West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way

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Washington Unified School District in West Sacramento has received a $200,000 grant through the California Community Schools Partnership Program to launch two full-service community schools as neighborhood hubs that provide access to a variety of services that support children, strengthen families and improve community health. The district will partner with United Way California Capital Region, which … Continue reading West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way

Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $10K from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

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Make It Happen for Yolo County has received a grant of $10,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation to provide local transition age youth in need, mostly foster youth ages 18-24, with the furnishings, household goods and resources needed to become successful first-time renters. “Transition age youth, particularly those leaving foster care, are at very high risk of becoming homeless … Continue reading Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $10K from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K from U.S. Bank

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Lisa of Women's Empowerment wears a black jacket and pants and holds a check next to Pam Maxwell of US Bank wearing a blue dress in front of a wall covered with photos and stories of Women's Empowerment graduates

Women’s Empowerment recently received $30,000 from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs and paid job training so they can secure employment and regain housing for their families. “We are proud of and grateful for our ongoing relationship with U.S. Bank,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s Empowerment. “Thanks to their … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K from U.S. Bank

Local Doctor to Run Canyons 100k to Raise Funds for Sac Life Center

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Local physician Dr. Timothy Phelan will run the Canyons 100k on April 23 to raise funds to expand health and nutrition programs for new moms at the Sacramento Life Center. Phelan practices at Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom and has completed more than 50 competitive running events in the last 10 years, including road marathons and … Continue reading Local Doctor to Run Canyons 100k to Raise Funds for Sac Life Center

Women’s Empowerment receives $25K from Kaiser

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Women’s Empowerment recently received $25,000 from Kaiser Permanente to empower women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento with the tools to secure a stable job that leads to a livable wage so they can provide a healthy home for their families during the pandemic. Funding will support Women’s Empowerment’s employment-readiness program, including mental health assistance as well … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment receives $25K from Kaiser

Sac Life Center Receives 4D Ultrasound from Knights of Columbus Fair Oaks

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Members of the Knights of Columbus Fair Oaks Council gather around the ultrasound machine they donated to the Sacramento Life Center along with the pregnancy center's staff

The Knights of Columbus Fair Oaks Council recently donated a 4D Voluson S8 ultrasound machine worth $47,000 to local nonprofit Sacramento Life Center, which provides free medical services and resources to low-income pregnant women and teens. The local Knights of Columbus group secured the machine, thanks in part to the nonprofit 4US Adopt A Center … Continue reading Sac Life Center Receives 4D Ultrasound from Knights of Columbus Fair Oaks

United Way’s Women United to Celebrate 20 Years Helping Local Foster Youth

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United Way California Capital Region’s Women United action group is inviting community members to its 20th anniversary luncheon on March 25 from 11am-1pm at the Croatian American Cultural Center in Sacramento, where influential professional women from across the state will gather to raise awareness and funds to support local foster youth. The event, which takes … Continue reading United Way’s Women United to Celebrate 20 Years Helping Local Foster Youth

Renowned Voice Talents to Join Society for the Blind for Audio Description Presentation

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Well-known voice talents Roy Samuelson, Thomas Reid and Satauna Howery will join local nonprofit Society for the Blind in an online discussion about the field of audio description and why they advocate for its expansion, especially for people who are blind or low-vision. The presentation “Nothing About Us Without Us” will take place Feb. 22 … Continue reading Renowned Voice Talents to Join Society for the Blind for Audio Description Presentation

File Taxes Online for Free with United Way, Earn Up to $8K in Credits

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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 less than $65,000 in 2021 can file for free and receive up to $8,000 cash back from state and federal credits, including the federal … Continue reading File Taxes Online for Free with United Way, Earn Up to $8K in Credits

Sac Life Center to Give Free Diapers on Valentine’s Day

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Local moms of babies and toddlers can drive through the Sacramento Life Center parking lot at 2316 Bell Executive Lane in Arden for the Valentine’s Day Diaper Giveaway on Feb. 14 from 10am-1pm. While supplies last, each mom will receive a pack of size 1 or size 2 diapers, a package of wipes and a handmade … Continue reading Sac Life Center to Give Free Diapers on Valentine’s Day