United Way Launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Sacramento County

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Dr. Dawnté Early of United Way California Capital Region announces the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Sacramento County at a press conference at the Sacramento Central Public Library

Sacramento County children from birth to age 5 now can receive one free book in the mail each month, regardless of family income, through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which launched in Sacramento today through a partnership between United Way California Capital Region, Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) and The Dollywood Foundation. Residents can sign … Continue reading United Way Launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Sacramento County

Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

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Women’s Empowerment will hold its 24th Annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will gather to raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families. The event will take place at 5:00pm at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, 500 … Continue reading Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

Society for the Blind Launches $1M Vision Forward Initiative

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Shari Roeseler of Society for the Blind and event emcee Cristina Mendonsa announce the $1 million Vision Forward Initiative launch at the 70th Anniversary Gala

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

Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

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A Women’s Empowerment graduate in a Santa hat makes beaded bracelets as holiday gifts with her grandson at the annual Holiday Craft Party

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

Tickets on Sale for United Way Gala in April

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Dawnte Early of United Way wears a sparkly dress and pulls a confetti burster with a child in front of balloons

 Community members are invited to come together on April 20 for an evening of impact at United Way California Capital Region’s United in Purpose Gala, presented by U.S. Bank. The event, which will take place at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, will raise funds toward United Way’s Anniversary Goal to raise $3 million to help 10,000 local children excel in school by … Continue reading Tickets on Sale for United Way Gala in April

United Way Seeks Gifts for Foster Family Holiday Market

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Community members can help foster youth and their families in San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento by purchasing gifts and other needed items for United Way California Capital Region’s upcoming San JUANderful Holiday Party. Families attending the invitation-only event will have the opportunity to choose from gift cards, household items, shelf-stable groceries, toys and children’s clothes. Items are needed by Dec. 11 … Continue reading United Way Seeks Gifts for Foster Family Holiday Market

Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

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Local residents can provide joy and winter items to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Gift Drive. The nonprofit is seeking winter hats, socks and gloves for all ages from infant to adult, as well as teen gifts, $25 Target and Walmart gift cards, holiday candy, and empty medium and large gift bags. For those … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

Society for the Blind Announces Blindness Awareness Month in October

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Nonprofit Society for the Blind in Sacramento is encouraging local residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by participating in activities and supporting people with vision loss so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive.   “Our clients tell us all the time that they thought their life was over when they began losing vision, but they … Continue reading Society for the Blind Announces Blindness Awareness Month in October

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala Sept. 21

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Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment will hold its Transformation Gala on Sept. 21 at 5:30pm at the Pavilion at Haggin Oaks, where guests will raise funds and celebrate the program that educates, empowers and employs unhoused Sacramento women so they can support their families. Fifty program graduates will join community members at the event for dinner, live auction, Fund-A-Dream and award ceremony. Two … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala Sept. 21

Big Day of Giving Event: Write Encouraging Words at Women’s Empowerment

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For Big Day of Giving, local residents are invited to stop by Women’s Empowerment on May 4 from noon-2pm to inscribe notebooks with words of encouragement for local women experiencing homelessness who will join the nonprofit’s employment-readiness and empowerment program this year. The event will take place at 1590 North A Street in Sacramento, and … Continue reading Big Day of Giving Event: Write Encouraging Words at Women’s Empowerment