Category: Nonprofit News
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Free Tax Help for Sacramento and Placer Families
Local households that earned $54,000 or less in 2016 can receive free tax help in person through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance effort led by United Way California Capital Region in Sacramento and Placer…
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United Way Honors Five Local Donors and Volunteers
Five of United Way California Capital Region’s donors and volunteers were honored by the local nonprofit last week for their commitment to United Way’s Square One Project that is ensuring local students graduate from…
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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…
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Society for the Blind Telephone Reading Service Expands to Humboldt Area
Reading Service of the Redwoods will continue to operate for residents of Humboldt, Mendocino and Del Norte counties who have low vision when it joins Society for the Blind’s Access News telephone reading service…
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Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K in Grants
Three foundations each recently awarded $10,000 to Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment that educates and empowers women who are homeless to find a safe home, steady job and healthy lifestyle. The grant from Kaiser Permanente…
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Baby Baskets Needed for New Moms at Sacramento Life Center
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…
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Give Holiday Stockings to Formerly Homeless Women and Children
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…
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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…
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Local Foster Youth to Shine at United Way’s Women in Philanthropy Luncheon
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,…
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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…