Author: kthebaud
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Women’s Empowerment to Hold Trivia Night Fundraiser
To celebrate Women’s History Month, local residents can enjoy multiple rounds of trivia competition, entertainment, food, beverages and inspiring stories at Women’s Empowerment’s Trivia for Transformation fundraiser on March 24. The event will take…
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United Way Announces 100th Anniversary Goal
As United Way California Capital Region celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, the local nonprofit working to end poverty through education has announced a new goal to raise $3 million to help 10,000 kids…
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United Way Receives $2.5M Federal Grant for West Sac Community Schools
United Way California Capital Region has received a federal five-year grant totaling $2.5 million to plan and implement its community schools project in West Sacramento’s Washington Unified School District. The project was launched in…
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United Way Offers Free Tax Prep Services
Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program through April 18. Households that earned up to $66,000…
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Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Kaiser
Women’s Empowerment recently received $25,000 in new support from Kaiser Permanente to help Sacramento women experiencing homelessness. Kaiser is supporting Women’s Empowerment’s work to empower unhoused women with economic opportunity so they can keep…
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Holiday Gifts Needed for Women and Children Who Have Experienced Homelessness
Local residents can bring joy this holiday season to women and children who have experienced homelessness in Sacramento by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s Holiday Gift Drive. The group is seeking 320 unstuffed gift bags and specific fillers for…
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Local Crafters Needed for Holiday Craft Party for Unhoused Women, Children
Local crafters are needed to lead projects at Women’s Empowerment’s upcoming Holiday Craft Party for unhoused women and children on Dec. 17. Volunteers will create a craft project, provide the supplies, and lead women…
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Women’s Empowerment Receives $35K from Wells Fargo
Women’s Empowerment has received $35,000 from Wells Fargo to provide workforce development skills, paid job training, job search assistance and housing support for women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. “For the past 14 years, Wells Fargo has helped to…
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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Kelly Foundation
Women’s Empowerment has received $50,000 from the Kelly Foundation to sublease housing at a discounted rate to women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. This year, the Sacramento nonprofit created its subleasing program for graduates of its program who are…
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Society for the Blind to Hold Resource & Tech Fair Nov. 5
Residents from across Northern California who have vision loss, as well as their family and friends, can explore the latest in accessible technology and the region’s top resources at Society for the Blind’s Resource…