The Folsom Cordova Unified School District has a program to assist homeless students with meeting basic needs. Last year alone, 680 students were served through this program and even more families are feeling the pinch this year. For many residents, that number is far too high. A group of caring community leaders recently asked the District Liaison for Homeless Services how they could help. Their reply? Socks. 

This group of caring citizens decided to do a sock drive to help ease the financial burden on families and be a blessing to the youth in our district. They will be aiming to raise 680 pairs of new socks through December 13th and all community members are invited to get involved. Even with tight times in our economy, we can all do something to make life a little more comfortable for others.

The students the school district serves are living in unstable places like motels, in tents, cars, in RVs and in homes without power or water. These are all students who live in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

There are various drop off locations throughout our community to make donating brand new socks for students as easy as possible. For more information on Project 680, click here.


November 12, 2008

Rancho Cordova Motorcycle Officer Killed While on Duty

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The city of Rancho Cordova was in a state of shock after Wednesday afternoon’s fatal accident. Motorcycle officer Larry Canfield died two hours after the accident occurred on Coloma Road and Chardonay. Canfield was making a speed enforcement stop and had his lights on siren on when a white car made a left turn in front of him.

November 12, 2008

Fatal Accident Takes Life of RCPD Motorcycle Officer

A Rancho Cordova police officer on a motorcycle has passed away after suffering serious injuries when he was hit by a white vehicle around 2 pm Wednesday afternoon, sheriff’s officials said. Other drivers stopped to stay with the officer until emergency medical services arrived.

November 12, 2008

Pet of the Week- Chilli

Chili is a princess from snout to tail. She even carries herself like a princess and walks in such a dainty manner that she has become famous for it. She’s a favorite of the volunteers at the shelter because she’s the dog who will get passed by and be left behind while a more gorgeous dog is adopted, but Chili has a heart of gold.

November 12, 2008

Mayor Budge Honored for Leadership

Mayor Linda Budge has been honored by the American Planning Association of California for thirty years of community leadership. Budge, a planning consultant, received the 2008 Distinguished Leadership Award from the Sacramento Valley section of the association.

November 12, 2008

December Event to Bring Community Together

The premier winter wine tasting event, A Taste of December, will be held on Thursday, December 4 at the Rancho Cordova Marriott. The doors open at 6:30 and you can sample gourmet foods and local wines until 10 pm. This evening event is dedicated to building a strong community for families and youth and will feature live music and entertainment, a silent auction and delicious tastings from the finest local restaurants and wineries.






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