Sacramento Unites For Unhoused Community: Bay Area Artists Headline Sac Town Give Back 2026
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Californer -- SACRAMENTO, CA - Beats 4 Hope, a West Coast 501(c)(3) nonprofit, announces The Sac Town Give Back 2026, bringing legendary Bay Area rapper Rappin' 4-Tay, Adrian Marcel, and an all-star lineup of local artists and DJs together to support Sacramento's unhoused community. All artists are volunteering their time. The two-day event takes place October 17-18, 2026.

Day 1 is a free, family-friendly community celebration and donation drive on Saturday, October 17 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Drake's The Barn, 985 Riverfront Street, West Sacramento. The event features live music, food, art, and face painting. Community members are invited to bring donations including coats, hygiene kits, water, tents, tarps, toothbrushes, and socks. Featured artists include Rappin' 4-Tay, Adrian Marcel, CJ Emulous, Karega Bailey,  and All-Star DJs DJ Johnny Gold, DJ Chris Palacio, Abs One, Chrisleohellyeah, DJ C Loswells, and Alex Mejia. Expected attendance is 500+ participants.

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On Day 2, Sunday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., collected donations are distributed directly to Sacramento's unhoused community through Sacramento Loaves & Fishes' Pop Up Care Village at the Delany Lot. Sacramento Loaves & Fishes has served the unhoused community since 1983, providing approximately 800 meals daily plus hygiene access, medical care, and pathways to supportive services.

"Supporting the unhoused community is public health. When we ensure access to hygiene, shelter, and care, we strengthen our entire community," said Monica Martines, co-founder of Beats 4 Hope. "Loaves & Fishes' work moved us deeply. We rallied our music family because when community needs us, we show up," said Alex Mejia, co-founder. Community members can attend for free, donate items or money at www.beats4hope.org, or volunteer at www.beats4hope.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Alex Mejia, Co-Founder, Beats 4 Hope
310-927-1454 | alex.mejia@beats4hope.org