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DISCLAIMER

Homeless To Independence Inc. is a 501©3 non-profit organization. We are self supporting and we do NOT receive any government grant funding what-so-ever to pay bills for anyone in any situation. We do not give away money. We do not give out loans against any money.

This ministry is supported with generous financial donations that are used to help keep us functioning. Our purpose is to help supply individuals and families with personal needs such as food, toiletries, clothing, household items and baby/adult diapers/wipes both locally and to areas affected by disasters . At this time, we do not offer any shelter or transitional housing services. Again, we DO NOT pay any bills. We DO NOT pay any rents or mortgages.

If you are actually homeless, or about to be homeless or need emergency assistance of any kind, DIAL “211” from a land-line telephone. This will not work from a cell telephone. Tell the receiver your situation and what you need. They will give you information specific for the location you are currently in plus any referrals you may need. They have the most up to the minute information for your specific area. Dialing “211” will get you help and much more info than this office can provide. Homeless to Independence wants you to have all the information you need to get through the situation you are in.

Don’t have a land-line telephone??? Go to your local police department, library, or house of worship and ask to use their land-line telephone. They may even make the call on your behalf.

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Homeless To Independence Inc. is not responsible for misprints or cancellations of events by the event holders, landlord and/or their agent, or ourselves. Homeless to Independence Inc. also reserves the right to “NOT” offer services to people and/or persons that are rude, unpleasant, and untruthful in any way shape or form, belligerent and the like.

OCCASIONALLY, THERE WILL BE ARTICLES BY OTHER WRITERS. HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE MAY NOT NECESSARILY AGREE WITH THEIR VIEWPOINTS, BUT WE DO RESPECT THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

OFFICE CONTACT INFO:

HOMELESS TO INDEPENDENCE INC., 201 STATION ROAD #258, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951

THE VERY BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS TO SEND ME AN EMAIL: ANN@HOMELESSTOINDEPENDENCE.ORG

OFFICE NUMBER IS: 1-908-454-1500 LISTEN TO THE RECORDING

Please note that our office does have very limited volunteer staff and if we are one telephone line we cannot answer the other line. There is simply not enough time in the day to answer and/or return each and every telephone call.

THANK YOU!!!

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL DISASTER RELATED MATERIALS ARE NOW LOCATED ON OUR “CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND DISASTER RESPONSE” PAGE!

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Three ways to kickoff the 4th Of July Celebrate the 4th Of July all morning long! Run Crime Out of Roseville 5K | 7:15am Kick off the morning with a fun run. 4th Of July Parade | 9:00am Watch the parade as it begins at the intersection of Vernon Street, Riverside Avenue and Douglas Boulevard. Royer Park Activities | 10:00am Walk over to Royer Park for live music, games and family friendly activities after the parade. View parking & parade route map    Fireworks @the Grounds Cap off your 4th Of July with a fireworks show at @the Grounds! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, find your spot and enjoy an unforgettable night with family and friends. Gates open at 4:00pm, and fireworks begin between 9:15 and 9:30pm. Learn more   Celebrate responsibly this 4th Of July Celebrate safely by following California Safe and Sane Fireworks laws to prevent injury and potential fire hazards. The sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks is underway, and only fireworks that carry the Safe and Sane seal from the State Fire Marshal can be used in Roseville. Possession or discharge of illegal fireworks can result in citations and significant fines. To ensure community safety, the Roseville Police Department will staff firework safety enforcement teams on July 3 and 4. These teams will be dedicated to firework related calls for service. Visit our Fireworks safety page for information on safe and sane fireworks, the City’s amnesty program, violation fees and other important information. Learn more   Safe and simple fireworks disposal After your Fourth of July celebration, take a few minutes to dispose of fireworks safely. Soak thoroughly: Place all spent fireworks in a bucket of water and let them soak until you are sure any remaining embers or unburned materials are completely extinguished. Seal securely: Drain the excess water, place the damp fireworks in a sealed plastic bag and consider double-bagging them for added safety. Dispose properly: Place the sealed bag in your regular household trash, and never throw away fireworks that are still warm, dry or partially ignited. Learn more  Food Truck Mania July 9 Concerts On The Square: Maroon Vibes  July 18 Summer Reading Challenge Finale August 1

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06-26-26 Roseville, Placer County, CA

Celebrate the 4th Of July Get ready for a morning of fun! Kick off the day by lacing up your running shoes for the Run Crime Out of Roseville 5K. Then, find your spot along the parade route as it makes its way through the heart of downtown Roseville. The parade starts at 9:00am from the intersection of Vernon Street, Riverside Avenue and Douglas Boulevard. Keep the celebration going at Royer Park, where festivities begin at 10:00am. Enjoy live music from the Vino Banditos while kids have a blast with games and activities. View parking & parade route map  Fireworks @the Grounds End the day with a patriotic fireworks display! Bring a blanket or chairs for the family and come celebrate @The Grounds. Gates open at 4:00pm and seating is first come, first serve. Fireworks begin between 9:15 and 9:30pm. Learn more Firework safety The sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks begin on Sunday, June 28 at 12:00pm, and only fireworks that carry the Safe and Sane seal from the State Fire Marshal can be used in Roseville. Possession or discharge of illegal fireworks can result in citations and significant fines. New this year: the Roseville Fire Department is offering an opportunity for residents to safely surrender illegal fireworks with no questions asked. Visit any Roseville fire station and directly hand the fireworks to a firefighter so they can be safely received and stored. Learn more Safe and simple fireworks disposal After your Fourth of July celebration, take a few minutes to dispose of fireworks safely. Soak thoroughly: Place all spent fireworks in a bucket of water and let them soak until you are sure any remaining embers or unburned materials are completely extinguished. Seal securely: Drain the excess water, place the damp fireworks in a sealed plastic bag and consider double-bagging them for added safety. Dispose properly: Place the sealed bag in your regular household trash, and never throw away fireworks that are still warm, dry or partially ignited. Learn more  Food Truck Mania July 9 Concerts On The Square: Maroon Vibes  July 18 Summer Reading Challenge Finale August 1 July  01: Summer Reading Challenge Placer Robotics Show 04: Run Crime Out Of Roseville 5K 04: 4th Of July Parade 04: 4th Of July Royer Park Activities 04: 4 Of July Fireworks @the Grounds 09: Food Truck Mania 18: Concerts On The Square (Music of Maroon 5)   See more at roseville.ca.gov/events * Events require pre-registration.

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06-24-26 Vacaville, Solano County, CA

For Immediate Release June 23, 2026 Contact: Kristin Milliken Recreation Coordinator II 707-469-6685 Kristin.Milliken@cityofvacaville.com 4th of July Celebration in Downtown Vacaville VACAVILLE, Calif. – The City of Vacaville Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Vacaville’s free 4th of July celebration Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 6:30 PM at the CreekWalk Plaza at Andrews Park. The evening will feature live entertainment by Fog City Swampers, a classic rock band, followed by a fireworks display (weather dependent). Community members are encouraged to gather with family, neighbors, and friends for this patriotic celebration in the heart of downtown Vacaville. Attendees will enjoy a variety of food vendors, non-food vendors, and community organizations, including Daughters of the Revolution (DAR), Rowland Freedom Center, Peña Adobe Historical Society, Vacaville Heritage Council, and more! Guests are also encouraged to capture memories at Pixcbooth. The fireworks show follows the concert at approximately 9:15 to 9:30 PM. Can’t make it? No problem. Watch the livestream on the City’s YouTube channel. No outside alcohol or glass containers are allowed. No smoking, no weapons, no tents, and no pets (service animals are permitted). Lawn chairs, blankets, and water in small coolers no larger than 16 quarts will be permitted. Remember that in the City of Vacaville, all fireworks, including safe and sane, are illegal. Be safe and leave the fireworks to the pros. The City hires trained pyrotechnics and will have fire personnel on hand to ensure a safe fireworks experience for everyone. Please note that a Red Flag Warning or high winds will cancel the fireworks portion of the evening. Road closures for this event are as follows: Davis, Elizabeth, Main, E. Main, McClellan, Merchant, School, and Wilson streets will be closed at 5:00 PM. Monte Vista between Dobbins & Markham streets will be closed at 8:00 PM. All streets will reopen following the conclusion of the fireworks show. View the street closures map online. For more information about the CreekWalk Concert Series or the 4th of July celebration, please call 707-469-6685 or visit the CreekWalk Concert Series webpage. View and download the press release in English. Para Publicación Inmediata 23 de junio de 2026 Contacto: Kristin Milliken Coordinadora de Recreación II 707-469-6685 Kristin.milliken@cityofvacaville.com Celebración del 4 de Julio en el Centro de Vacaville VACAVILLE, California – El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Vacaville invita a la comunidad a celebrar el 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos en la celebración gratuita del 4 de julio que organiza la ciudad el sábado 4 de julio de 2026, a partir de las 6:30 p. m. en la Plaza CreekWalk en el Parque Andrews. La velada contará con entretenimiento en vivo a cargo de Fog City Swampers, una banda de rock clásico, seguido de un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales (dependiendo del clima). Se invita a la comunidad a reunirse con su familia, vecinos y amigos para disfrutar de esta celebración patriótica en el corazón del centro de Vacaville. Los asistentes disfrutarán de una variedad de vendedores de comida, vendedores no alimentarios y organizaciones comunitarias, incluyendo Las Hijas de la Revolución (DAR por sus siglas en inglés), el Centro de Rowland Freedom, la Sociedad Histórica de Peña Adobe, el Consejo del Patrimonio de Vacaville y más. También se invita a los asistentes a capturar sus recuerdos con Pixcbooth. El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales se llevará a cabo después del concierto, aproximadamente entre las 9:15 y 9:30 p. m. ¿No puedes asistir? No hay problema. Puedes ver la transmisión en vivo en el canal de YouTube de la Ciudad. No se permite el ingreso de bebidas alcohólicas ni de envases de vidrio. No se puede fumar y no se permiten armas, tiendas de campaña ni mascotas (a excepción de animales de servicio). Se permitirán sillas plegables, mantas y agua en hieleras pequeñas de no más de 16 cuartos. Recuerda que en la Ciudad de Vacaville todos los fuegos artificiales, incluidos los “safe and sane”, son ilegales. Mantente seguro y deja los fuegos artificiales en manos de los profesionales. La Ciudad contrata a pirotécnicos capacitados y contará con personal de bomberos para garantizar una experiencia segura para todos. Ten en cuenta que una Advertencia de Bandera Roja o vientos fuertes podría cancelar el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales de la noche. Las calles que se cerrarán para este evento son las siguientes: Davis, Elizabeth, Main, E. Main, McClellan, Merchant, School, y Wilson estarán cerradas a partir de las 5:00 p. m. Monte Vista, entre las calles Dobbins y Markham, estará cerrada a las 8:00 p. m. Todas las calles se reabrirán al concluir el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales. Consulta el mapa de cierres de calles en línea. Para obtener más información sobre la Serie de Conciertos de CreekWalk o la celebración del 4 de julio, puedes llamar al 707-469-6685 o visita la página web de la Serie de Conciertos CreekWalk. Ver y descargar el comunicado de prensa en español. # # # About City of Vacaville The City of Vacaville, incorporated in 1892, is located in northern Solano County, on the I-80 corridor. Vacaville is strategically located midway between the state capitol of California, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The City currently occupies a land area of roughly 27 square miles and is home to more than 103,000 residents. Vacaville’s central location provides residents and visitors flexibility with “day trip” to beaches, Lake Tahoe, and the Napa wine country. However, they need not look further than Vacaville for a wide range of arts and entertainment opportunities, including the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Lagoon Valley Park provides the opportunity to fish, hike, and sail in a scenic, natural setting. Other options include enjoying the downtown with a stroll along the beautiful Creekwalk, catching a movie, or hitting the ice at the skating center. Residents and visitors enjoy an expanding choice of restaurants in the revitalized, historic downtown, and some of the best shopping in the area with a thriving retail district along Interstate 80 that includes one of the largest factory outlet complexes in California.

Parks and Recreation The Vacaville Parks and Recreation Department offers a diverse selection of activities to make your life more active, healthy and fun. Read More

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