Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids

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Bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children 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. “The women and children in our program have known the coldest, loneliest holiday seasons. The … Continue reading Holiday Stockings Needed for Formerly Homeless Women and Kids

Society for the Blind Launches Mobile Low-Vision Services and Vision 2020 Campaign

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Society for the Blind is launching mobile low-vision services as part of its effort to meet the growing need for low-vision care in outlying counties throughout Northern California. The mobile clinic was donated by VSP Global, whose mission is to increase access to eye care. The mobile clinic services officially launched today at an event … Continue reading Society for the Blind Launches Mobile Low-Vision Services and Vision 2020 Campaign

Tickets on sale for Women’s Empowerment’s Annual Gala

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Community members are invited to the 16th 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 1,411 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:45 p.m. on May 17 at … Continue reading Tickets on sale for Women’s Empowerment’s Annual Gala

Heroes Walk for Life to Raise Funds for Low Income Pregnant Women

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Local residents are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes and join Sacramento Life Center’s Heroes Walk for Life on May 20 at Maidu Park in Roseville from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The 2K and 5K walk and fun run will raise funds for free pregnancy services at the Sacramento Life Center, benefiting low-income pregnant … Continue reading Heroes Walk for Life to Raise Funds for Low Income Pregnant Women

Donate Towels, Toiletries and Luggage for Foster Youth Today!

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Local residents can donate new towels, toiletries and luggage for local foster youth through United Way’s Women in Philanthropy Spring Drive happening through end of today. Items will be donated through Sacramento County’s Foster Youth Emancipation Basket program to more than 260 local foster youth preparing to leave the system and live on their own … Continue reading Donate Towels, Toiletries and Luggage for Foster Youth Today!

Sacramento Life Center’s Baby Basket Drive Raises Most Funds Ever

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The Sacramento Life Center’s third annual Baby Basket Drive for new moms raised the most funds of all three years, totaling $8,470, which will buy 170 baskets in 2017. The drive is held each December to kickstart the 500 baby baskets needed so that every Sacramento Life Center patient who gives birth in the coming … Continue reading Sacramento Life Center’s Baby Basket Drive Raises Most Funds Ever

Baby Baskets Needed for New Moms at Sacramento Life Center

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Sacramento Life Center client receives a baby basket donated by the community.

As local women and teens spend the holidays preparing to become new moms in the coming year, the Sacramento Life Center is holding its annual Baby Basket Drive through Dec. 31 so it can continue to provide a basket of needed items to every patient who gives birth in 2017. Donations can be made online … Continue reading Baby Baskets Needed for New Moms at Sacramento Life Center

Give Holiday Stockings to Formerly Homeless Women and Children

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Women's Empowerment graduate receives holiday stocking

You can bring smiles to formerly homeless women and children this holiday season by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Stocking Drive. The group is seeking 200 unstuffed stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and adult women. “There is nothing like hearing the squeals of joy from children and their mothers … Continue reading Give Holiday Stockings to Formerly Homeless Women and Children

Holiday Opportunities Abound at United Way’s Online Volunteer Center

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Looking for holiday donation and volunteer opportunities? Visit United Way California Capital Region’s online Volunteer Center at www.yourlocalunitedway.org to find more than a dozen needs in one place. Holiday volunteers and donors are encouraged to post photos of their work on social media using #happy2help. “The Sacramento region is filled with generous people wanting to … Continue reading Holiday Opportunities Abound at United Way’s Online Volunteer Center

Local Foster Youth to Shine at United Way’s Women in Philanthropy Luncheon

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Local residents can help foster youth at United Way’s 15th Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J Street, Sacramento. The event, sponsored by AT&T, will include a fashion show, gourmet lunch, presentations by local foster youth and an announcement about the future of the group. … Continue reading Local Foster Youth to Shine at United Way’s Women in Philanthropy Luncheon