Coordinates the CHP Annual Toy Drive for Christmas in collaboration with the Grass Valley Salvation Army. Accepts new, unwrapped toys and then distributes the toys through the Salvation Army.

HOW FAMILIES IN NEED CAN APPLY FOR TOYS
If your family is in need of toys, apply online at: www.saangeltree.org from October 19-November 15, 2020 until our limit is met. If family does not have internet access, The Salvation Army will take applications in person on Wednesdays at the Grass Valley office (10725 Alta Street) from 10am to 1pm. Applicants must have an appointment. Call 530-274-3500.

Upload (or bring if applying in person) the following documents:

• Identification (Government issued Photo ID, Birth Certificate, or Passport to services) for the applicant.
• Two letters for proof of Address (Utility Bill or bank statement or rental agreement with your name and address).
• Proof of Income (Check Stubs, SSA Letter, Welfare, Child support, Passport to Services) for each househol…

[read more]

Toys for The Salvation Army distribution are typically provided by the Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots collection/donation program and the California Highway Patrol's CHiPs for Kids collection/donation program.

THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas toys and other gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.

If a family is in need of toys, they need to apply online at: www.saangeltree.org by December 10, 2021 or until our limit is met. If family does not have internet access, The Salvation Army will take applications in person on Mon-Fri from 9am -2pm at the Grass Valley office (10725 Alta Street). Applicants must have an appointmen… [read more]

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services.

Services include:

• Church and Spiritual care
• Food pantry
• Housing and utility assistance
• Emergency Disaster services
• Youth programs and Summer camps
• Women’s and Men’s programs
• Senior services
• Intermittent Adult and Family Case Management
• Rehabilitation Services Referrals 

Auburn Social Service Office Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Food Pantry
• Monday-Friday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Homeless ready-made lunch bags ready all week
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Appointment only. Appointments are scheduled by Karina

PLEASE NOTE; You must call before bringing in non-food donations to ensure we can take them (PLEASE do not leave non-food donations if no one is here).

Regarding rental assistance, Salvation Army does not handle funding outside of their areas:   
   Auburn handles Alta Vista to Newcastle.  
   Roseville handles Newcastle to Roseville.

The Salvation Army is a charitable, faith-based organization that offers support services. Some services may not be available at all times due to funding issues, so call to check on current status.

Services include:

• Food 
  • Food boxes with free bread, fresh produce (when available) and canned goods once per month
  • Food is also available in the lobby once per week
  • Emergency food pantry
• Community meals
• Emergency utility assistance (the City of Roseville)
• Aid to correctional service families
• Holiday programs
  • Toys at Christmas
• Disaster services
  • Emergency preparedness
  • An immediate emergency response including food, water, shelter
  • Getting in touch with loved ones
  • Long-term disaster recovery
  • Spiritual and emotional care
• Spiritual guidance and counseling
  • Bible study
• Youth development and recreational programs
  • Homework assistance
  • No-cost after-school programs
  • No-cost tutoring and mentor program
  • Troops program
  • Music and art
  • Summer camps
• Childc…

[read more]