Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center

Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center is a private, nonprofit social service agency. Founded in 1936, we are proud to celebrate 90 years of service to our community this year. Our mission is to help build healthy communities through individual, family, and neighborhood services. As a settlement house, our agency is committed to helping individuals make improvements in their own lives AND in their community. Residents of Gardenland Northgate, North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights, and Natomas are eligible to use agency programs.

For 90 years, Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center has served as an anchor for those in need in our community. Your support makes this vital work possible and helps ensure our continued impact for generations to come. 

Children’s Program: Fostering resiliency in children who have been impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), while supporting their success at school, at home, and in the community.

• Services Provided: After School Groups, Summer Day Camp, and supportive services provided to 140 elementary school-aged children annually.
• Program Outcomes: Children develop a strong sense of belonging and increased self-esteem, learn peaceful problem-solving skills, and work together as a group.

Senior Center: Supporting seniors in maintaining their health and wellness so that they may continue to live independently.

• Services Provided: Drop-in center for seniors, offering transportation, nutrition, wellness activities, socialization, and supportive services, reaching 200 seniors annually.
• Program Outcomes: Seniors form and maintain connections with others, resulting in improved health and increased independence.

Teen Center: Ensuring that teens have the support needed to excel in school and positively contribute to their community.

• Services Provided: Drop-in center for teens during out-of-school hours, small groups activities, and supportive services for 150 teens ages 12-17 years annually.
• Program Outcomes: Teens have a safe, supportive place to be when school is out, with meaningful activities to engage in, caring peer and staff relationships, and opportunities for leadership development and conflict resolution.