the health of individuals” (website)

Phone:  877-NO-BURN-5 (877-662-8765)

Website:  www.sparetheair.com

Information:  The "Spare the Air" website was developed by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District and the air districts of the Sacramento region.  The site contains health information, historical data, current air quality, as well as ways to get involved and what to do to help improve the quality of air.  As far as using your fireplace, click the above website or go directly to http://sparetheair.com/BurnCheck.cfm  You can also sign up for free email alerts for when air quality is deemed "unhealthy" within the Sacramento area.  All you need to do is go to http://sparetheair.com/airalert.cfm  You can also find helpful links and local organizations to get involved in, such as Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates.

UC Davis OB/GYN Community Clinics

Address:  10665 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-734-6982

Information:  They provide pregnancy tests and health screenings. 

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

White Rock Family Clinic

Contact:  Michelle Telford-Vegas, FNP

Address:  10487 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-364-0724

Fax:  916-368-9234

Website:  www.mercysacramento.org

Information:   Mercy/White Rock Health Clinic is open on campus, providing free non-emergency health care services to members of our community who have no access to health insurance. Per Beehive Website: “Eligibility: Uninsured; local providers of Medi-Cal and Healthy Families. Hours of Operation: Change seasonally; call for details. Costs/Fees: None, accepts Medi-Cal. Languages: Language Line Services. Area Served: Sacramento and surrounding counties. Application Procedure: Telephone; appointment only. Description of Services: Free clinic for people who do not have insurance. Infant and child healthcare, general and family medicine, preventive care, including: cancer screenings, immunizations, and physical examinations. Treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries. Care of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. Individual and family counseling available. Accepting a limited number of Medi-Cal and Healthy Families patients who have no local provider.”

HOUSING SERVICES

Consumer Home Mortgage Information (State of CA)

Information:  This is State of California website on consumer home mortgage information and is a resource for potential owners and current owners.  They also have resources for owners who may be having difficulty making their mortgage payments. 

Department of Fair Employment & Housing

Address:  1515 Clay Street, Suite 701 Oakland, CA 94612 (DFEH Oakland Housing District Office)

Phone:  Housing: 800-233-3212 TTY: 800-700-2320

Fax:  510-622-2956

Information:  “The Mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence” (homepage)  The key for DFEH is that they deal with discrimination issues.  Also, “The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) provides 3 free guides: CA Tenants - A Guide to Residential Tenant's and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities", "How to Get Back Possessions You Have Left In a Rental Unit", and "Options for a Landlord: When a Tenant's Personal Property Has Been Left in the Rental Unit" “ (website).  See http://www.dca.ca.gov/ for details.

Foreclosure Resources

Information:  Please view information in both "Neighborhood Services" and "Housing Services" for other resources relating to short sales and/or foreclosure.  The information in this category was provided compliments of Council Member Ken Cooley.  Council Member Cooley has also provided a document containing information regarding the current housing crisis, very practical tips on what to do, how to communicate with your Lender, scams to be cautious of, as well as pertinent resources.  DOWNLOAD document (PDF file)  

Furniture for Families

Contact Person:  Janis Voy (Director)

Address:  P.O. Box 34 Folsom, CA 95763

Phone:  916-635-0664

Fax:  916-635-2846

Email:  info@furnitureforfamilies.org

Website:  www.furnitureforfamilies.org

Information:  FFF is an organization which provided free furniture to families in need.  Their clients are all referred by case-workers familiar with the needs of the client.  FFF picks up furniture in good condition from El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova only (free pick-up).  Office hours are Tuesday & Wednesday from 9am-12pm. 

Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8)

Website:  http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/about/index.cfm

Information:  Per HUD’s website: “The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.  Housing choice vouchers are administered locally by public housing agencies (PHAs). The PHAs receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the voucher program.”  HUD has an extensive list of different types of vouchers available for home ownership, family reunification, welfare-to-work vouchers, vouchers for people with disabilities, etc…

Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (Sacramento/NorCal Office)

925 L Street

John E. Moss Federal Building

650 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814-3702

Room 4-200

Phone: (916) 498-5220

Fax: (916) 498-5262

TTY: (916) 498-5959

Housing Referral Agencies

INFOLINE Sacramento:  916-498-1000

Sacramento Self Help:  916-341-0593  www.sacselfhelp.org (see listing below)

Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA):  916-440-1300 (subsidized, conventional, and section 8 housing agency). 

Human Rights Fair Housing

Contact Person:  Orion Rozsa, Rancho Cordova Program Coordinator

Address:  The Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Suite 330, Sacramento

Phone:  916-444-6903 M-F 8am-5pm (Tenant / Landlord Hotline)

Information:  “The Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission was formed in 1963, the result of a joint powers agreement between the City and the County of Sacramento. The Commission's purpose is to promote harmony among the various groups, which make up the Sacramento community. This is accomplished through education and outreach, and utilization of the following program areas:  

• Investigation and mediation, or litigation of complaints of housing discrimination.
• Fair Housing testing.
• Training in the areas of fair housing practices, sexual harassment, ADA, and employment discrimination.
• Tenant/Landlord Information Hotline at 916-444-0178 (9am-4pm)
• Investigation of habitability complaints in the City of Sacramento (mold too)
• Mediation of complaints of employment and public accommodations Investigation and monitoring of hate crimes.
• The Center for Human Rights Law & Advocacy (A 501 (c) (3), a non-profit public benefit corporation)”

HRFH also puts out a “Fair Housing Handbook” which is available for free at the Rancho Cordova Public Library.  This publication has information regarding rental agreements, landlord entry, roommates, security deposits, change of ownership….Per Dept. Neighborhood Services (DNS) site: “Landlords can sign up for the next Landlord Property Management Class with the Sacramento Rental Housing Authority at (916) 920-1120. They can also obtain a free copy of the Tenant/Landlord Handbook from the Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission online or by phone (916) 444-0178.”

LaVerne Adolfo Housing Programs for Former Foster Youth

Contact Person:  Victor Contreras

Phone:  916-874-4351

Email:  contrerasv@saccounty.net

Website:  http://dhaweb.saccounty.net/Homeless/laVerneAdolpho.htm or http://www.volunteersofamerica-sac.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2565 or http://www.lssnorcal.org/p_i_adolfo.htm

Information:  This may be a good resource for Cordovans in the foster care system that may need a bit of extra assistance.  It is a 2 year transitional program.  Per their website: “In Sacramento County, approximately 387 foster youth will ‘age out’ of the foster care system this year. At age 18, foster youth are considered adults and as such are no longer eligible for support. The results of research about what happens to these youth are alarming. Still, teenagers, who comprise more than one-half of those in foster care, will leave the system alone, without family or other positive role models to help them as they transition to adulthood.”

Mather Community Campus Transitional Housing Program

Address:  10626 Schirra Avenue Mather, CA 95665

Phone:  916-874-4301 (DHA: general) 916-228-3107 (singles)  916-455-2194 (Families)

Website:  http://dhaweb.saccounty.net/Homeless/MCC.htm

Information:  The Mather Campus provides a place for individuals and families to learn job skills, have job training, experience recreation, and be in an arena with 24 hour staff support, and be challenged to grow.  There is a monthly cost involved for the program. 

Phone:  888-995-HOPE (888-995-4673).

Website:  www.995HOPE.org

Information:  This is an extremely helpful tool for residents.  The website explains the process of foreclosure, myths of foreclosure, and how home owners still have options, even in light of having missed payments, lost a job, not being able to afford a mortgage any longer, or even with foreclosure proceedings already beginning.  If you are a resident worried about foreclosure or you cannot afford your payments any longer, the Housing Hotline is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  Per website, "Through our 888-995-HOPE hotline, the Homeownership Preservation Foundation has a single mission: to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. We are an independent nonprofit that provides HUD-approved counselors dedicated to helping homeowners.  The help we offer is free.  Our counselors are experts in foreclosure prevention and trained to set up a plan of action designed just for you and your situation. When you talk to us, you won't be judged and you won't pay a dime. That's because we don't just offer general advice - we help you take action. Counselors will arm you with education and support that assists you in overcoming immediate financial issues...at no cost to you."

Reverse Mortgage

Website:  http://www.reverse.org/

Phone:  800-CALL-FHA

Website:  http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/hecmhome.cfm

Phone:  877-434-2483 or 916-932-2100

Website:  www.newhorizonsreverse.com

Information:  New Horizons is a local for-profit company specializing in reverse mortgages.  Their Director of Communications, Ray Coloma, can be heard weekly on the radio 1380AM - Saturdays 3:30pm and 710AM - Saturdays 11am. 

Phone:  888-910-9500 or 916-971-9500

Website:  www.careverse.com

Information:  California Reverse Mortgage Company is a local for-profit company specializing in reverse mortgages.  CRMC has bi-monthly lunches in order to help answer questions seniors might have regarding reverse mortgages.  See www.careverse.com/lunch.html for details. 

Sacramento Self Help Housing

Phone:  916-341-0593

Fax:  916-341-0598

Website:  www.sacselfhelp.org

Information:  Their website has capabilities for searching for Affordable Rental Housing, Campgrounds, Board and Care, Emergency Shelters, Mobile Home Parks, Motels, Property Management Companies, Recovery Programs, Room and Board, Rooming Houses, Shared Rentals, SRO Hotels (Single Room Occupancy Hotels) and Transitional Housing Programs.  Per their website, “Sacramento Self Help Housing is a non-profit organization that works to improve the living conditions and increase the self-sufficiency of individuals living at or below the poverty level in the Sacramento area.  Sacramento Self Help Housing operates through two programs: Housing Resources and Friendship Housing.  Every month, Housing Resources obtains information regarding rental cost, policies and vacancies for over 300 housing complexes.  Each month, our staff also addresses the housing needs of over 200 people by utilizing this information to make appropriate housing referrals.” 

Step One (Transitional Housing)

Contact Person:  Mary Ann & Dewana’s

Fax:  916-341-0598

Email:  TWELVEstep916@yahoo.com

Website:  www.twelvestep916.com (may be disabled)

Information:  Maximum Length of Stay: 30 days, Gender Served: Male, $450.00 month includes utilities. 5 Bedrooms/2bath. Walking distance, bus line/lt. (NOTE) 30-day requirement. Call for more details. 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Grapevine Independent 

Address:  3338 Mather Field Rd Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Fax:  916-361-0491

Website:  http://grapevineindependent.com/

* Local Television Media provided by Project Help’s Executive Director, Trisha Stanionis

Photography

Contact Person:  David Goard

Website:  http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/gallery.jsp?gid=768a5498ce7c8a40b7a1

Information:  David Goard has had frequent photographs published in the Grapevine.  He is a good contact for professional photographic images for the City and residents.  He shoots action photography, weddings, senior portraits, family photos, and just about anything.   

Sacramento Bee – Folsom- Rancho Cordova News Section

Contact Person:  Stan Oklobdzija (Reporter)

Address:  1835 Prairie City Road Suite 500 Folsom CA 95630

Phone:  916-608-7453

Fax:  916-985-8473

Information:  Once a week there is a section in the Sacramento Bee entitled “Folsom Rancho Cordova”.  They also have a community calendar to post events to at: http://www.sacticket.com/cgi-bin/calendar/pub_entry.cgi  To include events for the printed calendar, email your event details to featcal@sacbee.com.  Stan Oklobdzija works out of the Folsom Bureau. 

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Animal Services 

Email:  ksimpson@cityofranchocordova.org or sracine@cityofranchocordova.org (Sharon Racine- Animal Services Officer)

Website:  http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=96

Information:  Animal Services is under the supervision of Neighborhood Services and deals with issues such as pet licensing, investigation of cruelty and neglect cases, reuniting lost animals with families, after-hours animal emergencies, and wild animal capture. 

Code Enforcement 

Email:  ksimpson@cityofranchocordova.org  or customer service - Jessica Crone jcrone@cityofranchocordova.org

Website:  http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=95

Information:  Code Enforcement deals with code violations, health and safety issues within neighborhoods, vehicle nuisances, parking violations, illegal dumping, animal complaints, etc…

Community Development Block Grant

Fax: (916) 851-8787

Website:  http://www.cityofranchocordova.org/Index.aspx?page=86

Information:  Per SNIP (Strong Neighborhoods Initiatives Program) flyer, there has been $166,684 set aside for the CDBG program which is “proposed to be used to reward leading efforts at neighborhood organization and neighborhood improvement in the existing City neighborhoods.”  Plans are due on or before March 1, 2008.  Per website, “The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides funding for a variety of community development activities, including housing, public services, public improvement, and economic development. The City will receive CDBG funds directly from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development beginning July 1, 2006.”

"Green" Resources

Information:  The following are resources pertaining to the environment and may be helpful for residents in Rancho Cordova.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions for further links in this category or others.

Mold

Contact:  EPA

Address:  U.S. EPA/Office of Radiation and Indoor Air Indoor Environments Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Mail Code 6609J Washington, DC 20460

Website:  http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html

Information:  Knowing how to deal with mold and who to turn to if need be is critical for home owners in Rancho Cordova.  The EPA’s website is informative on identifying mold, potential health problems, cleanup guidelines, and additional resources. 

Additional Resources:

Wikipedia:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold_remediation

National Association of Mold Inspectors Directory:  http://www.moldpro.org/

Neighborhood Associations

www.anatolialive.com
VierraMoore, Inc.
2890 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 250 Sacramento, CA 95834-8600
Phone: (916) 925-9000
Fax: (916) 567-6222
www.vierramoore.com
infosac@vierramoore.com

* Anatolia is managed by VierraMoore, Inc.

Cordova Towne Neighborhood Association

10267 Croydon Way Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Ryan Lundquist  916-595-3735

www.cordovatowne.com

info@cordovatowne.com

Boundaries:  (N) Mills Station Road; (S) Hwy 50; (E) Swansea Dr.; (W) Mather Field Rd.

Lincoln Village Neighborhood Association (LVNA)

3539 Bradshaw Road, Suite B254 Sacramento, CA 95827

Contact: Kevin Jenkins (Admin.)

www.lincolnvillage.org

Boundaries:  (N) US-50; (S) Old Placerville Road; (E) Routier Road; (W) Bradshaw Road.

Stone Creek Villages

www.stonecreekvillages.com

* This is not a neighborhood association, but a potentially helpful link.

Sunriver Neighborhood Association

11230 Gold Express Drive #310-292 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Contact:  Ray Fox

www.sunriveronline.org

Boundaries:  (N) American River; (S) Coloma Road; (E) Sunrise Boulevard; (W) Potomac River Court.

Neighborhood Association Information

A.  How to Start a Neighborhood Association:

1 http://dns.saccounty.net/Docs/HowToFormNeighborhoodAssc.7-06.pdf

2 http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/GreaterBC/Association_00254_02996.pdf

3 http://www.nanworld.org/howtostart.htm

4 http://www.northfieldna.org/ (thorough neighborhood website)

B.  Neighborhood Websites:

1 http://neighborhoodlink.com/ (free neighborhood website- mediocre, but free)

2 http://www.m6.net ($4.00 hosting per month)

C.  Local Association By-Laws:

1 http://www.lincolnvillage.org/ByLawsmodified06Jun.doc (example of local by-laws)

2 http://dns.saccounty.net/Docs/HowToFormNeighborhoodAssc.7-06.pdf (sample by-laws)

D.  Articles on Neighborhood Growth:

1 http://www.ehow.com/how_3428_be-neighbor.html

2 http://www.ehow.com/how_2074234_raise-money-neighborhood-park.html

3 http://www.ehow.com/how_2077766_form-neighborhood-beautification-committee.html

4 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/165981/how_to_be_a_good_neighbor.html

5 http://stress.about.com/od/relationships/qt/neighbors.htm

E.  Examples of City Relationship (how to start, support, registering w/ city, by-laws, city guidebook…):

1  http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/neighborhoods/neighborassoc.htm

2  http://tdotmaps.transview.org/MGReports/dnr/NeighborhoodsSearch.cfm

3  http://www.cityoftucson.org/dnr/Assistance/assistance.html (how the city partners with associations)

4  http://www.bendneighborhoods.com/ (organization created to help associations flourish in Bend, OR)

5  http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/ (small grants program, leadership programs by the city)

6  http://www.ci.gresham.or.us/departments/ocm/neighborhoods/supportsAndToolbox.asp (neighborhood support and “tool box”, very practical ideas for city support (mailing support, posting meetings on city calendar, publishing association meetings in quarterly newsletter, e-newsletter from city to neighborhood associations, trainings, technical support, grant support, and they have an outstanding neighborhood guidebook online in PDF format).

7  http://www.cabq.gov/planning/nbrcoord/neighworkshop.html (neighborhood workshops hosted by city)

8  http://www.livinginportland.org/ (welcoming language from city toward residents, purpose of program, the city has a separate site for their neighborhood services division)

9  http://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/BROCHURES/PDF/Neighborhood_Association_b.pdf (a PDF file regarding the rights of neighborhoods and how associations knowing their rights may impact their ability to fight crime).

10  http://www.icgov.org/neighborsvcs.htm#coordinator (this city has a neighborhood service coordinator that acts as a liaison between city government and citizens, they also have a grant program that seems to provide money to each association to help make deliberate improvements in their community – this is $5000 well spent and outstanding publicity too)

11  http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/neighborhoods/neighborhood_associations_contact.asp (informative FAQ section on Miami Beach neighborhood portion of site, description on how to become an association, association bi-laws in PDF format (only 8 pages), parliamentary procedure tips (helpful section and explains terminology to those not initiated))

12  http://www1.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/namich/ (this is not a city, but a group between local government and citizens.  One great idea gleaned from their site is to give awards to local law enforcement and community groups and activists for their role in improving the quality of local life)

13  http://www.greatergreenville.com/neighborhoods/programs.asp (This site offers inviting language and a clear point from the city that it is relying upon its residents to build community.  There are clear-cut programs for neighborhood beautification and a deliberate process for becoming a neighborhood association)

14  http://www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/geninfo/neighborhood_associations/neighborhood_assoc.html (This site has a great “block party kit”, which is a practical guide on how to start a block party.  They also have a $1000 grant application that may be helpful to look into.)

15  http://www.ci.west-linn.or.us/Community/NeighborhoodAssociations/nbrhoods.htm (This site has clear language from the city on how they support associations and what activities they believe are best for associations to be doing).

16  http://www.cityofsacramento.org/ns/your-neighborhood/starting-neighborhood-assocation/ (The City of Sacramento has a portion on their site devoted to neighborhood associations. 

17  http://www.atlantaga.gov/residents/neighborhoodlink.aspx (This site has a stellar paragraph in which the City states they are proud of their associations and the work that they are doing within the community.  This is invitational language and clear support as well as kudos, which citizens appreciate.  The site does not appear to offer much in terms of resources.)

18  http://www.waco-texas.com/leadership/neighborhood_services/nabenefits.htm (This site’s redeeming feature is a “benefits” section in which a handful of benefits which neighborhood associations receive are listed.  One stand-out benefit was that the city listed that they would provide dumpsters three times a year for neighborhood clean-up days.  Two of these times would have to coincide with a City program, but the other time was to be selected at the discretion of the association).

19  http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/newcomers/neighborhood.asp (An important disclaimer: The City of Knoxville is not responsible for content included on listed sites, nor does the city endorse these organizations or establishments. Sites are merely listed for information purposes.)

20  http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/NeighborhoodConf2007/index.cfm (This city did a 4-hour conference with the Mayor regarding strong neighborhoods.  There were workshops during the conference also.  The website itself is not tremendously stimulating in appearance, but it has a good amount of information regarding neighborhoods and even a section entitled “current planning”.)

21  http://www.sanantonio.gov/planning/neighborhoods/toolbox.asp?res=1024&ver=true (very helpful “tool box” section for residents to be informed about the process of starting a neighborhood association as well as practical tips for along the way.)

Neighborhood Watch 

Contact Person:  Officer Debbie Coil

Address:  10361 Rockingham Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Fax:  916-876-6674

Email:  dcoil@sacsheriff.com

Website:  www.ranchocordovaPD.com, www.usaonwatch.org (information on Neighborhood Watch), www.nnwi.org (Neighborhood Watch signs, stickers, and supplies).  http://www.websterneighborhoodwatch.homestead.com/StartingANeighborhoodwatch.html (helpful site for how to start a neighborhood watch)

Information:  Debbie Coil is a Sheriff contact for Rancho Cordova as well as other local cities for establishing a Neighborhood Watch program.  She is a crime prevention specialist and she is also available for speaking to neighborhood groups.

The process for starting a Neighborhood Watch group is simple and is outlined on the www.usaonwatch.org website under the five following steps: 

 “1.  Recruit and Organize as many neighbors as possible

  2. Contact your local law enforcement agency and schedule a meeting

  3. Discuss community concerns and develop an action plan

  4. Hold regular meetings and train

  5. Implement a phone tree and take action steps”

Rancho Cordova Police Department

Address:  10361 Rockingham Dr. Sacramento,CA 95827

Phone:  General (916) 875-9600 Crime Prevention (Neighborhood Watch)  875-5852 Detectives and Problem Oriented Policing 875-9638 Traffic Bureau (Tow Hearings, Traffic Records, Complaints)  876-7558 Towing Information  876-7625 Day Watch Patrol (6:30am-4:30pm) 875-9613 Evening Watch Patrol (3:00pm-1:00am)  875-9611 Night Watch Patrol (10:00pm-8:00am)  875-9616

Website:  www.ranchocordovapd.com

Information:  See website.

Restorative Justice 

Contact Person:  David Taft

Phone:  916-875-0576

Email:  taftd@saccounty.net

Information:  Restorative Justice is a program through the Sacramento County Probation Department which has multiple facets of operation. 

1.  VORP:  They have a Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) which “brings young offenders (minors) face-to-face with the victims of their crimes through the assistance of volunteer mediators”.  The benefit of this program is that crime is then personalized and a greater chance of taking responsibility is in place.  The victim and offender work out a way for the offender to create a sense of justice from the offense. 

2.  Neighborhood Accountability Board:  Per brochure, “The Neighborhood Accountability Board consists of small community panels for young people who are first time offenders.  Offenders can participate in this program in exchange for having the citation removed from their record.”  Volunteer Board Members determine what the offender must do to make restitution to the community. 

3.  Neighborhood Alternative Center (Mentoring Program):  This program is designed for “at risk” youth for young people who have not committed any offense but show signs of pre-delinquent behavior.  Ages are typically 9-14. 

Sacramento Mediation Center 

Address:  1418 20^th Street, Suite 201 Sacramento CA 95811

Phone:  916-441-7979 x 102

Email:  services@sacmediation.org

Website:  www.sacmediation.org

Information:  The general cost for private citizens is $104 ($52 each).  In addition to providing 2-party mediation, the Sacramento Mediation Center also provides mediation for multi-party, consultation, group facilitation, neighborhood coaching, and mediation training.  Per their website: “Mission: To provide mediation and other dispute resolution services to assist the Sacramento community in resolving conflict in a  non-adversarial manner.  Types of relationships or situations appropriate for mediation:  Adult/Youth, Business/Commercial, Child Custody/Visitation, Contractor/Client, Dissolution of Marriage, Employee/Employer, Landlord/Tenant, Lawyer/Client, Neighbor/Neighbor, Organization/Organization, Partner/Partner, Personal Injury, Personal Relationships, Probate, Sales/Lease, And other situations where people or groups experience difficulty reaching agreement”

Sacramento Tree Foundation

Address:  201 Lathrop Way, Suite F Sacramento, California 95815

Phone:  916-924-TREE (8733)

Fax:  916-924-3803

Website:  www.sactree.com

Information:  The Sacramento Tree Foundation provides free trees to Sacramento County residents in cooperation with SMUD.  One household can have up to 10 free trees which promote shade and energy conservation.  A home owner simply needs to contact the Tree Foundation and schedule an appointment with an arborist to come out and choose areas fit for shade trees.  This is a free service. 

Short Sales

Information:  Residents ought to exhaust all possible means of avoiding foreclosure by talking with their Lenders and utilizing all of the resources mentioned under "Housing Services".  Hopefully a Lender will budge in listening to your needs and maybe re-structure your current loan to a more desirable fixed rate, but if not, then residents can always investigate short sales.  Whatever the case, make sure you do your homework because you don't want to sell your house and damage your credit when you may have been able to keep it.  There is much talk about short sales these days, so here are a few links to look into: 

Short Sale Related Links:

http://www.ehow.com/how_8132_short-sale.html

http://homebuying.about.com/od/4closureshortsales/a/shortsalebasics.htm

http://homebuying.about.com/od/4closureshortsales/qt/060807SellShort.htm

http://homebuying.about.com/od/4closureshortsales/qt/060907SScredit.htm

http://www.inmanwiki.com/Real-Estate/Short_Sales

Translation Services

Contact:  Sacramento Works Career Centers

Address:  10665 Coloma Road, Suite 200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone: 916-852-3608

Fax: 916-852-3621

Website:  http://www.seta.net/careercenters/rancho_cordova.htm

Information:  The Career Center provides language services when needed in the following languages:  Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian.  They provide interpretation/language assistance and ESL services.  Call for details. 

Free Online Translation Services

The translation is mediocre at best, but if no other resources are available at the moment, this is better than nothing.  http://babelfish.altavista.com   www.freetranslation.com 

Weed & Seed Program

Contact Person:  Linda Smith (Site Coordinator)

Address:  10013 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento CA 95827

Phone:  916-601-6539

Fax:  916-875-8789

Email:  ranchocordovaws@gmail.com

Website:  www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/ws/welcome.html

Information:  Weed & Seed territory within Rancho Cordova is just North of Highway 50 and is headed up by Linda Smith and a team of committee members.  Weed & Seed funds various programs within the Cordova Recreation and Park district (seed side) and works with local law enforcement to curb crime within the W & S territory.  Per their website, “Weed and Seed, a community-based strategy sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), is an innovative, comprehensive multi-agency approach to law enforcement, crime prevention, and community revitalization. CCDO oversees the Weed and Seed initiative.”

Deputy Mark Baxter is the Weed & Seed POP Officer and is in charge of the “weeding” element. 

Rockingham Police Station

Phone: 916-875-9635

Fax: 916-875-9672

RECREATION / COMMUNITY

American River Raft Rental

Phone:  (916)635-6400 or 888-338-RAFT (7238)

Address:  11257 So. Bridge St. Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Email:  arrr@raftrentals.com

Website:  www.raftrentals.com

Information:  See website for details.

Cal Fury Volleyball Club 

Address:  2239 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-362-1104 (Cordova High School)

Cordova Girls’ Softball

 Contact Person:  Rod Borba (President)

Address:  PO Box 351 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-491-1961 (hotline)

Email:  james.borba@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu

Website:  www.norcalsoftball.org/Leagues/Cordova.asp

Information:  See website for details.

Cordova Jr. Lancers (Football & Cheer)

Information:  See website for details.

Contact Person:  Cindy Long (President)

Address:  PO Box 66 Rancho Cordova CA 95742

Phone:  916-492-5689 (hotline)

Email:  scrappymom13@yahoo.com

Website:  www.cordovajrlancers.com

Cordova Parks and Recreation District

Contact Person:  David Edmonds

Address:  2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-362-1841

Fax:  916-362-9602

Email:  david@crpd.com

Website:  www.crpd.com

Information:  The CPRD serves approximately 75 square miles of territory and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities and parks, as well as community classes.  See website for details. 

Cordova Shooting Center

Address:  11551 Douglas Road Rancho Cordova, California 95742

Phone:  916-351-0538

Website:  www.cordovashootingcenter.com

Information:  See website for details on classes, training, and services available.

CSUS Aquatic Center

Contact Person:  David Edmonds

Address:  1901 Hazel Avenue Gold River CA 95670

Phone:  916-278-2842

Fax:  916-278-1105

Email:  aquaticcenter@csus.edu

Website:  www.csusaquaticcenter.com

Information:  See website

Friends of Cordova Parks, Inc.

Address:  2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-362-1841

Website:  www.crpd.com

Information:  Per the “Friends” section at the CRPD site, “Friends promotes and supports recreation activities, park improvements, facility use, and cultural well being of the community within the boundaries of the Cordova Recreation and Park District.”  The organization has 5 goals as states on the website: 

1. To promote, generate support and sponsor recreational programs and facility or park improvement projects for the benefit of Cordova Recreation and Park District residents.
2. To support community involvement for the implementation of the Recreation and Park District’s master plan.
3. To support efforts of the area’s youth athletic organizations in promoting the opportunity for participation regardless of circumstance and to cultivate the ideas of good sportsmanship, loyalty, safety and fair play.
4. To increase awareness within the community of the services that Cordova Recreation and Park District offers its users.
5. To provide residents with the opportunity for social interaction to further the mission and increase the identity of the Cordova Recreation and Park District.

Girls Sports Association

Address:  10439 Coloma Road Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-363-6544 (Mills Middle School)

Gone to the Dogs of Rancho Cordova

Address:  C/O Gone to the Dogs 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Information:  Per website, The Cordova Recreation and Park District Dog Park Group, "Gone to the Dogs" meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the CRPD main office, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova. This is a group of community residents working in partnership with the Cordova Recreation & Park District to develop dog parks within CRPD boundaries."

King’s Skate Country

Phone:  916-363-2643

Address:  2900 Bradshaw Road Sacramento CA 95827

Website:  www.kingsskatecountry.com

Information:  See website for details.

Mills Little League

Address:  P.O. Box 324 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Phone:  916-362-2365

Website:  www.millsll.org

Information:  See website for details.

Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Phone:  916-358-2820 (try also 358-2900)

Address:  1701 Nimbus Road Gold River CA 95670

Website:  http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Hatcheries/Nimbus/index.asp

Email:  nimbus@dfg.ca.gov

Information:  See website for details.

Rancho Cordova Little League

Contact Person:  Dennis Lamantia (President)

Phone:  (916) 491-1004

Email:  dennis@4edg.com

Website:  www.rcll.org

Information:  See website for details.

Rancho Cordova Neighborhood Center

Address:  10665 Coloma Road Suite 100 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

Phone:  916-876-5067

Fax:  916-635-6960

Information:  The RCNC provides space for residents, groups, faith-based organizations, and the business community to share.  The facility’s goal is to provide proactive and preventative services to the community. 

Rancho Cordova Public Library

Phone:  916-264-2770

Address:  9845 Folsom Blvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Website:  http://www.saclibrary.org/about_lib/branches/brn_ran.html

Information:  Per website, “Serving Rancho Cordova since 1959, the library has occupied its present facility since September 1975. The collection includes over 100,000 books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, videos and audio books and there are over 36,000 library cardholders in the Rancho Cordova area.  The library has 11 Internet stations, 3 Kids Internet stations, 2 Express Internet stations, 3 stations using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and 4 library catalog computers. The meeting room is available for use by community groups on a first come basis.”  In addition to the services mentioned above, the Rancho Cordova Library is home to the locally famous “Mr. Tim”, who reads books to children every week.

Rancho Cordova Soccer

Contact:  Michael Yearwood (club president)

Phone:  24-Hour Phone Line: 497-1113

Address:  RCSC P. O. Box 2741 Rancho Cordova, CA, 95741-2741

Website:  www.ranchosoccer.com

Information:  Per website, “The Rancho Cordova Soccer Club primarily serves youth, ages 4 through 18, in the Rancho Cordova, Gold River and Mather communities. However, there are no residential boundaries and all players are welcome. Players must be 4 years of age by August 1 to play for our club.”

Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA)

Phone:  916-444-6600