Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

Women's Empowerment graduates meet KCRA's Eileen Javora who emceed last year's Gala.

Community members are invited to the 15th Anniversary 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 1,322 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. on May 19 at … Continue reading Tickets on Sale for Women’s Empowerment Gala

Baby baskets needed for low-income new moms by Dec. 31

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 2016. Donations can be made online … Continue reading Baby baskets needed for low-income new moms by Dec. 31

Help Fill Holiday Stockings for Formerly Homeless Women and Children

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 250 stockings and specific fillers for local infants and toddlers, children, teens and adult women. For the list of items needed, visit www.womens-empowerment.org. Those interested also can donate $30 to … Continue reading Help Fill Holiday Stockings for Formerly Homeless Women and Children

Sacramento Walk for Life to Help Low-Income Pregnant Women

Sacramento Walk for Life

Local residents are invited to participate in the annual Sacramento Walk for Life on May 30 at Maidu Park in Roseville from 9-11:30 a.m. The 2K walk and fun run will raise funds for free pregnancy services at the Sacramento Life Center and Alternatives Pregnancy Center, benefiting low-income pregnant women and teens. The family-friendly event … Continue reading Sacramento Walk for Life to Help Low-Income Pregnant Women

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

Women's Empowerment Gala

Community members are invited to the 14th 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 1,223 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:30 p.m. on May 14 at … Continue reading Tickets on sale for Women’s Empowerment’s annual Gala

Young professionals raise $4K for schools at United Way fundraiser

Brews and Brains fundraiser

As 125 Sacramento-area young professionals worked together to solve trivia questions over beers at Yolo Brewing Company, they also exceeded their goal of raising $3,000 to increase access to healthy drinking water at Sacramento elementary schools. United Way’s recent Young Leaders Society Brews & Brains event raised more than $4,000 toward the group’s Hydration Station … Continue reading Young professionals raise $4K for schools at United Way fundraiser