Sonoma County Acts of Kindness

09/06/2026

Save the Dates — Thy Neighbor

Thy Neighbor, a new documentary by filmmaker Eliza Hemenway, tells the story of the Joe Rodota Trail — a mile of tents that became home to hundreds of our unsheltered neighbors, and what it looked like to actually live there.

It's an eyewitness account of the struggles of those who lived it, and the community that came together to support them.

It is where our small grassroots organization, Sonoma County Acts of Kindness, began back in November 2019, with so many neighbors showing up to support our community, and so many more that have continued the legacy in the years since.

Thank you, Eliza, for your years of work, dedication, and fight to bring this film to life. 💛

Thank you to all of those in our community who have been showing up with kindness, compassion and love over the years to support our neighbors in this ongoing crisis!

We hope you'll come see it:
📅 World Premiere — Thurs, Oct 15, 7 PM, Sebastiani Theatre, Sonoma

📅 Sonoma Community Screening — Sat, Oct 17, 2 PM, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa

📅 UN Association Film Festival — Palo Alto, Oct 15–25 (screening details TBA)

Please come, and help spread the word.

09/06/2026

❄️ Winter Is Right Around the Corner — Help Us Keep Our Unsheltered Neighbors Warm ❄️

Winter is right around the corner, rain is expected to increase soon, and nights and mornings are already very cold. We're gearing up to meet this harsh winter head-on, plus our two biggest holiday events of the year in November and December, where we serve traditional holiday meals and provide supplies to 150-175 unsheltered neighbors at each event.

From the very start, we've been powered entirely by community support — neighbors like you, and hundreds of volunteers that have been involved over the years. We're a grassroots, all-volunteer organization with no paid staff and no government funding.

Almost seven years ago, a small group of neighbors decided that no one should face the cold, or living on the streets, alone in our community — and ever since, it's been community support that has made that promise possible.

Your donation helps us purchase the critical items our community needs most.

💛 As an all-volunteer organization with minimal overhead, nearly every dollar you give goes directly into supplies for our unsheltered neighbors. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donation is tax-deductible.

Monthly recurring donations are especially powerful — they help us respond to needs steadily all year, not just during the holidays.

📣 Also look out for our flyers on our warm coat and winter supply drives happening now!

Ways to give:
🌐 Website: https://socoactsofkindness.org/donate

💳 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/socoaok

📱 Venmo: https://venmo.com/SoCoAoK

🛒 Purchase items directly and Amazon will ship them straight to us — no extra steps needed!

Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2BH6JBTPO0GTI?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us care for our neighbors. 💛

09/06/2026

🌟 Current Volunteer Openings 🌟

We're looking to fill a few key roles on our team!

📌 Already signed up before but we didn't have an opening at the time? Please sign up again if you're available now!

1. Saturday Meal Maker
📅 Commitment: ~4-5 hours per week
🛒 What it involves:

● Picking up supplies at our storage
● Preparing 80 sack meals at home
● Having meals ready for delivery beginning 3:00-3:30 pm
☆ Requires a Food Handler Certificate (we can help cover the cost if needed!)

2. Saturday Delivery Person
📅 Commitment: Saturdays, 3:00-3:30 pm start, roughly 3-4 hours
🚗 What it involves:

● Delivering 80 meals directly to our unsheltered neighbors within a defined area of Santa Rosa
● Meeting people where they are on the street
☆ Requires both driving and walking
● 1-2 weeks of training on Sundays to start

3. Wednesday Delivery Person (starting September 30th)
📅 Commitment: Wednesdays, 3:00-3:30 pm start, roughly 2-3 hours
🚗 What it involves:

● Picking up 40 meals at the kitchen where they're prepared
● Delivering meals directly to our unsheltered neighbors, meeting people where they are on the street
☆ Requires both driving and walking
● 1-2 weeks of training on Wednesdays to start

4. Wednesday Cookie Baker
📅 Commitment: Wednesdays, 9:00 am start, roughly 2-3 hours
🍪 What it involves:

● Baking 200 cookies at our kitchen each week
● Cookies go out with our Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday meals
☆ Requires standing for the duration of the shift
☆ Requires a Food Handler Certificate (we can help cover the cost if needed!)

Every one of these roles is a meaningful, hands-on way to directly support our unsheltered community. 💛

Interested? Sign up here: 👉 https://socoactsofkindness.org/events-volunteering

Questions? Email [email protected] or text 707-228-2432 📱

09/06/2026

Our friend Kelley at The Hole Thing is partnering with us to help collect warm clothing and coats for our unsheltered neighbors. Donations can be dropped off during business hours beginning September 1st. Great time to schedule a piercing or tattoo appointment too!

We also have porch drop off locations in Windsor and Santa Rosa. Email [email protected] for addresses.

Keep an eye out for flyers for other locations coming soon.

08/27/2026

We’re excited to be partnering with Shady Oak Brewing Company to help keep our unsheltered neighbors warm and dry this winter!

Shady Oak has generously opened their doors as a donation drop-off location for our Cold Weather Coat & Warm Clothing Collection, and we’re so grateful for their support.

When you stop by to drop off your donation, it’s also a great excuse to stay awhile and enjoy Shady Oak! Grab one of their beers or ciders, play some pinball, and if you time your visit with one of their food truck days, grab a bite to eat too. 🍺🕹️

Shady Oak has a warm, welcoming, laid-back atmosphere that makes it a great place to gather with friends and support a local business while doing something kind for our community.

Every coat and warm layer donated helps us provide much-needed protection from the cold and rain to our unsheltered neighbors.

❤️ A huge thank you to Shady Oak Brewing Company for partnering with us and supporting our outreach.

Drop off a donation, stay for a drink, play a little pinball, and show some love to a local business that is showing love to our community.

08/15/2026

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💜 Help Us Place More Save a Life Stations Throughout Sonoma County!

Micah’s Hugs is looking for businesses, organizations and community members willing to host or “adopt” one of our FREE Narcan & test strip stations.

We provide the supplies; you can help by giving a station a home or helping us monitor and restock it when needed. One small act could help save a life. 💜

Interested or know the perfect location?
(707) 695-9776

Please share and help us spread the word! 💜

08/08/2026

🌻 Our next donation event is coming up, and Karla will be ready to pack her Green Machine with donations! 💚

Two extra asks that aren’t listed on the flyer:

🩲 NEW men’s & women’s cotton underwear — this is a huge ongoing need for our unsheltered neighbors, and all sizes are appreciated.

🪥 Toothpaste — would you be willing to ask your dentist if they might donate toothpaste to Sonoma County Acts of Kindness? Every donation helps!

Financial contributions to help us purchase the most-needed items are also greatly appreciated, with several ways to give:

💵 Ways to Give
🌐 Website: socoactsofkindness.org/donate
📱 Venmo: Venmo –
💸 PayPal: PayPal – SoCoAoK

Sonoma County Acts of Kindness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for helping Karla fill that Green Machine! 💚🌻

08/01/2026

Smoke from the Woodside Fire hit Santa Rosa and our surrounding areas hard today, making air quality a serious concern—especially for our vulnerable unsheltered neighbors. 😷💨

​Karla and our incredible donation team hit the ground running, distributing N95 masks across the community to make sure everyone stays safe, protected, and breathing easier.

​A massive thank you to our partners at Mask Sonoma! Because of their ongoing support, we stay stocked, prepared, and ready to act the moment emergencies arise.

​Community taking care of community—that’s what it’s all about. 🤝❤️✨

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07/20/2026

🍽️ We're Still Looking for Monday Kitchen Volunteers! 💚

Help us prepare hot meals for our unsheltered neighbors!

Every Monday, our kitchen team comes together to cook, prepare, and package nutritious hot meals that are delivered directly to people experiencing homelessness, meeting then where they are..

Even if you can only help for part of the shift, we'd love to have you! A couple of hours can make a big difference, and every extra set of hands helps us get meals out to those who need them most.

No matter how much time you can give, you'll be part of a compassionate team making a real impact in our community—one hot meal at a time.

Please share this post with your friends and family. You never know who may be looking for a meaningful way to give back.

💚 Join us and help bring a warm meal, kindness, and hope to our unsheltered neighbors.