restoration and training

Sacramento Navigators Clean Team Program

Empowering Individuals. Restoring Communities.

The Clean Team Program, operated by Sacramento Navigators (SacNav), is more than a beautification effort. It's a transformative workforce initiative helping individuals recover from homelessness, addiction, and long-term unemployment. Through mentorship, employment, and personal development, we restore lives while keeping Sacramento clean.

Program at a Glance:

• 60-Day Probation (Yellow Hat): Participants referred by shelter caseworkers begin with two months of probation to rebuild work habits and assess their readiness.
• Formal Enrollment (Orange Hat): Successful candidates officially join the team with up to 18 months to graduate—most finish in under 8 months.
• Housing First: Stability Begins with Safe Housing. Participants transition from shelters to independent living early in the program.
• Career Development: While working during the day, participants attend classes and training at night, building toward long-term employment.
• Whole-Person Focus: From securing IDs and reinstating licenses to setting personal goals, participants receive holistic case management support.

Results That Matter:

• Average completion time: Under 8 months
• Graduates secure jobs across both the public and private sectors
• Recognized by the International Downtown Association as an innovative new program - 2024
• Received the National Institute on Crime Prevention "Program of the Year" Award - 2025

Why It Works: 

The Clean Team blends accountability with compassion. 

Participants find not just a job, but purpose. Businesses and neighborhoods 

benefit through visibly cleaner streets and reduced social disruption.

Get Involved:

• Hire the Team: Contract with SacNav for high-quality maintenance with social impact.
• Refer a Candidate: Help someone find their next step.
• Donate: Your support helps change lives daily.

What the color of our hats represent