Sac Singers and Artists Go Underground to Raise Funds for Women’s Empowerment

From the newly opened basement at Capitol Plaza Ballrooms on K Street will rise the voices of some of Sacramento’s most renowned musicians on Sept. 9. The Cabaret on K fundraiser, sponsored by Capital Public Radio, will benefit homeless women and children at local nonprofit Women’s Empowerment and will include performances of cabaret and jazz … Continue reading Sac Singers and Artists Go Underground to Raise Funds for Women’s Empowerment

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

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

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

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

Local Runners Invited to Lou Gehrig Roseville Run for a Cure Jan. 7

Local runners looking for training opportunities can sign up for the ninth annual Lou Gehrig Roseville Run for a Cure on Jan. 7, which is professionally timed by Rich Hanna and his Capital Road Race Management Team and benefits The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter that is working to cure Lou Gehrig’s disease. Area residents … Continue reading Local Runners Invited to Lou Gehrig Roseville Run for a Cure Jan. 7

Holiday Opportunities Abound at United Way’s Online Volunteer Center

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

Sacramento Artist to Paint Live for Women’s Empowerment

Sacramento artist David Garibaldi will paint to end homelessness on Oct. 26 at Capitol Plaza Ballroom for a performance art fundraiser benefiting Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment. He will create and auction off three art pieces, as well as a private studio experience. David Garibaldi Live, which is sponsored by Umpqua Bank, McCreery’s Home Furnishings, Western … Continue reading Sacramento Artist to Paint Live for Women’s Empowerment

United Way Launches 20-Year Project to End Poverty

Through a Facebook Live video this morning, United Way California Capital Region announced that all of its work for the next 20 years will focus on ending poverty by increasing the number of local kids who graduate from high school prepared for success in college and beyond. United Way’s Square One Project will bring together … Continue reading United Way Launches 20-Year Project to End Poverty

“Screw ALS” With Fall Winery Tour Fundraiser

Screw ALS logo with black corkscrew and wine colored circle

Enjoy free wine tastings and other perks at 50 wineries across the region at your leisure this fall as part of The ALS Association Greater Sacramento Chapter’s “Screw ALS” local passport winery tour fundraiser that will take place September through November. “Every drop adds up, and after the profoundly successful national Ice Bucket Challenge to cure … Continue reading “Screw ALS” With Fall Winery Tour Fundraiser

Dress as a Superhero for Sacramento Life Center Walk May 14

Sacramento Life Center's Heroes Walk for Life

Local residents are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes and join Sacramento Life Center’s Heroes Walk for Life on May 14 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 Dress as a Superhero for Sacramento Life Center Walk May 14