Parent Resources
Refugee Enrichment and Development Association (REDA)
REDA is a local organization providing a welcoming environment with help in multiple languages, including Arabic, Pashto, and Dari. They offer:
Youth Center
Providing young people with opportunities to learn some skills, obtain consultations from specialists, and participate in useful activities and fun games in a safe environment.
Homework Club
REDA Education Center provides a welcoming environment for students to get support in completing their school assignments. The 2-hour sessions take place in-person at REDA Education Center or online through zoom upon agreement with the homework tutor. Please fill out the online form below for each child that needs homework help.
English Language Lab
REDA English Language Lab provides a welcoming learning environment for diverse clients with limited English language proficiency. The objective of the Lab is to help students improve their English pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversational skills, which are needed for their daily interactions in the USA. The Lab uses an interactive Audio-lingual Method through the use of computers for effective language acquisition. It serves adult and youth 16+ English language learners living in the Greater Sacramento Valley.
Free Clothing Exchange Store
Available to San Juan Unified School District students and families, and other Citrus Heights area families, that are in need.
Open days (and open during summer break):
Wednesday 11 am to 7pm & Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
If you are eligible, please come to our store to sign up and shop. You can also register yourself through this form and then come in!
*Eligible if you: receive Free & Reduced Meal Plan, McKinney-Vento program, receive SNAP or CalWORKS, or a temporary hardship.
Located in Sunrise Mall: 6041 Sunrise Blvd.,Citrus Heights
Questions? Contact Kaylon at (916) 952-9797 or in Spanish Edith (916) 979-8877.
Email at TheUnderground411@gmail.com
Food Distribution Centers
District Office Food Bank
3738 Walnut Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608
Entrance through Gibbons Dr.
Last Wednesday of the month
2 PM to 4 PM
Walk-ins are welcome.
San Juan Central Food Bank
3700 Garfield Ave. Carmichael, CA 95608
Room 14
Tuesdays 9 AM to 11:30 AM
Thursdays 1 PM to 4 PM
For help, contact 916-979-8877 or edith.gonzalez@sanjuan.edu
River City Food Bank
2300 Edison Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821
Friday - Saturday 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
For more information, visit their website.