Light The World

Natoma Station Elementary just finished running their second year of hosting the Warm and Fuzzy Drive. We would like to thank them for collaborating with us and for the wonderful leaders and administrators who helped make this all possible. The student council was unbelievable with the effort and dedication they put into making and decorating posters and boxes. We thought that last year was a huge success, but this year blew us away with the many wonderful donations brought in by students and families. This year we worked with Cordova Meadows Elementary by donating directly to the many refugee families that attend their school. Thank you to Natoma Station for being a light to the world during this season of giving. Joyful feelings of love and appreciation were felt by everyone involved.  

-Lauren Irizarry

Total Items Collected: 22 Coats, 23 Jackets, 45 Scarves, 103 Gloves, 85 Hats, 32 Blankets, 74 Shirts, 53 Pants & Shorts, 38 Pajama's, 75 Socks, 12 Shoes, 2 Dresses and 4 Towels

Lose Yourself In Service

We had our first apartment move-in for Without A Roof's second year. We had the opportunity to furnish the apartment and go on an extra shopping trip to get a few more items needed for this incoming family. As we serve these refugees, we can look to Mahatma Gandhi's wise words of "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others". Thank you to all who helped through donations and service!

-Lauren Irizarry

Carving Out Time For Service

Our leadership team had the opportunity to go and speak to the students at Marble Valley Academy this week as we kicked off running a Hygiene Kit Drive at their school. We were all able to teach and answer questions during an assembly about what our club does, who refugees are, what they face and why it is important to help.

It was great to learn of their awareness and hear the great questions that were asked. As well, the first-grade class preformed the most adorable Halloween song for us. All of this was a treat to the Without A Roof Club member as we took part in this wonderful opportunity.  We are especially grateful for all the donations and would love to thank to Marble Valley Academy's administration, teachers, students and families for all that they have done. This school truly went out of their way to give during this season of giving. 

-Lauren Irizarry

A New Year Of Opportunities

As we begin a new year, our goal is to grow and continue service to those around us. We had another great turn out for Club Signing Day with nearly 100 new members. We would like to welcome in all new and returning club members. We look forward to you becoming fully involved in what our club supports. 

It has been a blessing in our lives to be able to work with and serve many refugees in the Sacramento Valley. 

There is a great need to donate time and talents to help provide and serve in this community. Many refugees still face trials and hardships after they arrive. How can we make life easier for them and give them aid to be welcomed and successful?

Our mission is to help provide basic necessities, participate with apartment move ins, and facilitating collection drives for refugee families.

Thank you to those who support and sponsor Without A Roof!

-Lauren Irizarry

Leadership Team 2017-2018

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce our new Leadership Team this year with five new and outstanding individuals. Our club is growing and so are the number of leaders needed to make this all run smoothly. This group has a desire to stand for what is right and make an influence for good in this world. They have a passion for charity work and love to participate in giving back to the community. We hope to help bring awareness and support to refugees and make a difference in this world. This team never ceases to stop impressing me with their ambition, drive and good will. I am thankful to have them by my side.

Back Row: Lauren Irizarry, Nathan Irizarry, Matthew Johnson, Bella Orciuoli

Front Row: Ellie Crook, Maya Sahtout, Nicole Chase, Madison Shepherd, Lauren McCauley, Linnae Andrus

Start Of A New Year

Build a life. Change a future.

How are we an influence to those around us? Understanding who we are and what we can accomplish is only the first start. I believe that everyone likes to be remembered, acknowledged, and loved. In the best and worst of times, even a simple act of kindness can brighten someone's day. We have the responsibility and opportunity to help our fellow man. What better way to become involved in a great cause than to join us as we assist those in need of aid and welcome them in with love and acceptance. We can be an influence in this world by being a part of something that is bigger than ourselves: serving others.  

Eagle Scout Project

This week we a great opportunity to help serve and be a part of helping with an Eagle Scout Project. This project started last fall as my brother Nathan planned and started collecting items to be able to furnish and set up and entire apartment for a family. We are so thankful for the many families that contributed to this large project. The refugee family of seven was provided with furniture, bedding, cleaning supplies, cooking supplies, bathroom supplies and much more. We have really enjoyed being able to help with the apartment move ins this last year but this had the most impact as we all worked hard to make this home welcoming to this sweet family. We were able to greet them and show them the apartment. Although we did not speak the same language, there was a sincere glance of appreciation on both sides. Theirs was one of being grateful for the service rendered. Our’s was from the experience of doing good will. We felt so much joy as we rekindled our love for this great work.

-Lauren Irizarry