Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $100,000 from the Kelly Foundation for their work to empower women experiencing homelessness to find jobs with upward mobility and a home they can afford now until they can secure permanent housing during the ongoing housing crisis in Sacramento. “The Kelly Foundation has been a long-time partner … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $100,000 from Kelly Foundation
Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online or in person for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Preparation program that runs through April 15. Households that earned less than $67,000 in 2024 can file for free, and trained tax volunteers will help maximize cash back from … Continue reading United Way Launches Free Tax Prep Program Across Sac Region
United Way California Capital Region has joined United Way Worldwide in announcing a refreshed brand to reflect the organization’s reach and impact in communities as one of the world’s largest and oldest privately funded charities that helps more than 48 million people annually, including more than 12,000 in the greater Sacramento region. The brand refresh … Continue reading United is the Way: United Way Unveils New Brand
The Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program has granted $9,500 to local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to provide underserved youth in Yolo County who are transitioning into independent living with furniture, household goods and resources to furnish their first apartment or home. “Union Pacific has become one of our most steadfast … Continue reading Make It Happen Receives $9.5K from Union Pacific
Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to provide substance use recovery and mental health support to unhoused women in Sacramento so they can find safe homes and employment. “We have a deep understanding of the complex issues that lead to homelessness, including substance use and mental health, … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Anthem Blue Cross
Society for the Blind recently launched its $1 million Vision Forward Initiative at its 70th Anniversary Celebration. The three-year initiative will increase the nonprofit’s capacity to meet growing demand for services, create a resource and learning center on the second floor of the group’s building in Midtown Sacramento, and build Society for the Blind’s endowment … Continue reading Society for the Blind Launches $1M Vision Forward Initiative
Local residents can spread holiday cheer to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Drive. The nonprofit is seeking fully assembled gift bags that include a $25 Target and Walmart gift card, winter hat, socks and holiday candy. Assembled gift bags are needed for for all ages … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive
Women’s Empowerment has received a $60,000 contribution from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs, paid job training and transitional workforce housing so they can secure employment with upward mobility as they work toward affording permanent housing. “U.S. Bank continues to be an important partner in our work,” said Lisa Culp, … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $60K from U.S. Bank
Women’s Empowerment has received a grant of $50,000 from the Yocha Dehe Community Fund to provide transitional workforce housing for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with their families. “We are so grateful for the generosity of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and their commitment to ensuring women who are working and have children also have … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Yocha Dehe Community Fund
Local nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County has received a grant of $5,000 from the Teichert Foundation to provide under-resourced transition age youth with furniture, safe appliances and household items needed to care for their home so they can be successful first-time renters in college or career. “We are honored to partner with the … Continue reading Teichert Grants $5K to Make It Happen for Yolo County
