The American Can Society's Relay for Life takes place on June 23 rd and 24 th at Elk Grove High School. The relay is a 24-hour team event to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. The Black Employee Committee of the California Attorney General Office is hosting a day of awareness for the Department of Justice and the Sacramento Community. Juneteenth takes place on Tuesday, June 19th, 11am-2pm in front of the Department of Justice building at 13th and I Street. Free the Children a non-profit organization dedicated to stopping child slavery, is holding a benefit concert on June 30 at the VFW Veteran's Hall in West Sacramento.
Volunteers are needed - no experience is necessary.
Training classes start Saturday, July 7th. The 10th annual Mercy All Star Week takes place Monday, August 20th through Saturday August 25th, with the Stan Atkinson Golf Classic, the Media Softball Challenge, and the Gala dinner and Show. Proceeds benefit charitable programs sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.