County of Sacramento Community Service Center

SpecialtiesA Mandir is a Hindu place of worship - a haven for spirituality and a place of paramount peace. It is also a center vibrant with social, cultural, and spiritual activities. Mandir - Temple/place of worship. Murti - Sacred image of the Deities and gurus. Darshan - Seeing the Deities with reverence and adoration. Arti - Ritual waving of lighted wicks before the Deities. Thal - Ritual offering of food to the Deities.

The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance brings together more than 2,000 skilled and dedicated employees each day to plan, implement and oversee a spectrum of programs and services designed to move people from public assistance to independence. DHA s mission of fostering self-sufficiency among those it serves touches every facet of daily life, from employment, housing and health care to transportation, education and childcare. Throughout the county, the department offers a range of services, such as senior volunteer services, senior nutrition services and veterans services. Other programs include CalWorks, employment assistance, general assistance, disability case management, homeless programs, JobLink, medical and dental coverage, county medical indigent services, food stamps and foster care. The Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance is located in Sacramento, Calif.

The U.S. Coast Guard is a government agency that is involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search and rescue operations. The agency deals in homeland security and law enforcement related to the country s coasts, ports and inland waterways. It is also responsible for the maintenance of river, intracoastal and offshore aids to navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard conducts marine casualty investigations and performs safety examinations on commercial fishing vessels. The agency additionally maintains a fleet of aircraft, boats and cutters. The U.S. Coast Guard serves the Atlantic and Pacific areas. It is comprised of several divisions, including the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Congressional Affairs, and Office of Maritime and International Law. Founded in 1915, the agency employs more than 40,150 staff members. The U.S. Coast Guard is a part of the Department of Homeland Security.