Filled Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women

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Local residents can bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children in Sacramento this holiday season by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Stocking Drive. The group is seeking 250 unstuffed stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and women by Dec. 11. Stockings for teens and women are especially needed. For the list of items needed … Continue reading Filled Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women

United Way Seeks Holiday Gifts for Low-Income Families and Foster Youth

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Volunteers stuff holiday stockings at United Way

This holiday season, Sacramento-area residents can donate and volunteer with United Way California Capital Region to make sure all families in their community have the support they need for kids to have a bright future. The local United Way is seeking gifts for its upcoming holiday markets for families in need, as well as local … Continue reading United Way Seeks Holiday Gifts for Low-Income Families and Foster Youth

Koinonia Breaks Ground on Construction Workshop for Foster Youth

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Dozens of community members joined local foster youth and staff at Koinonia Homes for Teens and representatives from Beazer Homes and its Trade Alliance to break ground on the Dream Builders Workshop in Loomis on Aug. 9. The workshop, which is being constructed by Beazer Homes and its Trade Alliance, will provide foster youth at … Continue reading Koinonia Breaks Ground on Construction Workshop for Foster Youth

Diaper Drive at Leatherby’s to Benefit Sac Life Center

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Local residents who bring an unopened pack of diapers to any Leatherby’s Family Creamery location on July 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. will receive a free scoop of ice cream as part of Daddy Dave’s Diaper Drive, benefiting the Sacramento Life Center. The drive, which takes place during National Ice Cream Month, will provide diapers … Continue reading Diaper Drive at Leatherby’s to Benefit Sac Life Center

Women United Luncheon to Raise Funds for Local Foster Youth

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Women across the region will gather for a spring-themed luncheon to celebrate and raise funds for local foster youth at United Way’s 17th Annual Women United Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 21 at the Sheraton Grand, 1230 J Street, Sacramento. The event will feature a heartfelt program with personal stories from foster youth, … Continue reading Women United Luncheon to Raise Funds for Local Foster Youth

Donate Gifts and Stockings for Foster Youth Through United Way

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Many Sacramento-area children uprooted from their homes this holiday season and placed in foster care will enter the system too late to sign up for gift donations through Sacramento County Child Protective Services. To fill this need, United Way California Capital Region has expanded its Holiday Gift and Stocking Drive focus to include these children. … Continue reading Donate Gifts and Stockings for Foster Youth Through United Way

Be Baby’s First Santa: Baby Basket Drive for Sacramento Life Center

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Local residents are invited to be a baby’s first Santa as Sacramento Life Center holds its annual Baby Basket Drive for local women and teens spending the holidays preparing to become new moms in the coming year. The drive runs through Dec. 31 so the Sacramento Life Center can provide a basket of needed items … Continue reading Be Baby’s First Santa: Baby Basket Drive for Sacramento Life Center

Filled Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids in Sacramento

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Women's Empowerment graduate receives holiday stocking

Local residents can bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children in Sacramento this holiday season by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Stocking Drive. The group is seeking 250 unstuffed stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and adult women by Dec. 5. For the list of items needed: www.womens-empowerment.org. … Continue reading Filled Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids in Sacramento

Graduate Sponsors Needed for Women’s Empowerment Gala

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Community members are invited to sponsor a graduate or buy tickets to attend the 17th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala that benefits Women’s Empowerment, a local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are homeless and their children. The event, which raises funds for the organization and honors the group’s 1,503 graduates, will … Continue reading Graduate Sponsors Needed for Women’s Empowerment Gala

Be a Baby’s First Santa: Donate to Sacramento Life Center’s Baby Basket Drive

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Local residents are invited to be a baby’s first Santa as Sacramento Life Center holds its annual Baby Basket Drive for local women and teens spending the holidays preparing to become new moms in the coming year. The drive runs through Dec. 31 so the Sacramento Life Center can provide a basket of needed items … Continue reading Be a Baby’s First Santa: Donate to Sacramento Life Center’s Baby Basket Drive