By: Katrina Silberstein

December 22, 2010

This winter, Mayor Kevin Johnson has launched a community shelter program that focuses on local businesses, non-profits and religious organization’s offering the Sacramento homeless a refuge from the elements from November to March of next year.

During the week of Dec. 19 to Dec. 25, Capital Christian Center in Rancho Cordova will be providing shelter for up to 150 homeless through their event, “A Port in the Storm.” They will provide the homeless with dinner and breakfast, showers, a bed, games, movies, and more.

In support of the church’s mission, Voyage Home Loans will be volunteering throughout the week and has donated hundreds of canned and non-perishable goods to Capital Christian.

"As a company, we put a tremendous amount of energy into community outreach, especially in the areas that need it the most,” said Chief Operations Officer Josh Harmatz. “There is no greater direct impact on those that truly need it, such as the homeless, than donating our time, friendship, and conversation. We are honored to be part of Capital Christian’s week long effort to house the homeless. Opportunities like this help to make the holiday season that much richer when you can spread goodwill in person."

Find out more about Capital Christian Center’s, “A Port in a Storm” and to learn more about the community homeless shelter program, visit the SacBee’s article here.