United Way Seeks School Supplies for Twin Rivers Public Housing Students

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Local residents can help students in the Twin Rivers Public Housing Community, formerly known as Dos Rios, return to school this month equipped and empowered to succeed by purchasing school supplies from the Amazon wishlist set up by United Way California Capital Region and Urban Strategies, Inc. From scissors and calculators to paper and pens, … Continue reading United Way Seeks School Supplies for Twin Rivers Public Housing Students

Local Doctor to Run Castle Peak 100K to Support Sacramento Life Center

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Local physician Dr. Timothy Phelan will run one of the most difficult trail races in the country, the Castle Peak 100K in Truckee, on Aug. 14 to raise funds for the Sacramento Life Center’s work to help low-income women improve their health during pregnancy. Phelan practices at Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom and has completed 50 … Continue reading Local Doctor to Run Castle Peak 100K to Support Sacramento Life Center

United Way Launches 3-Year Digital Equity Partnership

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In a press conference today, United Way California Capital Region launched its three-year digital equity partnership with the City of Sacramento, SMUD, City of Rancho Cordova and community nonprofits to close the local digital divide – unequal technology and internet access – that has expanded during the pandemic. Building on its pilot project with the … Continue reading United Way Launches 3-Year Digital Equity Partnership

Women’s Empowerment Receives $10K From TEGNA Foundation

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Women’s Empowerment recently received a $10,000 grant from TEGNA Foundation to help women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento find employment and a safe home for themselves and their children. TEGNA owns Sacramento television station ABC10 and recently featured Women’s Empowerment on its “Your California Life” segment as a grant recipient and provided gift bags for students … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $10K From TEGNA Foundation

Yolo Groups Team Up with Make It Happen for Yolo County

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The West Plainfield 4H Club and Discovery Christian Church in Davis recently worked with nonprofit Make It Happen for Yolo County to conduct service projects to help transition age youth in need, generally defined as ages 18-24 and predominantly foster youth, furnish their homes and become successful first-time renters. Discovery Christian Church sent a volunteer … Continue reading Yolo Groups Team Up with Make It Happen for Yolo County

Society for the Blind Receives $15K From Union Bank

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Society for the Blind recently received $15,000 from the MUFG Union Bank Foundation to provide alternative independent living and employment skills for youth and working-age adults with vision loss so they can continue their career paths or begin employment. The grant will fund the group’s employment services that include its core blindness skills program and its CareersPLUS program with tracks for youth … Continue reading Society for the Blind Receives $15K From Union Bank

Women’s Empowerment Receives $15K From Nationwide Foundation

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Women’s Empowerment recently received a $15,000 grant from Nationwide Foundation to help women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento find employment and a safe home for themselves and their children. Nationwide and the Nationwide Foundation are long-time partners of Women’s Empowerment, providing funding every year for the past 12 years. “The Nationwide Foundation has been a steadfast … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $15K From Nationwide Foundation

Women’s Empowerment Receives $45K in Grants from Kaiser and State Farm

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Women’s Empowerment in Sacramento recently received a $25,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Programs and a $20,000 grant from State Farm to fund employment readiness and paid job training for Sacramento women experiencing homelessness. The grant from Kaiser also will support Women’s Empowerment’s recovery and domestic violence learning and support groups. The … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $45K in Grants from Kaiser and State Farm

United Way Launches Literacy Effort, Needs Big Day of Giving Donations

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United Way California Capital Region is launching a new literacy effort called STARS that pairs volunteers online with local kids learning to read. With the recent launch of the program, United Way California Capital Region will be raising funds for STARS on May 6, Big Day of Giving. Local residents are invited to participate by … Continue reading United Way Launches Literacy Effort, Needs Big Day of Giving Donations

United Way Free Tax Help Shifts

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United Way California Capital Region is shifting its free tax help program from virtual one-on-one assistance to virtual group assistance and a do-it-yourself option, due to a rise in demand and the new filing deadline of May 17. Eligible households can now visit YourFreeTaxPrep.org to file their taxes online for free by themselves or to … Continue reading United Way Free Tax Help Shifts