Renowned Voice Talents to Join Society for the Blind for Audio Description Presentation

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Well-known voice talents Roy Samuelson, Thomas Reid and Satauna Howery will join local nonprofit Society for the Blind in an online discussion about the field of audio description and why they advocate for its expansion, especially for people who are blind or low-vision. The presentation “Nothing About Us Without Us” will take place Feb. 22 … Continue reading Renowned Voice Talents to Join Society for the Blind for Audio Description Presentation

File Taxes Online for Free with United Way, Earn Up to $8K in Credits

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Local residents throughout the Sacramento region are eligible to file their taxes online for free through United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program through April 18. Households that earned less than $65,000 in 2021 can file for free and receive up to $8,000 cash back from state and federal credits, including the federal … Continue reading File Taxes Online for Free with United Way, Earn Up to $8K in Credits

Sac Life Center to Give Free Diapers on Valentine’s Day

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Local moms of babies and toddlers can drive through the Sacramento Life Center parking lot at 2316 Bell Executive Lane in Arden for the Valentine’s Day Diaper Giveaway on Feb. 14 from 10am-1pm. While supplies last, each mom will receive a pack of size 1 or size 2 diapers, a package of wipes and a handmade … Continue reading Sac Life Center to Give Free Diapers on Valentine’s Day

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Save Mart

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Women’s Empowerment recently received a $25,000 grant from Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation to support the nonprofit’s programs that educate and empower women experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence necessary to secure a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children. The foundation has supported Women’s Empowerment since 2010. “Steadfast funding is the only way we are … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Save Mart

Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Bank of America

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Women’s Empowerment recently received a $25,000 grant from Bank of America to support the nonprofit’s work to educate and empower women experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence necessary to secure a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children. “Bank of America has been a longtime funder of … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $25K from Bank of America

Baby Supplies Needed at Sac Life Center

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Local residents can help low-income new moms in Sacramento this holiday season through the Sacramento Life Center’s annual Baskets4Babies drive running through Dec. 31. The drive stocks the Sacramento Life Center’s baby needs center so the nonprofit can provide a basket of needed items to every patient who gives birth in 2022. Donations can be … Continue reading Baby Supplies Needed at Sac Life Center

United Way Launches “United We Shine” Holiday Campaign

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This holiday season, the local United Way is shining a light on its nonprofit partners working to end poverty in the Capital Region. Each day for 12 days starting Nov. 29, United Way’s United We Shine campaign will feature a different nonprofit partner that is working to build equity and end poverty in the region, … Continue reading United Way Launches “United We Shine” Holiday Campaign

Holiday Gifts and Craft Supplies Needed at Women’s Empowerment

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Local residents can bring joy to formerly homeless women and children in Sacramento this holiday season by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s Holiday Gifts and Crafts Drive. The group is seeking 300 unstuffed gift bags and specific fillers for children, teens and women. Gifts for teens and women are especially needed. Women’s Empowerment also needs craft … Continue reading Holiday Gifts and Craft Supplies Needed at Women’s Empowerment

Women’s Empowerment Receives $20K From Arata Brothers Trust

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Women’s Empowerment recently received a $20,000 grant from Arata Brothers Trust to educate and empower women experiencing homelessness with the skills and confidence necessary to secure a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children during the pandemic and housing crisis. “Our partnership with Arata Brothers Trust over the last several years has helped hundreds of … Continue reading Women’s Empowerment Receives $20K From Arata Brothers Trust

United Way Seeks Free Tax Prep Volunteers

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Volunteers are needed to help local families file their taxes and apply for refunds as part of United Way California Capital Region’s Free Tax Prep program that will open again in early 2022. No experience is required, and training is provided through a combination of self-study and online live sessions to become an IRS-certified volunteer with the program. To … Continue reading United Way Seeks Free Tax Prep Volunteers