Category: Nonprofit News
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Local Crafters Needed for Holiday Craft Party for Unhoused Women, Children
Local crafters are needed to lead projects at Women’s Empowerment’s upcoming Holiday Craft Party for unhoused women and children on Dec. 17. Volunteers will create a craft project, provide the supplies, and lead women…
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Women’s Empowerment Receives $35K from Wells Fargo
Women’s Empowerment has received $35,000 from Wells Fargo to provide workforce development skills, paid job training, job search assistance and housing support for women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. “For the past 14 years, Wells Fargo has helped to…
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Women’s Empowerment Receives $50K from Kelly Foundation
Women’s Empowerment has received $50,000 from the Kelly Foundation to sublease housing at a discounted rate to women experiencing homelessness in Sacramento. This year, the Sacramento nonprofit created its subleasing program for graduates of its program who are…
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Society for the Blind to Hold Resource & Tech Fair Nov. 5
Residents from across Northern California who have vision loss, as well as their family and friends, can explore the latest in accessible technology and the region’s top resources at Society for the Blind’s Resource…
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United Way Seeks Volunteers for Free Tax Prep Program
Volunteers are needed to help families across the region file their taxes and apply for tax credits as part of United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program. No experience is needed, as participants receive training…
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Local Youth with Disabilities Invited to USBGA Golf Clinic
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…