Local Resident to Hold Rummage Sale Benefiting Meals on Wheels Yolo County

Meals on Wheels Truck

Woodland resident and volunteer Dorothy Murphy will host a community-wide rummage sale on Oct. 24-26 to benefit Meals on Wheels Yolo County. The event will take place 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 530 5th Street in Woodland, weather permitting.  “Meals on Wheels is close to my heart, as I volunteer bringing meals to seniors in our … Continue reading Local Resident to Hold Rummage Sale Benefiting Meals on Wheels Yolo County

United Way & Women United Present Innovate & Ignite Oct. 9

Local women leaders engage in an interactive fireside chat with guests at United Way’s Women United fall fundraiser last year.

Women across the greater Sacramento region are invited to “Innovate and Ignite,” United Way California Capital Region’s Women United fall fundraiser on Oct. 9 that will raise funds for the local United Way’s foster youth initiatives. The event will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Cannery Place, 1601 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 200, in Sacramento, and … Continue reading United Way & Women United Present Innovate & Ignite Oct. 9

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

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

Paint for a Purpose to Benefit Make It Happen

Guests learn how to paint koi fish at Make It Happen for Yolo County’s fundraiser last spring

Local residents are invited to experience an afternoon of painting led by local artist Joanne Andresen on April 27 at Paint for a Purpose, the second annual fundraiser benefiting Make It Happen for Yolo County. The local nonprofit works with under-resourced transition age youth ages 18-24 across Yolo County, many of whom have been in … Continue reading Paint for a Purpose to Benefit Make It Happen

Women’s Empowerment Holds Holiday Gift Drive

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

United Way’s Women United to Hold Fall Fundraiser for Foster Youth

Eight women stand in front of a United Way background at a Women United event

United Way’s Women United action group will hold its fall fundraiser, Innovate and Ignite, to connect and empower women in the community and raise funds for the local United Way’s foster youth initiatives. The Oct. 10 event will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sequoia at the Cannery, 1601 Alhambra Blvd, Suite 200, in Sacramento, and … Continue reading United Way’s Women United to Hold Fall Fundraiser for Foster Youth

Sip and Paint to Benefit Make It Happen for Yolo County

Local residents are invited to Sip and Paint, a wine and painting fundraiser at the Pence Gallery in Davis on April 6 to benefit Make It Happen for Yolo County. The local nonprofit works with transition age youth ages 16-24 across Yolo County, many of whom have been in foster care or experienced homelessness. Funds raised will help the local nonprofit … Continue reading Sip and Paint to Benefit Make It Happen for Yolo County

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala Sept. 21

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

United Way 100th Anniversary Gala Raises $640K to Help Kids Excel in School

More than 450 community members came together to raise $640,000 to help local children succeed in school at United Way California Capital Region’s 100th anniversary gala on April 29. The event held on the eve of the organization’s 100th birthday at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium included dinner, keynote presentation by San Francisco 49er Arik Armstead who cofounded the Armstead Academic Project, fund a need, silent and … Continue reading United Way 100th Anniversary Gala Raises $640K to Help Kids Excel in School

Women’s Empowerment to Hold Trivia Night Fundraiser

To celebrate Women’s History Month, local residents can enjoy multiple rounds of trivia competition, entertainment, food, beverages and inspiring stories at Women’s Empowerment’s Trivia for Transformation fundraiser on March 24. The event will take place 6:00-9:30pm at the Croatian American Cultural Center in Sacramento and will benefit local nonprofit Women’s Empowerment’s employment-readiness and empowerment program … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment to Hold Trivia Night Fundraiser