# HART of Orangevale & Fair Oaks
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## Organization

- **Full name**: HART of Orangevale & Fair Oaks (Homeless Assistance Resource Team)
- **Type**: Nonprofit community organization
- **Location**: Orangevale, California (Sacramento County)
- **Service area**: Orangevale, Fair Oaks, and greater Sacramento region
- **Website**: https://www.hartovfo.org

## Mission

HART exists to help unhoused neighbors in Orangevale and Fair Oaks restore dignity and move toward greater self-sufficiency. We run a free weekly program offering showers, meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, and connections to community health resources.

## The Freshen Up Shower & Lunch Program

- **What**: Free warm showers, hot home-cooked lunch, hygiene kits, donated clothing, first aid, and community health services
- **When**: Every Thursday, year-round (no appointment needed, walk-ins welcome)
  - June–September: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (summer hours)
  - October–May: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM (fall/winter hours)
- **Where**: Pathway Fellowship Church, 8999 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA 95662
- **Cost**: Completely free — no ID, no registration required
- **Partners on-site**: Community HealthWorks (health navigator), Chamberlain University nursing students, Sacred Barbers (haircuts)

## Community Partners

- **Community HealthWorks** — Health coverage enrollment, nutrition support, mental health referrals, housing support, and transportation assistance. Phone: (916) 414-8333
- **Chamberlain University nursing students** — Health assessments and first aid during program
- **Sacred Barbers** — Free haircuts for program participants

## Contact & Location

- **Program address**: Pathway Fellowship Church, 8999 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA 95662
- **Phone**: (916) 238-8868 ext. 4
- **Contact form**: https://www.hartovfo.org/contact

## How to Help

### Volunteer
Volunteers help with setup, meal preparation, shower sanitization, serving, and cleanup every Thursday morning. Shifts typically take 2–3 hours. Apply at: https://www.hartovfo.org/get-involved

### Donate Supplies
Accepted items: clean gently-used clothing (all sizes, especially men's), hygiene products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste), new socks and underwear, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, non-perishable snack items.

### Donate Money
Monetary donations can be made at: https://www.hartovfo.org/get-involved

## Community Resources

HART maintains a directory of 72+ local and regional resources for people experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento area, organized by category including:
- Emergency & Crisis Hotlines
- Housing & Shelter
- Food Resources
- Free Meals
- Free Showers & Laundry
- Health & Mental Health
- Social Services & Benefits
- Recovery & Addiction Support
- Transportation
- Veteran Services
- Legal Aid
- Clothing & Hygiene

Directory: https://www.hartovfo.org/resources

## Key Local Resources (Orangevale / Fair Oaks)

- **OV-FO Food Bank** — 6483 Main Ave, Orangevale. (916) 238-8868 ext. 1. Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri distribution.
- **Jake's Journey Home** — 5936 Main Ave, Orangevale. (279) 321-3199. DMV vouchers, SS cards, EBT, clothing. Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 10am–2pm.
- **Redeemer Covenant Church** — 6800 Main Ave, Orangevale. Free community meal Tuesdays 6–6:45pm.
- **First Baptist Church of Orangevale** — 8998 Central Ave. Free dinner Wednesdays 5:30–6:45pm.
- **Divine Savior Catholic Church** — 9079 Greenback Lane, Orangevale. Free meal Thursdays 6–6:45pm.
- **Clean & Sober Transitional Living (CSTL)** — 8938 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks. (916) 961-2691.
- **St. Vincent De Paul — Divine Savior** — 9079 Greenback Lane, Orangevale. Rent/utility assistance. Wednesdays 10:30am–12:30pm.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: When and where is the shower program?**
A: Every Thursday at Pathway Fellowship Church, 8999 Greenback Lane, Orangevale. Summer hours (Jun–Sep): 10am–Noon. Fall/winter hours (Oct–May): 12:30–2:30pm.

**Q: Do I need an appointment?**
A: No. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

**Q: What does the program offer?**
A: Free warm showers with hygiene supplies, a hot home-cooked lunch, access to clean donated clothing (especially men's sizes), first aid, and connections to community health resources.

**Q: Is there a midweek meal program?**
A: The Wednesday midweek meal program is currently suspended while HART searches for a permanent distribution site in the Fair Oaks area.

**Q: How can I volunteer?**
A: Apply through https://www.hartovfo.org/get-involved. Volunteers help Thursday mornings for 2–3 hours.

**Q: What supplies does HART need?**
A: Clean gently-used clothing (all sizes, especially men's), hygiene products, new socks and underwear, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, and non-perishable snack items.