Local youth with disabilities or special needs who are interested in learning golf or improving their game can participate in a youth golf clinic during the United States Blind Golf Association’s 76th Annual National Tournament, this year to be held in Sacramento at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex from Oct. 24-26. The USBGA Junior Golf Program … Continue reading Local Youth with Disabilities Invited to USBGA Golf Clinic
Volunteers Needed to Help Kids Read with United Way
Volunteers are needed in person at schools in Woodland and Sacramento, as well as virtually, to help children improve their reading through United Way California Capital Region’s STARS program. No prior tutoring knowledge is needed, as United Way provides training for volunteers, all of whom commit to at least one hour each week split into … Continue reading Volunteers Needed to Help Kids Read with United Way
United Way and Partners Help 50 Kids Avoid Summer Slide in Reading
Fifty local children have headed back to school this summer with more confidence in their reading skills, thanks to United Way California Capital Region’s Summer STARS program that took place at seven CHOC affordable housing sites throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties. Through the program, AmeriCorps Summer Vista volunteers worked with participants on maintaining and improving … Continue reading United Way and Partners Help 50 Kids Avoid Summer Slide in Reading
Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala at Railroad Museum
Sacramento nonprofit Women’s Empowerment invites community members to attend its 21st annual gala at 6pm on Sept. 29 at the California Railroad Museum. Guests will gather in person at the Brighter Futures Gala for the first time since 2019 to raise funds for Sacramento women and children experiencing homelessness and celebrate the accomplishments of program … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment to Hold Gala at Railroad Museum
United Way Expands Guaranteed Income with City of Sacramento
The Sacramento City Council recently approved an allocation of $750,000 in funding from its American Rescue Plan dollars to expand United Way California Capital Region’s guaranteed basic income program. The additional funding will expand the number of families served from 100 to 180, providing 80 new families with $500 in unconditional guaranteed income every month for one year. United Way’s current program … Continue reading United Way Expands Guaranteed Income with City of Sacramento
West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way
Washington Unified School District in West Sacramento has received a $200,000 grant through the California Community Schools Partnership Program to launch two full-service community schools as neighborhood hubs that provide access to a variety of services that support children, strengthen families and improve community health. The district will partner with United Way California Capital Region, which … Continue reading West Sac’s Washington Unified School District Receives $200K to create Community Schools with United Way
Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $10K from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Make It Happen for Yolo County has received a grant of $10,000 from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation to provide local transition age youth in need, mostly foster youth ages 18-24, with the furnishings, household goods and resources needed to become successful first-time renters. “Transition age youth, particularly those leaving foster care, are at very high risk of becoming homeless … Continue reading Make It Happen for Yolo County Receives $10K from Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K from U.S. Bank
Women’s Empowerment recently received $30,000 from U.S. Bank to provide Sacramento women experiencing homelessness with job-readiness programs and paid job training so they can secure employment and regain housing for their families. “We are proud of and grateful for our ongoing relationship with U.S. Bank,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s Empowerment. “Thanks to their … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $30K from U.S. Bank
Local Doctor to Run Canyons 100k to Raise Funds for Sac Life Center
Local physician Dr. Timothy Phelan will run the Canyons 100k on April 23 to raise funds to expand health and nutrition programs for new moms at the Sacramento Life Center. Phelan practices at Creekside OB/GYN of Folsom and has completed more than 50 competitive running events in the last 10 years, including road marathons and … Continue reading Local Doctor to Run Canyons 100k to Raise Funds for Sac Life Center
Women’s Empowerment receives $25K from Kaiser
Women’s Empowerment recently received $25,000 from Kaiser Permanente to empower women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento with the tools to secure a stable job that leads to a livable wage so they can provide a healthy home for their families during the pandemic. Funding will support Women’s Empowerment’s employment-readiness program, including mental health assistance as well … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment receives $25K from Kaiser